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China's semiconductor independence push is turning US export controls into a domestic boom

China is forcing chipmakers to use at least 50 percent domestic equipment in new factories. The undocumented rule is Beijing's answer to US export restrictions; and a major step toward breaking t [...]

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Six data shifts that will shape enterprise AI in 2026

For decades the data landscape was relatively static. Relational databases (hello, Oracle!) were the default and dominated, organizing information into familiar columns and rows.That stability eroded [...]

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Can one state save us from AI disaster? Inside California's new legislative crackdown

With no federal rules in place, state lawmakers are stepping in to regulate AI safety themselves. [...]

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Alibaba's new open Qwen image model aims for more natural-looking results

Alibaba just dropped Qwen-Image-2512. Alibaba says the new version produces more realistic people with finer facial detail.<br /> The article Alibaba's new open Qwen image model aims for mo [...]

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How to use a VPN

Chances are that if a VPN is marketed to everyday users, it more or less runs itself. As long as you go with one of the best VPNs instead of setting up your own manual connection, the interface is lik [...]

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There are 36 new Netflix movies coming in January – catch these 3 blockbusters with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes first

Stream 12 Years a Slave and Dune this January and start 2026 with back-to-back blockbusters. [...]

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The Ninja Crispi Pro 6-in-1 Glass Countertop Air Fryer is super-sized for families and entertaining

Ninja has upscaled its portable Ninja Crispi air fryer, and this new version is big enough to feed a crowd. [...]

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Open source Qwen-Image-2512 launches to compete with Google's Nano Banana Pro in high quality AI image generation

When Google released its newest AI image model Nano Banana Pro (aka Gemini 3 Pro Image) in November, it reset expectations for the entire field. For the first time, uses of an image model could use na [...]

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How to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 — stream NYE music extravaganza outside the UK

Jools Holland welcomes a host of musical guests to see in the New Year. Here's how to watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny 2025 online and from anywhere. [...]