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Apple says a ‘small portion’ of iPhones recorded interactions with Siri even if you opted out
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple’s release of iOS 15.4 beta 2 fixes a bug that may have recorded interactions with Siri on some devices, regardless of whether you opted out, according to Read more…
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What on Earth is going on with Peloton?
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Things are a lot less rosy for Peloton these days. Once a pandemic darling, the connected fitness company has seen its stock price plunge in recent months. Read more…
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Americans Racked Up $1 Trillion in Debt in 2021
U.S. households started adding more debt as they inked car loans and mortgages. Americans took on an additional $1 trillion in debt in 2021 as they purchased homes and cars, the largest increase since 2007. Read more…
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Chrome’s multitasking usage increases 18x on large screens
Posted by The Android Team Google Chrome is the most widely used browser globally, and the Chrome team wants to ensure their users have a great experience across all devices. Many Chrome users have been Read more…
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DOJ, SEC Probe Dozens of Firms in Short Selling Sting
The SEC and DOJ are investigating dozens of investment firms for their short selling activities. The Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating dozens of investment firms for their short Read more…
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New ‘After Dark’ Build-A-Bears For Adults Are Here. Really.
The popular toy company has launched an “After Dark” collection aimed at adults. Valentine’s Day is next week, and if you’re still trying to think of a gift for that special someone, the good news Read more…
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Credit Card Debt Jumps Most in 22 Years, Overall Debt Rises Most Since 2007
U.S. debt — including mortgages, student loan, auto debt, credit cad debt — jumped to $15.58 billion in 2021. Inflation may be reviving Americans’ old spending habits as credit card spending increased every quarter in Read more…
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Amazon Prime(ary) Care: Tech Giant Looks to Disrupt Your Doctor’s Visit
Amazon joins CVS, Teladoc, and Walgreens when it comes to trying to change how American’s get their basic healthcare. Reforming healthcare stands as the multi-billion challenge that so many companies want to take on. Apple Read more…
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Digital Yuan: Social Media Calls for The U.S to Embrace Crypto
Social media reacts to China’s introduction of the digital Yuan at the Winter Olympics. China’s introduction of its digital Yuan at the Winter Olympics in Beijing has sparked a variety of reactions on social media. Read more…