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Samsung’s plan to challenge Apple in the next era of the smartphone wars is about to start | CNN Business

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Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · 20d

Some new details on upcoming Samsung phones: The company is considering launching its upcoming trifold phone in the US later this year. And expect the Galaxy S26 Edge to launch with the rest of the S26 lineup next year: www.cnn.com/2025/09/18/t...

The longtime rivalry between the world’s two largest smartphone makers is about to enter its next phase as Samsung prepares to launch its first tri-folding smartphone.

Live updates: Apple event; iPhone 17 release announced during keynote speech | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · 29d

Apple is expected to announce its new iPhones today. And it'll also likely answer a burning question: Will new iPhones be more expensive because of tariffs? Follow CNN's live coverage here, event starts at 1pm ET: www.cnn.com/business/liv...

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 among other new products at its “Awe dropping” event. It’s widely considered to be the company’s biggest moment of the year

150 job applications, rescinded offers: Computer science grads are struggling to find work | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Aug 28

NEW: @claresduffy.bsky.social and I spoke to recent computer science grads about their struggles to find a job right now. One said it feels like he’s competing with AI just to get his foot in the door: www.cnn.com/2025/08/28/t...

For years, computer science degrees, or even certificates from coding bootcamps, seemed like a golden ticket to a sustainable, well-paying job. But in recent years, job openings have become more compe...

Nvidia shares dip as chipmaker’s earnings come in good - but not amazing | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Aug 27

For most companies, Nvidia's earnings results would be considered great. But after setting a high bar, Wall Street wants nothing less than the explosive growth Nvidia has seen in recent quarters: www.cnn.com/2025/08/27/t...

After a stunning streak that saw Nvidia blow Wall Street’s projections out of the water quarter after quarter, the chipmaker on Wednesday reported revenue for the July quarter that was essentially in ...

Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicide | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Aug 26

Absolutely heartbreaking and unbelievable: "The bot also allegedly provided specific advice about suicide methods, including feedback on the strength of a noose based on a photo Raine sent on April 11, the day he died." www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/t...

The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine have sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT contributed to their son’s suicide, including by advising him on methods and offering to write the firs...

AI’s antisemitism problem is bigger than Grok | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Aug 26

It's true, the amount of times people have told me they'd buy a foldable if Apple made one.... Also yay Touch ID! www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Jul 16

Grok's antisemitic outbursts surprised many last week. But some researchers have had their eye on this problem for a while, and it extends beyond Grok. A really important read from @hadasgold.bsky.social www.cnn.com/2025/07/15/t...

When Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot began spewing out antisemitic responses to several queries on X last week, some users were shocked.

Samsung is looking into more AI devices - potentially including earrings and necklaces | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Jul 11

Samsung's upcoming smart glasses may be just the start. The company is looking into other AI wearables, including possibly smart earrings and necklaces: www.cnn.com/2025/07/11/t...

Samsung is looking into new wearable devices, potentially including earrings and necklaces, amid an industry-wide push to develop new types of AI-powered consumer electronics.

Grok’s antisemitic outbursts reflect a problem with AI chatbots | CNN Business

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Allison Morrow @amorrow.bsky.social · Jul 10

@lisaeadicicco.bsky.social and I wrote about Grok's meltdown and why it turned into a violent, Hitler-praising monster

www.cnn.com/2025/07/10/t...

Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, began responding with violent posts this week after the company tweaked its system to allow it to offer users more “politically incorrect” answers.

Spotify is scrambling to remove dozens of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales | CNN Business

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Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · May 16

NEW: A deep dive from @clareduffy.bsky.social into the wild web of phony podcasts on Spotify promoting prescription drug sales: www.cnn.com/2025/05/16/t...

Spotify is scrambling to remove fake podcast pages that direct users to buy drugs from potentially dangerous and illegal online pharmacies. CNN identified dozens of these phony podcasts across Spotify...

‘It’s going to be the small stuff:’ These tech gadgets could still be impacted by Trump’s tariffs | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Apr 17

Smartphones and computers are excepted from reciprocal tariffs on China (for now) but what about everything else? Video game consoles, along with little things like charging cables, earbuds etc. are probably going to get more expensive: www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/t...

Those shopping for a new smartphone or computer may be spared from tariff-induced sticker shock. At least, for now.

Here’s when iPhones may get more expensive | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Apr 10

Wow...With yesterday's tariff news, UBS analysts now estimate the price of a 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max made in mainland China could go up by $800...but an iPhone 16 Pro assembled in India would go up by just $45 www.cnn.com/2025/04/10/t...

