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Embrace Innovation at Work 2024-08-06-06-15-22 – beta edition

Good morning, visionary leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs! 🌅 Today, as we celebrate Innovation at Work

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Harness each day with the courage to break barriers, the persistence to stay the course, and the vision to chart new terrains. The sunrise of innovation is birthed by those who dare to question, challenge, and reinvent. 🌅🚀💡🌍

Tech & Business - Selective News..

Explore the forefront of innovation with our curated news sections, where each category – Business, AI, Technologies, Innovations, and Ideas – is a gateway to the latest industry insights and trends. Our summaries provide a glimpse into the articles, guiding you to in-depth discussions from trusted external sources.

Prime Selections

16 Best Laptops (2024): MacBooks, Windows, Chromebooks
These are our favorite Windows notebooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.
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OpenAI could debut a multimodal AI digital assistant soon
.OpenAI has been showing some of its customers a new multimodal AI model that can both talk to you and recognize objects, according to a .new report from .The Information… Citing unnamed sources who’ve seen it, the outlet says this could be part of what the company .plans to show on Monday… .The new model reportedly offers faster, more accurate interpretation of images and audio than what its existing separate transcription and text-to-speech models can do.. .It would apparently be able to help customer service agents “better understand the intonation of callers’ voices or whether they’re being sarcastic,” and “theoretically,” the model can help students with math or translate real-world signs, writes .The Information… .The outlet’s sources say…. . .Continue reading…. .
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iFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkit is on sale for just $60
.The .right-to-repair movement. has logged some serious wins .over the past several years., with states like .California., .New York., and .Minnesota. having recently passed laws that make it easier for consumers to repair their own devices. But being able to obtain parts and manuals is only part of the process — you also need the tools. Luckily, .iFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkit .is on sale at .Amazon., .Best Buy., and .iFixit. for $59.96 ($15 off), matching the lowest price we’ve seen on the versatile tool set.. …… .Chances are you know iFixit for its in-depth teardowns of various gadgets and gizmos, including .iPhone 15 Pro Max., headsets like the .Apple Vision Pro., and the confounding mess that is the .Humane AI Pin. (sorry not sorry). That said, the company also…. . .Continue reading…. .
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3 Best Smart Scales (2024): Luxe, Budget, and All App-Connected
If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other critical health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.
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Apollo Go (2024) Review: A Great Commuter Scooter
Apollo’s midrange electric scooter has all the bells and whistles you’d want in a reasonable 46-pound package.
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Stack Overflow Users Are Revolting Against an OpenAI Deal
Members of the software developer community have reported deleting or altering their posts to prevent them from being used by OpenAI.
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Innovations & Ideas

Emerging Technologies & Future Trends

iFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkit is on sale for just $60
.The .right-to-repair movement. has logged some serious wins .over the past several years., with states like .California., .New York., and .Minnesota. having recently passed laws that make it easier for consumers to repair their own devices. But being able to obtain parts and manuals is only part of the process — you also need the tools. Luckily, .iFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkit .is on sale at .Amazon., .Best Buy., and .iFixit. for $59.96 ($15 off), matching the lowest price we’ve seen on the versatile tool set.. …… .Chances are you know iFixit for its in-depth teardowns of various gadgets and gizmos, including .iPhone 15 Pro Max., headsets like the .Apple Vision Pro., and the confounding mess that is the .Humane AI Pin. (sorry not sorry). That said, the company also…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Digital & Business Transformation

Stack Overflow Users Are Revolting Against an OpenAI Deal
Members of the software developer community have reported deleting or altering their posts to prevent them from being used by OpenAI.
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Sustainable Solutions

In Defense of Parasitic Worms
Nature can’t run without parasites, and climate change is driving some to extinction. What happens when they start to disappear?
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Financial Insights & Fintech

China Credit Shrinks for First Time, Loan Growth Disappoints
China’s credit in April shrank for the first time as government bond sales slowed, while loan expansion was worse than expected in a sign of weak demand.
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China to Nurture Stock Rally by Masking Live Foreign Flows Data
China is set to switch off a live feed of foreign flows for stocks as early as Monday, the latest policy move to shore up confidence by removing a potential source of negative data.
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Cooling Core Inflation Will Offer Minimal Relief to the Fed
Underlying US inflation probably moderated in April for the first time in six months, offering a ray of hope that price pressures will start to ease again after a string of upside surprises.
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Fast Casual Dining Hurt by Consumer Struggles
Rising housing costs and stubbornly high inflation are battering many consumers and the hit to their wallets is now hurting America’s low-cost restaurants.
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Iraq Says It Won’t Agree to Renew OPEC+ Cuts at Next Meeting
Iraq’s oil minister said he won’t agree to renew oil output cuts at the next OPEC+ meeting, potentially setting the stage for tough negotiations in early June.
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A $600 Billion Wall of Debt Looms Over Market’s Riskiest Stocks
US small-cap stocks are as cheap as they’ve been in decades, but with a more than half-trillion dollar mountain of debt looming over the next five years, it’s going to take a significant risk-on signal from the Federal Reserve to entice investors.
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Tech-Enabled Lifestyle

3 Best Smart Scales (2024): Luxe, Budget, and All App-Connected
If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other critical health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.
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Apollo Go (2024) Review: A Great Commuter Scooter
Apollo’s midrange electric scooter has all the bells and whistles you’d want in a reasonable 46-pound package.
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Beats Solo 4 Review: Minimal Features, Maximized Sound
Beats’ latest on-ear headphones lack noise canceling and auto pause, but they sound fantastic.
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16 Best Laptops (2024): MacBooks, Windows, Chromebooks
These are our favorite Windows notebooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.
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The Verge’s 2024 Mother’s Day gift guide
.We found a collection of unique gift ideas that go beyond the flowers and chocolates that typically rule the day.. . .Continue reading…. .
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The Garmin Lily 2 was the tracker I needed on vacation
.Its limitations made it fall short in daily life but ended up being a plus while trying to disconnect from the world.. . .Continue reading…. .
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All Stories

