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An original Apple iPhone from 2007 sold for an astonishing $190,372.80 at auction on Sunday, over 300 times its retail value of $599. The mint-condition mobile phone was put on the auction block by LCG Auctions and bidding soared from $10,000 to almost $200,000 in just 28 bids. The sale is a testament to the enduring popularity of the device, months after another iPhone from 2007 was sold for $63,356.
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is offering an 18% discount on the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) smart watch. It has a built-in heart rate monitor, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and a new crash detection feature that alerts local authorities and your emergency contact. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this great deal and stay connected and active.
Vanessa Kirby stars as the powerful and dangerous international arms dealer, Alanna Mitsopolis, in the new "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One" movie. Kirby brings an electrifying dynamic to the film, inspired by the '60s TV series and featuring technology as both a weapon and a source of entertainment. Kirby's portrayal of the White Widow is sure to be an exciting and thrilling ride, with the movie's focus on technology and artificial intelligence.
Ticketmaster abruptly paused sales events for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in France on Tuesday morning, leaving many fans disappointed. The ticketing giant had scheduled 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ticket sales events, but due to a technical glitch, many were unable to log into the website. Ticketmaster has not yet provided a new on-sale time, but fans can keep an eye on their Twitter page for updates.
Sarah Silverman has filed a lawsuit against the creator of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, for using her 2010 book “The Bedwetter” without her consent. The lawsuit is part of a larger trend of content creators taking legal action against companies using their work without permission. As AI technology continues to develop, it is becoming increasingly important for content creators to protect their intellectual property.
A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has denied the Justice Department's request to pause a sweeping ruling preventing many government entities from flagging social media misinformation to the platforms. The ruling prevents top Biden administration officials and several agencies from contacting social media companies, and Judge Doughty stated that those being "censored" suffered far a greater injury than the government. The Justice Department argued that the injunction was too broad, but Judge Doughty rejected this claim, saying that the injunction was narrowly tailored to protect the First Amendment rights of the citizens of Missouri and Louisiana.
Elon Musk's popular private jet tracking account, ElonJet, has moved to Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter-rival Threads after being suspended from Twitter last year. The account had amassed over 200,000 followers on Twitter before it was suspended, and its operator has not commented on the reason for the suspension. It remains to be seen if the account will be as popular on Threads, but the move is a reminder of the power of social media and the influence of tech billionaires.