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Can a customer buy more than two iPhones at one time: What Apple Store 'warning' says

Apple has implemented a strict two-unit cart limit on its online store, prohibiting customers from purchasing more than two iPhones of the same model or two different models in a single order. This rule applies to all iPhone models currently listed for sale and extends to both online and brick-and-mortar stores. The maximum purchase limit of two units per customer is enforced to prevent gray-market resellers and scalpers from manipulating inventory and maintain the integrity of the retail ecosystem.

via Times of India · 1 minOpen insights
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Meta reports 18% YoY ad revenue growth in Europe for Q3, down from ~40% in Q1 and 24% in Q2, lagging the US and Canada, after rolling out Less Personalized Ads (Isabella Ward/Wired)

Meta reported a 18% year-over-year (YoY) increase in ad revenue in Europe for the third quarter, down from 40% in the first quarter and 24% in the second quarter. This growth is lagging behind the United States and Canada. The company has rolled out Less Personalized Ads, which is expected to slow ad revenue growth.

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Iranian press review: Red carpet in Tehran for hijab-wearing students in Baku

Iranian conservative media has condemned restrictions on hijab-wearing students in Azerbaijan, with the Farhikhtegan and Javan daily calling for support for teachers and students barred from schools. The Khorasan daily accused the government of being a Zionist project. The establishment-aligned media has also called for support for hijab-wearing women despite the deaths of at least 377 people in protests against compulsory hijab. The UAE has been criticized for its inclusion in Israel's "Hexagon Alliance" by the Q…

via Middle East Eye · 5 minOpen insights
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Several Linux kernel vulnerabilities accidentally posted to public mailing list

Several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, a crucial component of many operating systems, have been accidentally posted to a public mailing list, raising concerns about security practices and the need for increased vigilance. The incident, discovered by a security researcher, highlights the importance of maintaining a secure environment and the potential consequences of not adhering to established protocols.

via Hacker News · 1 minOpen insights
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First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

France reports the first human case of the Shamonda virus, Shav, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in October. Health officials emphasize no risk to the public, noting Shav primarily affects cattle and midges. Cases in people are rare, and the virus is now identified in Europe despite previous non-transmissibility claims.

via BBC World · 1 minOpen insights
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Nebius gets $3.5 billion Citi facility for data center growth

Nebius, an AI cloud services firm, has secured a $3.5 billion financing facility from Citi to fund its continued development of data centers and GPU purchases. The announcement comes amid a sell-off in shares related to AI infrastructure, following CoreWeave's bonds falling in value. The new Nebius facility matures in 364 days and carries an initial interest rate of 2.75% over the SOFR benchmark rate.

via CNA · 1 minOpen insights
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Comcast broadband losses deepen as competition pressure core business

Comcast's broadband losses have intensified, leading to a 144,000 customer decline compared to FactSet's estimate of 116,800, marking the first time the company reported losses in its core business since 2012. The company is planning significant layoffs to restructure its connectivity business, as aggressive price cuts by competitors have made it harder to retain customers without offering discounts. Comcast's media businesses, including studios, theme parks, and Peacock streaming service, are set to separate from…

via CNA · 1 minOpen insights
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Minnesota court reverses $20,000 privacy award in driveway camera feud

A dispute between two Minnesota couples over a shared driveway, tree removal, and a security camera has taken another turn after an appeals court reversed a $20,000 privacy award. The conflict began when Dominic and Melissa Stahley, who bought a neighbouring property in 2020, could only access a gravel driveway on Leonard and Sandra Ruby's land. The Rubys sued the Stahleys for breach of the easement agreement, trespass, unlawful tree removal, and intrusion upon seclusion, a legal claim involving invasion of privac…

via Times of India · 3 minOpen insights
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India sweep men's high jump T63; claim gold, silver, bronze at Asian Para Games

India secured all three medals in the men's high jump T63 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, winning gold, silver, and bronze, marking India's third clean sweep at the Games. Shailesh Kumar achieved a new Asian Para Games record with a clearance of 1.89 meters, breaking the previous mark of 1.80 meters set by Sharad Kumar in 2014. Varun Bhati secured silver with a season's best jump of 1.84 meters, while Rahul Saroha claimed bronze with a clearance of 1.81 meters. This result highlights India's dominance in the T…

via Times of India · 1 minOpen insights
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IMF, OECD warn AI could widen rich-poor country divide

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warn that artificial intelligence (AI) could exacerbate the rich-poor country divide, with poorer nations, smaller companies, and younger workers facing significant risks if access to power, digital infrastructure, and skills improves. The IMF predicts AI could add up to 0.5% to annual global growth, while the OECD expects it could add 0.4% to 1.2% to productivity growth across member countries, with limited…

via CNA · 1 minOpen insights
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Abhishek Sharma scripts history, sets unique six-hitting record in New Zealand T20I

