[ad_1] Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells will give evidence to the next phase of the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. She served as chief executive from 2012 to 2019, and has faced questions about why hundreds of subpostmasters were wrongly convicted of fraud and false accounting under her watch. Scrutiny grew after she … Read more
[ad_1] For my entire adult life, whenever I’ve had a question about the world or needed to track down something online, I’ve gone to Google for answers. But recently, I’ve been stepping out on Google with a new, A.I.-powered search engine. (No, not Bing, which is dead to me after it tried to break up … Read more
[ad_1] At its WWDC 2023 conference, Apple took the wraps off the Vision Pro, its long-rumored augmented reality (AR) headset. The Vision Pro is one of Apple’s most ambitious products to date — one year in the making and packed with technology, including a new operating system, visionOS, that might just warrant the sky-high price … Read more
[ad_1] The record label represents several high-profile musicians, including Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Justin Bieber, and its contract with the popular app expired Wednesday. In the letter, UMG explained, “In our contract renewal discussions, we have been pressing them on three critical issues—appropriate compensation for our artists and songwriters, protecting human artists from the … Read more
[ad_1] In the hours before the United States carried out strikes against Iran-backed militants on Friday, Washington hit Tehran with more familiar weapons: sanctions and criminal charges. The Biden administration sanctioned officers and officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Iran’s premier military force, for threatening the integrity of water utilities and for helping manufacture … Read more
[ad_1] DON’T lose out to criminals who prey on victims using fake job ads. The devious scam cruelly tricks people into handing over info or money. 1 Be wary of unsolicited job offers that seem too good to be trueCredit: Getty Job scams are a simple way to trick victims because they often involve promises … Read more
[ad_1] The defending champ Denver Nuggets (33-16) look for their fourth straight win tonight as the Portland Trail Blazers (15-33) come to town. Portland stunned us with a win over the Bucks the other night, but they still sit 8.5 games outside of the top 10 rankings in the west. Their struggle are still apparent … Read more
[ad_1] Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) stock made big gains in Friday’s trading. The data technology company’s share price ended the daily session up 9.4%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. While there wasn’t any company-specific news driving Snowflake higher today, the company’s valuation benefited from strong earnings results published by leading cloud services providers. … Read more
[ad_1] Image source: Redrow plc Based on my conservative estimates, I think this value stock could be significantly mispriced by the market right now. Multiple indicators have led me to the conclusion that there could be a 30% or more discount if I bought the shares right now. Here’s my take on Michelmersh Brick Holdings … Read more
[ad_1] Product placement, one of the oldest tricks in advertisers’ toolbox, is getting an A.I. makeover. New technology has made it easier to insert digital, realistic-looking versions of soda cans and shampoo onto the tables and walls of videos on YouTube and TikTok. And a growing group of creators and advertisers is grabbing at the … Read more
[ad_1] With thousands of preorders for the Vision Pro rolling in, many consumers are curious about Apple’s AR/VR headset and the apps that will arrive alongside the new device. While some are from companies you recognize — Disney+, Max, TikTok, Zoom, Reddit and others — there are plenty of independent developers launching visionOS-optimized apps on … Read more
[ad_1] US strikes more than 85 targets Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on the retaliation against the drone attack on U.S. service members in Jordan on ‘Your World.’ The U.S. retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq will only succeed if they convince Iran to stop pushing … Read more
[ad_1] You already could get rich holding shares of Meta Platforms (META). And now a brand-new dividend is just a bonus. X The social media giant Thursday announced plans to pay its first-ever quarterly dividend, of 50 cents a share. That’s an annual total payout of $4.4 billion, ranking Meta 31st in the S&P 500 … Read more
[ad_1] BRITISH Airways is investing a staggering £7billion in AI to cut delays, speed-up baggage handling and bookings – and ensure jets never run out of bubbly. The Sun was the first media outlet invited inside the airline’s new security-restricted nerve centre – dubbed ‘Mission Control’ – to showcase cutting edge technology making flying better. … Read more
[ad_1] HBO Video game adaptations have failed to live up to the expectations of gamers for decades. That’s why it’s so refreshing that HBO’s The Last of Us not only captures the spirit of the game that inspired it, but the show also stands as a work of art in its own right. This series has … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s federal election interference trial in Washington, D.C., will no longer begin on March 4, Judge Tanya Chutkan wrote in a court order released Friday. It is unclear when exactly the trial will now start, but the case has been on pause for nearly two months — Trump’s team … Read more
[ad_1] The founder of Superdry is in talks with the owner of Laura Ashley and an investor which previously backed Paperchase about a bid to take the London-listed fashion retailer private. Sky News has learnt that Julian Dunkerton has held initial discussions with Gordon Brothers and Rcapital, both of which specialise in investments in financially … Read more
[ad_1] Today, Apple released the Vision Pro to consumers in the US. After a week of reviews from journalists and influencers, the general public in the US is now getting hands-on with Apple’s newest product, the Vision Pro. There are lots of posts on social media of new customers collecting the Vision Pro at Apple’s … Read more