25 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Mother in Your Life (2024)
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
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East Africa Endures Heavy Rains, Severe Floods
Across vast sections of East Africa, the region braces for more heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed upwards of 350 people since March. Bloomberg News’ Jennifer Zabasajja discusses with Joumanna Bercetche on on Horizons Daybreak: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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State Street CEO on Dubai Office Reopening
Yie-Hsin Hung, State Street Global Advisors CEO, discusses reopening Dubai offices and Fed rate cuts. She speaks with Joumanna Bercetche and Jennifer Zabasajja on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Kettlewell: Higher for Longer Still in Play
Oliver Kettlewell, FAB Asset Management, Executive Director, Fixed Income, discusses possible Fed cuts, Japan equities and fixed incomes. He speaks with Joumanna Bercetche on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Riyadh Air Set to Begin Commercial Operations
Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO, discusses the airlines plan to commence service in 2025 and quickly expand it destinations. He speaks exclusively with Joumanna Bercetche on Bloomberg Horizons: Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Ethereum’s Cofounder Says SEC Is ‘Gaslighting’ Everyone About Crypto
Joe Lubin cofounded Ethereum. Now his company is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he says the future of the internet is at stake.
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Vodafone Pro II Ultra Hub Review: Wi-Fi 6E With 4G Backup
ISP-supplied routers are improving as Vodafone offers the Wi-Fi 6E Ultra Hub with backup mobile network service in the UK.
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How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
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Xiaomi Watch S3 Review: Quirky Customization
With swappable bezels and plenty of stamina, Xiaomi’s barebones smartwatch is a bargain.
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Sony CRE-E10 Review: Well-Rounded Hearing Aids
Sony’s CRE-E10 hearing aids offer long battery life, high-quality audio, and an earbud-like design.
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As Elon Musk Abandons the $25K Tesla, This EV Costs Just $4,400
Meet the Zhidou Rainbow—it costs less than an ebike and is capable of completing the average US daily commute with charge to spare.
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Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It’s Not
We can hold surprisingly deep conversations across languages using simple apps on our phones. But even as these apps get a fresh boost from AI, they can still lead to some awkward moments.
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An Old Abstract Field of Math Is Unlocking the Deep Complexity of Spacecraft Orbits
Mathematicians think abstract tools from a field called symplectic geometry might help with planning missions to far-off moons and planets.
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Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment
.For the first time since a 2013 stroke left country singer Randy Travis unable to speak or sing properly, he has released a new song. He didn’t sing it, though; instead, the vocals were created with AI software and a surrogate singer.. .The song, called “Where That Came From,” is every bit the kind of folksy, sentimental tune I came to love as a kid when Travis was at the height of his fame. The producers created it by training an unnamed AI model, starting with 42 of his vocal-isolated recordings. Then, under the supervision of Travis and his .career-long producer Kyle Lehning., fellow country singer James DuPre laid down the vocals to be transformed into Travis’ by AI. . …. .Besides being on YouTube, the song is on other streaming platforms…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Bluesky confirms Jack Dorsey is no longer on its board
.Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is no longer on the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped start. In .two posts today., Bluesky thanked Dorsey while confirming his departure and adding that it’s searching for a new board member “who shares our commitment to building a social network that puts people in control of their experience.”. .The posts come a day after an X user asked Dorsey if he was still on the company’s board, and .Dorsey responded., without further elaboration, “no.” As ..TechCrunch. points out., Dorsey was on a tear yesterday, unfollowing .all but three accounts. on X while .referring to Elon Musk’s platform. as “freedom technology.”. . . .Neither Bluesky nor Dorsey himself seem to have said how or why…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range
.Tesla CEO Elon Musk .posted on Friday. that the Standard Range rear-wheel drive Model Y the company has been building and selling “over the last several months” actually has more range than the 260 miles they were sold with. Pending “regulatory approval,” he wrote that the company will unlock another 40–60 miles of total range, depending on which battery Model Y owners have, “for $1,500 to $2,000.”. ..Tesla replaced the Standard Range Model Y. with a 320-mile range version for $2,000 more. The car .now starts at $44,990., or about $37,490 if you qualify for the .$7,500 federal EV tax credit.. . . . .The “260 mile” range Model Y’s built over the past several months actually have more range that can be unlocked for $1500 to $2000 (gains 40 to 60 miles…. . . . .Continue reading…. .
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s how to see it
.If you’ve got clear skies and want an excuse to get away from town, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is roughly at its peak and should be going strong tonight. Made up of remnants of Halley’s Comet that the Earth passes through, this annual shower is active from April 15th to May 27th and can show up at a rate of about 10–30 meteors per hour, .according to the American Meteor Society… .You can see the Aquarids starting around 2AM local time in the Northern Hemisphere, radiating from the Aquarius constellation (though you’ll .want to look 40–60 degrees around Aquarius. to see them). Weather permitting, conditions are pretty good for watching them since the moon is in its late waning period and won’t be reflecting much light. Try to plan your…. . .Continue reading…. .
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Better Siri is coming: what Apple’s research says about its AI plans
.Apple hasn’t talked too much about AI so far — but it’s been working on stuff. A lot of stuff.. . .Continue reading…. .
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Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills on Eve of His New Term
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s military to carry out combat drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, the day before his inauguration for a fifth term in power.
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Euro Zone at Turning Point Needs Consumers to Get Out, Spend
The euro zone’s economy is waiting for a resounding vote of confidence from its own consumers for its long-awaited rebound to finally take shape.
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