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Pibit.AI raises USD $7 million to expand AI underwriting platform
Pibit.AI has raised USD $7 million to expand its AI-driven underwriting platform, boosting automation and speeding up insurance risk assessments.

GHD joins Harvard-Microsoft AI transformation initiative
GHD teams up with Harvard and Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption in business, pioneering innovation in engineering and infrastructure sectors globally.

YouTube TV might be different next year
YouTube TV is back to normal after a two-week carriage dispute with Disney, but the fighting that led to blackouts for ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels could reshape the service as we know it. It will likely get more expensive, because programmers like Disney always want higher carriage fees for...

6 reasons to choose a Snapdragon CPU in your next PC
Snapdragon CPUs have seemingly come out of the void to make their mark on the PC market. They offer several advantages over Intel and AMD chips that contribute to their popularity and effectiveness in various applications. If you haven’t considered a Snapdragon CPU there are many good reasons to do...

Tech Life
The issues around parents keeping an eye on their children using tracking technology.

Lack of online age verification sparks concern
A review finds an assumption UK age verification would apply in Jersey was not correct.

Siemens brings Polarion X ALM platform to Microsoft Azure
Siemens is offering its Polarion X ALM software on Microsoft Azure, delivering secure, AI-enabled cloud solutions for regulated industries.

Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in 'revenge dress'

IDF: Hamas diverted charity funds from ‘Qawafel al-Khair’ to military wing

Germany's Lufthansa bids for minority stake in Portuguese airline TAP

Study: Killings by partners the leading form of femicide in Germany

Brazil’s Lula joins negotiators at UN climate talks

Nigerian separatist leader convicted on terrorism charges

Security cameras are finally part of the Matter standard
Smart bulbs, robot vacuums, thermostats, refrigerators, and even dishwashers are all among the smart home categories accounted for in the Matter standard that’s supposed to break down the walls between smart home brands. Security cameras, on the other hand, were one of the biggest categories left out of the party—until now, that is. The...

Asus’ dual-mode 4K OLED monitor just got its first-ever discount: $200 off
This gorgeous new Asus ROG Strix 4K OLED monitor just got its very first discount ever to the tune of 20% off for Black Friday 2025, and we have Amazon to thank for that. Instead of shelling out the usual $999 for this stunning display, you can now get it...

Whoa! Lenovo’s RAM-packed RTX 5050 laptop is $400 off right now
I tried to find flaws in today’s hot Lenovo gaming laptop deal, but I came up empty. I mean, what’s not to love about this? Right now, you can score this 15.6-inch Lenovo Legion LOQ for $780 on Amazon with a crazy good 34% discount, down from its original $1,180...

Black Friday permanent outdoor light deals: What to expect, early sales
Dread the prospect of climbing a ladder each winter to hang string lights from your eaves? With a set of permanent outdoor lights, you only must risk life and limb once to keep your home lit with holiday cheer. These twinkling smart lights are designed to stay put all year round. Weatherized against the elements, permanent outdoor lights can...

Zendesk integrates AI-powered tools into Microsoft 365
Zendesk integrates AI-powered support tools into Microsoft 365, enabling seamless employee service in IT, HR and Finance within familiar apps.

Deepfake 'nudify' site fined £55,000 over lack of age checks
The regulator said it had also opened new investigations into 20 porn sites over suspected online safety breaches.

OpenText & Google launch enterprise AI & sovereign cloud tools
OpenText and Google have teamed up to offer AI-driven, sovereign cloud tools enhancing data security and compliance for finance, insurance, and retail sectors.

CASwell unveils AI-powered fanless firewall for small businesses
CASwell launches the CAF-0120, a fan-less AI-powered firewall and VPN gateway for small firms, featuring Intel Atom tech for quiet, efficient cybersecurity.