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iMac and MacBook Pro was unveiled, was entirely shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max. This Halloween-themed presentation not only showcased groundbreaking technology but also marked a significant shift in how major events can be captured. At the end of the event, Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed gratitude to the audience, and a message flashed on the screen, proudly stating, «This event was shot on iPhone and edited on Mac,» accompanied by a disclaimer specifying that «All presenters, locations, and drone footage were shot using an iPhone 15 Pro Max.» While iPhones have long been recognised for their exceptional camera quality, this marks the first instance where Apple exclusively relied on the iPhone to capture an entire event.

National Pension System (NPS) fund withdrawals. 1)PFRDA has provided the facility of Systematic Lump Sum Withdrawal (SLW) for NPS subscribers. “…it is proposed to provide the option of phased withdrawal of the lump sum through Systematic Lump Sum Withdrawal (SLW) facility," the PFRDA said in its circular dated 27 October 2023.

healthtech startup that seeks to manage and reverse type 2 and pre-diabetes, on Tuesday said it has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by MassMutual Ventures. Other participating investors include Cure.fit, Tanglin Venture Partners, and Endiya Partners. The fresh capital will be used to expand Sugar.fit’s product offering, launch an offline presence, and accelerate research and development in the field of diabetes management, as per a statement from the company.

Bitcoin was trading 0.18% lower at $34,278, while its largest peer, Ethereum, was trading at $1,797, up 0.44% at around 12.49 p.m. Bitcoin is up 27% in October and looks to close the month above $34,000 with substantial gains. Based on 2019, the previous year before halving, November might encounter a brief pullback to keep the market healthy. $33,200 is the strong support level that Bitcoin must hold to surge ahead. Bitcoin dominance has experienced a minor decline this week as Solana, Polkadot and XRP register gains on the daily, said Vikram Subburaj, CEO of Giottus Crypto Platform. Edul Patel, Co-Founder & CEO of Mudrex, said, «Bitcoin has been hovering at the $34,300 level over the past 24 hours as traders anticipate the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates scheduled for Wednesday. For Bitcoin to maintain its upward trajectory, it will need to overcome the $34,700 resistance, or it may risk seeking support near $34,000.»

Story Time with Sudha Amma, which will begin streaming on 31 October. The show will feature 52 stories penned by Murty including Grandma’s Bag of Stories, Grandparents’ Bag of Stories, and The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories and will be streamed on Murty Media’s YouTube channel. The series will be launched in six languages – Hindi, English, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, with each episode 11-minute long.

Investors say they expect the Qantas board to act on executive pay despite the airline revealing plans to fight the competition watchdog’s claims it misled and deceived customers, blaming systems errors and saying nearly all customers were eventually rebooked on new flights.

We at ET Markets have always remained at the cutting edge of all new investment opportunities and explore them to guide and help our readers profit from it. With the introduction of ETMarkets Crypto Corner, presented in collaboration with Mudrex, we are embarking on a journey to uncover the complexities of this technology-driven investment landscape and shed light on the potential risks involved. Our mission is to carefully document every aspect of the cryptocurrency journey, promoting awareness while providing essential guidance on the regulatory landscape and upcoming norms. «As India experiences a surge in cryptocurrency adoption, accompanied by emerging regulatory guidelines, our commitment is to bridge the knowledge gap. Being the leading player in the market, Mudrex envisions creating a comprehensive resource that serves crypto investors and enthusiasts. Collaborating with ETMarkets is a crucial step towards empowering all investors to build confidence in the asset class and make informed decisions,» said Edul Patel, CEO and Co-founder of Mudrex. Alankar Saxena, CTO and Co-founder of Mudrex, said, «In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, Mudrex is committed to equipping investors with invaluable financial insights and user-friendly technology. Thus breaking down barriers and ensuring accessibility for all. Our collaboration with ETMarkets aligns with this mission. Together, we are dedicated to shaping a future where everyone can confidently navigate the crypto landscape and make the right investing choices with ease.»

