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Alphabet Inc.'s Google is offering a $400 discount on the Pixel 8 Pro, reducing its price from $999 to $599. The offer is available to Gold, Platinum, or Diamond level Google Play points users and comes with no strings attached. The Pixel 8 Pro features a 6.7-inch OLED display, camera upgrades, and a 5,050mAh battery with fast charging capabilities.

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December 11, 2023 | 1:20 pm

SIMO

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:SIMO) announced a new organizational structure to support its global business growth. The company has created two business units: Client & Automotive Storage (CAS) and Enterprise Storage & Display Interface Solution (ESDI). Nelson S. Duann is appointed as Senior VP of the CAS unit, Alex Chou as Senior VP to lead the ESDI unit, and Robert Fan as Senior VP of Global Sales and President of SMI USA. The changes aim to foster faster innovation and stronger growth.

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December 11, 2023 | 1:17 pm

MOBV

SVMH

SVMHW

SRIVARU Holding Limited has completed a business combination with Mobiv Acquisition Corp and will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols SVMH and SVMHW. Mohanraj Ramasamy, a former Tesla executive and founder of SRIVARU, is now CEO of the combined entity. The company aims to capture a significant share of the Indian and global EV markets, leveraging its state-of-the-art technologies and capital-efficient business model. SRIVARU is positioned to benefit from the growing Indian EV market, expected to exceed $36 billion by 2027, and plans to provide detailed business updates soon.

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December 11, 2023 | 1:13 pm

META

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has launched a new tagging feature in its Threads app to improve user experience and reduce spam. The feature, which allows users to tag topics in posts, was successfully trialed in Australia and is now rolling out globally. Unlike traditional hashtags, Threads' tags appear as blue text and can include spaces and special characters. The app limits users to one tag per post to minimize spam and focuses on community building over 'engagement hacking'. Threads has seen a significant increase in downloads, surpassing X (formerly Twitter), with 41 million new downloads since September.

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December 11, 2023 | 12:37 pm

AAPL

SSNLF

Samsung (OTC:SSNLF) is reorganizing its display unit to concentrate on foldable screens and extended reality microdisplays, aiming to lead in these technologies. The move is a response to competition from Oppo and OnePlus in the foldable phone market and to prepare for Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) entry into foldable Macs and iPads, as well as the anticipated release of Apple's Vision Pro headset. Samsung plans to make foldables mainstream and secure differentiated technologies, with results expected to show by the Galaxy Z Fold 6 release.

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December 11, 2023 | 12:05 pm

TNXP

Tonix Pharmaceuticals is scheduled to present at The National Academies Committee meeting on the current state of research, development, and stockpiling of smallpox medical countermeasures. This presentation could provide insights into the company's involvement in smallpox countermeasures and potentially affect its visibility and credibility in the biopharmaceutical sector.

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December 11, 2023 | 12:04 pm

MSFT

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is set to enhance the user experience on Microsoft Teams with a new feature that allows users to view a meeting's live status before joining. This update, which is part of a series of improvements to the Teams mobile experience, is expected to be available for Android and iOS users from January 2024. The update aims to make the platform more user-friendly with easier meeting access and a redesigned layout for mobile apps.

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December 11, 2023 | 11:55 am

FSR

Fisker has announced the hiring of Wolfgang Hoffmann as Country Manager for Canada and Amira Aly as VP of Sales for the United States, bolstering its executive team as it expands its market presence in North America.

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December 11, 2023 | 11:32 am

SFM

UBER

Sprouts Farmers Market has expanded its on-demand delivery options by partnering with Uber Eats, starting in Florida. Customers can now order Sprouts' fresh, natural, and organic products through the Uber Eats app or website for immediate or scheduled delivery.

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December 11, 2023 | 11:03 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is preparing for the launch of its Vision Pro headset, expected in early 2024. The company is conducting training sessions for retail staff and shipping necessary equipment to stores. Select employees will receive intensive training in California, which they will relay to their colleagues. The focus is on the user experience and fitting of the device. Apple is also considering in-store pickups for online orders. This follows Apple's strategy to develop a more cost-effective version of the headset, with plans to release two out of four second-generation models, including a high-end version.

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December 11, 2023 | 9:11 am