US stocks trade mixed as traders assess strongest GDP growth since 2021

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A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) a day after the market closed for over three hours yesterday due to a 'technical glitch' on July 9, 2015 in New York City. The market had a normal opening today with no reports of problems.

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  • US stocks traded mixed Thursday, with the Nasdaq trading in correction territory. 
  • Gross domestic product grew by 4.9%

Thanks for letting me work from home. Sure, you can monitor my DMs.

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People who get to work from home some days are OK with employers looking over their shoulder.

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  • People who get to work from home are more comfortable with employers watching their communications.
  • For those who head into the office every day, there's more unease with high-level monitoring.
  • The findings come from a survey of workers in nearly three dozen countries.

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Apple’s second-gen HomePod in white is $20 off right now

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A photo of Apple’s second-gen HomePod.
The second-gen HomePod looks just like the original, but it has an updated driver configuration and slightly better smart home applications. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

Apple’s flagship HomePod smart speaker rarely goes on sale after returning from the grave, but right now, you can get the white version for $279.99 ($20 off) at B&H Photo. B&H is also selling the blac

How to safely store your nudes

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Actionable steps you can take to store your photo vault safely and securely and keep your sexy pictures where they belong — with you.

Why you should buy a Chromebook this holiday season

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With the holiday season upon us, there are bound to be at least a few intriguing deals. If you're in the market for a new laptop, let's break down why it should be a Chromebook.

Google Maps is becoming more like Search — thanks to AI

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Google is adding a range of new AI-powered features to Maps, including more immersive navigation, easier-to-follow driving directions, and better organized search results. The end result is an experience that will likely remind many users of Google Search.

Some of this news has already been announced, like Immersive View, which is

Shutterstock will now let you transform real photos using AI

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Shutterstock will now let you edit its library of images using AI. In an update on Thursday, Shutterstock revealed a set of new AI-powered tools, like Magic Brush, which lets you tweak an image by brushing over an area and “describing what you want to add, replace or erase.”

The AI image editor is still in beta and will also let you generate alternate

Leica’s latest camera encrypts verification info into every photo

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Just like the M11, the M11-P comes in a black aluminum body that’s lighter in weight or a silver chromed brass that’s heavier. | Image: Leica Camera

The compact and discreet nature of Leica M rangefinder cameras once made them a popular choice for photojournalists, long before autofocus became pretty much a prerequisite. But while M cameras these days are more likely to be

The restaurant nearest Google

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Thai Food Near Me restaurant seen from the street. A person is walking by, and there are Halloween decorations hanging above the sign.

Thai Food Near Me, Dentist Near Me, Notary Near Me, Plumber Near Me — businesses across the country picked names meant to outsmart Google Search. Does it actually work?

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Google Maps is getting infused with even more AI

Android Central
Google Maps is slated to get a slew of updates in the coming weeks and months. Many of which are powered by Google's AI efforts in order to provide an even better experience.