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Nvidia and Amazon are competing fiercely in areas such as AI-powered chips and data centers.

Nvidia vs. Amazon: Which "Magnificent Seven" Stock Could Be the Better Buy Over the Next 5 Years?

Amazon’s plan to launch a paid version of Alexa is part of a strategy change to reverse the over $25 billion in losses that its devices business incurred from 2017 to 2021, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The AI-supercharged Alexa, which is rumored to cost up to $10 / month, could arrive as soon as this month.

Amazon’s paid Alexa is coming to fill a $25 billion hole dug by Echo devices

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Amazon reportedly plans to launch a paid tier of Alexa as soon as this month. The paid tier will offer a version of the voice assistant that has been dubbed “Remarkable Alexa,” is built on a new tech stack and offers greater capabilities, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (July 23), citing unnamed sources.

Report: Amazon Nearing Launch of Alexa Paid Tier

Internal Amazon metrics have created a rosy view of the impact from Alexa and Echo on the company’s revenue from other services. This led Amazon to continue investing heavily in its devices business despite losing more than $25 billion on the division between 2017 and 2021. That’s according to...

Report details financial pressure on Amazon Alexa, confirms plans for paid tier and AI revamp

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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VIEWERS have about a week left to make sure they’re not affected by the big Netflix switch-off and avoid missing their favourite shows. The Netflix app is set to disappear from 60 TVs by the end of the month, even if the remote has a dedicated Netflix button. Due to technical limitations, dozens of TVs […]

Netflix viewers warned one week left before app disappears from 60 TVs – check now to avoid missing favourite shows

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

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This was A. J. Lowery’s Western Auto store, a landmark in Hazlehurst for many years. The old signs are long gone and it's been out of business for many years, but is still nostalgic to many people.

Remembering Lowery's Western Auto

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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were once ubiquitous in medicine cabinets across North Carolina and many other places. These antiseptics, with their distinctive red liquid in bottles with droppers, were staples for treating minor cuts and scrapes. For many, just looking at an old bottle brings back a flood of memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many North Carolina homes

At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most. Looking to upgrade your home entertainment and home security? Today's Walmart deals feature a whopping $2400 off the Samsung 65-inch Class QN900C 8K Neo QLED TV, which delivers stunning picture quality and gaming-friendly features like AMD FreeSync and a 144Hz refresh rate. Also, score a 30% discount on Beats Flex earphones, known for their powerful audio and seamless integration with iOS devices, and 34% off the Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera, which offers sharp 1080p video and advanced security features.

Walmart Deals of The Day: A Stunning $2,400 Off a 65-Inch Samsung Smart TV

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TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

Short of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you probably won’t find a better opportunity to save on an iPad than during Amazon Prime Day. Right now, for instance, the 10th-gen iPad with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage has dropped to an all-time low of $299 ($49 off) at Amazon and Best Buy — no membership required. The 256GB variant is also on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for a record low of $449 ($50 off), though some colors do require a Prime subscription at Amazon.

The 10th-gen iPad is matching its best price to date for Prime Day

Maybe supporting every phone everywhere with every feature isn't that straightforward after all?. It was bound to happen. At some point, no matter how vertically integrated Apple is from hardware to software and no matter how committed Samsung is to equally delivering features to most of its flagship range, the two companies were bound to hit a wall that Google has repeatedly hit over the last decade or so: You just can’t keep rolling out every feature to everyone around the world immediately and forever.

Welcome to the Samsung and Apple confusion era; Google was here first

Redbox, the iconic movie rental company with over 34,000 locations nationwide, has announced the closure of its operations following its parent company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision has left many of its loyal users saddened, marking the end of an era for physical media enthusiasts.

A rental company with 34,000 locations has closed its doors

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Hoping to grab a good Prime Day iPad deal? Then make sure you've done some research. A little preparation can ensure you know a genuine iPad deal when you spot one and help you decide when the price is right. While there are still a few days until Prime Day...

Read this before you buy an iPad on Prime Day

Amazon announced that Prime Day 2024 was the largest in its history, achieving record sales and surpassing the number of items sold in any previous Prime Day. The 48-hour global shopping event set new benchmarks for the company's annual sales event. According to Amazon, during the two-day event, there was...

Amazon announces record-breaking Prime Day results

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Alexa had “no profit timeline,” cost Amazon $25 billion in 4 years

The Amazon business unit that focuses on Alexa-powered gadgets lost $25 billion between 2017 and 2021, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported this week. Amazon claims...

Alexa had “no profit timeline,” cost Amazon $25 billion in 4 years

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