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Source: Live Mint The market regulator on Wednesday asked regulated entities—including recognized stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories— to terminate any existing contracts with unregistered financial advisers like financial influencers within three months. The latest circular of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) follows its decision of June 27 to bar association with…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23957251/acastro_190204_1777_privacy_0001.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "An investigation exposes data brokers using ads to help track almost any phone")
Source: The Verge An investigation conducted by a data privacy group has revealed a vast tracking network that can follow the movements of a person’s phone, according to reports from 404 Media and Krebs on Security. The people-tracking service, called Locate X, reportedly lets users follow a device using its mobile advertising identifier, a unique…
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Source: The Verge Amazon Prime members are getting a new perk: extra savings at the pump. By linking your Amazon account with BP’s loyalty program, you’ll be able to save 10 cents a gallon whenever you fuel up at a participating BP station. Incidentally, it’s a discount much like the one Walmart offers at Exxon…
Source: Venture Beat Since the introduction of generative AI, many industries have undergone significant transformations. Recently, the new amp fitness machine was launched, showcasing how gen AI, combined with advanced technologies, is set to change the way people approach fitness training. Upon entering amp’s showroom in NYC’s Soho, the futuristic aesthetic of the machine immediately…
Source: Coin Tegraph Brad Garlinghouse and other crypto executives have directly contributed to John Deaton’s Senate run, and Ripple has funded one of the PACs supporting him. Read Full Article
Source: Live Mint Gold prices reached all-time highs on Wednesday, bucking the trend of a rising dollar, which put additional pressure on both the yen and the euro. Meanwhile, global stocks dipped as investors hesitated to make significant investments in light of the upcoming U.S. election. As of 0748 GMT, spot gold was trading at…
Source: Coin Tegraph Analysts often claim China is winning the quantum race but available research indicates otherwise. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24402140/STK071_apple_K_Radtke_02.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Apple and Goldman Sachs fined millions for misleading Apple Card holders")
Source: The Verge The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced fines totaling $89 million against Apple and Goldman Sachs because the companies “illegally mishandled transaction disputes and misled iPhone purchasers about interest-free payment options” with the Apple Card. The CFPB says the issues affected “hundreds of thousands of Apple Card users.” Apple didn’t send…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25694796/lomo1.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Lomography’s new instant camera uses a glass lens for sharper photos")
Source: The Verge Lomography has announced an upgraded version of its Lomo’Instant Wide Camera that swaps the original’s 90mm plastic lens for one made with multi-coated glass. The company says its new Lomo’Instant Wide Glass is the “sharpest instant camera on earth,” but while it probably outperforms other Lomography offerings, it’s up against instant alternatives…
Source: Venture Beat PlaySide Studios, Australia’s largest indie game studio, announced Shattered for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S virtual reality headsets. Read Full Article
