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Reviving the Past with Tech: Preserving a Historic Warship in Sweden
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Reviving the Past with Tech: Preserving a Historic Warship in Sweden

Meet the team at the Haninge municipality in Sweden using cutting-edge technology to preserve the historic warship Vasa. This ambitious project has garnered attention from experts and locals alike. Initial estimates suggest the project's costs are around 250 million Swedish kronor (approximately $26 million USD).

Salala Times Staff 7/4/2026
WhatsApp's Shift to Username-Driven Messaging
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WhatsApp's Shift to Username-Driven Messaging

WhatsApp, a leading global messaging app, is moving towards adopting usernames in place of phone numbers for user identification. This change aims to enhance user security and experience. It will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

Salala Times Staff 6/30/2026
Tech Giants Hike Prices as Component Costs Skyrocket: Apple and Xbox Take the Hit
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Tech Giants Hike Prices as Component Costs Skyrocket: Apple and Xbox Take the Hit

In a move driven by unprecedented component price increases, Apple has hiked prices on some of its products by nearly 20%, while Xbox has raised the cost of its consoles. Industry analysts attribute the sharp price jumps to a volatile global supply chain and soaring demand for electronic components. As a result, consumers can expect to pay more for their favorite tech products.

Salala Times Staff 6/25/2026
Kunal Shah, Indian Entrepreneur, Seeks Control Over WhatsApp, Aims for Strategic Expansion
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Kunal Shah, Indian Entrepreneur, Seeks Control Over WhatsApp, Aims for Strategic Expansion

Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah is poised to take control of WhatsApp, with potential implications for the global messaging app's strategy and user base. Shah's acquisition bid is a strategic move to expand WhatsApp's presence in emerging markets. The acquisition is expected to bolster Shah's existing businesses in the Indian startup ecosystem.

Salala Times Staff 6/23/2026
US Economy Endorses Elon Musk's Ambitious AI and Space Exploration Vision
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US Economy Endorses Elon Musk's Ambitious AI and Space Exploration Vision

The US economy has given a resounding thumbs-up to Elon Musk's ambitious plans for artificial intelligence and space exploration. The move is seen as a vote of confidence in Musk's vision for humanity's future. Experts predict significant economic benefits.

Salala Times Staff 6/19/2026
Apple's Chip Costs Spike Amid AI Boom, Prices to Rise
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Apple's Chip Costs Spike Amid AI Boom, Prices to Rise

Apple Inc. is set to increase prices on some of its products as the cost of its core technology, driven by the ongoing AI boom, continues to rise, according to outgoing boss Tim Cook. Analysts predict the price hikes will have a significant impact on consumers and the tech industry as a whole.

Salala Times Staff 6/18/2026
Amazon's Bezos Sees AI as Job Creator, Not Job Destroyer
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Amazon's Bezos Sees AI as Job Creator, Not Job Destroyer

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos believes AI technology will lead to a shortage of skilled workers rather than automation of existing jobs. Bezos made this prediction while discussing his company's adoption of robotics and AI. Market analysts are cautiously optimistic about this shift towards human-led industries.

Salala Times Staff 6/17/2026