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BuzzFeed17 Simple Things That Were Once Normal But Are Now Considered Luxuries Proving How Much Times Have Changed
"I remember not having to download an app to do this."
- Futurism
Something Has Gone Seriously Wrong With Cybertruck Production
Batteries Not Included Last week, Tesla told workers on its Cybertruck line not to come in — and now, it looks like we know why. As Business Insider reports based on interviews with people who work on that line, a battery supply issue has caused Cybertruck production to be "backed up" in recent weeks as the company is "working out the kinks" on its mega-popular (if not somewhat raggedy) new vehicle. In a memo viewed by BI and used in its prior reporting, Tesla told Cybertruck employees they "did
- Reuters
Demand 'excessive' for Huawei's Mate 70 smartphones, exec tells state media
Huawei's supply chain team is working overtime to meet demand for its new Mate 70 smartphones as supplies they had initially prepared were insufficient, an executive told the state-owned Securities Times newspaper on Thursday. He Gang, Huawei's consumer business group CEO, said reservations for the phone, which do not require customers to put down a deposit, had exceeded 6.7 million so far and described demand for it as "excessive". Huawei launched the Mate 70 phone last week as a successor to the Mate 60, which made a big splash in 2023 by revealing that Huawei was able to overcome years of U.S. sanctions and locally make an advanced chip.
- Engadget
Samsung's One UI 7 is out in beta and it's chock full of security features
The company’s upcoming One UI 7 is out as a beta release. It’s filled with all kinds of updated security features, thanks to improved integration with Knox Matrix.
- Evening Standard
Music-streaming services: What are the alternatives to Spotify after criticism of Wrapped 2024?
Music streaming services aren’t created equal — here’s what you need to look out for.
- Reuters Videos
Apple struggling to adapt Baidu's AI in China: report
STORY: Apple appears to be facing trouble with AI in China. Tech publication The Information says it’s struggling to adapt Baidu’s artificial intelligence models for its phones. The report says there are problems with the model’s understanding of prompts, and its accuracy in responding to common scenarios. Elsewhere in the world, Apple uses tech from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. But AI systems from U.S. firms are unavailable in China, leaving the market to local companies. Neither firm commented on the report. But if confirmed it would be bad news for Apple in a very tough market. Recent figures showed its phone sales slipping 0.3% in China in the third quarter - while local rival Huawei posted a 42% surge. And AI is a key battleground. Apple’s launch of its latest iPhone 16 in September drew scorn in China for lacking the new technology. The Information says the tech giant’s privacy policies also block collection of data from iPhone users who make AI-related queries - data that Baidu wants to save and analyze. The report says the Chinese firm’s latest model - Ernie 4.0 - is the basis for the iPhone services.
- Fortune
Steve Jobs convinced Tim Cook that Apple would never go out of business—even though critics thought so
“When I came out to talk to Steve about working at Apple, it felt so alive and so different," Cook said.
- Zacks
GOOGL's PaliGemma 2 Expands AI Portfolio: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Alphabet's expanding AI portfolio is strengthening its position in the cloud, search and smartphone domains despite increasing regulatory headwinds.
- Reuters
Musk's xAI raises around $6 billion in equity financing
The funding comes at a time xAI is looking to increase its footprint in the artificial intelligence industry by expanding its Memphis, Tennessee, supercomputer to house at least one million graphics processing units. Musk, who launched xAI last year, expanded his lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI last month saying OpenAI illegally sought to monopolize the market for generative artificial intelligence and sideline competitors. CNBC reported last month that xAI was raising $6 billion with a post-raise valuation seen at more than $50 billion.
- Insider Monkey
SAP SE (SAP) and Amazon Launch ‘GROW with SAP on AWS’ to Simplify Cloud ERP Adoption with AI Integration
We recently compiled a list of the 15 AI News That Broke The Internet. In this article, we are going to take a look at where SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) stands against the other AI stocks that broke the Internet recently. U.S. e-commerce sales hit a record this year on the unofficial shopping holiday, and artificial intelligence […]
- HuffPost
Barron Trump Introduces Himself In Video With Donald Trump And People Have Same Reaction
Many viewers said the same thing when a clip emerged of Trump's youngest son talking to Dana White and others.
- INSIDER
Israel showed the 'power' of F-35s in destroying nearly all of Iran's air defenses without a loss, UK admiral says
The UK's chief of defense staff said Israeli F-35s took out "nearly the entirety" of Iran's air defenses in a single mission.
- People
18-Year-Old Woman Last Seen on Halloween Found Dead: 'At a Loss for Words,' Sister Says
"We are still grateful to know that we have found her and can send her off properly," said Mai Sai Vue's sister
- People
Police Find 3 Chilling Words on Bullet Casings Used by Killer of CEO Brian Thompson: Report
Three words were reportedly discovered on the bullet casings found at the crime scene, police sources told ABC News
- Hello!
Hugh Grant's frank comment on ex-girlfriends after Elizabeth Hurley shock
About A Boy actor Hugh Grant has made a rare comment about his past high-maintenance girlfriends after ex Elizabeth Hurley reveals they no longer speak
- The Daily Beast
CEO Killer Spent 10 Days in NYC After 17-Hour Bus Trip
Cops believe the main suspect in the cold-blooded killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson rode a bus from Atlanta to New York City 10 days prior to the headline-grabbing incident—even more evidence that may point to premeditation of the grisly act. CNN reported Thursday night that the killer spent his days bouncing around the city before his shocking encounter with the insurance executive outside a New York Hilton early Wednesday morning, while a conference for the Minnesota-based health
- INSIDER
We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the trade-offs are worth it.
In New Zealand, the couple gets to enjoy more time exploring the outdoors with their two young kids.
- The Daily Beast
Biden Has Drawn Up Pardon List Over Fears of Trump’s Revenge
Blanket precautionary pardons are being considered for some of Donald Trump’s biggest political foes, according to a new report. Biden officials have been looking at who Trump and his FBI director pick Kash Patel may go after once they take over the White House, the latest sign of concern from the Democratic Party ahead of his impending inauguration. Some of those who are being considered for the precautionary pardon include newly-elected Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat who served on Congress’s Jan
- Evening Standard
Liverpool 'offer Virgil van Dijk new contract' with Mohamed Salah expected to be next
Talks are also ongoing with Trent Alexander-Arnold as the Reds attempt to secure the futures of their three top stars
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Arne Slot offers latest Mohamed Salah update after fresh contract reports
Reds boss hailed his star forward after another influential goalscoring display in Newcastle thriller