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A worker shows a digital menu at Casa Nossa restaurant in the Lapa neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in May 2023.

QR Code Menus Spark Love-hate Row In Rio, And Beyond

Leafing through the leather-bound menu at a classic Rio de Janeiro restaurant, the tile-floored, wood-paneled Armazem Sao Thiago, 28-year-old Paula Cardoso says something that amounts to heresy in this establishment: "I prefer QR code menus."
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, on June 5, 2023

Apple, Defying The Times, Stays Quiet On AI

Resisting the hype, Apple defied most predictions this week and made no mention of artificial intelligence when it unveiled its latest slate of new products, including its Vision Pro mixed reality headset.
The eurozone's worse-than-expected  GDP figures come as inflation and higher interest rates have curbed demand in top economy Germany

Eurozone In Recession At Start Of 2023

The eurozone entered into a technical recession at the start of the year, shrinking by 0.1 percent for a second consecutive quarter, figures from the EU's statistic agency showed Thursday.
The Bank of Canada's surprise rate hike revived concerns that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy again next week, dealing a blow to hopes it will skip until July

Asian Markets Turn Lower On Fresh Rate Hike Worries

Renewed fears that the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates next week sent Asian markets into reverse Thursday, tracking losses across Wall Street and Europe, while traders were looking for measures from China to boost growth.
Actor William Shatner, famous for his roles in Star Trek, has become an ambassador for the StoryFile company.

AI Chatbots Offer Comfort To The Bereaved

Staying in touch with a loved one after their death is the promise of several start-ups using the powers artificial intelligence, though not without raising ethical questions.

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