Meta's product showcase for 2023 introduced the Quest 3 headset, the first mainstream mixed reality headset, with improved features such as full color passthrough, enhanced performance, and new controllers, while also announcing the arrival of Xbox Cloud gaming and the release of next-gen Ray-Ban smart glasses. Additionally, former Microsoft executive Panos Panay will head Amazon's Devices and Services division, Logitech unveiled a foldable racing cockpit chair, and Disney+ will restrict password sharing in Canada.
Wall Street stocks slipped as investors reviewed data on the US economy, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average trading slightly lower, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping further; the 10-year Treasury yield continued to rise, and oil prices turned lower after hitting new highs.
Germany's economy is expected to contract in 2023 due to skyrocketing energy prices and political insecurity, but economists are hopeful for a rebound in 2024 as inflation eases and wages increase.
The Raspberry Pi 5, set to launch in October, is the company's first major release in four years and is expected to be 2-3 times more powerful than its predecessor, with new features such as PCIe 2.0, M.2 SSD HATs, an updated POE+ HAT, and a real-time clock, making it ideal for emulation and multimedia applications.
St. Louis' largest health system, BJC HealthCare, plans to merge with Kansas City's second-largest, Saint Luke's Health System, uniting more than 28 hospitals on both sides of Missouri by the end of this year, a move that is part of a trend of cross-market hospital mergers that can lead to increased costs for patients.
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced that its President and CEO Jim Ryan will retire in March 2024, and Hiroki Totoki will assume the role of chairman of SIE effective October 2023 and Interim CEO of SIE from April 1, 2024.
The European Central Bank is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to enhance its understanding of inflation and improve policy decisions by analyzing massive amounts of data.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized after a man who served in a Nazi unit during World War II was honored in Parliament, acknowledging that it was a "terrible mistake" that harmed the memory of those who suffered during the Holocaust.
A US judge has denied Exxon Mobil's bid to overturn a California county's decision to block the use of tanker trucks to transport crude oil while a ruptured pipeline is being fixed, citing safety concerns on state highways.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled the company's new AI-powered assistant, Meta AI, which integrates with various platforms and uses a large language model to provide real-time information, generate images, and offer entertainment-focused features.
Palantir has secured a $250 million contract with the US Defense Department to conduct research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning, highlighting its strong ties with the government and presence in the AI-defense sector.
In the AI Cup Winners Final, Magnus Carlsen tied with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, but ultimately won in an Armageddon game to advance to the Grand Final. Carlsen will face either GM Anish Giri or GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in the finals.
The Senate has reversed an informal guidance allowing senators to wear casual attire on the Senate floor, implementing a new dress code that requires "business attire be worn," after backlash to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's previous announcement, with no specification on what women should wear.
Micron Technology forecasts a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter, despite strong revenue projections, as it aims to become a supplier to Nvidia and launches new high-bandwidth memory chips.
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Despite recent challenges and concerns in the tech industry, analysts remain bullish on Nvidia stock, citing its impressive year-to-date rally and demand for its advanced AI chips as reasons for optimism. Wall Street expects continued upside in the stock and predicts that the demand for Nvidia's chips will drive long-term revenue and earnings growth.
Valve has reportedly refused to allow Fortune’s Run, a retro-style FPS game, to be listed on Steam due to a disagreement over a scene that the developer says is designed to be "disgusting" and depicts sexual assault.
A South Korean man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for using artificial intelligence to create exploitative images of children, marking the first case of its kind in the country and highlighting concerns about the use of AI in creating abusive sexual content.
Terraform Labs co-founder, Do Kwon, has requested a federal court to reject the SEC's request to question him in the US, citing his detainment in Montenegro and the inconsistency with his right to due process.
Chainlink (LINK) may be on the verge of reversing its multi-year downtrend and sustaining bullish momentum, as it moves above a key long-term indicator, according to crypto strategist Kevin Svenson. However, Svenson also suggests that LINK may need more time before entering bull territory and breaking out above its macro resistance.
Meta has launched a series of celebrity chatbots, including ones based on Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, and Mr. Beast, which are available on Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and built using open-sourced machine-learning models.
