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☆ Here's how to use Lensa, the chart-topping app that uses AI to transform your selfies into digital avatars
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Lensa AI image. Your friends are turning themselves into digital art with the help of an artificial intelligence-generated app called Lensa. Lensa AI is currently the top free app in Apple App Store, though you'll have to pay to use the AI artwork feature. Lensa avatar of Sofia Pitt in iridescent. Download Lensa AI for iPhone or Android.

☆ Apple Music's getting a new karaoke feature on iPhones, iPad and Apple TV
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Apple on Tuesday announced a new karaoke service called Apple Music Sing that will be available to subscribers later this month. Apple Music already has real-time lyrics, but Sing takes it a step further. Aside from giving you the lyrics on cue, the new feature has adjustable vocals which will let you duet with the original artist or sing solo. It will work with tens of millions of songs, Apple said.

“Spoiler Alert” opened in U.S. theaters Dec. 2. “Women Talking” opened in select U.S. theaters Dec. 2. “The Whale” opens in U.S. theaters Dec. 9. “Babylon” opens in U.S. theaters Dec. 23. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” opens in U.S. theaters Dec. 23.

☆ The divorce lawyer who's represented Johnny Depp, Kim K, and Angelina Jolie charges $1,000 an hour and says tough love is how she gets things done
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Mark Ellwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Laura Wasser is a divorce lawyer whose clients have included Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. "You'd go to someone's bar mitzvah and say, 'You're Dennis Wasser's daughter,' and they'd say, 'You're at that table,' according to whether my dad had represented the mom or the dad," she said. She'd majored in rhetoric at the University of California, Berkeley, and realized quickly that what she'd loved most about those studies was vital in divorce cases, as was her age and gender. She's a spokesperson for Divorce.com, the do-it-yourself split site, as its chief of divorce evolution and has hosted several podcasts, including "All's Fair with Laura Wasser" and "Divorce Sucks! With Laura Wasser," where one guest was the Kardashian momager and matriarch Kris Jenner.

The words some doctors use are often misunderstood by patients and their families, leaving them feeling confused and vulnerable, according to researchers. "You could be the smartest doctor in the world, yet you're useless if your patients don't understand what you are saying," Pitt said. An 'impressive' chest X-rayTake the word "impressive." But when doctors say a patient's chest X-ray is "impressive," they really mean, "This worries me." "If somebody is using medical jargon, a phrase that you don't understand, feel free to say, 'Excuse me, I don't understand what you're trying to say.

☆ Australian Parliament censures former prime minister
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s former Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday listed his achievements in government including standing up to a “bullying” China as he unsuccessfully argued against being censured by Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers. A censure motion against Morrison, who remains an opposition lawmaker, has no effect other than to tarnish his political legacy. The censure motion said that by failing to inform his Cabinet, Parliament and the Australian people of his additional ministerial powers, Morrison had undermined responsible government and eroded public trust in Australia’s democracy. Morrison’s successor, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, this month held Australia’s first official bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since Morrison’s predecessor, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, in 2016. In calling for Morrison’s censure, Albanese said the former prime minister had demonstrated hubris, arrogance and denial but no contrition.

☆ HBO is No. 1 as 14 TV insiders rank the streamers where they want to sell shows: Apple's a big spender and 'there's a sheen when you're a Hulu show,' but there's 'fear in the air' at Netflix
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Elaine Low | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

"It's definitely been not the most exciting and robust year," said one TV agent at a major agency. Around 70 people at HBO and HBO Max have been let go this year, and their comedy development teams have merged. While WBD doesn't break out streamer-specific figures, it said on Thursday's earnings call that HBO Max, HBO, and Discovery+ have a combined 94.9 million subscribers, ensuring that any show on HBO Max has the chance to get a lot of eyeballs. They'll also take smaller swings in the genre department, do things at a lower budget," said the second TV agent. Echoed the first TV agent: "You pitch and sell to them if no one else wants it."

☆ Apple shares slip on report iPhone production taking a big hit from unrest at China factory
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of Apple fell about 2% in premarket trading Monday after Bloomberg reported the company could see a production shortfall of nearly 6 million iPhone Pro models because of unrest at Foxconn's China factory. Bloomberg, citing a source, said Apple and Foxconn do expect to be able to make up that shortfall in 2023. Protests against the lockdowns have broken out across the country, including at a Foxconn iPhone assembly facility in Zhengzhou. Counterpoint Research released guidance Monday saying delivery times for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are significantly delayed. In a separate note out Monday, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicted major iPhone shortages due to China's "head scratching zero-Covid policy."

