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TRU

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a contract to TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) and its partner Four Points Technology to improve veterans' experiences when accessing key services. The contract will enable TransUnion to provide TruContact™ Trusted Call Solutions across VA contact centers, major medical centers, and major programs. The solution will help the VA deliver information about essential benefits at times that matter most and protect veterans from fraud by identifying and blocking spoofed calls.

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November 08, 2023 | 1:05 pm

MSFT

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Samsung Electronics has unveiled its proprietary generative AI model, Gauss, which could be launched with the upcoming Galaxy S24 series. The AI model, developed in-house by Samsung Research, is designed to enhance work efficiency and consumer experiences. Samsung also emphasizes consumer privacy protection by applying these models on-device and has established an AI Red Team to address security and privacy concerns. Initial rumors suggested that Samsung could use Microsoft-backed OpenAI's ChatGPT, but Samsung has instead relied on its in-house research.

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November 08, 2023 | 11:39 am

AAPL

A report has highlighted the significant differences between genuine Apple AirPods and counterfeit versions, with the latter being of inferior construction and quality. The counterfeit versions are often made with lower-grade materials and have a significant downgrade in audio quality. The existence of such counterfeit products not only affects Apple's brand reputation but also poses consumer risks, as these products often fail to meet safety standards.

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November 08, 2023 | 8:03 am

EVO

Evotec SE reported a 14% YoY revenue growth in 9M FY22 to €580.1M, with adjusted group EBITDA increasing by 13% YoY to €50.2M. The company's top-line success reflects strong demand. However, costs of €43.9M were incurred in 2023 due to a cyber-incident. Total EVT Execute revenues were up 3% to €543.4M, while EVT Innovate revenues increased by 64% to €199.9M.

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November 08, 2023 | 7:33 am

FXI

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U.S. and Chinese officials met in Washington on Monday to discuss arms control issues, according to the State Department.

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November 07, 2023 | 7:00 pm

EIS

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Israeli Defence Minister Gallant has stated that hostages must return before any humanitarian pause can occur. He also mentioned that pressure on Israel will increase, but they cannot stop fighting until Hamas is defeated and hostages are returned.

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November 07, 2023 | 5:32 pm

EIS

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Unconfirmed social media reports suggest that the convoy of Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas was targeted by gunfire, resulting in one death. The 'Sons of Abu Jandel' group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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November 07, 2023 | 3:48 pm

DTST

Data Storage Corporation (NASDAQ:DTST) has been selected to provide cyber security solutions for one of the nation's leading sports and entertainment companies. The company's solution incorporates AI technology with threat intelligence to protect the customer's infrastructures and accelerate incident response capabilities. This is an expansion of their existing relationship with the customer.

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November 07, 2023 | 2:04 pm

AAPL

A Windsor resident, Saamer Mansoor, was able to recover his stolen car using an Apple AirTag. Mansoor had installed the small tracking device in his car six months prior, inspired by stories of its effectiveness in retrieving stolen vehicles. When his car was stolen, he was able to locate it at a motel using the AirTag app. The Windsor police have confirmed the incident and stated that the investigation is ongoing.

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November 07, 2023 | 6:14 am