Five picketing workers in the United Auto Workers strike were hit by a vehicle outside a General Motors plant in Michigan, with minor injuries and two workers taken to the hospital, as President Biden joins striking workers on the picket line.
Three years after its exclusive release on the Epic Games Store, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is finally coming to Steam on October 3rd, offering players an enhanced and acclaimed skating experience.
Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making modest gains while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished lower; small-cap stocks performed well, with Hayward Holdings and GEO Group seeing strong performances.
Disney+ will restrict account sharing in Canada and introduce new fees for adding outside members to accounts, following in the footsteps of Netflix's crackdown on password sharing.
The winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot in August has come forward to claim their prize, although their identity remains anonymous due to new Florida laws.
About 60 percent of U.S. consumers live paycheck to paycheck, with high-income earners also facing financial constraints, according to a report by Pymnts and LendingClub.
The US SEC is considering applications for spot crypto ETFs from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex, but there are delays in approving VanEck's and ARK's ether ETF applications.
Stocks closed mixed on Tuesday as investors worried about higher interest rates, rising bond yields, a spike in oil prices, and the possibility of a government shutdown, though a stronger-than-expected reading on U.S. manufacturing activity provided some positive news. The ongoing autoworkers strike and inflation concerns also weighed on market sentiment, while oil prices continued to rise, benefiting certain energy companies. Despite concerns, historical data suggests that government shutdowns have not had a significant negative impact on stocks in the past.
Investors are pushing yields in the Treasury market towards or above 5%, driven by the speed at which they are rising rather than the actual level, which could have negative implications for banks and existing holders of Treasurys.
Meta has unveiled the Meta Quest 3 headset with enhanced features, including full-color passthrough and augmented reality blending, as well as collaboration with Ray-Ban for the new smart glasses; in addition, the company has announced AI updates such as AI chatbot personalities and generative AI image editing on Instagram.
House Republicans reject a bipartisan Senate plan to fund the government and a government shutdown appears increasingly likely as the two chambers work against one another to reach an agreement on a short-term spending bill.
Valve has released Counter-Strike 2 as a free update to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, introducing graphical upgrades and the ability for players to refund weapons.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose to its highest level in over 15 years as concerns about persistent inflation and longer-than-expected tight monetary policy weighed on traders.
Dallas has been selected as one of three national hubs for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a federal agency focused on advancing breakthroughs in science and medicine, with a particular emphasis on preventing and treating diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes.
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Government bond yields are spiking in the US, Europe, and the UK due to investors realizing that central bank interest rates may remain high for an extended period, and concerns over inflation and supply shortages caused by the retirement of baby boomers.
AI-generated artworks are not eligible for copyright protection, according to the US Copyright Office, jeopardizing the legal rights of AI artists and potentially leading to a rise in fraudulence and chaos in the field of digital art.
Sales of lentils from Canada to India have slowed down after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in an assassination on Canadian soil, raising concerns of trade restrictions and potential inflation in India's domestic food prices.
The $3 billion Bitcoin options expiration on September 29 may determine the fate of the $26,000 support level, as trading volumes remain low, traditional financial institutions are cautious, and the Dollar Strength Index reaches a 10-month high, all potentially leading to increased market volatility and a potential breach of the support level.
NetherRealm Studios has acknowledged and is investigating a glitch in Mortal Kombat 1 that gives Player 1 an unfair advantage over Player 2, affecting the entire roster, but there is no confirmation on when a fix will be implemented.
Capcom president Harushiro Tsujimoto believes that the current $60 retail price for video games is too low, stating that development costs have significantly increased and that higher prices would be a healthy option for the industry.
Google is celebrating its 25th birthday with special Easter eggs, a confetti-filled search screen, and a Google Doodle highlighting its logo evolution.
The possibility of a government shutdown in the U.S. could have negative implications for the crypto industry's regulatory progress and projects, similar to the effects seen in the previous shutdown in 2018 and 2019, with delays in approvals and a withdrawal of a bitcoin ETF application.
Mattel has announced a new version of the board game Pictionary called Pictionary Vs. AI, which incorporates AI technology to analyze and guess drawings made by players.