[ad_1] The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has called on the government to support copyright holders. The committee’s first report of session 2023-24 on large language models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) urged the government not to “sit on its hands” while LLM developers exploit the work of rightsholders. The report’s … Read more
[ad_1] Washington — The Supreme Court said Friday it will not stop the U.S. Military Academy in West Point from considering race in its admissions process while a legal fight over its policies plays out before a federal appellate court. In an unsigned order, the court said the case’s “record before this Court is underdeveloped, … Read more
[ad_1] Meta’s stock price soared on Friday, adding hundreds of billions of dollars to the market value of the social media giant that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The company said on Thursday, after the market closed, that its latest quarterly profit more than tripled, as it benefited from a rebound in digital ads. It … Read more
[ad_1] It all underscores a fundamental TikTok issue that remains unsolved: There hasn’t yet been an evolution in optimal content form. The narrative styles that will work best in this format haven’t been honed yet, at least not by professionals. For an app that claims a lot of attention, it doesn’t demand much brainpower. That … Read more
[ad_1] Apple releases its ambitious Vision Pro headset to consumers today, February 2. There are over 600 apps and games currently available on the visionOS store, with more to come. Although Netflix and YouTube aren’t launching dedicated apps, there are still a lot of apps that could be great to start the Vision Pro journey with … Read more
[ad_1] social media On the eve of the “Leh Chalo” call, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday invited the agitating groups of Ladakh for the second round of talks at Delhi on February 19 to discuss all issues. Invitation for the second round of dialogue has been extended to the Leh Apex Body … Read more
[ad_1] Tata Steel has started a formal 45-day consultation on its restructuring which is set to lead to thousands of job losses. The company is planning to shut down blast furnaces at its plant in Port Talbot, south Wales, and switch to a more environmentally friendly way of producing steel. The move is expected to … Read more
[ad_1] AN ancient fozziled fish with an extreme underbite has been re-analysed by researchers. The 365 million-year-old creature has been compared to an alien due to it’s bizarre and terrifying looks. 2 This artistic impression shows the creature’s terrifying jawCredit: royalsocietypublishing/Creative Commons 2 Previously the fossil was believed to have a large spine and not … Read more
[ad_1] Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (28-20) make their way down the east coast to take on the Atlanta Hawks (20-27). Durant had a big night against his old team the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, as they dismantled them 136-120 and he got 33 points and eight assists. The Hawks now sit at tenth in … Read more
[ad_1] COPS handling the disappearance of Nicola Bulley sparked mass fury and were branded “sexist as it comes” after they revealed sensitive information about her. The 45-year-old mum-of-two disappeared in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, on January 27, 2023, after dropping her daughters off at school. 5 Personal information about Nicola was released by Lancashire Police … Read more
[ad_1] Enterprise software firm Atlassian (TEAM) topped Wall Street’s sales and earnings targets for its fiscal second quarter, but its cloud revenue missed views. TEAM stock plummeted Friday on the news. X The San Francisco-based company late Thursday said it earned an adjusted 73 cents a share on sales of $1.06 billion in the quarter … Read more
[ad_1] As Twitter, the social media company struggled to find its influencer niche. While YouTube had pranksters and beauty gurus, and Instagram had fashionistas and travel bloggers, Twitter had grouchy journalists, political flame wars, and niche humor. Before Mr. Musk took over, the company dabbled in different ways to attract creators. It provided funding for … Read more
[ad_1] UK police have been using live facial recognition (LFR) technology for the best part of a decade, with the Met being the first force to deploy it at Notting Hill Carnival in 2016. Since then, the use of the biometric surveillance and identification tool by the Met has ramped up considerably. While the … Read more
[ad_1] By Herbert Lash and Tom Wilson NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -World shares slipped on Wednesday, pulled lower by a slide on Wall Street, while Treasury prices rose as investors deemed the U.S. economy was headed toward a soft landing hours before the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day policy meeting. Investors hope to glean clues and … Read more
[ad_1] Emma Crosby fills in for Ian King on today’s podcast. She is joined by David Henderson, the chief executive of trade association Water UK, to talk about a rise in bills. Dr Ilham Kadri, the chief executive of Syensqo – who was formerly the head of Solvay – discusses the chemical giant’s demerger. And … Read more
[ad_1] CHINA’S revolutionary hyperloop train that aims to soar to speeds of 1,000kmph target has set an incredible new record. The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) said it made “a significant breakthrough” in its latest test of the superfast shuttle. 3 A mock-up of the hyperloop system now being developed and researched by … Read more
[ad_1] Controversies and PR headaches weren’t enough to dissuade Spotify from re-upping its agreement with podcaster Joe Rogan, whose show over the past couple of years drove divisions among music fans and artists alike and even prompted some big names, like Neil Young, to pull their catalogs from the streaming service. Regardless, the show remained … Read more
