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Amazon Tests AI Tool to Automatically Translate Books, Aims to Disrupt Publishing Amazon is stepping into the world of literary translation with a new AI tool. The feature, called Kindle Translate, is designed to automatically translate books into other languages, specifically targeting authors who self-publish through its Kindle Direct Publishing platform. The company announced that […]

SpaceX Bolsters Starlink Network with 2.6 Billion Dollar Spectrum Acquisition from EchoStar SpaceX is further expanding its wireless capabilities by acquiring more spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal involves SpaceX exchanging approximately 2.6 billion dollars worth of its own shares to secure the licenses. This transaction is an extension of a larger 17 billion dollar

Peloton Recalls Over 800,000 Bike+ Units Due to Breaking Seat Post Hazard Fitness technology company Peloton is issuing a major recall of its original Bike+ exercise bikes. The recall involves approximately 833,000 units in the United States following reports of the seat post breaking and detaching during use, creating a fall hazard. The US Consumer

Former FTC Chair Lina Khan Joins Zohran Mamdanis Transition Team A familiar face in the fight against corporate power is stepping into a new role. Lina Khan, the former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission under President Joe Biden, has been officially announced as a transition co-chair for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. She will help set

Apple Redesigns Shazam with New Liquid Glass Look Apple has rolled out a major visual overhaul for its popular music identification app Shazam. The redesign fully embraces the company’s new Liquid Glass design language, giving the app a sleek and modern appearance. This update is more than just a cosmetic change. It significantly improves the

Honda is betting big on hybrids with a new generation of platforms that promise to be lighter, faster, and more fun to drive. As the American EV market faces challenges and many automakers refocus on hybrid technology, Honda aims to change the perception that its hybrids, outside of the NSX, are not particularly engaging. The

Stellantis Issues Another Major Recall for Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Over Fire Fears In a recurring safety crisis, automaker Stellantis has announced a new recall impacting hundreds of thousands of its Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs. This marks the second time in roughly a year that the company is calling back the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep

Apple to Launch Live Translation for AirPods in EU After Brief Delay Apple has confirmed it will bring its AI-powered Live Translation feature to AirPods in the European Union this December. The announcement follows a previous warning from the company that the rollout could be slowed due to the region’s Digital Markets Act. This expansion

TikTok is launching its inaugural awards show in the United States. The event, called the TikTok Awards, is scheduled for December 18 at 9PM ET. It will be a live ceremony held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles and will be livestreamed directly on the TikTok platform. For those who miss the live broadcast,

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