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· 2mo ago

#YouTubeVideos are increasingly being cited in #AIOverviews, highlighting the importance of the platform for #searchvisibility. Despite its significant impact on the economy and audience reach, many #SEO and #contentmarketing teams have neglected #YouTube. To stay relevant, brands should partner with relevant creators to leverage their established audiences and credibility, integrating influencer partnerships into their overall SEO & content strategies. https://www.searchenginejournal.com/the-ai-overviews-youtube-gap-the-platform-your-team-skipped-for-20-years/582702/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

The AI Overviews YouTube Gap: The Platform Your Team Skipped For 20 Years

Search Engine Journal

The AI Overviews YouTube Gap: The Platform Your Team Skipped For 20 Years

YouTube videos are surfacing as primary citations in AI Overviews. Teams that treated video as a side channel are missing where searchers look.

· 2mo ago

Shares of major #chipmakers fell sharply after reports that a #China backed firm has begun mass-producing domestic #deepultraviolet #DUV #lithographymachines. This development, coupled with broader valuation concerns, has unsettled investors who had assumed China faced tighter constraints in chip production. https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1096092/chip-stocks-slide-as-china-advances-domestic-lithography-memory-production-1096092.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

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· 2mo ago

London-based #Humanoid, a two-year-old #humanoidrobotics #startup, has raised $152 million in a Series A funding round, valuing the company at $1.35 billion. The company’s wheeled #humanoidrobot, #HMND01, is designed for #industrialuse and is expected to achieve CE certification by next year. Humanoid’s AI platform, #KinetIQ, enables fleets of robots to work together efficiently, aiming to reach human-level speed on certain tasks. https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2026/07/21/humanoid-raises-152-million-at-135-billion-valuation-europes-newest-robot-unicorn/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

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· 2mo ago

#DeepSeek #V4Flash 0731, a new AI model, scores 50 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, surpassing its predecessor and placing it just behind GPT-5.6 Luna. It offers a 60% lower Cost per Task than GPT-5.6 Luna, thanks to a 98% cache hit discount. The model shows improvements in #agenticperformance, #omniscience, and various #evaluations, with a 12% reduction in total output token usage. https://artificialanalysis.ai/articles/deepseek-v4-flash-0731-scores-50-on-the-artificial-analysis-intelligence-index-10-points-above-previous-deepseek-v4-flash?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews

artificialanalysis.ai

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 scores 50 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, 10 points above previous DeepSeek V4 Flash

DeepSeek releases DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731

· 3mo ago

#ChineseAImodels are gaining traction among US companies due to their competitive #performance and significantly #lowercosts compared to leading American rivals like #OpenAI and #Anthropic. The rise of #opensource and #openweight #AI from Chinese companies, such as #DeepSeek and #Zai, is particularly appealing as US #AIcosts soar. While still slightly behind top US models, Chinese options are closing the gap and offer a #costeffective alternative. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/chinese-ai-models-costs-us-openai-anthropic.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Chinese AI models are gaining ground with U.S. companies as OpenAI, Anthropic costs surge

Recent model releases from Chinese companies including DeepSeek and Z.ai are seen by many as highly competitive compared to leading U.S. frontier systems.

· 2mo ago

The #AIrace is shifting from building bigger models to creating smarter, more #costeffectivesystems. Companies are now prioritising finding the best model for #specifictasks, considering factors like #cost, #data, and #environment. This shift is driven by the increasing capability and affordability of #openweightmodels, which are becoming a viable alternative to proprietary models from major #AI labs. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/the-ai-race-is-shifting-from-bigger-models-to-cheaper-smarter-systems.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

The AI race is shifting from bigger models to cheaper, smarter systems

Companies are starting to choose AI models by task, cost and control, not just leaderboard rank.

