Steam Faces Back-to-Back Outages Ahead of Winter Sale Sparking Concerns Over Platform Stability

Valve Corporation’s Steam platform, the world’s largest digital distribution service for PC gaming, suffered its second service outage in less than 24 hours, raising concerns among users and industry analysts about potential vulnerabilities in the system’s infrastructure and capacity heading into the holiday gaming season. According to a report by StartupNews.fyi titled “Is Steam Down?…

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Decoding the Streaming Maze: How Bundles, Promotions, and Price Hikes Are Reshaping Digital Entertainment

As the streaming wars escalate and media companies fine-tune their digital offerings, consumers are increasingly faced with a complex array of services, bundles, and pricing structures. The competition has reached a point where navigating subscription plans has become almost as complicated as the cable packages many sought to escape. In a recent guide titled “Best…

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Adobe Expands Firefly with Advanced Generative AI Video Tools to Redefine Creative Workflows

Adobe is pushing further into generative AI with a major expansion of its Firefly platform, introducing advanced video capabilities that the company claims outpace rival tools. According to a report published Tuesday by Startup News in the article titled “Adobe Firefly Adds AI Video Features Most Generators Lack — Here’s What’s Rolling Out Today,” the…

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Signs of Recovery Emerge in Israeli Tech Sector as Bank Hapoalim Highlights Market Stabilization and Economic Resilience

Amid concerns about the potential financial stability of Israel’s tech sector and the broader global tech industry, Bank Hapoalim, one of Israel’s largest banks, has pointed to visible signs of recovery, notably in economic activities and the stabilization of the credit market. With a tone of cautious optimism, the Bank’s economists addressed several key points…

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Senators Launch Probe into AI Data Centers Amid Concerns Over Rising Electricity Costs and Energy Grid Strain

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has launched an investigation into the role artificial intelligence data centers may be playing in contributing to higher electricity costs throughout the country, according to a report titled “Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs” published by StartupNews.fyi. The inquiry comes amid rapidly growing energy…

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SEC Chair Raises Alarms Over Crypto’s Potential Role in Financial Surveillance as Regulatory Concerns Mount

In a striking public address that has reignited debate over the future of digital assets and privacy, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler warned that cryptocurrency could evolve into a powerful tool for financial surveillance if left unchecked. According to a report titled “SEC Chair Warns Crypto Could Become Financial Surveillance Tool”…

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Telegram Introduces Passkey Authentication to Enhance Security and Streamline User Access

Telegram has officially rolled out support for passkeys, marking a significant step toward enhanced user security and convenience across its platform. The announcement, first reported by Startup News in an article titled “Telegram Finally Adds Passkeys Support,” underscores the encrypted messaging app’s ongoing efforts to adopt emerging authentication standards in response to growing demands for…

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SoftBank Appoints Michel Combes as CEO of International Unit Amid Strategic Restructuring in Global Tech Landscape

In a compelling evolution of leadership within the technology sector, investment giant SoftBank has officially announced the appointment of Michel Combes as the CEO of the SoftBank Group International. Combes, who previously held the position of CEO at Sprint, will be replacing long-time SoftBank executive Michel Feferman, who is stepping down to assume a role…

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Breakthrough 3D-Printable Aluminum Alloy Could Transform Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking form of 3D-printable aluminum that could dramatically enhance the strength and durability of components used in vehicles and aircraft, signaling a potential leap forward for manufacturing and transportation industries. The development, detailed in the article “New 3D-printable aluminum is 50% stronger and could revolutionize vehicle, aircraft manufacturing,” published by Tech…

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