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Telegram Blocked in Vietnam
Vietnam has ordered a nationwide block of Telegram over the platform’s refusal to cooperate with criminal investigations and its alleged role in hosting illegal and anti-government content.
Daria Ivanova
Writing about AI, Big Tech, startups, Telegram, and internet culture since 2022. Based in Dubai, I follow MENA tech and the global AI companies shaping, selling, and arguing over the future.
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UAE and U.S. Unveil Stargate UAE — the World’s Largest AI Campus Outside America
The UAE and U.S. are launching Stargate UAE — the world’s largest AI campus outside America, with OpenAI, Oracle, and NVIDIA onboard.
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Telegram recorded a $540M profit in 2024 despite legal pressure on Pavel Durov
Telegram made $540M in profit in 2024, bouncing back from a $173M loss — despite legal pressure on Pavel Durov.
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Apple brings Fortnite back to the App Store after direct court pressure
Apple reinstates Fortnite in the U.S. and EU App Store after court pressure, ending a 5-year legal standoff with Epic Games.
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France Bans Pavel Durov from Traveling to the U.S.
France has blocked Pavel Durov from traveling to the U.S. due to ongoing legal restrictions.
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Gurman: No Smart Siri from Apple Anytime Soon
Apple’s AI ambitions hit a roadblock as Siri’s smart upgrade is delayed indefinitely, amid internal struggles and unmet expectations.
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Apple loses another court battle over the iPhone trademark in Brazil
Apple loses iPhone trademark battle in Brazil as local company Gradiente wins rights to the name.
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U.S. Lawmakers Seek to Block Huawei’s HarmonyOS Outside China
U.S. lawmakers are pushing to block the global spread of Huawei’s HarmonyOS, citing cybersecurity risks and potential surveillance by Chinese intelligence.
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OpenAI CEO Wants ChatGPT to Remember Your Entire Life
Sam Altman envisions ChatGPT becoming a lifelong personal assistant, capable of remembering and reasoning across a person’s entire life context.
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Apple has removed Fortnite from the Epic Games Store in the EU
Apple has removed Fortnite from the Epic Games Store in the EU, leaving the game unavailable worldwide until further notice.
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Hacker Puts Data of 89 Million Steam Users Up for Sale
Hacker claims to have stolen data from 89 million Steam users, selling it on the dark web for $5,000.
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Dubai FinTech Summit: CBUAE Launches Digital Dirham
Dubai launches the Digital Dirham, aiming to position the UAE as a global fintech leader with a secure, blockchain-based digital currency.