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US TikTok is likely to close rather than be sold
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US kids will need therapy

The owner of TikTok, ByteDance, would prefer to shut down its loss-making application rather than sell it if the Chinese company uses all legal avenues to contest legislation that would ban the platform from app stores in the US.

Harddrive makers jack up the price of products
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Hard cheese is all because of AI, and last year, it was Covid

Harddrive makers are increasing the prices of their products, blaming AI for a supply shortage caused by that other dog-ate-my-homework excuse, COVID-19.

Intel’s stocks slide after unimpressive results
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Gelsinger’s plan is not making money fast enough

Intel’s stock dropped approximately nine per cent within an hour after its first-quarter results and guidance was released on 25 April, following the close of regular trading on Thursday.

Microsoft reports record results
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All thanks to its AI moves

Software King of the World, Microsoft reported a 17 per cent increase in revenue to $61.9 billion (€55.63 billion), with $21.9 billion (€23.43 billion) in profits, up 20 per cent, and earnings of $2.94 (€3.15).

TSMC aims to give Chipzilla a kick in the backside
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A16 production will start in 2026

TSMC has announced its cutting-edge A16 technology, slated to commence production in the latter half of 2026.