Samsung Electronics banks on AI to outpace global growth in smartphones, home appliances newsthirst.

Samsung Electronics plans to ramp up its on-device AI business, with the aim of exceeding global market growth in the consumer electronics segment this year. The global consumer electronics market for smartphone, TV and home appliances will grow roughly 3% in 2025, Jong-Hee Han, chief executive officer of Samsung Electronics, told CNBC’s Chery Kang. Samsung,…

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New Zealand PM says sorry for ‘horrific’ care home abuse newsthirst.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has formally apologised to victims of abuse in care homes, following an inquiry into one of the country’s biggest abuse scandals. The historic apology, delivered in parliament, comes after a report found that 200,000 children and vulnerable adults had suffered abuse while in state and faith-based care between 1950…

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Joe Biden casts 2024 election ballot near his Delaware home, interacts with voters newsthirst.

US President Joe Biden has cast an early ballot in the 2024 general election. U.S. President Joe Biden queues to vote in the 2024 presidential election, in New Castle, Delaware, U.S., October 28, 2024. REUTERS/Craig Hudson(REUTERS) It’s a bittersweet moment for Biden, who decided to end his reelection campaign in July because of growing concerns…

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Dhanteras 2024: What to buy on Dhanteras? Gold to silver, bring home these 5 auspicious items for good luck newsthirst.

Dhanteras 2024: The much-anticipated Diwali season is here, bringing five days of festive energy, beginning with Dhanteras on October 29. On Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, both associated with wealth and prosperity. Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and medicine, is also prayed to on this day.  Diwali…

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