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Zuckerberg's reveal of Orion late last month has triggered a level of enthusiasm that's unfamiliar in the metaverse. He showed off the gadget — a pair of black, thick-framed AR glasses — to the live audience before placing it on his face. In the meantime, Meta is looking to build on the success of its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The smart glasses went viral on TikTok during the holiday shopping season, and sales exceeded both companies' expectations. Meta is also opening a pop-up shop to showcase the smart glasses and to get them in front of more consumers.

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☆ Meta's new Ray-Ban glasses are pulling a bait and switch
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Amanda Hoover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Now, despite a rocky start three years ago, Meta's smart glasses are doing better than expected. Meta's Ray-Bans have a camera and speaker and are packed with AI. Meta's loftier goal, the Orion glasses , aren't quite there. Yet getting people into the Orion glasses may depend on getting people comfortable with smart glasses generally, and that's where the Ray-Bans could come in. And the Meta Ray-Bans make it even easier to use AI as you move through the world — no hands (and awkward air-pinching ) required.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Ray, Zuckerberg, Meta's Ray, Meta's, They're, they're, George Jijiashvili, Peter Kafka, it's, Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga, Amanda Hoover Organizations: Orion, International Data Corporation, Apple, Microsoft, Google, IDC, Research, VR, Business

☆ Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg traded jackets and compliments while talking about AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewNvidia's Jensen Huang and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg swapped jackets once again. This time, Zuckerberg gifted Huang another black leather jacket, though this one was bulkier and had a hood similar to Zuckerberg's brown coat. In return, Huang gave Zuckerberg the black leather jacket off his back. Following his talks with Huang, Zuckerberg posted a video of him trying on a large gold chain gifted to him by rapper and singer T-Pain.

Persons: —, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Zuck's, Huang, Zuckerberg, it's, Zuckerberg —, Meta, Ban, we're Organizations: Service, Business, Meta, Ray, Nvidia Locations: tech's, Asia

☆ This 30-year-old made $66,000 selling trash last year. His finds include Fendi bags and hundreds in cash
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Leonardo Urbano, 30, sits on a couch that was set out for disposal in Sydney. Leonardo Urbano said he sometimes finds luxury goods in piles of discarded clothes, such as this purported Fendi bag. When he finds luxury items, Urbano said he tries to verify their authenticity by checking the serial numbers on sites like Entropy. Leonardo Urbano found a painting by two-time Archibald Prize finalist Dapeng Liu with an estimated value of $3,000. Leonardo Urbano

Persons: Leonardo Urbano, Urbano, He's, Dapeng Liu Organizations: Facebook, CNBC Locations: Sydney, Leonardo Urbano In Australia, Australia

☆ Your next iPhone could be thinner as Apple reportedly aims to slim down its product range
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The iPhone 15 Pro is 0.32 inches (8.25 mm) deep, compared with 0.29 inches (7.4 mm) for the iPhone 12 Pro, per Apple's website. Apple announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference it would integrate its new AI software, Apple Intelligence, into the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The AI features will roll out later this year with Apple's iOS 18 update, but will only be available to iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max users. Android chief Sameer Samat previously told Business Insider that it plans to seize the moment to "reinvent" what phones can do. AdvertisementApple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, made outside normal working hours.

Persons: —, Apple, Mark Gurman, Gurman, Mac, It's, Sameer Samat Organizations: Service, Business, Apple, Worldwide, Apple Intelligence, Pro Max, Google, Samsung, Android, Bank Of America Securities

☆ I spent thousands renovating my kitchen and went over budget — but there are still 3 things I wish I'd done differently
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Matt Ng | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

However, during the renovation, we eventually went over budget and realized we should have done a few things differently. However, the unexpected cost of installing a new circuit board and wiring for the range cooker made us reluctant to add anything else to our tab. Matt NgI wished we had the time and space to shop around more, as we didn't feel the consultant we worked with provided the ideas to really make smarter use of our kitchen space. With all that said, we still adore our kitchen, not least our excellent range cooker and new flooring — our old slate tiles were hard, uncomfortable, and horrible to clean. AdvertisementSince it was our first kitchen renovation, we're a little more armed with experience and the pitfalls should we ever need to do a second.