Introducing Buzz: where humans and agents work together

· 2mo ago

#Buzz is a #free, #opensource #collaboration platform where #humans and #AIagents work together in a shared workspace. Built on the #Nostr protocol, Buzz allows for seamless integration with existing tools and provides a platform for agent collaboration without vendor lock-in. The platform is model-agnostic and agent-agnostic, enabling teams to deploy agents powered by any LLM or agent harness. https://block.xyz/inside/introducing-buzz-where-humans-and-agents-work-together?eicker.news #tech #media #news

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· 2mo ago

#DoorDash introduced a limited beta of DoorDash #CLI, a #commandlinetool for #developers to order #food directly from their #AIagents. The tool, available to U.S. and Canadian #macOS developers, allows searching stores, finding deals, and checking out. This move showcases agentic commerce, enabling developers to integrate DoorDash’s ordering platform into their own software and services. https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/yes-you-can-now-order-doordash-from-the-command-line/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

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· 3mo ago

#China is considering #restricting #overseasaccess to the country’s most advanced #AImodels, including those yet to be released. The move, discussed with tech giants like #Alibaba and #ByteDance, aims to protect homegrown #AI as a national asset. Potential restrictions could include making AI theft an offence under national security law and limiting funding for domestic AI startups. https://www.reuters.com/world/beijing-is-looking-curbing-overseas-access-chinas-top-ai-models-sources-say-2026-07-07/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

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· 2mo ago

#Timemagazine is collaborating with #socialmedia #creators to produce online #video content, resulting in a significant increase in #YouTube and #LinkedIn views. This strategy, which includes treating creators as columnists and freelancers, aims to engage audiences where they are and leverage the storytelling expertise of creators. Time is also revamping its #newsletters and #events to be more #personalitydriven. https://pressgazette.co.uk/north-america/how-time-is-embracing-creators-sam-jacobs-editor/?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews

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· 5mo ago

The #UK government has launched #SovereignAI, a £500 million initiative to support homegrown #AI companies. The programme offers #funding, access to #supercomputing resources, and support for #talentacquisition. The first #investment is in #Callosum with six other companies receiving access to supercomputing capacity. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ai-firms-pioneering-drug-discovery-cheaper-supercomputing-and-more-get-first-backing-through-uks-sovereign-ai?eicker.news #tech #media #news

GOV.UK

AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK.

· 5mo ago

The #RAM #shortage is expected to continue into next year, with demand still outstripping supply by 40%. South Korean companies, particularly #Samsung, are the main producers, but production growth is slow, and price relief is not expected until at least 2028. https://gizmodo.com/ram-shortage-expected-to-continue-into-next-year-or-later-2000748208?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 5mo ago

A new #study by the #MediaInsightProject reveals #generationaldifferences in #newsconsumption and trust. While #socialmedia dominates #teen #news use, older #adults rely on #television and #newspapers. The study also highlights the growing influence of #influencers and #creators, with 57% of Americans getting news from them, and the importance of #localnews. https://americanpressinstitute.org/comparing-news-consumption-trust-us-teens-and-adults/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#SoftBank plans to invest up to €75 billion to build #datacentres in #France, aiming to develop 5 gigawatts of capacity by 2031. This will be SoftBank’s largest #AIinfrastructure investment in Europe. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/30/softbank-says-it-will-invest-up-to-e75-billion-to-build-french-data-centers/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#YouTube is introducing new #podcast features for Premium users, including an AI-powered recommendation tool, an “Auto speed” setting, and a new on-the-go listening mode. These features aim to enhance personalised discovery and hands-free listening, competing with platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/youtube-adds-new-podcast-features-including-an-ai-recommendation-tool-and-auto-speed/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

TechCrunch

YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and 'Auto speed' | TechCrunch

The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.

· 5mo ago

The #EuropeanCommission announced an #ageverificationapp using legal identification to determine age and work. The app will be integrated into national #digitalwallet|s and aims to protect #children from harmful content online. The #EU is taking a centralised approach to #ageverification, unlike other regions that place the burden on tech companies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/eu-announces-age-verification-app-for-social-media/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#France plans to switch some government computers from #Microsoft #Windows to the #opensource #Linux operating system to reduce reliance on #UStechnology. This move is part of a broader effort to achieve #digitalsovereignty and protect data and #digitalinfrastructure. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/10/france-to-ditch-windows-for-linux-to-reduce-reliance-on-us-tech/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

TechCrunch

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech | TechCrunch

France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.

