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인스타그램, 뷰티 필터 제거 발표했지만 이미지는 이미 손상

Sep 19, 2024 15:06 pm UTC| Business

메타(Meta)는 2025년 1월부터 자사의 앱에서 서드파티 증강현실(AR) 필터를 더 이상 사용할 수 없다고 발표했다. 이로 인해 왓츠앱, 페이스북, 특히 인스타그램에서 제공되던 200만 개 이상의 사용자 제작 필터가 사라질...

구글, 브라질 스타트업에서 탄소 제거 크레딧 구매… 마이크로소프트와 합류

Sep 19, 2024 14:47 pm UTC| Business

알파벳(Alphabet)의 자회사 구글은 브라질 스타트업으로부터 자연 기반 탄소 제거 크레딧을 처음으로 구매하기로 합의했다고 목요일 밝혔다. 이는 구글이 남미 국가에서 탄소 프로젝트에 참여한 첫 사례이다. 구글은 2030년까지...

EU 독점 규제 당국, 애플 경쟁사 진입 방안 발표 예정

Sep 19, 2024 14:44 pm UTC| Economy Business Law

유럽연합(EU) 독점 규제 당국은 목요일, 애플(Apple)이 경쟁사들에게 자사의 폐쇄형 생태계를 개방하도록 요구하는 핵심 규정을 준수하지 않을 경우, 막대한 벌금을 부과할 수 있음을 경고하며 절차를 시작했다. 이른바 규정 명확화...

Apple Ships 2.1 Million iPhone 16 Units Worth $2.3 Billion on UPS Flights to U.S.

Sep 19, 2024 13:36 pm UTC| Business Technology Life

Apple is executing a massive logistical operation ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, with UPS flights transporting 2.1 million units worth approximately $2.3 billion to the U.S. Despite concerns over lower demand, Apples...

Starbucks Debuts Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, Perfect for Fall’s Cozy Flavor Lovers

Sep 19, 2024 13:32 pm UTC| Business Life

Starbucks is adding a new fall favorite to its seasonal menu with the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte. Available hot or iced starting September 19, 2024, the latte features blonde espresso, pecan syrup, and steamed oat milk,...

7-Eleven Japan’s 'Laputa Bread' Croque Madame Has Ghibli Fans Raving This Autumn

Sep 19, 2024 13:28 pm UTC| Business Life

7-Eleven Japan has delighted Studio Ghibli fans with its latest autumn offering, a croque madame affectionately dubbed Laputa Bread. This fried-egg-topped sandwich has become an instant favorite among anime lovers,...

Starbucks Introduces Handcrafted Bizen Ware Mug, Showcasing Japan’s Ancient Pottery Tradition

Sep 19, 2024 13:25 pm UTC| Business Life

Starbucks Japan continues its commitment to regional artisanship with the release of the Jimoto Made Sangiri Bizen Ware Mug. Crafted using ancient techniques in Okayama Prefecture, this mug showcases 2,000 years of pottery...

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Economy

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

South Korea Warns Weak Won Could Push Inflation Higher in 2025

South Koreas central bank has warned that inflation next year could exceed earlier projections if the Korean won remains weak against the U.S. dollar, raising concerns about price stability and currency market pressures....

Chinese Robotaxi Stocks Rally as Tesla Boosts Autonomous Driving Optimism

Chinese robotaxi stocks surged in Hong Kong trading on Wednesday, tracking strong overnight gains in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) as investor optimism around autonomous driving and ride-hailing technology continued to build....

Politics

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Trump Administration Plans Major Increase in Denaturalization Cases for Naturalized U.S. Citizens

The Trump administration is preparing to significantly expand efforts to revoke U.S. citizenship from some naturalized Americans, according to a report by The New York Times citing internal government guidance. Newly...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...