Technology

Patent Drop

Google’s May Want to Keep Closer Track of User Hand Movements

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Despite layoffs in its hardware and AR departments, the company has filed a number of patent applications for extended reality tech.

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Big Tech

Apple Discounts iPhones in China to Fight Sales Slump

Apple is facing softening iPhone demand in China, the company’s second-biggest market after the US and the world’s biggest smartphone market.

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Patent Drop

Intel’s Patent Could Help Data Centers Budget Their Energy Use

Intel could target clients and investors that are interested in socially responsible AI training with it’s recent patent.

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Artificial Intelligence

IMF Warns AI Is Coming for Jobs in High-Income Countries

The International Monetary Fund warned almost half of all jobs worldwide could be affected by artificial intelligence.

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Finance

The Folly of Financial Gurus

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Social-media channels are full of business gurus promising that you can make tons of money this year…. but only if you attend their seminar.

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Patent Drop

Microsoft Passes on Passwords in Accessible Identity Tech Patent

Microsoft’s cybersecurity patent that uses secret handshakes walks a fine line between identity security and user privacy.

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Patent Drop

JPMorgan Adds to Space Ambitions with Off-Planet Payments

The bank’s out-of-this-world patent for “space-based payments” relies on blockchain networks, satellites and stablecoins.

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Media & Entertainment

Amazon Axes Hundreds of Employees Across Streaming Business

Amazon has announced hundreds of layoffs across its Prime Video, TV and film studios, and Twitch businesses.

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Patent Drop

Amazon Sharpens its Senses with Personalized Alexa AI Patent

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The tech adds to its ongoing efforts to make Alexa more intuitive and contextual.

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Blockchain

Asset Managers Want Bitcoin ETF Supremacy Even if They Don’t Exist Yet

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Asset managers are already in a pricing war to see who can offer the most attractive spot bitcoin ETFs, whether the SEC approves or not.

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