[Fox News] Fix autocorrect if it’s driving you ducking crazy
Frustrated with how often autocorrect is auto-wrong? Even with new AI features included in many platforms’ latest updates, autocorrect remains annoying. Let’s fix that for iOS and Android.
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Go cold turkey
Yes, you can just turn it off — no more bad guesses or awkward corrections. Just type what you mean letter by letter, like in the early days.
Note: Depending on your Android make, model and OS, steps may differ. There are just too many variations to cover all of them.
Start here on your iPhone
Bonus tip: In iOS, misspellings are underlined. To turn that off, head to Settings > General > Keyboard again and turn off Check Spelling.
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Using an Android?
Bonus tip: Under your keyboard settings, flip the switches next to “Predictive Text” and “Show Predictions Inline.”
Add your own slang
If you’re feeling ambitious, program your phone to replace a phrase with your shorthand. Think turning “brt” into “be right there” or “1234” into “Four Score and Seven Years Ago.” Pretty slick!
Pro tip: In iOS and Android, if you leave the Shortcut field blank, autocorrect will stop bugging you with alternate spellings.
Why is autocorrect capitalizing random words?
You may notice that autocorrect capitalizes random words in a sentence. If you are typing something like, “I need to call Mom and ask when She needs to go to the Store,” you’ll have to go back and make a change to all the words that shouldn’t be capitalized.
If you don’t know why autocorrect keeps capitalizing Mom and Store, take a peek at your contact list and see how you’re typing names. If you save certain words in your contact list a certain way, autocorrect assumes this is the way you always want it written.
Another simple fix for this issue is to turn off the auto-capitalization setting in your keyboard tab.
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[Fox News] This crazy 2-in-1 electric vehicle comes equipped with 2-seat aircraft hidden inside
Have you ever noticed how science fiction has this uncanny ability to make us dream about the future?
Sometimes, it’s hard to tell where fantasy ends and reality begins.
But Chinese company XPENG AeroHT is shaking things up with something straight out of a sci-fi novel — a vehicle that’s set to turn our whole idea of travel on its head.
With 2025 just around the corner, we’re getting a sneak peek into what might just be the next big thing in adventure travel.
Dubbed the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC), this vehicle combines the rugged allure of an electric six-wheel off-roader with the capabilities of a two-seat eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft.
At its core, the LAC is a van-like six-wheeler capable of traveling on the most challenging terrain. Its extended-range electric 6WD system, enhanced by six driven wheels and rear-wheel steering, provides exceptional maneuverability. It is equipped with an intelligent cockpit featuring four to five seats.
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Concealed within this terrestrial titan lies the human-piloted X3-F air module that is ready to take its occupants from the rugged trails to the skies. It features electric vertical take-off and landing. Its distributed electric propulsion can meet single-point failure safety requirements. It has manual/autonomous dual driving modes and a 270-degree panoramic two-seat cockpit.
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The X3-F isn’t just any aircraft; it’s an all-electric, panoramic cockpit-equipped eVTOL designed for both leisure and utility. From search-and-rescue missions to breathtaking aerial tours, its capabilities are as diverse as they are revolutionary. With AeroHT at the helm, already demonstrating prototypes and securing crucial certifications, this vision inches closer to reality.
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XPENG AeroHT’s journey from concept art to concrete action is a testament to innovation and ambition. Despite the daunting dual certification processes for automotive and aeronautical components, the company is making significant strides. The acceptance of the Type Certificate application by the Civil Aviation Administration of Central and Southern China marks a pivotal step towards bringing the LAC to the market.
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The LAC’s dual-mode design offers not just a new way to travel, but a new way to explore. Its ground module serves as a robust, all-terrain “mother ship,” while the air module offers a unique vantage point to experience the world. Whether it’s navigating the wilderness or soaring above it, the possibilities are as boundless as the skies.
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As we stand on the cusp of witnessing the LAC’s debut, it’s clear that we’re not just looking at a new vehicle, but a new chapter in human mobility. XPENG AeroHT’s vision challenges us to reimagine the boundaries of exploration and adventure. Whether it will transform our world or remain an ambitious dream is a story yet to unfold. But one thing is certain: the Land Aircraft Carrier is a bold stride into the future, promising an adventure on an entirely new level.
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[Fox Business] Commercial real estate foreclosures jumped 117% in March as trouble looms
The commercial real estate market is starting to buckle under the weight of higher interest rates and remote work.
There were 625 commercial real estate foreclosures in March, up 6% from February and 117% from the same time last year, according to a new report published by real estate data provider ATTOM.
The figure is calculated based on commercial properties with at least one foreclosure filing – including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions – entered into the ATTOM Data Warehouse during the month.
California had the highest number of commercial foreclosures in March, with 187 properties. While that marked an 8% decrease from the previous month, it is a stunning 405% jump from the previous year.
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“California began experiencing a notable rise in commercial foreclosures in November 2023, surpassing 100 cases and continuing to escalate thereafter,” the report said.
New York, Florida, Texas and New Jersey also saw notable increases in commercial foreclosures last month.
Foreclosures have steadily risen since May 2020, when they hit a record low of just 141 properties. At that time, the U.S. economy was still in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many lenders offered commercial loan forbearance to borrowers to help them stay afloat.
However, those agreements have largely expired and now, the commercial real estate market is struggling with a number of challenges, including higher interest rates and waning demand for office space as more companies allow employees to work from home.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to the highest level since 2001 in response to sky-high inflation. Rates are poised to remain elevated for some time, as policymakers have signaled they are not prepared to start reducing rates until they are more confident that inflation has returned to 2%.
About $1.5 trillion in commercial mortgage debt is due by the end of 2025, but steeper borrowing costs, coupled with tighter credit conditions and a decline in property values brought on by remote work, have increased the risk of default.
Roughly $929 billion worth of commercial real estate loans are set to mature this year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Borrowers may have no choice but to refinance with significantly higher interest rates or sell their properties at a steep loss.
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Complicating the matter is the fact that small and regional banks are the biggest source of credit for the $20 trillion commercial real estate market, holding about 80% of the sector’s outstanding debt. Regional banks were at the epicenter of the upheaval within the financial sector last year following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and there are concerns that the turmoil could make lending standards drastically more restrictive.
During a credit crunch, banks significantly raise their lending standards, making it difficult for businesses or households to get loans. Borrowers may have to agree to more stringent terms like high interest rates as banks try to reduce the financial risk on their end.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in March that commercial real estate woes will likely lead to some bank failures, but do not pose a larger threat to the financial system.
“We have identified the banks that have high commercial real estate concentrations, particularly office and retail and other ones that have been affected a lot,” Powell said while testifying on Capitol Hill. “This is a problem that we’ll be working on for years more, I’m sure. There will be bank failures, but not the big banks.”
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