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Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments
About 150,000 homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages face interest rate adjustments this year, with monthly payments potentially jumping by hundreds or thousands of dollars as rates have risen since origination.
UK sees growing demand for help bridging gap between end of work and start of pension
UK financial firms report surging demand for fixed-term annuities, products that provide guaranteed income for a set period before customers reach pension age, offering flexibility and financial certainty.
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar roof tiles offer aesthetic benefits over traditional panels but face challenges in cost, efficiency, and installation complexity, with Tesla’s recent market exit reshaping the industry landscape.
From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Retailers including Dollar General, Under Armour, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Lululemon are reducing product selections to boost profitability amid consumer spending pressures and excess inventory challenges.
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UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected proposals for an AI ‘kill switch’ mechanism, arguing that unilateral action would be ineffective without international coordination and agreement.
Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers face a growing threat from deepfaked ads using their likenesses without permission, damaging their credibility and brand value as AI makes creating convincing impersonations easier and cheaper than ever.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic safety researcher’s resignation over concerns about reckless AI development has reignited long-standing industry debates about superintelligence risks versus the competitive pressures driving rapid advancement.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft published a provisional code of conduct for AI training, with CEO Mustafa Suleyman citing concerns about potential loss of control of AI systems amid industry-wide safety discussions.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
Europe must develop its own artificial intelligence technology and datacenters to avoid dependence on the US or China, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde, who warned of potential economic leverage in negotiations.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
AI-generated tributes to deceased celebrities, dubbed “deathslop,” are proliferating online, while some families are using generative AI griefbots as personal mourning tools with consent from living relatives.
Voicemod’s new pocket-friendly device brings real-time voice changing to your phone
Voicemod introduced a mobile device enabling real-time voice changing on smartphones and tablets for gaming, calls, and streaming, priced at $99.90 standalone or $129.90 with a Pro license.
This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
SimpliSafe launches its Video Doorbell Series 2 with AI-powered threat detection and live agent monitoring, allowing human security guards to respond to suspicious activity at your front door.
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint
Fujifilm introduced the Instax Pal 2, a pocket-sized digital camera featuring a 10-megapixel sensor, optical viewfinder, and LCD screen, launching in the US later this month for $169.95.
Meta’s new One subscriptions put a price on social media and AI
Meta launches global subscription bundles pairing app subscriptions with AI features, offering tiers for individuals starting at $7.99 monthly and business options up to $499.
Now Light’s minimalist phone can easily call an Uber
Light is adding rideshare integration to its minimalist phones, allowing users to book Uber and Lyft rides directly through a new tool while maintaining the device’s philosophy of minimal notifications.
Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7
Kia unveiled its PV7 electric van this week, the second model in its Platform Beyond Vehicle lineup. The longer van offers passenger and cargo variants with advanced battery technology and an eye-catching design.