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'Early-stage' AI begins to make waves at China sex toy expo
Among the rows of vibrators, rubber torsos and leather harnesses at a Chinese sex toys exhibition in Shanghai this weekend, the beginnings of an AI-driven shift in the industry quietly pulsed.Sistalk Technology, a Beijing-based company that made phone software before pivoting to the adult industry, also has a feature on its app that allows an AI "girlfriend" to control a toy.
4-min read - BusinessBBC
From WhatsApp to Greggs - why is tech going down more?
Experts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.
5-min read - BusinessReuters
Skydance expects to more than double its revenue in coming years, WSJ reports
Skydance expects to make just over $1 billion in revenue in 2024 with Ebitda of $90 million, and in 2025 expects $2.29 billion in revenue and $322 million in Ebitda, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter. Paramount is currently engaged in exclusive deal talks with Skydance Media, an independent studio led by David Ellison, though some investors have urged Paramount to explore other options. Skydance did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
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This 'phenomenal' iRobot vacuum and mop is a 'godsend' for cleaning — save $280
This vacuum/mop combo will keep your floors free of pet hair, dust and crumbs.
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Best Buy is having a huge spring sale — save up to 75% on Apple, Sony and more
Save 100s on laptops, tablets, appliances and more during Best Buy's big sale.
1-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
I gave my 9-year-old a smartphone – here’s why
When Sarah Janes’ daughter asked her for a smartphone at the tender age of six, the mother-of-one from Bedford pushed back with some force. As an IT expert, she was well aware of a phone’s addictive qualities and the harmful impact the devices can have on a young person’s mood, sleeping patterns and brain development.
4-min read - BusinessReuters
Amazon ad exec Aubrey steps aside for new role
Amazon.com's advertising executive Colleen Aubrey, a member of the elite internal team advising the CEO, is moving to a new undisclosed position at the company. Spokeswoman Kristin Mariani said Aubrey's new position would be announced later. Aubrey is a member of the so-called "S-team," which counsels CEO Andy Jassy, and has worked at Amazon for nearly two decades.
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