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Dec 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Oakley Vanguard Glasses: New Features for Fitness and Music Lovers

Meta has rolled out an update for its Oakley Vanguard smart glasses, introducing features that cater to fitness enthusiasts and music lovers. The update, v21, is first available to those in Meta's Early Access program, with a wider release planned for later. The new update brings hands-free Garmin

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Dec 20 2025FINANCE

Smart Tech Helping Investors Plan Their Future

Investing can be tricky. It's not always about picking the right numbers. Sometimes, it's about understanding complex patterns. That's where smart tech comes in. It can handle big, messy data. And it can learn from it. This is not your usual tech. It's called reinforcement learning. It's like a smar

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Dec 20 2025SCIENCE

A Cosmic Visitor: What We Know About Comet 3I/ATLAS

In the vast expanse of space, a remarkable guest has arrived. Comet 3I/ATLAS, a celestial traveler from beyond our solar system, has captured the attention of astronomers worldwide. This comet, potentially the oldest ever observed, offers a unique glimpse into the mysteries of our galaxy. On Novemb

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Dec 20 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Waves: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Others Ride the Asian Market Surge

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum saw a boost recently. This happened as Asian markets reacted to Japan's interest rate hike. The Bank of Japan raised rates to the highest level in 30 years. This move was expected. It did not scare investors. Instead, it led to gains in Asian stocks and cry

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Taiwan Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Rising Tensions

The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma

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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Jyong Biotech: Navigating Market Swings and Future Plans

Jyong Biotech, a biotech company based in Taiwan, has noticed some unusual activity in its stock price and trading volume. This comes just after a lock-up period ended this month. The company is in talks with some investment funds about buying shares, but they say they're not hiding any big news tha

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Dec 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

U. S. Faces Hurdles in Getting Top-Tier Chips Despite TSMC's Big Investments

TSMC, a major player in the chip industry, has been putting a lot of money into the U. S. to build a strong supply chain. However, there's a catch: Taiwan's laws are holding back the production of the most advanced chips in America. Taiwanese lawmakers and experts are worried. They think that if TS

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

How Trump's Venezuela Move Could Backfire on Taiwan

Trump's recent move to block Venezuelan oil tankers is a big deal. It's a strong step against Venezuela's President Maduro. But it might not be the smartest move for the U. S. in the long run. The U. S. has been worried about China for a while. China might try to block Taiwan by sea. If that happen

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Putin Backs Trump's Legal Move Against BBC

In a surprising show of support, Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed U. S. President Donald Trump's decision to take legal action against the BBC. This came up during Putin's yearly press conference, where he shared his thoughts on the matter. Trump is seeking at least $10 billion in damages

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Dec 20 2025FINANCE

Russia's Rate Cut: A Step Towards Economic Balance

In a move to stabilize the economy, Russia's central bank lowered its key interest rate to 16%. This decision came as inflation is easing, but the economy is still struggling to grow, partly due to the ongoing military actions in Ukraine. The central bank's announcement coincided with President Vla

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