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Last week, after reversing an earlier ban, the U.S. administration officially approved the sale of Nvidia’s H200 chips, along with a chip line by AMD, to approved Chinese customers. Maybe they aren’t these chipmakers’ shiniest, most advanced chips, but they’re high-performance processors used for AI, making the export controversial. And at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei unloaded on both the administration and the chip companies over the decision. The criticism was particularly notable because one of those chipmakers, Nvidia, is a major partner and investor in Anthropic. “The CEOs of these companies say,…

Coinbase is pushing crypto deeper into youth culture by blending NBA rookie storytelling with subtle financial themes, using athlete-led narratives to expand mainstream relevance while strengthening its long-term positioning around the future of money. Coinbase Launches NBA Rookie Firsts Series Highlighting New Talent A growing convergence of sports, media, and finance is reshaping how brands […] Source link

One crew attended the incident, which occurred on January 12 in Church Green, Shoreham-, and was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike conversion kit. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the battery had gone into thermal runaway, a process whereby a battery short-circuits and begins to heat up uncontrollably.  Crew commander Mike Wattam said: “E-bike conversion kits are becoming increasingly popular, but they pose a serious fire risk when incompatible batteries and chargers are used. “Electronic devices, batteries, and chargers should only be purchased from reputable retailers to ensure they meet UK product safety standards.” On arrival, firefighters…

Only 1 in 4 UK retailers say their technology can handle AI driven commerce, according to new research from Patchworks. The study found that 27% have systems that are fully connected and scalable, which Patchworks describes as the basic requirement for autonomous shopping tools. There’s a gap between interest in AI and the reality of current systems. Around 40% of retailers already use AI to automate or improve operations, but many admit the foundations are weak. Another 31% use fragmented systems and manual workarounds, while 29% say their integration reacts to problems rather than preventing them. Another 17% say their…

Industry reports and the growth of voice model companies in the Indian market suggest that there is a growing demand for voice AI solutions in the country. Voice is a popular medium for communication among people and businesses in India. That’s why enterprises and startups are eager to use voice AI to be more efficient at customer support, sales, customer acquisition, hiring, and training. But recognizing market demand is one thing — proving businesses will pay is another. Y Combinator rejected the application from Bolna, a voice orchestration startup built by Maitreya Wagh and Prateek Sachan, five times before finally…

Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J33 and J32 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:15 on 21 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 21 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. Source link

As YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram continue to dominate mobile viewing, Netflix is rethinking how its app fits into a social-first video landscape. During its fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, the company announced plans to revamp its mobile app and expand its short-form video feature, which it mentions could help promote the new slate of original video podcasts it unveiled last week. Set to launch later in 2026, Netflix’s redesigned mobile app is intended to “better serve the expansion of our business over the decade to come,” according to co-CEO Greg Peters. The update will act as a foundation for ongoing…

A number of criminals were put behind bars last monthA number of criminals were put behind bars last month(Image: )The last month of 2025 was another busy month for the Kent’s criminal justice system. From drug dealers to rapists, a number of criminals were sentenced in December.This included a group of thieves who carried out a knifepoint robbery. The victim was threatened and punchedKentLive has rounded up the criminals jailed in December.Knifepoint robbery in AshfordThe thieves have been sentenced to a combined 12 years in jail. (Left to right: Luca Gentry-Prosper, Sukhjeevan Singh and Adheem Misson)(Image: Kent Police)A group of…

Ethos Technologies has priced its initial public offering and the expectation is that it will go public on Thursday, making it one of the first tech IPOs of the year.  If it lands in its current price range of $18 to $20 a share, it will enter the day valued at $1.26 billion on the high end — raising $102.6 million for itself and about $108 million for its selling shareholders. Should investor interest be high, it could wind up pricing higher. That means a bigger valuation and more money raised. The company, which offers software to sell life insurance, is…

A pharmaceuticals specialist from Kent will be one of 20 candidates in the new series of The Apprentice.11:36, 20 Jan 2026Updated 11:37, 20 Jan 2026Rajan Gill, from Rainham, is one of the contestants on The Apprentice 2026(Image: )The 2026 series of The Apprentice features a diverse cohort of entrepreneurs from across the UK, all vying for a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar – including one candidates from Kent. From high-tech AI innovators to traditional trade specialists, this year’s line-up showcases a wide range of backgrounds and business ambitions.Supported by his advisers, Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell, Lord Sugar will…