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The delusion of Amazon Haul

The delusion of Amazon Haul

Source: The Verge Browsing Amazon Haul, the online shopping giant’s new $20-and-under bargain bin section, I immediately recognize not just a product, but a specific image. The photo is on a listing for “Timeless Black Dress for Both Casual and Formal Gatherings,” and it is stolen. The image actually belongs to a New York-based independent…

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US Fed rate cut fuel running out: What it means for the Indian stock market and your investment strategy | Stock Market News

US Fed rate cut fuel running out: What it means for the Indian stock market and your investment strategy | Stock Market News

Source: Live Mint In the stock markets, what lies ahead often matters more than what has already been done. If this sounds perplexing, consider the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision on December 18. The Fed lowered benchmark interest rates for the third time in a row, cutting by 25 basis points. Yet, major markets across…

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2024 in wearables: the year of the smart ring

2024 in wearables: the year of the smart ring

Source: The Verge When you say “wearables,” people generally think of smartwatches. But 2024 was a relatively quiet year for smartwatches, during which iterative updates reigned supreme. That happens in a maturing category. In exchange for polished products, you lose out on the weird frenetic energy — and sometimes ludicrously bad ideas — found when…

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Axis Bank credit card rules change from December 20. From finance charges to cash payment fees, check revised rates | Mint

Axis Bank credit card rules change from December 20. From finance charges to cash payment fees, check revised rates | Mint

Source: Live Mint Axis Bank has rolled out several changes in its credit card rules, starting December 20, 2024. The changes are related to finance charges, cash payment fees, currency conversion markup, lounge access and others. Here, we list out the key changes the private lender is rolling out for its credit card users. Key…

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Starlink launches nationwide satellite texting service in New Zealand

Starlink launches nationwide satellite texting service in New Zealand

Source: The Verge SpaceX’s satellite-to-cell Starlink service has hit a nationwide coverage milestone in New Zealand — albeit with a few limitations. One NZ says it’s the first telecommunications company globally to power a nationwide satellite text messaging service via Starlink. Starlink has also signed up partners in Canada, Australia, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, and Chile,…

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