Persons: —, Matt Ng, there's, we'd, we've, might've, weren't, Let's, that's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Temu has officially opened to US-based sellers in a strategy shift that could help it compete more closely with Amazon
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Madeline Stone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTemu has opened its marketplace to sellers with US-based warehouses, marking a shift to its strategy that has focused on shipping orders from China. Business Insider previously reported that US Amazon sellers were largely eager to try selling on Temu once it was made available to them. Offering faster shipping options could help Temu to better compete with US e-commerce incumbents like Amazon. The company's use of de minimis shipments has gotten increased attention from US lawmakers as of late. Shein, another China-linked e-commerce marketplace, also began onboarding US merchants last year.

Persons: —, Temu, Brightever, Bernstein, De minimis, Earl Blumenauer, Neal Dunn, Dan Bishop, Shein Organizations: Service, Pinduoduo Holdings, Business, US, US Customs Locations: China, Palm Springs, Las Vegas

Learn moreThe Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are Apple's flagship smartwatches. Check out our reviews of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 for more specific information. AdvertisementApple Watch Series 9 vs. Ultra 2: Smartwatch featuresThe Ultra 2 (shown) and Series 9 both have the new Double Tap Gesture. These consist of the best designer Apple Watch bands, the best leather Apple Watch bands, or the best metal Apple Watch bands. AdvertisementApple Watch Series 9 vs. Ultra 2: PriceThe Apple Watch Series 9 starts at $399 for the 41mm model and $429 for the 45mm model, while the Ultra 2 retails for $799 for the only sizing option available, the 49mm model.

Persons: Rick Stella, Apple Organizations: Business, Apple, Health, Smart, Control, Apple Pay, Apple Watch, GPS

☆ Travelpro Carry-On review: Our top pick for a soft-sided carry-on has tons of thoughtful extras and plenty of storage
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Hannah Freedman | Lauren Savoie | Former Associate Travel Editor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

If you happen to be a fan of soft-sided suitcases, consider the Travelpro Platinum Elite Expandable Carry-On, which I named my top overall soft-side carry-on pick. Plus, it comes with some handy extras that help set it apart, and offers exceptional quality for the price. This bag comes in nine color options: Shadow Black, Intrigue Black (a more textured look), Rich Espresso, Vintage Grey, Bordeaux, True Navy, Metallic Sand, Olive Green, and Coastal Blue. And for extra peace of mind, this suitcase comes with a 100-day trial period and a lifetime warranty against any defects. AdvertisementThe bottom lineFor a high-quality bag that should last you years, the Travelpro Platinum Elite Expandable Carry-On is an excellent option.

Persons: I've, Hannah Freedman, Rich, Olive Green, Travelpro, Briggs Organizations: True Navy, Aviation Administration, FAA, Riley Locations: Grey, Bordeaux

☆ One identical twin went vegan while the other didn’t. See what happened
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

A vegan diet differs from a vegetarian diet in that it eliminates not only animal flesh but dairy, eggs or any other ingredient derived from animals. In each pair, one twin was assigned a vegan diet, while the other was assigned an omnivore diet. “I feel like a lot of people who do a vegan diet think ‘Oh great, soda is vegan. Cutting back on eating meat and animal byproducts can be done slowly, bit by bit. Harvard’s Hu agreed: “While this study showed a vegan diet may provide additional advantages compared to a healthy omnivorous diet, it does not mean that everyone should become a vegan or vegetarian.

