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By 2027, Apple is expected to release a smartglasses rival to Ray-Ban Meta
Apple made headlines last year with the introduction of its first mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). More than a year after the initial reveal and six months into its release, Apple is now reportedly expanding its lineup of products leveraging the advanced technology behind the Vision Pro. According to…
If software engineers don’t upgrade their skills, Gartner warns 80% may lose their jobs to AI
According to analysts at Gartner Inc., more than 80% of software engineers will need to acquire new skills, such as natural-language prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), to stay competitive in the job market as generative AI continues to rise. In a recent note, the global research firm emphasized that while AI won’t replace software…
Max Expands Streaming Service to Seven Asian Territories in November
Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that its streaming service Max will launch in seven Southeast Asian territories next month. It will launch in Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand from November 19. Max will offer different plans. More precise pricing details will be announced in the coming…
In an effort to boost morale, a Chennai-based company gives 28 cars to employees, including a Mercedes Benz
A Chennai-based company has adopted an innovative approach to enhance its employees’ productivity by offering a unique reward system. Team Detailing Solutions, a structural steel design and detailing company, recently gifted 28 cars and 29 bikes to its employees as a gesture of appreciation for their dedication and hard work. The vehicles included a range…
India Hopes for a Pakistan Victory to Secure Women’s T20 World Cup Semifinal Spot
India’s hopes of advancing to the Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals now rest on an unlikely source – their rivals, Pakistan. After a heartbreaking nine-run loss to Australia on Sunday, India is left relying on Pakistan to defeat New Zealand. Australia, with a flawless record of four wins, secured their semifinal spot by topping Group…
WNBA Announces Historic Playoff Format Change for 2025 Season
Ahead of Thursday night’s 2024 WNBA Finals, which featured the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx in Game 1, commissioner Cathy Engelbert made significant announcements regarding the postseason structure of the league, which will take effect starting in 2025. Most significantly, starting with the upcoming season, the Finals will feature a 2-2-1-1-1 format and be…
A Deal between Apple and Amazon Offering Prime Bundle with Apple TV+
The Apple TV platform, along with its tvOS operating system and the original Apple TV app, was designed to streamline the way consumers manage the ever-expanding array of streaming services. The idea was to provide a more user-friendly, a la carte approach to viewing content in a market flooded with options. Apple’s vision for the…
Rafael Nadal Announces His Retirement from Professional Tennis
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his upcoming retirement from tennis after a glittering career that saw him win 22 Grand Slam titles. Regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Nadal will play his final tournament in November, the Davis Cup final against Spain. The 38-year-old last played at the Paris…
Who Are the Top 5 Leaders in the NBA Right Now?
The annual NBA executive survey, conducted each preseason, asks league executives numerous questions, many of which are entirely subjective. This year the most popular question was, “Who is the best leader in the NBA?” But leadership is hard to quantify. There are no statistics to prove who is the best leader. Sometimes leadership means stepping…
Ripple Launches Crypto Storage Platform to Support Banks in Diversification
The San Francisco-based company told CNBC that as part of a larger push into custody, a nascent business for Ripple under its recently founded Ripple Custody division, it is launching a host of capabilities to enable its banking and fintech clientele to retain and preserve digital tokens. As part of a larger push into custody,…