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CBA cuts jobs amid AI chatbot rollout
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced the termination of 45 positions within its call centres following the introduction of an AI chatbot designed to handle customer inquiries. The…
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FIRE update: fourth year anniversary
What’s better than FIRE-ing once? FIRE-ing twice, baby! This time last year I was effectively working full-time again, after opt-in house renovation costs evaporated The Accumulators’ coffers like a reservoir…
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Pound dips and dollar strengthens as investors eye US-China trade talks
The pound fell 0.2% against a strengthening dollar (GBPUSD=X) to $1.3331 on Tuesday morning as investors looked to the latest round of trade talks between the US and China. The…
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Rakbank Becomes First UAE Bank to Offer Crypto Trading
The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (Rakbank), a government-owned bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is the first conventional bank in the country to offer retail crypto trading.…
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Amazon's selling a $400 electric razor for $40, and shoppers love its 'nice, smooth shave' and 'no skin irritation'
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you'd like to shape up…
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You need to take an age verification selfie to watch adult content online in the UK
Anyone trying to watch porn online in the UK will need to take a selfie first – or share a photo ID. (Yes, both of those might ruin the ‘mood.’)…
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Top Bitcoin ASIC Maker Bitmain Plans US Production in 2025
The world’s top Bitcoin mining application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer, Bitmain, is reportedly on the verge of opening its first US-based manufacturing plant. According to a Tuesday Bloomberg report, Bitmain…
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This robot uses Japanese tradition and AI for sashimi that lasts longer and is more humane
A local startup is using artificial intelligence and robotics in an unlikely way: making sashimi and other fish dishes taste better, last longer and more humane. El Segundo-based Shinkei Systems…
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Gold Rush 2.0: Why California is Poised for a Mining Renaissance
With modern technology, a rising gold price and renewed government support for domestic mineral production, mining companies and investors are taking a second look at historic districts and brownfield projects…
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