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CIRP: iPhone catches up to Android, now accounts for 50% of new smartphone activations in the US

July 19, 2021
A new report today from analysts at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) details that Apple and Google are nearing parity in terms of new smartphone buyers in the United States. According to the data, Android and iOS each accounted for 50% of new smartphone activations during the second calendar quarter of 2021. “CIRP estimates for customers that acquired a new phone in the year ending…
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Realme to enter tablet space as Pad renders show 10.4-inch device w/ stylus support, more

July 19, 2021
Realme looks to be entering the Android tablet space after renders of the Realme Pad showcase a new form factor for the BBK-owned firm. While there are few high-end Android tablets we could actively recommend, if you just want a second screen for online content consumption then a sub-$400 tablet is a great option to have on hand. While Realm is known for affordable Android smartphones, the…
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Tesla is closing its first Supercharger station over security concerns

July 19, 2021
Tesla is closing its Supercharger station at its design studio in Los Angeles, its very first Supercharger, reportedly over security concerns. Almost a decade ago, Tesla opened the first Supercharger station, and it happened to be at its own design studio near the Hawthorne airport in Los Angeles. It features one of Tesla’s rare “Supercharger towers.” The automaker later ended up…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Weighing cognitive biases and AI behavioral analytics in finance

July 19, 2021
All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. This article was written by Mark Gorzycki and Mahesh Kashyap, co-founders of Kievanos. As a species that relies heavily on cognitive ability for our evolutionary success, it’s no surprise that many of human’s adaptations have come in the form of psychological mechanisms. One evolutionary outcome of this is the…
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