FuriosaAI rejects $800 million Meta acquisition offer

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South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has reportedly turned down an $800 million acquisition offer from tech giant Meta, according to local media reports. The decision stems from disagreements over post-acquisition business strategy and organizational structure, not financial terms.

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Android users can now swap Gemini for other AI assistants, starting with ChatGPT

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Android users seeking alternatives to Google's Gemini assistant now have the option to set other artificial intelligence chatbots as their default. The latest beta version of ChatGPT allows users to replace Gemini, providing a new level of customization.

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Amazon Echo to send all voice recordings to cloud starting March 28

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Amazon is set to eliminate a key privacy feature for its Echo devices, requiring all voice recordings to be sent to its cloud for processing, effective March 28. This change will impact users who previously opted for local processing via the "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" setting.

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Samsung debuts AI-enhanced Galaxy A56 5G at MWC 2025

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Samsung has unveiled its latest mid-range powerhouse, the Galaxy A56 5G, at Mobile World Congress 2025, showcasing a significant leap in its popular A series.

The Galaxy A56 5G boasts a refined design, featuring a slim, polished metal frame and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. The device is available in a range of stylish colours with a milky matte finish, including Awesome Pink, Awesome Olive, Awesome Lightgray and Awesome Graphite.

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