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2015 Apple Watches Tagged “Obsolete”, Including the 17k Hermes Version
According to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, all first-generation Apple Watches released by Apple in 2015 have been added to the “obsolete products” list as of September 30. The original Apple Watches (widely referred to as Series 0) never updated beyond watchOS 4.3.2 in…
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Elon Musk’s X Corp Faces Trademark Lawsuit Over Rebranding
Image credit: X Social Media In a legal twist befitting the turbulence of social media, X Corp., the once-iconic Twitter, now finds itself at the center of a trademark lawsuit. The plaintiff? X Social Media, an ad agency based in Florida. They contend that X Corp.’s recent…
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Kenya Calls for Immediate Halt to Worldcoin Project
Image credit: Raw Pixel via Freepik Kenya’s Parliamentary Committee has issued a strong recommendation to halt the controversial Worldcoin cryptocurrency initiative. This comes due to privacy concerns and the urgent need for robust regulations. The move comes after a series of…
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Unitary Secures $15 Million to Revolutionize Content Moderation with AI
Image credit: Unitary homepage Unitary, the London-based startup specializing in AI-driven visual content moderation, has just raised an impressive $15 million in a Series A funding round. The company has demonstrated the promise of using contextual AI to automate content…
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Tinder Offers Super VIP Experience for $500 a Month
Image credit: cottonbro studio via Pexels Tinder is tailoring a premium plan to its most dedicated users with a new VIP subscription tier. Tinder Select, this exclusive service, is priced at a staggering $499 per month and promises a range of “VIP” features designed to enhance…
North America Cloud Services Trends
FBI Alerts on Escalating Threat of Dual Ransomware Attacks
Image credit: Anete Lusina via Pexels The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning concerning a concerning surge in dual ransomware attacks on American companies. This trend dates back to July 2023. Twin Assaults: A Disturbing Trend Cybercriminals…
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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…
North America Institutional Trends
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…
Global Institutional Trends
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…
North America Institutional Trends
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…