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Apple iOS 18 Buzz: Leaps in iPhone AI Features Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is scheduled to take place on June 10, when the company is expected to release the next version of its iPhone software: iOS 18. Apple’s iOS 18 could bring the “biggest” software update in iPhone history, according to the January edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter. …

Bank Morgan Stanley sees 10 to 15 more tech IPOs in 2024, and ‘an even better year’ in 2025 After a long waiting period, “the IPO market is back.” That’s according to Colin Stewart, Morgan Stanley global technology equity capital markets leader. In an interview with CNBC’s “TechCheck” on Monday, Stewart said 10 to 15 more tech companies could go …

Struggling grocery startup Getir exits U.S. and Europe, will refocus on Turkey Grocery delivery startup Getir announced on Monday that it is pulling out of international markets including the U.K., Germany, the Netherlands and the U.S., marking a major setback for the once-hyped online grocery industry. The Istanbul, Turkey-based firm said in a statement that it would withdraw from the …

Europe may have to impose tariffs of up to 55% to curb Chinese EV imports: report The European Union will have to impose higher-than-expected tariffs of up to 55% on Chinese electric vehicles to curb their imports into the bloc, according to a new analysis by Rhodium Group. The findings, released on Monday, come amid an ongoing EU anti-subsidy investigation …

Amazon says more packages arrive in a day or less after a big investment in fast fulfillment said it got more packages to customers in a day or earlier, a metric the electronics retailer is promoting to customers as it faces tougher competition in online shopping. The company said Monday that nearly 60% of orders placed through Prime in 60 …

Best Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Deals: Save with Trade-In Credits and Up to $404 Off at Amazon Even though the Pixel 7 series is no longer Google’s newest line of phones, that doesn’t mean it’s still not worth buying. We found both the 7 and 7 Pro to be among the best Android phones you can buy. With …

Best Google Pixel Deals: Save Up to $1K With Trade-In or New Line When you’re in the Android ecosystem, Google’s Pixel phones are arguably among the best smartphones you can buy in 2024. The Pixel lineup is already affordable compared to some offerings from Apple and Samsung, but we’ve found deals to help save you even more — and in …

The Best Speaker Phones of 2024 for Working From Home What is the best overall speakerphone? A good speakerphone can make even the most boring conference call a little more bearable. At least that’s our hope for you. Even so, it’s hard to declare one speakerphone as the best overall speakerphone for everyone. Some speakerphones are aimed at small businesses, …

Giant sheep help Tajikistan cope with climate change In the hills outside the Tajik capital Dushanbe, shepherd Bakhtior Sharipov is watching over his flock of giant Hissar sheep. The breed, prized for its profitability and ability to adapt to climate change, has gained celebrity status in the Central Asian country, which is plagued by a lack of meat and suitable …

House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in US amid high vote against foreign aid A possible US ban on TikTok took a big step toward becoming a reality on Saturday when House lawmakers passed a hot-button bill targeting the app as part of a sweeping aid package for Israel and Ukraine. The bipartisan 360-58 vote marks TikTok’s latest defeat …