Systems model of API deprecation
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April 2025
Samsung could produce the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip for the Z Fold 8
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 SoC might have TSMC (3nm) and Samsung Foundry (2nm) variants. Samsung’s version could appear on Galaxy phones in the latter half of next year, possibly on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and other foldables. It’s unclear if the Samsung-made chip will be […]
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A quick guide to asset classes
One of the most fun things about managing your own investments is coming up with an asset allocation strategy to diversify your portfolio. You get to tinker like an alchemist to find a blend of asset classes that will weather the inevitable financial storms ahead – and hopefully someday leave you dancing upon the sunlit […]
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Bitcoin’s price spike supported by ETF demand as stablecoin buying power remains low
The exchange stablecoins ratio (ESR) and stablecoin supply ratio (SSR) provide important insight into Bitcoin’s liquidity and potential buying power. ESR measures the proportion of stablecoins relative to Bitcoin exchange reserves, serving as a gauge of spot liquidity. A low ESR reflects limited immediate buying power, while a high ESR points to abundant capital waiting […]
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EA reportedly cancels another Titanfall game, lays off several hundred employees
The gaming industry continues to bleed workers and cancel games, with EA back for another round of brutal news. The company said on Tuesday it decided to “make some targeted team adjustments,” which Bloomberg reported as between 300 and 400 eliminated positions, including 100 at Respawn, and the cancellation of an unannounced Titanfall game. Again. […]
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You Are Owed Nothing
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The Download: the AI Hype Index, and “normal” AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The AI Hype Index: AI agent cyberattacks, racing robots, and musical models Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of […]
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10% Returns in the Stock Market
In 2021, the S&P 500 was up 28.7%. In 2022, it was down 18.1% In 2023 and 2024, the market went up 26.3% and 25%, respectively. This year the S&P 500 is down 6% or so. That’s a lot of ups and downs in a short period of time. The annualized return in this four […]
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WhatsApp Launches Private Processing to Enable AI Features While Protecting Message Privacy
Apr 29, 2025Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligence / Data Protection Popular messaging app WhatsApp on Tuesday unveiled a new technology called Private Processing to enable artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in a privacy-preserving manner. “Private Processing will allow users to leverage powerful optional AI features – like summarizing unread messages or editing help – while preserving WhatsApp’s core […]
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Why Shift4 Payments Stock Popped Today
Despite “recent political commentary and capital markets volatility,” Shift4 just had a great Q1. Payment processing solutions company Shift4 Payments (FOUR 12.99%) surged ahead 10% through 11 a.m. ET Tuesday after reporting mixed earnings this morning. On one hand, Shift4 beat earnings forecasts soundly, reporting $1.07 per share in adjusted profit, where Wall Street expected […]
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