Abhishek Sharma, the Indian cricketer, set a new record for hitting the first ball he faced for a six most often in T20Is, surpassing Shafiqullah Shinwari's six-time mark. Sharma's achievement, which came in a challenging match against New Zealand, is particularly noteworthy as it marked the beginning of India's quick start in the T20I series. Sharma's record-breaking performance was part of a strong partnership with Sanju Samson, which was later ended by Finn Allen's dismissal. Despite the loss, India's record of…

via Times of India · 2 minOpen insights
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Adani Total Gas appoints CEO Sanjay Pandita as ED

Adani Total Gas has appointed Sanjay Pandita as the new CEO, succeeding Suresh P. Manglani, who will remain as executive director. Pandita, with over 25 years of experience in the natural gas and LNG industries, will lead the company as it continues its strategic initiatives in clean energy and hydrogen mobility solutions.

via Economic Times · 1 minOpen insights
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Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine

Russia has launched a massive “demonstrative” attack on Ukraine, bombarding Kyiv with ballistic missiles just hours after agreeing to resume trilateral negotiations with Ukraine. The attack killed at least two people and wounded 22, including four children. Targets included the southern bridge over the Dnipro River, civilian houses, energy infrastructure, an ambulance station, office buildings, and a monastery. This shows Russia’s lack of seriousness about peace talks.

via The Guardian · 3 minOpen insights
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In a first, Australia's Ghost Shark submarine turns into aerial drone launchpad

Australia's Ghost Shark submarine has demonstrated its capability to launch aerial drones for military applications, marking a significant milestone in underwater warfare. The platform, equipped with advanced communication systems, has successfully launched 12 aerial drones from its uncrewed submarine, showcasing its potential for extending operational reach into the skies. The demonstration, captured in footage by manufacturer Anduril, shows Ghost Shark surfacing, opening its upper hull compartments, and raising…

via Times of India · 1 minOpen insights
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Landowners win Rs 1.22 crore relief against builder

Landowners in Maharashtra won Rs 1.22 crore in relief against a builder who withheld compensation and failed to meet other terms. The case, which dates back to 2010, involved a developer who promised to construct a flat and provide monetary compensation in exchange for surrendering development rights on a property in Mumbai. The landowners were given physical possession of the flat in May 2018, but the developer failed to pay the agreed-upon compensation, rent for temporary accommodation, and a penalty for delayed…

via Economic Times · 8 minOpen insights
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Palantir says that neither the company nor the US government has a "kill switch" for its Maven platform that NATO uses, after Ukraine's Starlink disruptions (Andrew Gray/Reuters)

Palantir, a US software company, has clarified that neither the company nor the US government has a "kill switch" for its Maven platform, which NATO uses. This follows Ukraine's Starlink disruptions, which prompted concerns about the platform's resilience. Palantir reassures Europeans that its military AI system, used by NATO, has no such feature.

via Techmeme · 1 minOpen insights
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Meta has strong chance of getting $25 billion New Mexico penalty slashed on appeal, experts say

Meta Platforms has a strong basis for arguing that the $25 billion penalty New Mexico secured this week in a case stemming from allegations the firm mishandled user data should be reduced on appeal, legal experts say. It came after a jury found Meta misled consumers about who had access to their data in the wake of revelations that Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm involved in President Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, had harvested personal data from millions of Facebook users. Experts said the…

via CNA · 3 minOpen insights
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Why some people struggle to say no even when exhausted, according to psychology

A 2026 study found that people-pleasing is characterized by three dimensions: feeling responsible, neglecting one’s own needs, and prioritizing other people’s expectations. This pattern can cause individuals to feel pressured to agree to help, even when they know they cannot manage another responsibility. People-pleasing can also be linked to how a person measures their own worth, leading to a tendency to put others’ needs first at the expense of one’s own.

via Times of India · 4 minOpen insights
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Making the case for context-aware AI

Devavrat Shah, chief scientist of enterprise AI at Celonis, argues that AI agents need to understand the role each task plays and the business conditions surrounding it. Connecting AI to the processes and data enterprises already use is key to giving agents the context to act usefully within complex business processes. This approach could also change how employees spend their time, automating repetitive, manual work and coordinating tasks across teams, freeing people to focus on more complex strategic decisions.

via MIT Tech Review AI · 16 minOpen insights
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A look at Huawei and DeepSeek's mutual reliance, where Huawei provides compute hardware while DeepSeek contributes model workloads and kernel optimization (SemiAnalysis)

Huawei and DeepSeek are collaborating to boost AI performance and efficiency through a mutual reliance on hardware and software advancements. Huawei supplies compute hardware, while DeepSeek contributes model workloads and kernel optimization. The Ascend 950PR is a crucial component, and DeepSeek leverages its AICPU and Tilelang technologies to support this hardware effectively.

via Techmeme · 1 minOpen insights