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☀️ Today on Startup Chime: Warren Buffett's investment in Apple reaches a staggering $180 billion, driven by the growing excitement around AI in the tech industry. The Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition emerges as a smartwatch that surpasses the Apple Watch Ultra in terms of features and performance. Apple boosts employee productivity and customer service by implementing an internal chatbot.

Additionally, the Ulefone Power Armor 18T is highlighted as the ultimate rugged smartphone with unique features not found on an iPhone. Plus, our favorite deals, tips, discussions and apps.

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Apple's Berkshire bounty

Warren Buffett's Apple Bet Soars to Nearly $180 Billion as AI Buzz Fuels Big Tech Rally. Warren Buffett's investment in Apple has surged to nearly $180 billion as the stock price has jumped almost 50% this year. Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett's conglomerate, owns a 5.8% stake in Apple, making it the company's largest single shareholder. The gains in Apple stock have contributed to Berkshire Hathaway being undervalued by 15%, according to one analyst. The rally in Apple and other Big Tech stocks is partly driven by investor excitement about artificial intelligence and improved market sentiment due to slowing inflation.

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Garmin's edge

The Smartwatch That Outshines the Apple Watch Ultra. The author has been wearing both the Apple Watch Ultra and the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Edition and believes that the Garmin watch outperforms the Apple Watch. They have been using the Apple Watch Ultra for eight months and have found it to be a reliable companion during various activities and adventures. However, they have also been testing other outdoor smartwatches and believe that the Garmin watch surpasses the Apple Watch in terms of performance and durability.

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Apple's AI ally

Apple Utilizes Internal Chatbot to Enhance Employee Productivity and Support Customer Service. Apple is using an internal chatbot to assist employees in prototyping future features, summarizing text, and answering questions based on trained data. While Apple has not yet determined how to use the chatbot for customer-facing purposes, it is considering expanding its use within the organization, potentially for AppleCare support staff. However, Apple is proceeding cautiously with its AI plans, as the tendency for chatbots to provide incorrect information is well-known. Despite this caution, Apple is expected to make a significant AI-related announcement next year. The company's hiring of former Google AI head John Giannandrea in 2018 indicates its commitment to exploring generative AI.

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Android's advantage

The Ultimate Rugged Smartphone with Cool Features You Won't Find on an iPhone. The author, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, discusses his preference for using both an iPhone and an Android phone, highlighting the unique features of the Ulefone Armor 9 and its upgraded version, the Power Armor 18T. He praises the ruggedness of the Power Armor 18T, which meets various durability standards and can withstand water immersion, high-pressure water jets, drops, dust, acid spills, and low-pressure environments. The phone also boasts impressive tech specs, including a thermal camera, endoscope compatibility, a powerful battery, and biometric security features.

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