Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced Data Transfer Terminal, a physical location where customers can upload data to the AWS cloud. The first locations are in New York City and Los Angeles, with more to come.

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, effective December 1, and has been replaced by interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus. Frank Yeary will become interim executive chair.

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HUB2, a fintech startup from Ivory Coast, raised $8.5 million in Series A funding to expand its services and technology. HUB2 aims to become the leading payment infrastructure provider for Francophone Africa, already working with 55 financial institutions.

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AWS launched a new incident response service to help businesses recover from cyberattacks, addressing a common issue where only 3 out of 5 organizations have an incident response plan in place.

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The Apple Watch offers built-in productivity apps, but third-party apps like Todoist provide additional functionality for managing tasks and boosting productivity.

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A new app called Death Clock uses AI to predict individual death dates and offers tips for longevity. It predicts the user's death on February 28, 2074, but suggests potential ways to extend life expectancy.

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Fidelity increased its valuation of its Elon Musk-owned X shares by 32.37% in October, despite still valuing the company at a significant discount to its acquisition price.

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Bluesky updates impersonation policy and expands moderation team to tackle increasing concerns over impersonation as more celebrities and influencers join the platform. However, a backlog of moderation reports remains due to the influx of new users.

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Joco, an e-bike startup for delivery workers, is expanding into a large parking garage in New York City. The space will be dedicated to electric vehicles and charging stations, and will also include a mechanic workshop.

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Black Friday sales reached a record $74.4 billion globally, with a 5% increase from last year. In the U.S., consumers spent $10.8 billion, a 10.2% increase from last year, according to Adobe. Salesforce reported a higher U.S. spend of $17.5 billion, a 7% increase.

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