Starting in 2024, Google Podcasts will be discontinued as Google shifts its focus towards offering podcast access within YouTube Music, a move that aligns with the preferences of podcast users and aims to make YouTube Music a better destination for both fans and podcasters.
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President Joe Biden is set to join striking United Auto Workers in Michigan as he tries to balance low inflation and strong unions.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is driving the transformation of Riyadh through eight mega-projects, including the world's largest linear park, Sports Boulevard, the New Murabba downtown area, the Qiddiya entertainment city, King Salman Park, Diriyah's cultural establishments, the Jax district for contemporary art, the King Abdullah Financial District, and the Diplomatic Quarter. These projects aim to enhance the standard of living and quality of life for residents by integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices.
Microsoft unveiled its new digital assistant Copilot, powered by large language models, to replace Cortana and provide personalized assistance with everyday tasks, along with AI-powered upgrades to Bing, Paint, Photos, and other native Windows apps, solidifying its position as a leader in integrating AI into consumer products.
Microsoft's recent Surface and AI event lacked excitement and innovation, signaling a shift away from experimental hardware and niche devices, as evident in the cancellation of projects like Surface Headphones, Surface Studio All-in-One, and Surface Duo. The company now plans to focus on mainstream devices like Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, leaving enthusiasts and PC makers wondering if Microsoft's goal of pushing boundaries and inspiring innovation is still intact.
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President Joe Biden will visit Michigan and join the United Auto Workers union on the picket line in a show of support amid the ongoing autoworkers strike, highlighting the political significance of the strike and the potential impact on Biden's reelection bid.
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to file an antitrust case against Amazon's online retail operations, potentially leading to a court-ordered restructuring of the company and defining the legacy of FTC Chair Lina Khan.
Senator Bob Menendez is facing federal bribery charges for allegedly accepting bribes and using his position for personal and political gain.
Mortgage rates have increased over the last week, with average rates for 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgages rising, while rates for 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages remained steady; however, rates are expected to fluctuate in 2023 depending on inflation and economic indicators, and homebuyers are advised to focus on improving their credit score and saving for a down payment to qualify for the best rate.
An Amazon delivery driver in Florida was seriously injured when she was bitten by a highly venomous eastern diamondback rattlesnake while delivering a package.
Elon Musk's brain-implant startup, Neuralink, has gained approval to recruit patients for its first human trial, aiming to test an experimental device that can enable those with paralysis to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts.
Adobe has released Photoshop on the web, bringing many of the desktop application features into a web browser and adding AI-powered tools such as Generative Fill and Generative Expand.
Pending home sales in the U.S. fell more than expected in August, dropping by the largest margin in nearly a year, as high mortgage rates diminished affordability for buyers.
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Microsoft considered investing billions of dollars in a deal with Apple in 2016 to make Bing the default search engine on Safari browser, aiming to compete with Google, according to a Microsoft executive's testimony in court.
Google has announced the Fitbit Charge 6, which features improved heart rate tracking, first-party apps like YouTube Music and Google Maps, and a 7-day battery life.
Former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are reportedly discussing a collaboration on a new kind of smartphone device with $1 billion in backing from Softbank, aiming to create a device that provides a more "natural and intuitive way" to interact with AI and reinvent the smartphone market.
Epic Games Lays Off 830 Employees, Sells Bandcamp, Spins Off Ad Business Amid Tech Industry Slowdown
Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is laying off 16% of its workforce, selling its music platform Bandcamp, and spinning off most of its SuperAwesome services in order to reach financial stability.
"The Creator" is a science-fiction film set in a future where AI has become a threat, featuring a world-weary ex-special-forces operative who goes rogue to protect a pensive young robot child, exploring themes of human-robot harmony.
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The US is facing the possibility of a government shutdown as Republicans demand deep spending cuts, risking furloughs of federal workers and halting various services.
Apple has released the first beta of iOS 17.1 to developers, bringing new features such as the flashlight indicator to older iPhone models with Dynamic Island, as well as introducing features like favoriting songs and albums in Apple Music and enabling AirDrop via cellular data.
Las Vegas hospitality workers have voted in favor of authorizing a strike, demanding better wages, working conditions, and safety provisions, potentially impacting major tourism events in the city.
Google's market share for Pixel phones in the US doubled in Q2 2023 compared to the previous year, with shipment numbers increasing from 800,000 to 1.2 million, although Apple and Samsung continue to dominate the North American smartphone market.
The Raspberry Pi 5, set to be released in October, offers improved performance and features but at a slightly higher price, while some elements have been dropped, making it a more capable yet slightly less budget-friendly option.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian stated that the airline "probably went too far" in the recent changes to its SkyMiles program and lounge access policy, and modifications will be made in response to customer feedback.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on approving spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from ARK 21Shares and VanEck, extending the deadline to December 25 and December 26 respectively, while the New York Stock Exchange Arca and Cboe BZX Exchange also filed proposed rule changes for various crypto ETFs on September 27.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached an agreement with Hollywood studios to end the writers strike, with the new contract outlining limitations on how AI can be used in writers' rooms to prevent exploitation and loss of writing credits.
A flight attendant was found dead with a cloth in her mouth inside a hotel room in Philadelphia, leading to a suspicious death investigation.
JPMorgan Chase will pay $75 million to settle claims relating to its dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased financier and sex offender, including $30 million to support charitable organizations and $25 million to combat human trafficking in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani and another attorney, accusing them of accessing and disseminating his personal data in an effort to discredit President Joe Biden.
Apple's former design chief, Jony Ive, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are discussing the possibility of building a new AI hardware device.
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Lego has dropped plans to make their blocks out of recycled plastic bottles as it was found that the recycled plastic Legos would have been worse for the environment and would have caused greater carbon emissions.
Apple's services chief, Eddy Cue, testified in the antitrust trial between the US Department of Justice and Google, revealing that Google pays Apple billions of dollars per year to be the default search engine on Apple platforms.
Congress is facing a potential government shutdown as Speaker Kevin McCarthy grapples with hard-right Republicans opposing spending cuts necessary to fund the government.