· 5mo ago

#GoogleChrome silently installs 4GB of #AI models, #GeminiNano, on users’ computers for features like scam detection and “Help me write.” This installation happens in the #background and can be deleted manually, but Chrome will re-download it unless the “#ondeviceAI” #setting is disabled. https://9to5google.com/2026/05/06/google-chrome-4gb-storage-ai-details/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 5mo ago

#Photographer #AnnHermes has documented around 50 #newsrooms across the US, capturing the spaces and people endangered by the industry’s decline. Her passion project aims to highlight the importance of #localjournalism and the challenges faced by #journalists, often working in shabby surroundings with diminishing rewards. https://apnews.com/article/newspapers-newsrooms-photographing-media-f0d0939e04bb66f8d340f6f43df5bf5e?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 5mo ago

The #Telegraph’s flagship #newsletter, #FromtheEditor, has become its biggest source of new paying #subscribers, with over 850,000 daily readers. The newsletter, which launched in April 2025, features news, comment, and analysis curated by editor Chris Evans. The success of From the Editor has led to a focus on #monetising the large #audience. https://pressgazette.co.uk/newsletters/daily-newsletter-is-telegraphs-biggest-source-of-subscribers-one-year-after-launch/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 5mo ago

#Roblox is introducing new account types, #RobloxKids and #RobloxSelect, to provide age-appropriate access to games and chat. These accounts will use #agecheck technology to restrict access to content based on age, with #parents having the option to approve specific games. The changes come after lawsuits alleging child safety concerns. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/13/roblox-introduces-kids-and-select-accounts-for-age-appropriate-access-to-games-and-chat/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#FederalReserve Chairman #JeromePowell and Treasury Secretary #ScottBessent met with major U.S. bank #CEOs to discuss the potential #cyberrisks posed by #Anthropic’s #Mythos AI model. The meeting, held at the Treasury Department, included CEOs from Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/powell-bessent-us-bank-ceos-anthropic-mythos-ai-cyber.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#Meta has launched #MuseSpark, its first major #AImodel since hiring #AlexandrWang. The model aims to compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google in the generative AI market. While not positioned as a top-of-the-line model, it highlights efficiency and performance, and will be used to power Meta’s digital assistant and integrated into its platforms. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/meta-debuts-first-major-ai-model-since-14-billion-deal-to-bring-in-alexandr-wang.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

Jorge R. #Gutierrez, director of “The Book of Life,” has withdrawn from an #AIgenerated #animated series project with #Amazon #MGM Studios after facing backlash. The project, “#PunkyDuck,” was part of Amazon’s GenAI Creators’ Fund, which provides animators with access to AI production software. https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/jorge-r-gutierrez-ai-generated-punky-duck-backlash-1235197061/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

An #India|n court ruling against #Google’s #keywordadvertising practices has reignited criticism from founders who argue the system allows competitors to siphon customers. The ruling found Google liable for #trademarkinfringement, awarding #Hindware ₹3 million in damages. The ruling highlights the potential for platforms to be held liable. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/founders-seize-on-indian-court-ruling-to-revive-criticism-of-googles-ad-business/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#Meta is testing #subscriptionservices for its #MetaAI app and website, aiming to diversify its revenue streams beyond advertising. Despite past struggles with non-ad ventures like #Portal and #Oculus, analysts see potential in Meta’s #AIsubscriptions, predicting significant revenue growth by 2030. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/meta-struggled-selling-anything-other-than-ads-will-ai-be-different.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Meta has struggled at selling anything other than ads. Will AI be different?

Meta is making a major push to expand its business beyond online advertising, but past efforts show that success is far from guaranteed.

