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Tesla slashes pricing in an effort to stimulate lagging sales Tesla Inc. reduced pricing on numerous electric vehicles Friday, making them eligible for a new federal tax credit that may boost sales. The top-selling Model Y SUV was discounted roughly 20% in the US. That decrease will qualify more Model Y models for a $7,500 electric-vehicle tax credit through March. Tesla has cut the Model 3’s basic price by 6%. Tesla stock fell roughly 2% Friday afternoon because of the dramatic price decreases. The stock fell almost 65% last year. Many investors worry that Tesla’s sales slump will continue and…

In a major shift, Apple is adding touch screens to Macs Touch screens are now being developed for Apple Inc.’s Mac computers, which would be a radical departure from the company’s established norm and an acceptance of a method that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs previously described as “ergonomically terrible.” People familiar with the efforts say that Apple engineers are heavily invested in the initiative, which suggests that the firm is seriously contemplating delivering touch-screen Macs for the first time. It’s still too early to tell, and there may be changes to the schedule. The business has been saying that touch…

Charles White, 1979 Heisman Trophy winner and legendary USC tailback, died from cancer at 64 Charles White ran for 2,050 yards and 19 touchdowns in 1979, the year after he had been a member of the Trojans’ 1978 national championship team and won college football’s top individual honour. He played for the Trojans for four years and finished as the school’s all-time top rusher with 6,245 yards and 59 touchdowns. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round (27th overall) in the 1980 NFL Draft. From 1985 through 1988, he played with the Los Angeles Rams. During…

In the past few decades, the concept of owning a watch has changed substantially. A device that was once worn or carried by important men to keep track of time has now evolved to become a status symbol and is worn by people regardless of their gender. Therefore, now women can also wear their desired watch. If you are also looking to buy a watch but are confused due to the wide variety of choices. We have got you covered, give this article a quick read as we shine some light on the types of watches and discuss where to…

Apple Reality Pro VR Headgear: Release date, Leaks, and Rumors It’s been roughly five years since we last heard speculation and leaks about Apple’s plans. It’s not a cell phone, tablet, or laptop computer. But it’s something that will round out Apple’s offerings and join the Apple Ecosystem. It’s Apple’s newest virtual reality headset. If you’re reading this, you probably haven’t been completely surprised to learn that Apple is planning to make a splash in the burgeoning Mixed Reality market (MR). What is Mixed Reality?  Apple, as a separate entity, has been diligently developing the revolutionary concept of Mixed Reality.…

Twitter will begin selling usernames in order to increase revenue According to a report by The New York Times, the microblogging platform Twitter is considering selling usernames in order to increase money. CEO Elon Musk has been trying to discover ways to increase income after the company went into the red. According to a New York Times article, the programmers intend to hold digital auctions at which users can bid on their desired usernames and social network handles. The success of this potential revenue increase and whether or not it will affect all users or just those who want to…

WhatsApp Upcoming Features In 2023 WhatsApp Update: In good news for iPhone users around the globe, the Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out the ability to detect text within images in your conversations on iOS 16. However, at the moment, this brand-new function is only accessible to beta testers. WABetaInfo, a service that keeps tabs on WhatsApp, claims that the update is already live in your beta version. Open an image with text to make sure the text detection button is there when testing the beta. As long as the option is in plain sight, you can…

Apple is reportedly working on bringing a touch-screen MacBook Pro Apple, a technology firm based in Cupertino, is rumored to be developing Macs with touchscreens. According to Bloomberg, 2025 could see the introduction of the first touchscreen Mac, which would be the new MacBook Pro with an OLED display. According to the report, Apple engineers are working hard on the issue. It appears that Apple is giving serious consideration to making touch-screen Macs. According to the report, the first touchscreen MacBook Pro will keep the classic laptop form factor popularized by the trackpad and keyboard, but its display will add support…

Apple has released the second beta update of the upcoming iOS 16.3 to developers Apple iOS 16.3 Beta 2: The second beta version of the next iOS 16.3 from Apple has been distributed to developers. New features in the updated software include the ability to use physical Security Keys to increase an Apple ID’s security. The two-factor authentication codes that are currently supplied to Apple devices will be replaced by Security Keys. The update also simplifies the procedure for moving music between an iPhone and a HomePod. According to MacRumors, the Cupertino company will release the stable version in February…

ChatGPT monetized version will be called ChatGPT Professional The AI research organization OpenAI has announced that it will soon begin monetizing its ChatGPT platform after receiving a massive response to its AI chatbot that is capable of writing poems, essays, emails, and even codes. The Microsoft-owned company said it is “starting to think about how to monetize ChatGPT” as a way to “ensure long-term viability.” “Working on a professional version of ChatGPT; will offer higher limits and faster performance,” said Greg Brockman, President, and Co-Founder, OpenAI. The monetized version of ChatGPT will be called ChatGPT Professional. As of the most…