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Trending:

  • Israel vs Hamas
  • Honda & Acura CarPlay Upgrades

Markets:

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Israel vs Hamas:

  • Iran reportedly collaborated with Hamas in planning a surprise assault on Israel, with the decision finalized in a Beirut meeting involving Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. The U.S. hasn't confirmed Iran's direct involvement, but a European official and a Syrian government adviser backed claims of Iran's role in the attack's preparation.
  • In contrast, Hamas officials claim the decision was theirs alone. If proven, Iran's direct role could escalate Middle Eastern tensions, with Israel suggesting possible retaliation against Iran. The IRGC aims to surround Israel with threats from groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
  • This attack could also disrupt U.S.-mediated talks between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Israel accuses Iran of orchestrating the attacks, while Hamas acknowledges Iran's support but not its direction. Increased coordination among Iran's proxies, such as Hamas and Hezbollah, has been observed recently.
  • The unfolding situation could test the combined response of Palestinian, Lebanese militias, and Iran, especially if Israel intensifies its actions. Iran has hinted at retaliation if attacked directly. The growing alliance between Iran and Arab militias poses a significant challenge to Israel, given Iran's unwavering stance against it.

Honda & Acura CarPlay Upgrades:

  • Honda and Acura are introducing smart garage door functions to their CarPlay applications. This new addition allows users to manage even those garage doors not aligned with HomeKit through CarPlay.
  • Partnering with Chamberlain Group’s myQ Connected Garage, Honda ensures that users without dedicated HomeKit devices can utilize this feature, avoiding extra purchases. If a user's garage setup isn't myQ-compatible, Honda offers the "myQ Smart Garage Control device" at no charge, provided the user enrolls in Honda’s 30-day smart services trial.
  • Post-trial, the service is priced at $129 for a three-year term or $179 for five years. These features are accessible through the HondaLink and AcuraLink CarPlay apps, available on the App Store. A standout feature lets users receive a CarPlay notification to open/close their garage door based on their geographic location.
  • Additionally, the apps can be operated manually to control the garage door. Honda confirms these features are available in their 2023 and 2024 vehicle lineup, with certain older models also benefiting, though specifics are yet to be revealed.

Statistic:

Top 50 tech companies by market cap:

  1. 🇺🇸 Apple: $2.774T
  2. 🇺🇸 Microsoft: $2.431T
  3. 🇺🇸 Alphabet (Google): $1.743T
  4. 🇺🇸 Amazon: $1.320T
  5. 🇺🇸 NVIDIA: $1.130T
  6. 🇺🇸 Tesla: $826.91B
  7. 🇺🇸 Meta Platforms: $811.65B
  8. 🇹🇼 TSMC: $463.09B
  9. 🇨🇳 Tencent: $377.77B
  10. 🇺🇸 Broadcom: $348.86B
  11. 🇰🇷 Samsung: $321.44B
  12. 🇺🇸 Oracle: $301.22B
  13. 🇺🇸 Adobe: $239.79B
  14. 🇳🇱 ASML: $235.79B
  15. 🇨🇳 Alibaba: $220.06B
  16. 🇺🇸 Cisco: $216.73B
  17. 🇺🇸 Salesforce: $201.76B
  18. 🇺🇸 AMD: $173.26B
  19. 🇺🇸 Netflix: $169.06B
  20. 🇩🇪 SAP: $155.33B
  21. 🇺🇸 Intel: $151.56B
  22. 🇺🇸 Intuit: $149.46B
  23. 🇺🇸 Texas Instruments: $142.55B
  24. 🇨🇳 Pinduoduo: $140.35B
  25. 🇺🇸 IBM: $129.39B
  26. 🇺🇸 QUALCOMM: $123.74B
  27. 🇺🇸 Applied Materials: $117.35B
  28. 🇺🇸 ServiceNow: $114.38B
  29. 🇺🇸 Booking Holdings: $108.84B
  30. 🇯🇵 Sony: $103.06B
  31. 🇺🇸 Automatic Data Processing: $101.50B
  32. 🇺🇸 Uber: $93.55B
  33. 🇫🇷 Schneider Electric: $92.87B
  34. 🇯🇵 Keyence: $89.10B
  35. 🇺🇸 Analog Devices: $86.69B
  36. 🇨🇳 Meituan: $86.33B
  37. 🇺🇸 Lam Research: $83.04B
  38. 🇺🇸 Airbnb: $80.62B
  39. 🇺🇸 Micron Technology: $76.62B
  40. 🇺🇸 Palo Alto Networks: $76.12B
  41. 🇺🇸 Activision Blizzard: $74.14B
  42. 🇺🇸 Vmware: $72.42B
  43. 🇺🇸 Synopsys: $71.97B
  44. 🇺🇸 Fiserv: $69.53B
  45. 🇨🇦 Shopify: $68.82B
  46. 🇺🇸 Equinix: $67.70B
  47. 🇺🇸 Cadence Design Systems: $66.30B
  48. 🇨🇳 NetEase: $65.10B
  49. 🇺🇸 KLA: $63.80B
  50. 🇺🇸 PayPal: $63.43B

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