Meta has launched AI-powered chatbots across its messaging apps that mimic the personalities of celebrities, reflecting the growing popularity of "character-driven" AI, while other AI chatbot platforms like Character.AI and Replika have also gained traction, but the staying power of these AI-powered characters remains uncertain.
The new iPhone 15 Pro's ability to capture 4K ProRes Log footage is impressing professionals, with the footage looking more like that of dedicated cameras than a smartphone, making it a strong choice for mobile video capture.
Nvidia's supply of compute GPUs for AI and high-performance computing applications is improving, according to Microsoft's CTO, Kevin Scott, due to the easing demand and Nvidia's plans to increase supply in the coming year.
German sandal company Birkenstock plans to price its upcoming IPO in New York at $44 to $49 per share, with a valuation of up to $9.2 billion, and it has announced that Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will join its board of directors.
Fans of the highly anticipated video game, Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), are speculating about a reveal based on clues found in a promotional image featuring the moon in the Waning Gibbous phase, leading to wild theories about the game's release date.
European Union foreign ministers gathered in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion, while Ukraine's government remains cautiously optimistic about securing further aid from the US.
Tesla's deliveries in the third quarter were lower than expected, with a 6% decline from the second quarter due to planned factory upgrades and temporary shutdowns, despite the company's target of around 1.8 million vehicles in 2023.
Japan's business sentiment improved in the third quarter, with big non-manufacturers experiencing their highest mood levels since 1991, suggesting a strong economic revival and potential conditions for the Bank of Japan to phase out stimulus measures.
Samsung's contract chip manufacturing arm has announced a deal with Canadian startup Tenstorrent to produce artificial intelligence chips using Samsung's advanced manufacturing processes.
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Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari believes that the Fed should raise borrowing rates further and keep them high for an extended period to bring inflation back down to the target of 2% due to the unexpected strength of the US economy.
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The creator of the cult-hit dating sim Hatoful Boyfriend, Hato Moa, has not received any royalty payments for the game's remaster since Epic Games acquired Mediatonic, prompting Epic Games to promise to look into the matter.
Manufacturing Shakeup Creates Economic Winners and Losers As Companies 'Friendshore' Away From China
Tensions between the West and China are impacting global markets, leading to potential inflation and higher interest rates, while presenting opportunities for emerging nations and tech giants; strategies such as bringing manufacturing home and "friendshoring" are being pursued, with India viewed as a strong competitor to China in manufacturing; the clash between China and the West also has implications for sectors such as semiconductors, luxury goods, and investment in China; investors are divided on how to approach the Chinese market.
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Business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved for the second consecutive quarter, with non-manufacturers also showing positive sentiment, thanks to the gradual recovery of tourism and easing supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden's proposal to increase fuel economy standards could cost General Motors $6.5 billion in fines and Stellantis $3 billion, according to an industry group representing major automakers.
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The price of gold is facing challenges due to moderate US economic data, higher US Treasury yields, and the strength of the US dollar, causing its losing streak to continue.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledges that the U.S. economy is still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting labor shortages in healthcare and ongoing difficulties with access to child care.
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A player in Final Fantasy 14 has achieved the impressive feat of completing every obtainable achievement in the game, making them the first player to do so in its 10-year history.
Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in seven months in September, as worsening global economic conditions weakened demand, with new export orders remaining in contraction for 19 consecutive months.
Despite China's struggling economy, record numbers of people are traveling during the annual "Golden Week" holiday, with over 21 million people flying domestically and young Chinese exploring closer to home on a tight budget.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman suggests that further interest rate hikes may be necessary to bring inflation back to the central bank's target of 2%, despite recent data showing slower price increases.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro users are experiencing charging issues with USB-C, as the phone ends up charging connected devices instead of being charged itself, highlighting the inconsistencies in compliance with USB-C standards among manufacturers.
UK games industry company Team17 is facing significant layoffs, particularly in its quality assurance department, while also seeing the departure of its CEO, Michael Pattison. This comes after concerns were raised about pay, working conditions, and management failures within the company.
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried serves as a cautionary reminder for crypto traders to exercise caution amidst regulatory scrutiny and waning interest in the crypto market.
Players of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are encountering a bug where the games can crash during the final boss battle, requiring a potential update to fix the issue.
Nextera Energy Partners (NYSE:NEP) experienced a significant decline in its stock price due to cuts in future growth estimates, the decision by its parent company to not stage an asset dropdown, and a downgrade by Wells Fargo, which noted the company's struggles to raise capital; however, despite these challenges, the stock still has some analyst support and offers potential upside to investors.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has joined the growing number of Democrats calling for the resignation of Senator Bob Menendez due to ongoing allegations of corruption.
EU antitrust regulators have not opened a formal investigation into chips used for artificial intelligence, despite the recent raid on Nvidia for alleged anti-competitive practices.
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Thousands of premature deaths are expected in the UK due to the cost of living crisis, which is driven by factors such as inflation, energy costs, and government measures, leading to a wider wealth and health gap between the rich and poor.
Chinese EV makers Nio, Li Auto, and XPeng reported year-over-year growth in September deliveries, with Li Auto leading the pack with a 213% increase, while Nio and XPeng both experienced positive growth as well; Li Auto's Q3 deliveries exceeded expectations and the company continues to perform strongly in the Chinese market.
Lyft has found a lost cat named Tux and will cover all of her veterinary bills after a Lyft driver drove away with the sick cat still in the car.
European markets are set to open higher on Monday following a slowdown in euro zone inflation, while Asia-Pacific stocks traded mixed and U.S. stock futures jumped after a temporary agreement was reached to avoid a government shutdown. Veteran EM investor Mark Mobius recommends two tech giants for portfolios investing in developing economies, and Goldman Sachs names six global stocks to play the energy transition.
Shares of Sphere Entertainment surged more than 15% after the successful opening weekend of its Las Vegas venue, featuring U2 concerts, as the company aims to revolutionize live entertainment with its futuristic dome-shaped arena and video screens.
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mack Trucks, which would provide increased wages and benefits for workers while allowing the company to remain competitive in the market.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.04 billion after no winning ticket matched all six numbers in the recent drawing, with the winning numbers being 19-30-37-44-46 and red ball number 22, and a lucky player in Michigan winning $1 million by matching all five white balls.
Former FTX head and crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is set to go on trial in New York City, facing federal charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering that defrauded customers of his digital currency exchange, FTX, and lenders to his cryptocurrency hedge fund, Alameda Research.
Apple is attributing the overheating issues in its newly released iPhone 15 models to a software bug and certain apps like Instagram and Uber, and is working on an update to resolve the problem.
Amazon has made a strategic investment of up to $4 billion in AI company Anthropic, positioning itself as a competitor against Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Nvidia in the AI field, while also gaining access to Anthropic's AI models and Amazon Web Services' computational power.
OpenAI is set to release DALL·E 3, an upgraded text-to-image tool integrated with ChatGPT, allowing users to generate more detailed image descriptions and make tweaks to existing images; GitHub has launched Copilot Chat, its AI code generator software, expanding its code generation capabilities for individual developers; Amazon is updating its voice assistant Alexa with a custom-built large language model, making it more conversational and flexible in its responses.
