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Young Londoner Earns £120,000 Annually by Creating Viral Social Media Clips

A 22-year-old London clipper earns over £120,000 annually by creating short viral videos for social media. The profession, which involves distilling longer content into 30-60 second clips, has become increasingly lucrative as brands seek cost-effective alternatives to traditional advertising.

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French supermarkets hit by major cyber attack that heated fridges to 50C

Hundreds of French supermarkets suffered a coordinated cyber attack that heated refrigeration units to 50C, destroying millions of euros worth of perishable food. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the incident affecting major chains including Super U, Intermarché, and...

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Nvidia-backed Firmus abandons $30bn Australian stock listing

Nvidia-backed data centre firm Firmus has withdrawn its Australian stock market listing application, citing market volatility and concerns about valuation. The proposed IPO would have valued the company at US$30.6 billion and raised A$7 billion.

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Meta's Reputation Crisis Masks Booming Business and AI Ambitions

Meta faces mounting legal challenges and public distrust over child safety, yet its business continues booming. As the company pivots toward AI with its new Muse assistant, it must rebuild trust while asking users to share their most sensitive data.

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Why Solar Roof Tiles Haven't Become Mainstream Despite Growing Demand

Solar roof tiles offer aesthetic advantages over traditional panels but face steep cost, efficiency, and installation barriers. Tesla's August exit from the market has reshaped the industry, though smaller manufacturers and emerging technologies like matrix shingling offer potential paths forward.

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White House Suspends Microsoft and Seven Tech Firms From Foreign Worker Program

The White House has suspended Microsoft and seven other technology companies from hiring permanent foreign workers through the H-1B visa program, with Vice President JD Vance accusing them of fraud and replacing American workers.

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Asos reveals full scope of data breach after hackers contact BBC

Asos has revealed that hackers possess comprehensive customer profiles including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and search histories. The disclosure came after cyber criminals contacted a broadcaster with evidence of the breach's true scope, far exceeding the retailer's initial assessment.

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Co-op Legal Services deploys AI to score workers' customer calls

Co-op Legal Services has deployed AI to monitor and score workers' phone calls to customers. A whistleblower describes the system as dystopian, while unions and experts warn of increased workplace stress.

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Samsung's Operating Profit Soars to Record $80bn on AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics projects record operating profit of 107.4 trillion won for Q3, driven by surging demand for AI memory chips. The nine-fold year-on-year surge marks the company's fourth consecutive record quarter.

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Scotland's AI Data Centre Boom: Why It's Become So Controversial

Scotland faces a planning battle over 23 proposed AI data centres. Supporters cite investment and jobs; opponents worry about energy use, water consumption, and landscape impact. The Chapelcross proposal alone would be among the world's largest.

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Lab equipment reuse firm plans 120 jobs at Dumfries facility

UniGreenScheme opens a new refurbishment centre in Dumfries with plans to create 120 jobs over a decade. The green technology firm, which rescues surplus laboratory equipment from disposal, has received £420,000 in funding and expects to significantly expand its operations across Scotland.

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Feeld dating app pays founders record £3.8m as revenues surge 24%

Feeld, the UK dating app for non-monogamous and kinky users, has reported 24% revenue growth to £64m and paid founders a record £3.8m dividend. Nearly 90% of revenues now come from outside the UK, with Mexico, Spain and major cities like New York leading growth.

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