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Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri, bring AI features to iPhone

Apple will rely on Google to help finish its efforts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze. The deal allowing Apple to tap into Google’s AI technology ...

Check out these vehicle shopping trends, tips

In recent years, a shortage of vehicles, rising prices and high borrowing costs have made it challenging for some people to purchase a new or used vehicle. Thankfully, the automotive market is shifting in ways that could be beneficial if you’re planning to buy a vehicle in the next few ...

At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs

DETROIT (AP) — At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles through their paces on a pair of indoor tracks that sprawl across the event space. One of those tracks used to be set aside exclusively for electric vehicles as U.S. automakers ...

Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern about a weakening job market. U.S. filings for jobless aid for the week ending Jan. 10 fell by 9,000 to 198,000, down from 207,000 the previous week, the Labor ...

AUTOParkit owner puts his Warren properties up for sale

WARREN — Three-and-a-half months after a run-in with Warren City Council, a city businessman is placing his industrial properties on the market. Christopher Alan, owner of AUTOParkit, listed 310 Dana St., 408 Dana St, and 650 Griswold St. on Monday with Platz Realty Group of Canfield. The ...

Retail sales rose 0.6% in November as holiday shopping kicked into gear

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November, following a revised 0.1% decline October, according to the Commerce Department. The report on Wednesday was ...