· 4mo ago

Rising #AIcosts are forcing Fortune 500 companies to choose between investing in #AI and hiring new #employees. The cost of AI has increased with each new model release, making it as expensive as human labour. This has led companies to reassess their AI spending, opting for cheaper models for less demanding tasks. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/-tokens-or-humans-the-new-corporate-trade-off.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#Microsoft is under fire for threatening #securityresearcher #NightmareEclipse with legal action and criminal investigation after they publicly disclosed unpatched #vulnerabilities in Microsoft products. Nightmare Eclipse claims they were mistreated by Microsoft and had no choice but to disclose the vulnerabilities publicly. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/microsoft-under-fire-for-threatening-security-researcher-with-criminal-investigation/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 5mo ago

#GeneralMotors agreed to pay $12.75 million to settle a California investigation into the sale of #drivingdata from #OnStar subscribers to data brokers. The settlement includes a five-year ban on selling personal data. The data included GPS locations, speeds, and driving behaviour, which was reportedly shared with insurers. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/gm-pay-1275-million-settle-california-driver-privacy-probe-2026-05-08/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 5mo ago

#TrumpMedia and Technology Group, the parent company of #TruthSocial, reported a #netloss of $405.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, with total sales of $871,200. The company cited non-cash losses, including unrealised losses on digital assets and stock-based compensation, as the main contributors to the loss. https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/trump-media-truth-social-q1-2026-earnings-sales-net-loss-1236742097/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 5mo ago

#Deezer reports that 44% of new #music uploaded to its platform is #AIgenerated, with nearly 75,000 AI tracks uploaded daily. Despite the high volume of uploads, AI-generated music only accounts for 1-3% of total streams, with 85% of those streams being fraudulent. Deezer is removing AI tracks from recommendations and playlists. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/20/deezer-says-44-of-songs-uploaded-to-its-platform-daily-are-ai-generated/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 5mo ago

#Workers fear #AI will replace their #jobs, a concern exacerbated by #leaders framing #AI in terms of cost savings and efficiency. To address this, technology leaders should focus on how AI will reshape roles, provide #reskilling opportunities, and demonstrate AI’s #value in reducing #repetitivetasks. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/ai-work-jobs-layoffs-unemployment-fears.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#JDVance and Treasury Secretary #ScottBessent questioned tech #CEOs about #AIsecurity and #cyberattack responses before #Anthropic’s #Mythos model release. The meeting included CEOs from Anthropic, xAI, Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/trump-white-house-ai-cyber-threat-anthropic-mythos.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#Meta removed #advertisements from #attorneys seeking clients for #socialmediaaddiction litigation. This follows a California case finding Meta and YouTube negligent regarding social media addiction. https://www.axios.com/2026/04/09/meta-social-media-addiction-ads?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#EFF is leaving #XTwitter after nearly 20 years due to #declining #engagement and concerns about the platform’s direction under #ElonMusk. While EFF will continue to advocate for digital rights on other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, they believe X is no longer a significant space for this fight. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/eff-leaving-x?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#Amazon CEO #AndyJassy defends the company’s $200 billion #capitalexpenditure in 2026, highlighting the success of its #AI and #customchip businesses. Jassy reveals that #AWS #AIrevenue has reached a $15 billion annual run rate and that Amazon’s internal chip business is generating over $20 billion annually. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/not-on-a-hunch-andy-jassy-defends-amazons-200b-spending-spree/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

Companies are realising the cost of excessive AI usage, termed “#tokenmaxxing,” where employees maximise token consumption without measuring its value. This has led to rationing AI access and a shift towards measuring useful work completed per dollar, rather than just token usage. https://www.theneuron.ai/explainer-articles/everyone-is-tokenmaxxing-and-the-ai-bill-is-coming-due/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#FoundationFuture Industries, a San Francisco-based #robotics company with ties to the #Trump family, is developing #humanoidrobots for #military and industrial use. The company’s #PhantomMK1 #robots are being tested in #Ukraine for #logistics in hazardous areas, with plans to deploy improved #Phantom2 robots soon. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/humanoid-robots-ukraine-war-foundation-military-ai.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#Software stocks surged this week, led by strong results from Snowflake and Okta, signalling #resilience against #AIdisruption. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF rose 8% this week and closed May up 21%, its best monthly performance since 2001. This rally comes despite concerns about the impact of AI on the sector. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/software-stocks-wrap-best-month-since-2001-as-talk-of-saaspocalypse-.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#Microsoft is developing a #superapp to consolidate its various #Copilot #AItools, including GitHub Copilot, Copilot chat, and Copilot Cowork, into a single interface. This initiative, led by Jacob Andreou, aims to address customer dissatisfaction with switching between different Copilot tools and enhance the overall value of the Copilot brand. https://fortune.com/2026/05/29/microsoft-working-on-super-app/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#Dell reported its fastest revenue #growth since going public, driven by a 757% increase in #AIserver revenue. The company’s stock surged 38% in extended trading, reflecting strong demand for its AI servers, particularly from data centres. Despite rising costs due to the global memory shortage, Dell remains optimistic about its future growth prospects. https://siliconangle.com/2026/05/28/ai-server-demand-drives-rampant-revenue-growth-dell-stock-soars/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

