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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has drastically reduced its workforce by approximately 90%, leaving only about 200 employees. Chief Legal Officer Mark Paoletta outlined a shift in priorities, focusing on mortgages while deprioritizing consumer data, digital payments, medical debt, and student loans. Since early 2025, the CFPB has halted multiple cases initiated under President Biden's administration, and the Office of Management and Budget has indicated potential further reductions in the bureau's oversight activities. Full...

Sonos is offering a 25% discount on select certified refurbished audio products in celebration of Earth Day, running until April 22 or while supplies last. Notable deals include the Arc for $599, the Sub subwoofer for $479, the Sub Mini for $259, and the Beam soundbars priced at $299 for Gen 2 and $191 for Gen 1. Additionally, purchasing refurbished items helps reduce landfill waste and Sonos will donate a portion of sales from these...

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, known for their top-tier noise cancellation, comfort, and excellent sound quality, are available for $238 refurbished on Bose’s eBay store using the code TAKE15OFF, down from the regular price of $429. These headphones feature a foldable design, 24-hour battery life, and improved call quality, making them ideal for travelers and multitaskers. Additionally, they support aptX Adaptive Bluetooth for enhanced audio fidelity and include an immersive audio mode for a richer...

Temu and Shein Price Increase Due to Tariffs Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting April 25th, following President Donald Trump's tariffs on goods imported from China. The 145% tariff on Chinese-made products, along with the termination of a customs exemption for items valued under $800, will significantly impact pricing strategies for these retailers. This decision reflects the broader implications of trade policies on consumer costs and the strategies companies must...

SummaryWikipedia is discouraging AI developers from scraping its platform by releasing a structured dataset optimized for AI training, in collaboration with Kaggle. The dataset, available in English and French, includes machine-readable article data designed for modeling and analysis while omitting references and non-written elements. This initiative aims to alleviate server strain caused by automated bots and improve data access for smaller companies and independent data scientists, with Kaggle expressing excitement about hosting the Wikimedia Foundation’s...

ChatGPT's recent advancements in image generation, particularly with the new GPT-4o model, have transformed our understanding of AI-generated media. This model showcases exceptional capabilities in accurately interpreting and recreating images, achieving effects reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, and successfully mastering text within AI-generated images—a task that has posed challenges for AI in the past. These developments highlight the model's significant progress in the realm of visual content creation and its potential impact on various media formats....