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OnePlus COO Kinder Liu explains the company's decision to offer four to five years of software updates for the OnePlus 12 series, contrasting it with competitors like Samsung and Google who offer up to seven years. Liu argues that hardware limitations make extended software support less valuable, emphasizing the importance of user experience over time. The OnePlus 12 series, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets, was launched in January, amidst competition from Samsung's Galaxy S24 and devices from Apple and Google.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

February 07, 2024 | 2:40 pm

EH

EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:EH) announced a suggested retail price of $410,000 for its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft for global markets outside China, effective from April 1, 2024. The EH216-S features autonomous flight, electric propulsion, safety features, and intelligent systems for cluster management, aiming at various urban air mobility applications. It also secured the world's first Type Certificate and Standard Airworthiness Certificate for pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft from the CAAC in 2023, highlighting EHang's commitment to safety and quality. This pricing strategy is intended to meet international demand and promote the adoption of innovative urban air mobility solutions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 2:14 pm

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American Girl and Disney have announced the first wave of a new doll collection featuring Disney Princess and Disney Frozen franchises, set to launch in Spring 2024. The collection includes dolls of Ariel, Tiana, and Cinderella, each with authentically designed dresses and accessories. This collaboration builds on the success of last year's Disney Princess Collector Doll series and aims to captivate fans with detailed representations of beloved characters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 2:10 pm

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Apple Inc.'s Macintosh celebrated its 40th anniversary, highlighting the iconic '1984' Super Bowl ad and Steve Jobs' leadership during its launch. Despite challenges, including a potential delay due to unfinished software, Jobs decided to ship the Macintosh with software labeled 'demo', ensuring its timely release. This decision underlined his belief in his team and contributed to the Macintosh revolutionizing the personal computing industry by making graphical user interfaces accessible to the masses.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

February 07, 2024 | 1:52 pm

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices rise after MicroStrategy acquires $37M in BTC. Janet Yellen calls for new crypto regulations, emphasizing stablecoins. Ark Invest's Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin will attract investors from gold. Solana experiences a 5-hour outage. US markets see mixed movements with Snap and others declining, while the Fear & Greed Index indicates greed. Tesla, Ford, and NIO make headlines in the EV sector. Tech updates include Nvidia's focus on AI and Apple's iPhone 16 camera redesign. Salesforce threatens to withhold bonuses over training goals.

Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi

February 07, 2024 | 1:52 pm

BMR

Beamr Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ:BMR) announced the launch of a new cloud service on February 20, 2024, aimed at simplifying video processing. This service, leveraging Amazon's AWS and Nvidia hardware, targets the expanding AI, ML, and streaming markets. Beamr's technology, which has won an Emmy award, promises cost-effective and high-quality video management solutions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 1:43 pm

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The Real Good Food Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGF) announced the launch of its new Low Sugar BBQ Pulled Pork and BBQ Pulled Chicken entrées at Kroger stores nationwide. These products, which are high in protein and have no added sugar, aim to provide a healthier alternative to traditional BBQ entrées, which typically contain around 75g of sugar per package. The launch is part of Real Good Foods' mission to make nutritious foods more accessible and to reduce unnecessary sugar intake. The products are now available in the frozen section of Kroger and Kroger family stores.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 1:41 pm

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Nuvei Corporation (NASDAQ:NVEI) announces the global rollout of its enhanced omnichannel payments solution, now available outside North America. This solution unifies online and offline payments, offering businesses from various sectors like retail and hospitality, a seamless checkout experience tailored for each channel. It combines card-present and card-not-present technology for eCommerce, mobile, and in-store transactions, enabling unified payment acceptance. Additional features include comprehensive analytics, streamlined operations through a common API, and flexible retail payments hardware options. Nuvei's global reach and local acquiring capabilities in 50 countries, along with connectivity to 680 alternative payment methods, support international market expansion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 1:17 pm

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Recent data reveals that content creators, like MrBeast, earn significantly more from posting videos on YouTube (owned by Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG and GOOGL) than on Elon Musk's X. MrBeast's video on X earned $263,665, while YouTube has paid over $70 billion to creators in the past three years, averaging $1.94 billion per month. In contrast, X has paid out $20 million to creators since July 2023, averaging $10 million monthly. This stark difference highlights YouTube's superior profitability for content creators.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

February 07, 2024 | 12:07 pm

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Target's stock price increased after a Bloomberg report indicated the company is considering launching a paid membership program.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 11:22 am