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The dual carrier exercises occurred in the South China in late October.People’s Liberation ArmyChina’s navy conducted its first dual-carrier drills this month in the South China Sea.Photos show its two operational aircraft carriers, Liaoning and Shandong, sailing together.Drills like this are often intended to send a message, as well as enhance combat readiness.China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy conducted its first-ever dual carrier operation this month, flexing new muscles as it builds a fleet of aircraft carriers and an ever-larger naval force.Photos from the recent exercise showed China’s two operational aircraft carriers, escort ships, and fighter jets in the South China…
Xiaomi recently revealed the SU7 Ultra, the high-performance version of the smartphone maker’s first electric car.XiaomiInvestors Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz said Chinese EVs are beating out American and European automakers.Chinese automakers, like Xiaomi, are gaining global traction with affordable, quality EVs.The Andreessen Horowitz founders praised Xiaomi’s SU7, which Ford’s CEO drives.It’s not just Ford’s CEO singing the praises of low-cost Chinese electric cars from buzzy companies like Xiaomi.Andreessen Horowitz founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz said on their podcast that Chinese automakers have developed high-quality and affordable vehicles supported by a robust supply chain ecosystem.With the American auto industry…
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Coinbase CEO Brian ArmstrongAnthony Harvey / StringerCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is expecting the next Congress to be the most crypto-friendly ever. He pointed to crypto’s increased relevance this election cycle and the many candidates perceived as pro-crypto.Armstrong said Coinbase would give $25 million to the crypto PAC Fairshake. The 2024 election cycle has seen an upswell of political spending by the crypto industry, and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is confident that lawmakers will be very friendly to the market next year. The CEO of the biggest US crypto exchange said that he’s optimistic that the next Congress will be in…
Jamie Lee Curtis starred in “Halloween.”Compass International Pictures “Halloween” (1978) is a classic horror film, but even superfans may not know these fun facts. Jamie Lee Curtis landed a leading role because of her mom, and 16 people have played Michael Myers. Haddonfield is a real town, but it’s in New Jersey, not Illinois. John Carpenter’s “Halloween” premiered in 1978 and has since spawned a franchise of 12 sequels. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the cult-classic horror film or just getting into it, there are plenty of fun facts to learn about “Halloween.”It was originally called “The Babysitter Murders.”Lynda, Annie,…
Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent more than $1.2 million in Sue Altman’s House race — and she’s using it against her GOP opponent.Altman for Congress; AP Photo/Alex BrandonDemocrat Sue Altman is running against Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in a competitive House race in New Jersey.But she’s also running against Elon Musk, whose super PAC has spent over $1.5 million in her race.In an interview with BI, Altman explained why she thinks going after Musk resonates in her district.When Democratic candidate Sue Altman met Rep. Tom Kean for their first and only debate earlier this month, she brought up Elon…
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. . It checks every box I look for, with reliable navigation, 4K video playback, and support for every major high-dynamic-range (HDR) format. This enables top video quality when paired with the . I can’t say I ever had an issue with the speed of the previous model, but the new option is slightly quicker when moving between apps. It also adds support for WiFi 6, which can improve connection reliability and speeds in households with lots of connected devices.The 2024 Ultra also comes with Roku’s new second-generation…
Apple IntelligenceAppleApple is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings results after the market close on Thursday.Wall Street anticipates $94.36 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings per share of $1.60.Analysts predict mixed results and want to see if AI features will boost future iPhone demand.All eyes are on Apple, the world’s largest company by market value, as it prepares to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the market closes on Thursday.The quarter, which ended September 30, will encapsulate two weeks of Apple’s iPhone 16 sales.The stock was trading at $230.40 at 1:50 p.m. ET, down by about 1.4%.Here’s what Wall Street…
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Google is bringing an AI revamp to its Google Maps platforms and corresponding location services.GoogleGoogle Maps and its platforms rolled out a Gemini AI update that enhances its location services.Gemini now offers suggestions of things to do and summarized reviews to help inspire users.Drivers can now verbally report incidents in Google-owned Waze without using a voice command.Google Maps is rolling out an update that brings a number of integrated AI features to its location platforms, including Waze.Starting this week, the company’s Gemini AI will be integrated into Google Maps in the US on Android and iOS. The new feature will…