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• Modern factories, supply chains and Amazon have turned 'stuff' into a commodity. 
• The same inevitable supply-and-demand dynamic could wash over us again with generative AI.
• The ultimate outcome may be a new limited-edition luxury item: Humans. 

"Live experiences are the new luxury good," Kevin Hartz

• When I married, changing my last name to my husband's felt like too much work.
• Three years later, I still haven't changed my name and realize I don't want to.
• The tradition feels antiquated, and I don't want to erase who I am.

Before our wedding, my husband asked me if I would change my last name to his

• Rupert Grint has been ordered to pay £1.8 million (around $2.3 million) in taxes by the UK government.
• It stems from a tax dispute in the 2011 to 2012 tax year.
• An appeal brought forward by the "Harry Potter" star's lawyers was dismissed by a tribunal judge.

"Harry Potter" star Rupert Grint has been hit with a £1.8 million (around $2.3 million) tax bill

• To find the best hot chocolate, I tried Starbucks, Peet's, Coffee Bean, Dunkin', and Krispy Kreme.
• Starbucks' cocoa had notes of smooth dark chocolate, while Coffee Bean's was thicker and sweeter.
• Here's the best hot chocolate from a national coffee chain and why.

The end of the year is upon us, and

• Michael Kittredge II's son put the Yankee Candle founder's Massachusetts estate up for sale in 2022.
• The compound, which features an indoor water park and bowling alley, was originally listed for $23 million.
• After two years on the market, the estate could soon be redeveloped as senior living. 

Three years after

• These movies had huge budgets that producers expected would turn in huge profits when released.
• However, the films lost millions of dollars for studios after hitting theaters.
• The first "Joker" movie grossed over a billion dollars. Its sequel made just over $200 million.

When "Joker"

• Nvidia's gaming past and mastering of the GPU made it well-positioned for the AI boom.
• Its next market to corner is advanced robotics that could give way to humanoids.
• Technical hurdles could be a reality check for Jensen Huang's robotics future.

Wearing his signature black leather jacket, Jensen Huang outstretched both arms, gesturing at the humanoid

• Costco has been clamping down shoppers using membership cards that don't belong to them.
• There are still ways to shop without a membership: online, with a gift card, or as a member's guest.
• The extra charges and hassle of workarounds can quickly add up to more than the annual fee, though.

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• Lacoste is using AI tech Vrai to detect counterfeit returns.
• Return fraud costs retailers billions, with billions lost globally.
• Amazon and other retailers face scams exploiting return policies for financial gain.

Spotting designer knockoffs is now easier than ever.

French luxury brand Lacoste is using Vrai, an AI

Sony and other game makers are running all kinds of Black Friday sales right now, allowing you to save on games, consoles, and plenty of accessories. However, one of the better offers still available is on the latest PlayStation 5 Digital