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[ad_1] After OpenAI’s video-generating app Sora surged to the No. 1 position on the U.S. App Store, it has now, technically, experienced a bigger first week than ChatGPT on iOS, according to new data from app intelligence provider Appfigures. Its estimates show that Sora saw 627,000 iOS downloads in its first seven days of availability, compared with ChatGPT’s 606,000 iOS downloads during its first week. This isn’t the fairest comparison, however, because ChatGPT was available only in the U.S. during its first week, while Sora is currently offered in the U.S. and Canada at launch. Still, Appfigures says that Canada…

[ad_1] Zendesk announced Wednesday at its AI summit a string of LLM-driven products meant to reshape the company’s reliance on human technicians. The center of the new features is an autonomous support agent that Zendesk believes will solve 80% of support issues without human intervention. That system will be supplemented by a co-pilot agent, which will assist human technicians with the remaining 20% of issues, as well as an admin-layer agent, a voice-based agent, and an analytics agent. According to Shashi Upadhyay, Zendesk’s president of Product, Engineering and AI, the new agents are part of a broader change in the…

[ad_1] Nearly all of our bullish trade ideas over the past few months have been bullish pattern breakouts, which isn’t surprising given that the broader market remains in an uptrend — naturally producing more of those setups. However, a few names have pulled back from recent highs, creating potential dip-buying opportunities. One such stock is Home Depot (HD), which has declined nearly 10% from its early-September high. The pullback is now approaching both its flat 200-day moving average and a key support zone in the low-380s— a critical level that marked the breakout point in late July and the breakdown zone from…

[ad_1] Small caps may have climbed to all-time highs, but investors shouldn’t expect a repeat performance, according to Trivector Research. The Russell 2000 has rallied to all-time highs after clearing its prior record going all the way back to November 2021. It topped 2,500 for the first time this week, and it’s up more than 10% this year. Yet, Trivector founder Adam Parker said small caps are unlikely to exhibit the same show of force in the fourth quarter, given some of the group’s characteristics. “We consider small caps a structurally inferior asset class,” Parker wrote. Here are some of…

[ad_1] Despite the well-known environmental benefits of recycling, it’s estimated that less than 10% of the world’s plastic gets recycled. Ganiga Innovation looks to bring that percentage up using AI-enabled robotic waste bins.  Italian startup Ganiga built three products to help better manage waste and recycling. The first is a fleet of robotic waste bins, called Hoooly, that use generative AI to determine what is trash and what is recycling and sort the waste accordingly. The second is a smart lid that can be fitted to existing waste bins with the same functionality as its larger bin counterpart.  The company…

[ad_1] As Hollywood wrestles with how to reconcile AI and the creative process, new research offers a look at how some in the industry are actually using the tech.The findings, published October 8, come from the Mozilla Foundation and think-tank the Berggruen Institute. They offer a rare snapshot, albeit based on a limited sample size, of how people in Hollywood are using AI.The research came out of discussions with 174 people working in creative fields over three months in early 2025. The largest group (43%) consisted of TV and film producers, directors, and similar professionals. Others represented music, marketing, and…

[ad_1] 2025-10-08T15:24:53Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Gold prices hit a record high on Tuesday of more than $4,000 per ounce. One popular place to buy precious metals is Costco, which reportedly sells over $200 million a month. Though the markup is low, these high-value items help the company show strong e-commerce growth. As gold…

[ad_1] Elevance Health is emerging from a 2025 reset with improved positioning to restore margins and grow its earnings base. Management has demonstrated discipline by lowering guidance to reflect elevated costs rather than delaying recognition, clearing the decks for the future. At the same time, the Carelon platform continues to deliver robust growth, diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional insurance underwriting. With revenue growth still strong, ongoing capital returns, and valuation at a discount to peers, Elevance is positioned for earnings normalization into 2026, supported by its multi-pillar business model. Trade timing & outlook ELV recently broke out above its $300…

[ad_1] Google announced on Wednesday that its AI feature that lets users virtually try on clothes is expanding to Australia, Canada, and Japan. The tech giant also announced that the feature now lets users virtually try on shoes. The feature works by asking users to upload a photo to see how real clothes might look on them. Now, users can visualize how different pairs of shoes would look on them. To virtually try on a pair of shoes, users need to tap on any product listing on Google, select the “Try It On” button, and then add a full-length photo…

[ad_1] If you’re a utility customer in the US, you’ve likely seen your rates go up this year.Residents in at least 41 states and Washington, D.C., are experiencing increased electric and natural gas bills now or will see increases in 2026, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress.Costs are rising largely due to the AI data center development boom and the resulting strain it has placed on the country’s aging electric grid.The good news is that, depending on which state you live in and your electricity provider, you might be able to lower your bill through…