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	technology Daily update ⋅ July 13, 2023
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	Fortune Google quietly scraps an AI chatbot 'interesting for Gen Z,' report says Fortune Google recently ditched a new A.I. called "Bubble Characters" for Gen Zers that was in development, CNBC reported. The chatbot was meant to converse with young users in "humanlike" interactions that would be "interesting for Gen Z," according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC The UK — which blocked the Microsoft-Activison deal — is ready to negotiate. Here's what happens next CNBC Britain's competition regulator, the staunchest opponent of Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, flat out blocked the deal in April. The U.K. Competitions and Markets Authority now says it is "ready to consider any ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Microsoft says Chinese hackers breached email, including US government agencies NPR According to the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, one federal government agency first detected unusual activity on its Microsoft 365 email cloud environment last month, and immediately reported the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The best smartphone deals of Amazon Prime Day CNN Easily one of the most capable and powerful Android phones out there, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra doesn't come cheap. But this discount brings it just under $1,000, making its supreme display and next-level camera system that much easier to get. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters FTC to appeal judge's decision to let Microsoft buy Activision Reuters WASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it was appealing a federal judge's ruling that Microsoft (MSFT.O) could go forward with its $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O). Flag as irrelevant
	CNN FTC to appeal Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger CNN (CNN) The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it would appeal a decision from earlier this week by a district court judge allowing Microsoft to close its $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger. The legal filing comes after the FTC's failed effort ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Sony to hike R&D spending at gaming unit -Nikkei Reuters R&D spending at the games business behind the hit PlayStation 5 console will surpass R&D spending on electronics and semiconductors this year, the business daily said. Sony did not immediately respond to a request for comment but ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR So your tween wants a smartphone? Read this first NPR Parents often feel like once their tween starts moving around more autonomously through their neighborhood or town more, the child needs a smartphone to be safe, Cherkin says. "They may think, 'Oh, my gosh! My kid is going to be kidnapped on the way to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The 10 best iPad deals to upgrade your tablet game for Amazon Prime Day 2023 CNN Sales on Apple products can be hard to come by, which is why Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to score. Discounts on iPads are among some of our favorite Prime Day tech deals, with a number of current and previous generation models on sale. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Today Google's AI chatbot for Gen Z called Bubble Characters reportedly shelved Business Today Recent reports suggest that Google has decided to "deprioritise" this project as part of an internal reorganization, effectively halting further development. Pranav Dixit. Updated Jul 12, 2023, 2:58 PM IST. Google. Flag as irrelevant

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