Persons: ”, Christopher Gardner, Gardner, “, ” Alice Lichtenstein, Frank Hu, ” Hu, ” Gardner, “ I’m, quinoa, there’s, Harvard’s Hu Organizations: CNN, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Nutrition Studies Research, Stanford, Tufts University’s Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory, Harvard, of Public Health, JAMA Locations: Palo Alto , California, Chan, Boston, Brussels, Yukon

☆ Ukraine got the top tanks it wanted from the West, but they're not yet changing the game
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Ukraine got the Leopard, Challenger, and Abrams tanks it asked its Western partners for. It's up to Ukraine to either use the tanks to defend against Russian offensives or preserve them for next spring, experts told Business Insider. AdvertisementNow, almost two years into the war, Ukraine has a force of advanced Western tanks at its disposal. Advertisement"These Western type of tanks are qualitatively superior to even the best Russian tanks that the Russians are using in Ukraine," Gentile told Business Insider. There are also questions of whether or not these will be the only Western tanks Ukraine gets, or if there are more in the pipeline.

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A SUV car drives on a street in Paris as Paris City Hall will organise a public vote on the place of SUV cars in the French capital, France, November 20, 2023. After banning rental scooters in September in the wake of a citizen's vote, Paris will hold a local referendum on Feb. 4 about "the place of SUVs in the capital". Since SUVs can be hard to distinguish from other models, City Hall wants to introduce higher parking fees for thermal engine cars weighing over 1.6 tonnes and for electric vehicles over two tonnes. "(The SUV vote) is to tell all those who continue to use their private cars because they're the richest: No! In a few years, in a few months, they won't be welcome in Paris with this type of behaviour," Belliard said.

Persons: Sarah Meyssonnier, David Belliard, Anne Hidalgo, Belliard, Paris, Philippe Noziere, Henri Duret, Antonia Cimini, Clotaire Achi, Louise Dalmasso, Geert De Clercq, Mark Heinrich Our Organizations: Paris City Hall, REUTERS, Hall, Reuters, Manufacturers, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, PARIS

☆ The Best Holiday Storage Solutions, According to Pro Organizers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Korin Miller | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

We asked professional organizers for the holiday storage solutions they use and suggest to clients when it’s that time of year. Brenna Peyton, owner and lead organizer of One Organized Girl, likes this tree storage bag for its durability and ease of use. “You simply wrap the wires around the storage and put it into a storage container to keep it in great shape for the following year,” she says. Best storage for holiday dishesHoliday-themed dinnerware is prone to breakage, making it important to get your storage right. Best general holiday storageIt’s difficult to have a designated storage container for every single holiday item.

Persons: Korin Miller, Brenna Peyton, ”, Naeemah Ford, ” Peyton, Peyton, Goldson, Goldston, “, Leigh Achenbach, “ They’re, Achenbach Organizations: Elm Locations: Balsam, West Elm

CNN —Japan’s flag carrier had to make last minute changes to deal with excess weight – not from baggage, but from a group of passengers who just so happened to be sumo wrestlers. The sumo wrestlers weighed an average of 120 kilograms (264 pounds) each – far more than the 70 kilogram (154 pounds) average passenger – an airline spokesperson told CNN, raising concerns over fuel capacity on the smaller aircraft that services flights within Japan. But it was still a tight squeeze on the way back from the sumo festival. We had great support, although we are a little tired,” a representative for the Gunma wrestlers said in the TV Asahi report. There are no weight restrictions or classes in sumo wrestling, but the ancient Japanese sport has been dominated by bulkier athletes.

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And while $250 off a MacBook Air is a hell of a deal, my favorite Apple discount for Prime Day so far is this $50 deal that you snag on the recently released Apple Watch Ultra 2. So, considering the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is less than a month old, being able to save any money on it, let alone $50, is a legit bargain. Snag the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $50 off with this Prime Day dealThe Ultra 2 has the best battery life of any Apple WatchPerhaps the biggest drawback of wearing something like the Apple Watch Series 9 is that it requires a daily recharge. For more Apple Watch coverage, check out our breakdown of Apple Watch Ultra 2 features and our roundup of the best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands. And check out our guides to the best smartwatch and best Apple Watch for more recommendations.