☆ It's about to be way easier to make a smart home. Here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article AMZNAAPLGOOGL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTSoon it will be easier to buy gadgets that work with your smart home. Matter, backed by the biggest names in tech including Amazon , Apple , Google and Samsung, aims to solve a key pain point. Smart home accessories with Matter connectivity. These include Eve, which makes smart plugs and sensors, as well as Wix which makes smart light bulbs. Google Nest Hub Max and Google Nest Hub (second generation) smart displays, Google Nest WiFi and WiFi Pro routers, and Amazon Echo (fourth generation) smart speakers will also support the standard.

☆ Elon Musk belongs to an exclusive Hollywood club that forbids members from taking pictures. Here's everything we know about the San Vicente Bungalows.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The ultra-exclusive club was founded in 2019 as a way for Hollywood's elite to escape the public. San Vicente Bungalows. Courtesy of Adam Amengual/San Vicente Bungalows"Privacy is the new luxury," hotelier and San Vicente Bungalow founder Jeffrey Klein told The New York Times, adding that his experience in Hollywood has shown him that celebrities need a "safe zone." "My ultimate fantasy is if Jennifer Aniston wanted to have a date with Brad Pitt," Klein told GQ in 2019. Source: The New York Times, GQ

☆ Here's what you need to know before you shop for a new TV on Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

"TVs you'll find on Black Friday are typically going to be entry-level sets," said Paul Gagnon, vice president and industry advisor for the market research company The NPD Group. People will be able to play Xbox Game Pass games over a cloud connection on 2022 Samsung smart TVs. When it comes to using the preloaded apps on your TV, it's important to know that smart TV stores, where you can download apps for your TV, vary depending on the TV's brand. Samsung TVs will let you access the Samsung Smart TV store, and LG TVs have the LG Content Store. If you're relying on the TV's built-in applications, Gagnon suggested, make sure the smart TV you're buying supports all the streaming apps you frequently use.

☆ In final White House briefing, Fauci urges Americans to get updated Covid booster
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Lauren-Egan-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Lauren Egan | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared Tuesday at his final White House press briefing, as he prepares to leave government next month following a half-century on the front lines of the world's gravest public health crises. “The idea that this may be very likely the last time I’m in that press briefing room is kind of sad. Things can’t go on forever," Fauci said in an interview earlier in the day with NBC News. Before he announced his plans to leave government, Fauci said he would not serve under another Trump administration. "What I would like to do is encourage and perhaps inspire younger people to get involved in science, medicine and public health," Fauci said.

☆ Amazon's new 65-inch Fire TV is better and currently costs less than last year's model
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTAmazon's Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV. AmazonI've been testing Amazon 's new 65-inch Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV. Amazon's Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV with widget display. Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD. Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series 4K UHD Prime UI.

☆ #RIPTwitter is trending. Here's how to download your Twitter archive
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If you're worried about Twitter's future and don't want to lose all of the content you've put into the Twittersphere, here's how to download your Twitter archive in case it's lost in the turmoil. When you download your Twitter archive, you're capturing a snapshot of all of your Twitter info starting with your very first Tweet. When your download is finished, Twitter will send you an email where you can download a .zip file of your Twitter archive. If you have the app downloaded, you'll get a push notification letting you know your Twitter archive has finished downloading. Navigate back to "settings," on the app where you can click the "Download data" button under the Download data section.

☆ 'She Said' review: Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as the New York Times reporters who helped break the Harvey Weinstein story
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“She Said” nevertheless joins a long tradition of movies about dogged reporters exposing injustice, and in this case helping spawn a sweeping movement. The film is adapted from the book by New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, which might explain why the work of Ronan Farrow is mentioned but conspicuously shortchanged. Setting that aside, the heart of “She Said,” which begins with Twohey (Carey Mulligan) reporting on Donald Trump, centers on her collaboration with Kantor (Zoe Kazan) to lay bare the predatory behavior of Harvey Weinstein. Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play New York Times reporters in the fact-based movie "She Said." (The film’s producers include Brad Pitt, who has spoken of confronting Weinstein back when he was dating Gwyneth Paltrow.)

"It was like a bomb went off in that place," Patrick Hillmann, Binance CSO, told CNBC on Thursday. It was money that FTX didn't have, because it was using client deposits for other purposes. "Somehow they were always spending more and more and more and more money," Hillmann said. Hillmann said that early on there were some concerns with FTX and its unsavory relationship with Alameda Research, Bankman-Fried's hedge fund. WATCH: Binance decided FTX was beyond saving after two-hour review of balance sheet

☆ Google Maps got a big update that shows where fast-charging EV stations are and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

If you drive an EV, you'll be able to filter charging stations to find the most time-efficient option. The update is available in countries where EV charging stations are available, according to Google. Google Maps is also getting an update to its augmented reality tool. When you hold up your phone, for example, and tap the camera icon in Maps, you'll see nearby landmarks, parks, hotels, restaurants, bars, banks and ATMs. You'll also see info like how busy the location is, whether or not it's open, what the price range is and how it's rated by Google Maps users.

