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A new pair of smart glasses developed by Meta Platforms Inc. and Luxottica Group has reportedly received clearance from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), suggesting an imminent release. The glasses are believed to be the second-generation Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses. Despite the first generation's low adoption rate, Meta is pushing ahead with improvements including better battery life, improved cameras, and live-streaming capabilities to Facebook and Instagram.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

September 16, 2023 | 6:34 am

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SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon 9 carrying 22 Starlink satellites from Florida. This marks the 65th launch of the year for SpaceX. The launch is part of a broader agreement between SpaceX and the Canadian satellite operator, Telesat Corporation (NASDAQ:TSAT), to carry Telesat Lightspeed constellation satellites to low-Earth orbit starting from 2026.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

September 16, 2023 | 5:21 am

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The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and its subsidiary MAPS PBC have published results from a Phase 3 study on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, showing significant reduction in symptoms. The therapy is expected to be considered for FDA approval in 2024. If approved, the DEA would reschedule MDMA for prescription medical use. Numinus Wellness (OTC:NUMIF), a MAPS research partner, has hailed the results as a significant milestone for the healthcare and psychedelic industries.

Portfolio Pulse from Lara Goldstein

September 15, 2023 | 9:14 pm

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Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (OTC:SQNXF) has unveiled a new gameplay trailer for 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth', the next installment in the FF7 Remake trilogy. The game, set for release on Feb. 29, 2024, will be exclusive to PlayStation 5. The Collector's Edition is priced at $349.99 and includes various collectibles. Square Enix's stock has declined by nearly 30% following the release of 'Final Fantasy 16' in June, resulting in a loss of approximately $2 billion in value.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

September 15, 2023 | 8:42 pm

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Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Munich Re Group are collaborating to introduce an insured staking solution to counteract 'slashing' risks in the Ethereum blockchain's Proof-of-Stake mechanism. The initiative builds on their existing partnership, which began with crypto custody insurance in 2022. The primary goal is to offer institutional clients a reliable gateway to staking, while also exploring new income avenues in proprietary trading.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

September 15, 2023 | 8:32 pm

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The article discusses the transformation of cannabis from a cultural symbol to a profitable industry. It highlights the role of cannabis in popular culture and its influence on business models in the cannabis industry. The article also mentions the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, where executives from Weedmaps (NASDAQ:MAPS) and Leafly (NASDAQ:LFLY) will be present. The conference will discuss topics such as new product development, retail strategies, branding, sustainable cultivation, and tech integration in cannabis e-commerce.

Portfolio Pulse from patricio@benzinga.com

September 15, 2023 | 8:22 pm

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COVID-19 vaccine boosters from Pfizer Inc (PFE), Moderna Inc (MRNA), and BioNTech SE - ADR (BNTX) have been approved by the U.S. FDA. Novavax Inc (NVAX) has a vaccine booster awaiting approval. A new survey shows that over half of U.S. registered voters plan to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine this year. The approval of these boosters comes as hospitalizations related to COVID-19 have increased in recent months.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

September 15, 2023 | 8:19 pm

SONY

Sony Group Corp's State of Play broadcast showcased new gameplay footage from 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2', a PlayStation 5 exclusive developed by Insomniac Games. The game, set to be released on Oct. 20, features over 65 different suits for characters and more than 200 customization options. The gameplay trailer introduced the game's updated progression system, allowing players to switch between characters almost instantly.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

September 15, 2023 | 7:37 pm

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Digital currency exchange BTSE has launched the BTSE Card, which allows users to top up with cryptocurrencies and make purchases in fiat across Mastercard’s merchant network. The card can be used at any of Mastercard’s 53 million merchants worldwide, with a transaction limit of 15,000 euros. Users can also withdraw cash from any location where Mastercard is accepted, particularly in Europe. The card can be topped up with a range of cryptocurrencies like Tether, USD Coin, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and even euros directly via BTSE’s platform.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

September 15, 2023 | 7:28 pm

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Alibaba Holdings Limited (NYSE:BABA) has released two new AI models, Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat, which are vision language models capable of reading and acting upon images. This comes a day after Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) launched its AI model for writing computer code. Alibaba's new models are seen as a significant step in the AI race, although Meta remains ahead. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is also mentioned in relation to its AI model, GPT-4.

Portfolio Pulse from Upwallstreet

September 15, 2023 | 6:28 pm