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Jan 4, 2024 • 4 min read

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New Epstein Info:

The recent release of court documents from a defamation lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein includes mentions of several prominent figures. These documents are part of a case by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, and reveal connections to various high-profile individuals.
Included in the documents are references to former U.S. President Bill Clinton, the UK's Prince Andrew, Donald Trump, and technology tycoon Bill Gates. While Clinton and Trump are not directly accused of any crimes, their associations with Epstein are highlighted. For Clinton, a witness claimed Epstein said he "likes them young," referring to girls. Similarly, Trump's name came up in the context of an unplanned visit to New Jersey.
Prince Andrew faces an allegation of inappropriate behavior, which he has denied. The unsealing of these documents marks a significant development in shedding light on Epstein's extensive network and the allegations against him and Maxwell. It's crucial to recognize that many individuals named are not accused of wrongdoing but are mentioned in the context of their associations with Epstein and Maxwell.

New Samsung Phone:

Samsung is set to hold a press conference in San Jose, California, on January 17, where it will reveal its latest Galaxy smartphones. As a major player in the global smartphone market, Samsung holds a 20% share globally, slightly ahead of Apple's 16%.
However, in the U.S. market, Samsung trails behind Apple, with a 25% share compared to Apple's 53%. The new Galaxy phones, potentially equipped with features not available on the iPhone, could boost Samsung's appeal to consumers. The upcoming devices, which might include the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, are expected to offer a novel mobile experience enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI).
While specifics are yet to be disclosed, Samsung's history of using Qualcomm chips in its U.S. smartphones suggests these models may incorporate Qualcomm's Snapdragon Series 8 Gen 3 chips, designed for Android phones. Qualcomm's latest chips, announced in October, are capable of running generative AI applications directly on the device, potentially allowing for on-device AI chatbots that operate without an internet connection, offering enhanced privacy by keeping queries off the cloud.

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