The #Gemini app is introducing “#notebooks,” personal knowledge bases shared across Google products, starting with #Gemini. Notebooks allow users to organise chats and files, and sync with #NotebookLM for efficient workflows. This feature is rolling out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers on the web, with wider availability coming soon. https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/gemini-app-notebooks/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#Anthropic has introduced #enterprise features for #ClaudeCowork, including role-based access controls and usage analytics. Additionally, Anthropic has launched #Claude Managed #Agents, a suite of #APIs for building and deploying cloud-hosted agents. https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/09/anthropic-scales-up-with-enterprise-features-for-claude-cowork-and-managed-agents/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#Deere settled a US #righttorepair lawsuit for $99 million, agreeing to provide #farmers with #digitaltools for #equipmentmaintenance and #repair for 10 years. The settlement addresses issues raised in a 2022 complaint and requires a judge’s approval. Deere also faces a separate FTC lawsuit. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/deere-settles-us-right-to-repair-lawsuit-with-99-million-fund-repair-commitments-2026-04-07/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#Anthropic released #Opus48, the latest version of its advanced model, just 41 days after the previous version. The new model includes a feature called #DynamicWorkflows, designed to help larger models manage #complextasks. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/anthropic-releases-opus-4-8-with-new-dynamic-workflow-tool/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

TechCrunch

Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new 'dynamic workflow' tool | TechCrunch

The new Opus model comes with a tool called Dynamic Workflows, for coordinating swarms of subagents.

· 6mo ago

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for an #EU wide #ban on #socialmedia for #children #under15, proposing a “Digital Age of Majority” at 15. #Greece plans to implement this ban from 2027, using its “#KidsWallet” app as a model for #ageverification. https://www.euractiv.com/news/greek-pm-calls-for-eu-wide-ban-on-social-media-for-under-15s/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

#Meta has committed to spending an additional $21 billion on #AIcloud #infrastructure from #CoreWeave, extending their partnership through 2032. This new agreement, on top of a previous $14.2 billion deal, highlights Meta’s significant investment in AI and its reliance on CoreWeave’s infrastructure, which is crucial for supporting Meta’s AI ambitions and talent. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/09/meta-commits-to-spending-additional-21-billion-with-coreweave-.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 4mo ago

#Microsoft has redesigned #Copilot for #Microsoft365, giving it a more streamlined, black-and-white interface to improve consistency across apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The new design prioritises readability and responsiveness, with a dynamic “prompt surface” that reveals functions as users type. https://www.engadget.com/2183246/microsoft-debuts-a-more-buttoned-up-look-for-copilot/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Engadget

Microsoft debuts a more buttoned-up look for Copilot - Engadget

Copilot will look a little more consistent, and lose a little personality

· 4mo ago

#IBM plans to invest over $10 billion in #quantumcomputing over five years, aiming to build a large-scale, error-free #quantumcomputer by 2029. This investment includes a $1 billion contribution to Anderon, a new venture for quantum chip manufacturing. IBM has already deployed over 90 quantum systems and collaborates with over 325 organisations. https://www.reuters.com/technology/ibm-plans-10-billion-investment-large-scale-quantum-computer-by-2029-2026-05-28/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

· 6mo ago

A federal appeals #court denied #Anthropic’s request to block the #Pentagon’s #blacklisting of the company. The court ruled that the government’s interest in securing AI during a military conflict outweighs the potential financial harm to Anthropic. While Anthropic is excluded from DOD contracts, it can continue working with other government agencies. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/anthropic-pentagon-court-ruling-supply-chain-risk.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news