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Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) has released a stop motion film to showcase its Gear Guard security system, which includes hardware and software to protect the vehicle and belongings. The film, made with artist Foster Huntington, features a furry yeti character that guards a Rivian R1T truck and deters a thief. The system, likened to Tesla's sentry mode, is available on all R1T models and uses a motion cam to record activity around the vehicle.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

December 12, 2023 | 12:22 pm

INTC

Intel is set to host the 'AI Everywhere' event on December 14, where CEO Pat Gelsinger and other leaders will launch the 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors for data centers and Intel Core Ultra processors for laptops. The event will highlight Intel's advancements in powering AI workloads across various platforms.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

December 12, 2023 | 11:42 am

AAPL

TEAM

TSLA

Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Tesla Inc. (TSLA) are using X, formerly known as Twitter, to hire talent through direct messages (DMs). Apple's Jesse Chand and Tesla's Dar Sleeper have posted job listings on X, encouraging interested candidates to DM them. Atlassian Corp. (TEAM) is also using the platform for recruitment, with senior iOS engineer Ritesh Gupta seeking a Senior Android Engineer. Smaller companies, including blockchain firm GoPulse, are also adopting this hiring method. This trend highlights X's growing role as a recruitment platform under Elon Musk's ownership.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

December 12, 2023 | 11:07 am

DIS

NFLX

Insider Intelligence forecasts that Netflix will surpass Disney+ in U.S. advertising revenue by 2024, driven by Netflix's upcoming price increases and measures to curb password sharing.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

December 12, 2023 | 11:05 am

GOOG

GOOGL

META

SNAP

A Pew Research Center survey found that YouTube and TikTok are the most popular social media platforms among U.S. teens, with Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook following. Facebook and Twitter (now X) have seen a significant decline in teen usage over the past decade. The survey, conducted from Sept. 26 to Oct. 23 with 1,453 teens, also touched on concerns about TikTok's Chinese ownership and potential political content influence.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

December 12, 2023 | 10:50 am

AAPL

AMZN

SPOT

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is reportedly planning to increase royalty payouts to artists and labels using its spatial audio technology, which is mixed with Dolby Atmos. This incentive is designed to encourage the adoption of the technology and could lead to increased sales of Apple's Atmos-supported hardware. Amazon Music (AMZN) also offers spatial audio at no extra cost, while Spotify (SPOT) does not provide this format. Apple's move aligns with the trend of offering high-quality streaming music without additional fees, initiated by Apple and Amazon in May 2021.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

December 12, 2023 | 10:27 am

IQ

iQIYI International announced its 2024 strategy at the Asia TV Forum, revealing plans to release over 280 new Chinese language titles and more than 35 Southeast Asian productions. The streaming leader celebrated its 2023 milestone of 500 shows and 6,000 hours of content and announced strategic partnerships with the Singapore Tourism Board and production houses from Thailand and Malaysia.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 12, 2023 | 7:56 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been named PETA's 2023 Company of the Year for eliminating leather from its products, aligning with the global demand for sustainable goods. Apple's move is part of its strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and includes the introduction of FineWoven-based, leather-free accessories. Despite some user criticism of the new materials, Apple's commitment to sustainability has been recognized with this award.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

December 12, 2023 | 7:30 am

NFLX

The film 'Leave the World Behind,' produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions and released on Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), has topped the streaming charts in 85 countries. Despite its success, Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed skepticism on social media regarding a scene in the movie. The film's performance is a notable achievement for the Obamas post-politics and reflects the growing influence of streaming content.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

December 12, 2023 | 6:44 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) defended its Autopilot system against a critical Washington Post article, emphasizing the system's safety and the moral imperative to expand its user base. Tesla refuted the article's claims by stating that Autopilot reduces crash incidence and that drivers maintain control even when using the system. The Washington Post reported on serious crashes involving Autopilot, suggesting Tesla has not taken steps to limit its use geographically, despite having the technical capability.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

December 12, 2023 | 6:29 am