Organizations: Deal, Apple, Apple Watch Locations: MacBooks

Although the newly released Apple Watch Series 9 isn't on sale, the new Ultra 2 and previous generation models, like the Series 8 and Apple Watch SE, have had their prices slashed. Below are all the best Prime Day Apple Watch deals, including $80 off the 41mm Apple Watch Series 8. And for more discounts on other products, check out our live roundup of all the best Prime Day deals. The best Prime Day Apple Watch dealsSee more Apple Watch deals at Amazon. Prime Day Apple Watch deals buying adviceIs Prime Day a good time to buy an Apple Watch?

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☆ Here's why Target and Costco are having wildly different experiences with America's $41 billion shoplifting problem
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Costco and Target issued contrasting statements Tuesday about how retail crime is affecting them. Target said it would close 9 stores, citing crime – Costco said theft was "not a big issue for us." It also noted that theft incidents seem to be getting increasingly violent. Costco's success in skirting the impact of retail theft comes down to several operational factors that seem to run counter to Target's approach to business. AdvertisementAdvertisementAlthough Costco and Target are reporting almost opposite experiences with retail theft, the bigger picture resists superlatives.

Persons: Costco, —, Brian Cornell, Frederic J . Brown, Richard Galanti, Galanti, Cornell, Lindsey Nicholson, Charles Dickens, Dominick Organizations: Costco, Target, Service, Shoppers, Getty Locations: Queens , NY, Seattle, Kirkland, Portland, New York

☆ Walmart ramps up efforts to grow third-party marketplace with Las Vegas event, new perks
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Walmart is hosting its first seller summit businesses that are part of its third-party marketplace. LAS VEGAS — Walmart is looking for new ways to woo sellers to its third-party marketplace, as it pushes to drive more online sales and close a wide gap with rival Amazon . Walmart also hired another Amazon veteran, Jare' Buckley-Cox, as vice president of Walmart Fulfillment Services. Walmart is the nation's largest retailer, but it lags far behind Amazon in online market share and e-commerce sales. Walmart's annual online sales were less than one-fifth of Amazon's last year, according to Insider Intelligence.

Persons: Doug McMillon, Manish Joneja, Sellers, Jare, Buckley, Cox, John David Rainey, Amazon's Organizations: Walmart, LAS, Amazon, Wednesday, Walmart Marketplace, Joneja, eBay, Intelligence Locations: Chile, North America, U.S

But these days, the gap between the best gaming laptops and best gaming PC desktops is much closer. AdvertisementAdvertisementGaming laptop vs. desktop: PerformanceGaming laptops and gaming desktops both look and run differently. AdvertisementAdvertisementGaming laptop vs. desktop: Heat and required powerAnyone who's ever played on a gaming laptop (or even a regular laptop) is familiar with the burning sensation of a laptop chassis on their thighs. AdvertisementAdvertisementGaming laptop vs. desktop: PriceFor the same amount of performance, gaming desktops are cheaper than gaming laptops. Even if two machines have the same listed specs, desktop hardware is far more powerful than mobile laptop hardware.

Persons: you'll, William Antonelli, —, they're, who's, they've, it'll, They're, I've Organizations: DC, Dell, Mobile, Asus, Gaming

☆ How Google's augmented-reality dream turned into chaos
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Google's AR glasses were beset by a messy strategy, company insiders say. Google's AR fumbles have proven frustrating for employees in the face of mounting competition from Apple and Meta. "They're dabbling," one insider said of Google's AR efforts. Ramin Talaie/Getty ImagesNorth leaders were told they would lead a new project under Google's hardware boss, Rick Osterloh, and Google's AR and VR leader, Clay Bavor. A small group inside the AR division is also exploring how artificial intelligence could be used with AR glasses, a source said.

