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Apple’s Search Engine Update Could Challenge Google’s Dominance
Image credit: Apple App Store Apple is gearing up for a dramatic transformation in its quest for search engine supremacy. This move pits itself against the reigning giant, Google, and aims to revamp the App Store’s search engine. If reports hold true, Apple may have grander plans…
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Volkswagen Abandons $2.1 Billion EV Plant in Germany Amidst Shifting Auto Market Dynamics
Volkswagen has dropped its plan for a $2.1 billion EV plant in Germany. Sales in the global auto market have generally increased as challenges such as the spread of COVID-19, parts shortages, and production cuts by automakers have eased. In the first half of 2023, the global…
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Tesla Accelerates Full Self-Driving Campaign with Pre-Installed FSD Beta
Tesla has already started shipping models with FSD Beta pre-installed. This means that FSD users can experience FSD functionality immediately upon receiving their cars, without needing to request a test or wait for an update to download. Vehicle owners who purchase a new FSD or…
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Billionaire Investor Rings the Warning Bell Over Mounting US Debt
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is sounding the alarm on the U.S. ever-growing debt, warning of a looming fiscal crisis. With U.S. debt levels surging past $33 trillion and lawmakers racing against the clock to negotiate a spending bill, Dalio is concerned about the possibility…
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Raspberry Pi 5 Unveiled: A Breakthrough in Microcomputing with Enhanced Performance and Innovative Features
In a long-awaited and highly anticipated release, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has unveiled the Raspberry Pi 5 four years since the launch of its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 4. This latest iteration comes with a performance boost that promises to redefine what we can achieve…
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Your Website Can Now Say “No Thanks” to ChatGPT and Google Bard
As generative AI services such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing Chat, and Google Bard are increasingly used as alternatives to search engines, they are also encountering resistance from individuals and companies who don’t want their website data to be used for AI model…
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Quest Store Hits $2 Billion in Sales But Has Been Riding a Downward Trend
On stage at Meta Connect 2023, Meta’s Head of Developer Relations Melissa Brown announced that Quest Store games and apps have generated more than $2 billion in revenue. In addition, more than 100 new games and upgrades will be released for Quest 3 this year, and more than half…
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Honda and Acura Forge New Partnerships to Supercharge the EV Experience
Image credit: Rathapon via Pexels American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is revving up the electric vehicle (EV) game with agreements that promise to improve charging facilities for Honda and Acura EV owners. Expanding Charging Horizons Honda announced partnerships with EVgo and…
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Epic Battle: Apple Seeks Supreme Court Reversal
Image credit: Epic Games Apple has turned to the Supreme Court to challenge a previous ruling in its dispute with Epic Games. The tech giant aims to maintain control over its platform, and the outcome could change the rules for all app developers. Apple Against Alternate Payment…
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The Government Shutdown May or May Not Affect You. Here’s What to Expect
As the clock ticks towards September 30th, the nation braces itself for the possibility of yet another government shutdown. The deadline looms for Congress to agree on federal funding for the upcoming fiscal year, but the heated debate over where the money should go has led to a…
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Peloton Shares on Digital Content Spiking Up, Closes Partnership with Lululemon
Peloton, the fitness powerhouse, and Lululemon, the athleisure giant, are teaming up in a five-year partnership set to redefine the way we work out and dress. This dynamic duo’s collaboration means Peloton’s top-tier fitness content will now be accessible through Lululemon’s…
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Palantir and US Defense Department Close $250 Million AI Deal
Palantir Technologies Inc., known for its innovations in the tech and defense sectors, has clinched a substantial $250 million contract with the US Defense Department. This three-year commitment reflects Palantir’s deepening connections within the US government and its expanding…
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Cash Automation Platform Slope Secures $30M in Funding
Slope recently closed $30 million in equity funding. Led by Lawrence Lin Murata, CEO, Slope is a B2B payments platform offering order-to-cash workflow automation for enterprise companies. It enables businesses to manage transactions, optimize payment processes, and enhance…
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Google Cites to Taylor Swift’s Dating Life with Travis Kelce as Proof that ChatGPT is Nowhere Close
In the ongoing US Justice Department’s landmark antitrust trial against Google, an intriguing example involving Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce highlights a key challenge faced by AI technology like ChatGPT. The case underscores how Google’s dominant search engine can’t be…
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Meta Unveils Exciting New AI Features: From Smart Glasses to AI-Generated Stickers
Meta’s Annual Connect Conference Reveals a Slew of Innovative AI-Powered Offerings At Meta’s annual Connect conference, the tech giant dropped a bombshell of new AI-powered features set to transform our digital experiences. These cutting-edge offerings span across Meta’s…
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Morgan’s UK digital bank blocks customers from buying crypto
Chase UK Blocks Customers from Transacting Crypto Chase UK, a part of the JPMorgan family, is blocking its customers in the U.K. from engaging in cryptocurrency transactions. Starting from October 16th, they are prohibiting the use of debit cards or bank transfers for…
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Peloton’s co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Tom Cortese, Announces Exit
A huge leadership transition takes place in Peloton, with Tom Cortese stepping down as Chief Product Officer to welcome Nick Caldwell, a Silicon Valley veteran, to take the helm. Need for Fresh Perspective Cortese, who played a pioneering role in establishing Peloton in 2012…
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Meta’s Quest 3: A Make-or-Break Moment in the VR Battle
Virtual reality’s future rests in the hands of Meta as it unveils the Quest 3—a potential turning point in the quest for dominance in the virtual realm. The Quest for Dominance in the Virtual Realm Meta, previously known as Facebook, is gearing up for a pivotal moment in the…
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Paris Fashion Week Showcases AR Kiosk at Allow Visitors to “Try” Designer Clothes
Paris Fashion Week has adopted AR kiosks that offer visitors a digital version of the look. In addition to attending the physical shows and presentations of Fashion Week, guests can now experience the digital version of the designer’s look through the AR kiosk at the Sphere…
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ML Firm Kolena Closes $15 Million in a Series B Bid
Machine learning comppany Kolena announced that it has closed a $15 million Series B funding round led by venture capital firm Lobby Capital. Participating in the round are participation from SignalFire and Bloomberg Beta. This round brings Kolena’s total funding to $21 million.…