Mobile phones now required to be hearing aid compatible

Mobile phones now required to be hearing aid compatible

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The Federal Communications Commission announced new regulations mandating that all mobile phones be compatible with hearing aids, enhancing access to mobile technology for Americans with hearing loss. The agency approved the new regulations on October 17th. According to the agency, all mobile phones have to meet volume control benchmarks. People with…

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U.S. finalizes China tech investment ban targeting AI, chips

U.S. finalizes China tech investment ban targeting AI, chips

PALO ALTO, California — The U.S. has finalized rules to restrict certain American investments in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao in high-tech sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology. The final rules, published by the Department of the Treasury on Monday, prohibit U.S. individuals from making certain transactions related to semiconductors and microelectronics,…

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Elon Musk adds $30 billion to his net worth in a single day after declaring: 'Tesla will become the most powerful company in the world'

Elon Musk adds $30 billion to his net worth in a single day after declaring: ‘Tesla will become the most powerful company in the world’

Elon Musk, already the richest man in the world, saw his wealth grow by an astonishing $34 billion in a single day on Thursday, cementing his lead atop the ultra-rich rankings. The surge in his net worth followed a blockbuster earnings report from Tesla that sent the company’s stock soaring by 22%, marking its best…

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Dutch chip giant blames 'technical error' for accidental earnings release

Dutch chip giant blames ‘technical error’ for accidental earnings release

A Dutch chipmaking giant sparked chaos after it accidentally published a disappointing financial outlook a day earlier than scheduled – slashing billions in market value across the semiconductor sector. Shares of ASML — which manufactures equipment used to make chips, including the processors used to power artificial intelligence — sank nearly 6% Wednesday. The stock…

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