Persons: Tim Cook, Iris, Google's, Clay, Ramin Talaie, Rick Osterloh, Clay Bavor, Mark Lucovsky, Lucovsky, Paul Greco, —, Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer, Samsung's, Bavor, Shahram, Hiroshi Lockheimer, Betty, Barry, Greco, Eddie Chung, Kurt Akeley, Akeley, Justin Sullivan, Meta, Sundar Pichai, it's Organizations: Samsung, Apple, Google, Meta, CBC, Insiders, Vision, SBS Biz, Labs, Pro, Bloomberg Locations: Raxium, Kitchen , Ontario

LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - A reappraisal of the dollar could be the next big "pain trade". Dollar jumps as US 2-year yield premium builds vs G7Net short dollar contracts from CFTCBofA chart on fund managers dollar viewSMILEFor the dollar at least, it starts to look less of a one-way rate bet. For those who favour intra-G7 interest rate differentials for guidance, the picture is not much better for dollar bears. But if "soft landings", disinflation and buoyant markets continue to rule the roost, it may be hard work for the outsize "anti-dollar" bet. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Persons: There's, BoE, What's, it's, Mike Dolan, Alison Williams Organizations: Federal Reserve, Dow Jones, Treasury, Bank of England, gilts, ECB, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Reuters, Twitter, Thomson Locations: U.S, Japan

It's day two of Amazon Prime Day 2023, so now is the time to take advantage of the best deals. You can grab a Tile Mate two-pack on Amazon for $32.99, which is its lowest price ever. The Tile Mate continues to be a top-tier Bluetooth tracker that's known for its reliability and performance. For a variety of items you can snag at a discount, be sure to check out our live blog for more of the best Amazon Prime Day deals. The best Tile Mate deal on Prime DayTile trackers vs. Apple AirTags: Which are better?

Persons: you've Organizations: Amazon, Apple

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is the perfect time to shop for useful gadgets. The best Prime Day deals often include Bluetooth trackers like the Tile Mate, a small keychain square with a 200-foot range that you can attach to items you might lose, like your keys. Today and tomorrow, you can grab a Tile Mate two-pack on Amazon for $32.99, which is its lowest price ever. The Tile Mate continues to be a top-tier Bluetooth tracker, known for its reliability and performance. The best Tile Mate deal on Prime DayTile trackers vs. Apple AirTags: Which are better?

Persons: you've Organizations: Amazon, Bluetooth, Apple

☆ The 21 Best Early Prime Day 2023 Deals
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Nick Guy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +9 min

By Nick GuyAmazon’s Prime Day sales event is on July 11 and 12, but there are already deals live now for you to take advantage of. While you shop these deals, be sure to prepare with our expert tips and tricks for getting the most from Prime Day. Prime Day might be prime time for you to upgrade your coffee game. This piece, part of the Marine Star collection, is available as part of Amazon’s new invite-only program, which you can read more about in our guide to shopping Prime Day. We’re in the thick of cold brew season, which makes this early Prime Day sale on the Oxo Brew Cold Brew Coffee Maker perfectly timed.

Persons: Nick Guy Amazon’s, we’ll, you’re, you’ll, fryer, you’ve, Fryer, We’ve, There’s, It’s, Dyson, it’s Organizations: Marine, Apple, Cosori’s, Quart Locations: Burr

☆ In the U.S., an Accomplished Cuban Boxer Takes His First Pro Steps
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( Morgan Campbell | Todd Heisler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Cruz, a Cuban boxer who had won the lightweight gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, popped him with two more long lefts. Cruz is one of the most accomplished fighters ever to emerge from Cuba’s celebrated boxing program. Along with his Olympic gold, he has three amateur world titles and has twice won at the Pan American Games. Cruz’s manager, Yolfri Sánchez, watched the sparring session from ringside. Sánchez hired Ennis to replace Cruz’s amateur habits with pro techniques: hitting with authority, staying in range, catching and countering punches.

Persons: Andy Cruz, Rostyslav, Cruz, Juan Carlos Burgos, Yolfri Sánchez, Derek Ennis —, Bozy —, Sánchez, Ennis Organizations: Tokyo, Cuba’s, Pan American Locations: Cruz, Cuban, Northeast Philadelphia, Detroit

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