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Qualcomm Announces New Chip for Mixed Reality

Qualcomm Inc., the largest manufacturer of processors for mobile phones, has announced a new Snapdragon XR2+ chip, designed for virtual and mixed-reality headsets.

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US National Debt Hits $34 Trillion

The debt of the Government of the United States has exceeded the $34 trillion mark for the first time in history.

Finance & Economics

US Overtakes China as South Korea’s Top Export Market

In December, shipments of goods produced by South Korean companies to the United States exceeded exports to China.

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Publishers Discuss Licensing Content With OpenAI

It is reported that several publishers of news media met with representatives of OpenAI to discuss licensing their content for the subsequent use of these materials in the training of artificial intelligence models.

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Apple to Resume Sale of Watches

Apple may resume selling its smartwatches, despite the import ban.

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Amazon to Insert Ads Into Prime Video

Amazon has decided to add advertising materials to its Prime Video service.

Science & Technology

Analysts Predict Rebound in PC Sales in 2024

Analysts at Canalys said that next year, the decline in sales in the personal computer market is highly likely to end, since, according to their observations of the mood and plans in the consumer environment, there is currently a trend towards a gradual restoration of interest to the purchase of relevant devices.

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US Holiday Retail Sales Grow 3.1%

Mastercard SpendingPulse estimated that this year’s holiday in-store and online retail sales grew 3.1% year over year.

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US Home Prices Hit Another Record High

In October, housing costs continued to rise in the United States.

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Samsung Reportedly Delays Production at New US Factory

Media reports that South Korean company Samsung Electronics Co. has postponed plans to launch mass production at its new chip manufacturing plant in Taylor, Texas.

Science & Technology

Apple Reportedly to Launch Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset by February

The media reports that Apple plans to release its Vision Pro mixed reality headset by February.

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Google Users to Share $630 Million in Play Store Settlement

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and allow competition in its Play app virtual store.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Xero and Flinks to Enhance Banking Data Access

Xero, a global platform for small businesses, has announced the start of a partnership with Flinks, an open banking company.

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Apple Reportedly to Stop Selling Some Apple Watch Models

The media reported that Apple will stop selling the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States shortly before Christmas.

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Amex and Bank of America Face Rising Card Delinquencies

Last month, American Express and Bank of America recorded an increase in credit card delinquencies.

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Congressional Budget Office Predicts Decrease in Inflation in 2024

The Congressional Budget Office on Friday, December 15, released a forecast according to which the inflation rate in the United States will decrease next year.