EA Sports FC 24, the latest release from Electronic Arts' FIFA series, marks the transition away from the FIFA name due to a licensing disagreement, with previous FIFA games being pulled from digital stores, signaling a new era for the popular football video game franchise.
The European Central Bank is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to better understand inflation, support oversight of big banks, and assist with policy and decision-making, although decisions still ultimately rest in the hands of human policymakers.
Google is expanding the Search Generative Experience to include 13 to 17-year-olds in the US, with added safety measures and an AI Literacy Guide to promote responsible use.
Google Pixel has gained a record 12% market share in Japan, eroding the dominance of Apple's iPhone, marking a significant shift in the country's smartphone industry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE wireless earbuds are expected to be released next month, as confirmed by a landing page on Amazon India, with a rumored price of $99 and features including a single audio driver, three mics, and Active Noise Cancellation.
Microsoft has introduced an AI-powered tool called Paint Cocreator in Windows 11, which generates images based on user descriptions and offers different styles to choose from, requiring virtual credits for use.
AI-based market intelligence platform AlphaSense has raised $150 million in a Series E funding round led by Bond Capital, boosting its valuation to $2.5 billion, with plans to expand its content collection and pursue strategic acquisitions.
Sega Cancels Hyenas and Other Games, Begins Layoffs at Creative Assembly Amid European Restructuring
Sega has canceled the space extraction shooter game Hyenas, along with several other unannounced games, as part of "structural reforms" in its European operations due to lower profits and a decrease in demand for games after covid-19 lockdowns were lifted.
Crypto exchange Coinbase has received approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to offer perpetual futures contracts to non-U.S. retail customers, a move that aligns with its strategy to collaborate with regulatory authorities and shape the global legal framework for cryptocurrencies.
Gold and silver prices are slightly higher in early US trading as short covering and a weaker US dollar support the metals; however, concerns over the US government shutdown and changing perceptions about interest rates continue to impact investor sentiment.
London's office market is experiencing a "recession" as office vacancies reach a 30-year high, with a 20% decrease in office usage due to remote and hybrid work, leading to a loss of pricing power for landlords and a shift towards green offices, according to financial services company Jefferies.
Iconic fine dining restaurant, The Signature Room at the 95th in Chicago, has permanently closed due to economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the inability to renegotiate lease terms with the landlord.
Wawa, an East Coast convenience store chain, announced plans to open 60 stores in Indiana over the next decade, with groundbreakings starting in mid-2024 and openings in mid-2025.
A judge's ruling that Donald Trump committed fraud while building his real estate empire could strip him of his authority over his properties and make it difficult for his companies to operate in New York.
The Senate has voted unanimously to codify a business casual dress code for the Senate floor, just days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to relax the unwritten rule, prompting backlash from senators.
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is in talks with former Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman to launch a $1 billion venture aimed at creating an AI device with a more natural and intuitive user experience, similar to the impact the iPhone had on touchscreen computing.
House Republicans, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, are attempting to remove $300 million in Ukraine aid from a Pentagon spending bill in order to gain support for the bill and pass a separate Ukraine aid bill with bipartisan backing, despite the bipartisan votes in favor of assisting Ukraine.
The author provides a review of the camera capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, highlighting the performance of the 5x telephoto lens for portraits and the ability to adjust depth of field after taking a photo, while noting some limitations such as noise and focus issues.
Ford Motor's decision to pause construction of a battery facility in Michigan highlights the struggle faced by traditional auto makers amidst the ongoing auto workers strike.
Shop early during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale to score great deals on discounted outdoor furniture, including throw pillows, rugs, deck boxes, conversation sets, umbrellas, bistro sets, rocking conversation sets, Adirondack chairs, storage bench deck boxes, and patio furniture sets.
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FTC Chair Lina Khan's lawsuit against Amazon aims to establish liability and promote more competition in the marketplace, rather than explicitly calling for the breakup of the tech giant.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working towards restoring net neutrality, a policy that requires broadband internet providers to treat all traffic equally, after its temporary demise in 2018. The move is being driven by the agency's newly appointed Democratic commissioner and aims to provide increased oversight and regulation to broadband providers.
GameStop's stock surges as Ryan Cohen is named president and chief executive, signaling hopes of a turnaround under the activist investor.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 appears to have a slight edge over the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro when it comes to creative work due to its more flexible touch-screen design, pen support, and upcoming AI-driven features in Windows.
Raspberry Pi has officially launched its fifth generation computer, offering improved CPU performance, better graphics capability, and enhanced camera support, with availability planned before the end of October.
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution formalizing a dress code requiring a coat, tie, and slacks for men on the Senate floor, after backlash over relaxed dress requirements that allowed a senator to wear hooded sweatshirts and gym shorts.
Adobe has launched Photoshop for the web, replacing the limited web version, allowing users to create, edit, and open any file created through Photoshop, as well as access generative artificial intelligence tools.
German economic institutes are predicting that the country's GDP will contract by 0.6% in 2023, due to rising interest rates and high inflation, causing slower recovery in industry and private consumption.
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Capcom President Haruhiro Tsujimoto believes that video games are too cheap and that game prices should be raised due to increased development costs and the need for rising wages in the industry.
Jim Ryan, the president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, will be retiring in March 2022 after nearly 30 years with the company, citing difficulties in reconciling living in Europe and working in North America. Sony Group Corporation president Hiroki Totoki will assume the role of chairman to support Ryan in his transition, and will become interim CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment starting April 1, 2022.
The iPhone 15 models have introduced new battery health features, including the ability to view cycle count and limit charging beyond 80%, but these features are currently limited to the iPhone 15 lineup and not available on older models.
Meta is set to launch celebrity chatbots, including Snoop Dogg, Kendall Jenner, and Naomi Osaka, as part of their new AI products, offering personalized advice and a more interactive user experience.
iOS 17.1 beta 1 includes various new features such as AirDrop updates, Apple Music favorites, and artwork customization for playlists, among others.
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Cyberpunk 2077's new expansion, Phantom Liberty, has surpassed Starfield's player count on Steam, marking a significant resurgence for the game since its troubled launch in 2020.
Apple has released a software update to address concerns about the iPhone 12 exceeding legal radiation exposure limits in France, potentially avoiding a ban on the device.
A new PlayStation 5 controller, the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro, is set to be released and aims to eliminate stick drift issues with its customizable features and magnetic technology.
Disney Plus will begin cracking down on password sharing and using accounts outside of households in Canada starting on November 1, with potential limitations or terminations of access for violators.
Adobe's Photoshop on the web, a simplified online version of the desktop photo editing app, is now available to the general public, featuring popular tools like Generative Fill and Generative Expand powered by Adobe's Firefly generative AI model.
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Meta has unveiled new AI tools and celebrity-endorsed digital assistants, including an AI-powered digital assistant named Lorena, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg aims to accelerate the growth of the metaverse, with features such as automatically generated digital stickers, AI-powered editing tools for Instagram, and the integration of Meta's AI software into Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Xiaomi has unveiled its first smartwatch in four years, the Watch 2 Pro, which features a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chipset, a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, and optional LTE, with a starting price of €269.99, making it one of the most affordable Wear OS smartwatches on the market.