If paying $1,000 for a new iPhone already sounded expensive, consumers should brace for even greater sticker shock later this year. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods – specifically tho...

Facebook whistleblower, ‘Careless People’ author says company’s arbitration demand is keeping her from speaking to Congress | CNN Business

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Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Mar 21

Lawmakers want to talk to Sarah Wynn-Williams about her time at Facebook after her explosive memoir caused a stir. But she says Meta's arbitration demand is preventing her from doing so, new court documents reveal. A great get from @clareduffy.bsky.social www.cnn.com/2025/03/20/t...

Former Facebook executive-turned-whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams wants out of a court order that’s blocking her from speaking to lawmakers about her experiences at the company and her new book, acco...

Celebrity AI deepfakes are flooding the internet. Hollywood is pushing Congress to fight back | CNN Business

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Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Mar 10

ICYMI this weekend: A deep dive from @hadasgold.bsky.social on the fight to stop AI celebrity deepfakes from flooding the internet...including some news on an update to the No Fakes Act that could be introduced soon www.cnn.com/2025/03/08/t...

Steve Harvey and Scarlett Johansson are among the celebrities advocating for legislation and penalties for creators of deepfake scams and the platforms hosting them.

Amazon has a ‘slew of AI devices’ coming, hardware chief says | CNN Business

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Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Feb 27

A lot of us were surprised not to see any new Echo hardware from Amazon yesterday. But Panos Panay told me the company has a bunch of new AI devices coming: www.cnn.com/2025/02/27/t...

Amazon debuted a more sophisticated version of Alexa on Wednesday that’s more conversational and can handle tasks on your behalf. But in a surprising departure from its usual playbook, the company did...

Struggling audio company Sonos says it’s turning things around. Are customers listening? | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Feb 9

A good breakdown from @johntowfighi.bsky.social of Sonos' rough 2024 and what's at stake for the company in 2025: www.cnn.com/2025/02/08/t...

Sonos is attempting to turn around its fortunes after a dismal 2024 that shattered customer trust and dented the company’s reputation.

Buying a new phone? Why you shouldn’t panic about tariff price hikes | CNN Business

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Feb 7

My first piece for CNN, which of course is about phones, and more specifically why you shouldn't panic too much about your next phone being more expensive because of Trump's tariffs: www.cnn.com/2025/02/07/t...

First, the bad news: Your next smartphone might be more expensive because of President Donald Trump’s recently imposed 10% tariff on Chinese imports.

They lived through Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. Now, they have advice for federal government employees | CNN Business

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Clare Duffy @claresduffy.bsky.social · Feb 5

To former Twitter employees who were at the company during Elon Musk's takeover in 2022, the billionaire's actions inside the government look quite familiar. And they now have advice for federal workers about how to navigate his leadership.
With @hadasgold.bsky.social
www.cnn.com/2025/02/05/t...

As Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency associates barrel through the federal government, former Twitter (now X) employees have seen this all before.

I Witnessed the Future of Smart Glasses at CES. And It's All About Gestures

Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Jan 31

Personal news part 2: Monday will be my first day as the tech editor for CNN Business. Can't wait to get started soon!

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Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Jan 24

Some personal news... Today is my last day at CNET. I'm beyond grateful for the ~3.5 years I've spent here and am so proud of the work I've done. I'll have more to share about what's next soon!

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Scott Stein 🥑 @scottstein.bsky.social · Jan 11

I wrote about gestures and glasses last year at AWE, and @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social continues exploring the gestural glasses tech at this year’s CES: its a thing www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

Gadgets that let you navigate interfaces by moving your hand, like bracelets and rings, were all over CES. And companies want to pair them with smart glasses.

www.cnet.com

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Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Dec 12

New story from me and @scottstein.bsky.social: We saw down with Google's Android president to talk about Android XR, the company's biggest push into mixed reality in a decade www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...

Smart Glasses Are Going to Work This Time, Google's Android President Tells CNET

CNET sat down with Google's Sameer Samat to talk about Android XR and why now is the right time for mixed reality to go mainstream.

www.cnet.com

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Lisa Eadicicco @lisaeadicicco.bsky.social · Dec 4

@scottstein.bsky.social got to chat with Xreal's CEO and founder about the company's new smart glasses, which are giving the Vision Pro even bigger competition: www.cnet.com/tech/computi...

Exclusive: Xreal One Smart Glasses Have Entered the Vision Pro Zone, and I Wore Them

Xreal's CEO says these new glasses are the start of something bigger. After wearing them, I agree.

www.cnet.com