Ryan Smolkin to unexpected complications from a recent surgery.Smolkin started the Ajax, Ont.-based brand in 2009, calling himself the company’s chief entertainment officer.Under his leadership, Smoke’s locations cropped up all over Canada and the brand expanded into the U.S.Prior to Smoke’s, Smolkin owned a branding and design company that counted Nike, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Molson Breweries and Corus Entertainment as clients.Smoke’s president and chief operating officer Mark Cunningham will take on Smolkin’s role.

Rajan Sethuraman, CEO, LatentView Analytics, says “what has aided the growth in the last quarter and even in the first quarter has been incremental work that we have won from existing stakeholders. That again, is energizing because it means that the work we are doing for our current stakeholders is important and critical, that they choose to continue that and even add to that during the current economic scenario.” In the first half of the year, we have seen a growth of around 20%. But when we started the year, you had a growth target of at least 25%. Are you expecting growth to accelerate in the second half of the year or are you expecting this kind of growth rate to continue? While we hope for a significant acceleration, at this time, the demand scenario is still a little weak. We are, however, energized by the fact that the number of open conversations and the opportunities in the pipeline is more than double of where we were at the same time last year. So there is a great deal of interest but signing new deals and getting things underway, that is still quite sluggish.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday acknowledged the importance of making its search engine the default in keeping users loyal — a key point in a once-in-a generation U.S. antitrust fight focused on billions of dollars Google paid to be the default on laptops and smartphones. Google, which started paying for default status on devices in 2005, monitored for compliance. At one point, the company expressed concern to Apple that its Safari browser would send particular queries, especially lucrative ones, to companies like Amazon.com.

Armenia in South Caucasus is a hidden treasure with its world class wines, pristine valleys, breathtaking views that caters to a variety of tourists and lagro products that would be savoured globally. Not many are aware that the world’s first winery existed in Armenia 6,000 years back and in present-day Armenia it has been revived leading to a craze for tastier home-grown wine even as the locally produced Brandy remains popular in the region and beyond. Over the last decade and a half almost 200 local wine brands have entered the market making a market not only locally but in Russia, Europe and the USA. India is the next preferred target for the Armenian wine industry in the backdrop of emerging strategic partnership. Leading from the front is Armas and its dynamic CEO Victoria Aslanian – vineyards, Winery, Distillery, Hotel and Tasting room. “Wine existed in Armenia since antiquity and the industry has been revived successfully.

TVS Motors: TVS Motor Company on 30 October announced its quarterly reports for September 2023 and said its net profit grew 32% at ₹537 crore for Q2 FY2023-24, as against ₹408 crore during Q2 of FY 2022-23. Apart from this, the firm's operating revenue increased by 13% at ₹8,145 crore in the September quarter of FY 2023-24, compared to ₹7,219 crore in Q2 of last year, it said in a stock regulatory filing. Marico: Marico Ltd on October 30 reported a consolidated net profit of ₹360 crore for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 (Q2FY24), marking a growth of 17.3% as compared to ₹307 crore reported in the year-ago period.

A South Korean prosecution unit dedicated to investigating crypto crime is already “overloaded” with cases, just over a year after launching.

Industry fund heavyweight AustralianSuper will reject the $18.7 billion takeover offer from Brookfield and partner EIG for Origin Energy, firming up pressure on the North American consortium to raise their bid despite no rival contender in sight.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried finished out his second day of testimony in his landmark fraud case this afternoon in Manhattan federal court.

A stockholder in Avantax Inc., which is being acquired by the giant broker-dealer network Cetera Holdings Inc., last week sued Avantax, claiming that its board of directors had approved the filing of a proxy statement that had incorrect information about the merger and potentially could harm investors.

If you’re a woman advisor looking to support other women, Sharon Hayut says the Women Advisor Summit is the event you’ll want to attend.

Jurors at the criminal trial of a founder of the classified site Backpage

For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle

The United Auto Workers union says it reached a tentative contract with General Motors, the last of the Detroit Three automakers to agree to a deal

When Enterprise started to see automobile supply problems after the pandemic hit in 2020, the car and truck rental, fleet management and mobility company decided to cater to its long-term customers