☆ Apple just completely redesigned iCloud.com, and it looks a lot better
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When you're on iCloud.com, you'll now see widgets with a tile for different apps such as Photos, iCloud Drive, Notes and Reminders. It replaces the old, stale-looking iCloud homepage where there were just icons for those apps. There's also a menu option where you can manage iCloud+ features such as Hide My Email, iCloud Private Relay and HomeKit Secure Video. The bottom of the page shows details about your iCloud storage plan, such as how much storage you're using. There's also a data recovery option where you can restore deleted files, bookmarks, contacts and calendars.

☆ Apple rolls out iPhone emergency SOS satellite alert service for when you're off the grid. Here's how it works
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

AppleApple is trying to give iPhone users a measure of safety even when they're in a place without cell service. Using emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14Emergency Text via Satellite. How to demo emergency SOS via satelliteTo try out emergency SOS via satellite, Apple has a demo option. Tap Emergency SOS. For now, emergency SOS via satellite is only available in the U.S. and Canada.

☆ How to keep your crypto safe by moving it offline into your own wallet
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Cold storage can protect your digital assets by taking them offline and harboring your crypto in a digital wallet. If you're interested in moving your crypto into cold storage, here's how to get started. Types of cold storage walletsThere are a number of cold storage wallets you can buy to get started. How to move your cryptocurrency to cold storageIt's important to buy your cold storage wallet directly from the manufacturer. Once you have a pin, you'll be able to add your crypto to your cold storage wallet by clicking receive, which will show you your cold storage wallet's address.

☆ A former bodyguard for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt shares what his job was like and the biggest misconceptions about protecting celebrities
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Mark Ellwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Mark "Billy" Billingham was a bodyguard for years for stars like Angelina Jolie and Russell Crowe. Billingham's biggest job, he said, was an 18-month position working full time for Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and their family. "I was literally working 18 hours a day, every day, and I stayed with them," he said. Decoys and detours are great ways to test new security detailsIn his role as the head of security, Billingham had to coordinate the entire security team, including what's often a huge army of drivers. The ruse for new chauffeurs began with telling them about the next day's route for Pitt and Jolie in advance.

"Interview with the Vampire" is a new series based on the popular book by Anne Rice. You can watch new episodes on AMC Plus and the AMC cable channel every Sunday through November 13. "Interview with the Vampire'' is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by author Anne Rice. How to watch 'Interview with the Vampire' (2022)You can watch "Interview with the Vampire" season one every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. You can watch "Interview with the Vampire" for free if you sign up for an AMC Plus trial.

☆ Twitter pauses paid verifications after users abuse service to impersonate brands and people
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Twitter appears to have paused its $7.99/month Blue subscription service, which allowed people to pay for a verification check mark, after users were abusing it to impersonate brands and famous people. Twitter launched the service earlier this week in its iPhone app, allowing users to buy a checkmark that had previously been used to show that an account was verified or official. The paid subscription service led to a plethora of pranksters creating imposter accounts on Twitter. It left the platform even more ripe for misinformation, and many checkmarks were used to impersonate brands with unflattering messages. Some users who already paid for the service say their paid-for blue checkmark has disappeared from their account.

☆ Meta Quest Pro review: A very expensive VR experiment that doesn't have a target audience
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

In this article META Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTSofia Pitt using Meta Quest Pro Sofia PittI've been testing the new $1,500 Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset since it launched on Oct. 25. In other words, the Meta Quest Pro is a very expensive experiment built to help figure out the use cases for the metaverse. Meta Quest Pro vs. Meta Quest 2: Design upgradesThe fit and design of the Meta Quest Pro are a huge upgrade compared with the Meta Quest 2 headset, which launched in 2020 under the name Oculus Quest 2. Meta Quest Pro. Painting VR on Meta Quest Pro Sofia PittThese experiences are not new or exclusive to the Pro.

☆ Jennifer Aniston reveals she tried IVF, but has no regrets now that 'the ship has sailed'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Antonio Planas | Antonio Planas Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Jennifer Aniston said in a new interview she has "zero regrets" after going through in vitro fertilization, all while coping with intense media scrutiny about whether she wanted to have children. You just don't think it. Despite everything she went through, Aniston told Allure, "I have zero regrets." During the Allure interview, Aniston also reflected on how her private life was fodder for seemingly endless articles speculating on whether she wanted to have children. Aniston filed for divorce from Hollywood leading man Brad Pitt in 2005 after more than four years of marriage.

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