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Apple Plans to Launch Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset by February 
Apple Plans to Launch Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset by February 
December 20, 2023  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset by February.  The company has been increasing production of the headset at its facilities in China, with...

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Analysts and Money Managers Divided on Economic Growth Prospects 
Analysts and Money Managers Divided on Economic Growth Prospects 
December 20, 2023  |  Economy

As 2024 approaches, analysts are reportedly reassessing their predictions for a U.S. recession that had been anticipated for the past two years.  While investment bank...

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11 Authors Join Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
11 Authors Join Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
December 20, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

A group of 11 nonfiction authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners Taylor Branch, Stacy Schiff and Kai Bird, have joined a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft....

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FTC Seeks to Strengthen Rules Around Monetizing Children’s Data
FTC Seeks to Strengthen Rules Around Monetizing Children’s Data
December 20, 2023  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes meant to enhance children’s privacy and restrict companies’ ability to exploit children’s data for monetization purposes. The proposed changes...

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Stablecoin Lobbying Efforts Surge Ahead of 2024 Congressional Debate, Election
Stablecoin Lobbying Efforts Surge Ahead of 2024 Congressional Debate, Election
December 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency industry’s lobbying efforts over the regulation of stablecoins reportedly saw an increase in spending throughout 2023. Stablecoins, which serve as a bridge between...

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AMC Theatres Launches Its Own Brand of Candies
AMC Theatres Launches Its Own Brand of Candies
December 20, 2023  |  Retail

Moviegoers can now buy AMC-branded candies at concession stands in the company’s theaters. The new AMC Cinema Sweets line is available at all AMC theater...

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Claim Debuts Rewards-Based Social Network With $4 Million in Funding
Claim Debuts Rewards-Based Social Network With $4 Million in Funding
December 20, 2023  |  Investments

Rewards-based social network Claim has emerged from stealth with $4 million in new funding. The company announced the seed round on its blog Wednesday (Dec. 20), as well as...

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Soum Raises $18 Million to Expand ReCommerce in MENA
Soum Raises $18 Million to Expand ReCommerce in MENA
December 20, 2023  |  eCommerce

ReCommerce platform Soum has raised $18 million to expand through the Middle East. The company, founded in Saudi Arabia in 2021, now hopes to extend its business into...

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SiriusXM Sued Over ‘Burdensome’ Cancellation Process by NY AG
SiriusXM Sued Over ‘Burdensome’ Cancellation Process by NY AG
December 20, 2023  |  Subscriptions

A new lawsuit accuses SiriusXM of making it too hard for customers to cancel subscriptions. The suit, filed against the satellite radio service Wednesday (Dec. 20) by...

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