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After announcing in September that advertisements would be integrated into the Amazon Prime Video experience by 2024, Amazon has now confirmed a starting date, triggering a wave of discontent among customers. In an email sent to subscribers, the Company stated that beginning January 29, Prime Video content would feature limited advertisements, emph…

The Colorado Republican Party has sought intervention from the US Supreme Court, challenging a state Supreme Court decision that barred Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballot. The party argues that the ruling infringes on its First Amendment rights and wrongly applies the "insurrectionist ban" to presidents. Claiming that only Congress can enfor…

The late-night email to Tim Cook that started the Apple Watch story, In 2013 a scientist emailed Apple CEO Tim Cook at 1 a.m. with a proposal to make Apple the leader in the medical, fitness, and wellness market. The email led to swift recruitment, and within weeks, the engineer, Marcelo Lamego, was working on a smartwatch with health sensors. Lame…

Consumer spending demonstrated robust growth during this year's holiday season, dispelling concerns of an economic slowdown and reinforcing positive indicators for the U.S. economy as it navigates through the challenges of the year-end period. According to data released on Tuesday by Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks both in-store and onlin…

Inflation Looms Over Americans' Economic Outlook, In 2023 Kyle Connolly reflects on a year marked by personal upheavals and economic challenges. The single parent, who reentered the workforce only to face a November job loss, grapples with rising prices affecting daily essentials. Cutting back on luxuries, Connolly, based in Florida's panhandle, ob…

Chinese GPU manufacturer Moore Threads has introduced its latest graphics card, the MTT S4000, designed for AI and data center compute workloads. Boasting 48GB of video memory and 768GB/sec of video memory bandwidth per card, the S4000 utilizes the homegrown Moore Threads Unified System Architecture (MUSA), compatible with both x86 and Arm. While c…

Tongue tracking was introduced in the quest pro, In our previous evaluation of the Quest Pro last year, we highlighted a notable drawback: sticking out one's tongue disrupted the immersive experience when using a virtual mirror to observe facial expressions. This absence also restricted expressiveness in social virtual reality (VR) interactions. In…

Apple is gearing up for the launch of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in February, intensifying production at its Chinese facilities to have units ready for customers by the end of January. This foray into a new product category marks Apple's significant move into the realm of mixed reality, combining virtual and augmented reality. While Meta …

U.S. consumer confidence surged to a five-month peak in December, buoyed by increased optimism across all age and income groups. Americans expressed positive sentiments about current and future business conditions and the job market, suggesting potential support for the economy in early 2024. The Conference Board reported the confidence boost on…

On Wednesday, Toyota announced a recall of 1 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to address a potential airbag issue that could hinder deployment during a crash. The recall encompasses various models from 2020 to 2022, including: Toyota: 2020-21 Avalon (including hybrid) 2020-22 Camry (including hybrid) 2020-21 Highlander (including hybr…