[ad_1] You’re climbing the ladder. You’ve become an expert in your field, trusted by your colleagues. Now, you have an uphill battle, so to speak, ahead of you. Like a mountain peak, the looming responsibilities of management can be daunting. Rather than managing your own workload, you’re scheduling, monitoring, and ensuring the well-being of an … Read more
[ad_1] A run of strong economic data appears to have finally punctured consumers’ sour mood about the U.S. economy, blasting away recession fears and potentially aiding President Biden in his re-election campaign. Mr. Biden has struggled to sell voters on the positive signs in the economy under his watch, including rapid job gains, low unemployment … Read more
[ad_1] With its streamlined curves and glow-in-the-dark sound system, the silver Lamborghini Huracán Performante was the stuff of teenage fantasy: $350,000 of aerodynamic metals and lightweight upholstery, packed into a taut and powerful body. Ben Armstrong loved it dearly. When he started shopping for a Lamborghini, Mr. Armstrong, a cryptocurrency evangelist with more than one … Read more
[ad_1] Breeding your Pals in Palworld is one of the most efficient ways to improve and take on tougher Pals. Not only do you have the opportunity to create rare Fusion Pals this way, but you also get your hands on some end-game level Pals way before you could reasonably fight them in the wild. … Read more
[ad_1] Fani Willis dismisses subpoena claims as ‘false’ and ‘baseless’ George Chidi The US House judiciary committee subpoenaed Fani Willis, the Fulton county district attorney, for records related to the use of federal grant money in prosecutions and the potential misuse of those funds. The subpoena escalates conflict between Jim Jordan, the Ohio Republican representative, … Read more
[ad_1] Mr Pill has singled out the Middle East as key among ‘potentially other threats to the stability of the UK economy’ – Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters The Bank of England may raise interest rates next instead of cutting them, its chief economist has said, in an apparent split with Governor Andrew Bailey. Huw Pill warned that … Read more
[ad_1] DISTURBING AI deepfake images of Taylor Swift were already circulating on the dark web for weeks before they appeared on Twitter. That’s according to AI and disinformation expert Wasim Khaled who told The U.S. Sun that analysts he works with knew the images had been around for some time. 1 Taylor Swift was recently … Read more
[ad_1] The statutory public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal was told that the public are now paying attention, as barristers closed its fourth phase. After months of questioning and several delays, the inquiry phase investigating the Post Office’s wrongful prosecutions of its branch managers heard powerful closing submissions. Legal representatives of core … Read more
[ad_1] Photo: Mike Blake (Reuters) “Which are the best cold weather rain jackets?” That’s a question Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told investors on Thursday that the company’s new AI shopping helper, Rufus, can answer. The feature is currently available to a small number of app users in the US, but will be rolled out to … Read more
[ad_1] The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly dropped 175 points after the Labor Department’s strong January jobs report. Meanwhile, Magnificent Seven stocks Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL) and Meta Platforms (META) were big earnings movers Friday, as Tesla stock skidded on news of a recall. X After the opening bell, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite climbed 0.9% … Read more
[ad_1] Last summer, Ohio enacted a social media statute that would require Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to get a parent’s consent before permitting children under age 16 to use their platforms. But this month, just before the measure was to take effect, a tech industry group called NetChoice — which represents Google, Meta, Snap, … Read more
[ad_1] Google Maps is introducing a generative AI feature to help you discover new places, the company announced today. Using large language models (LLMs), the new feature analyzes the over 250 million locations on Google Maps and contributions from over 300 million Local Guides to pull up suggestions based on what you’re looking for. For … Read more
[ad_1] A former CIA software engineer who committed the largest data breach in the agency’s history and shared the information with WikiLeaks was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted on charges of espionage and possessing child pornography, federal prosecutors announced. The sentence imposed on Joshua Schulte, 35, was predominantly for … Read more
[ad_1] Superdry’s share price has doubled in a single day after the embattled retailer’s chief executive announced he is in talks to take the company private. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the company revealed that Julian Dunkerton has been given permission to hold discussions with potential financing partners. This could include a … Read more
[ad_1] WHILE the cost of gaming is rising, we’re lucky enough that every now and again there are some games that are completely free. The Epic Games Store gives away a free game every week, and this time it’s a highly-rated puzzler. 1 Doors: Paradox is a free over the next weekCredit: Big Loop Studios … Read more
[ad_1] Mark Coppock / Digital Trends The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad transforms the tablet into a laptop, with features such as a precise typing experience and a responsive trackpad — but at a hefty price. Fortunately, there are less expensive options, and to help you out, we’ve rounded up the best Magic Keyboard alternatives. … Read more
[ad_1] Some 70 United States cities have passed resolutions on the Israel-Gaza war with most calling for a cease-fire, a Reuters analysis of city data shows, placing more pressure on President Joe Biden ahead of November’s general election to help end the fighting. At least 47 cities have passed symbolic resolutions calling for a halt … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Feb. 2, 2024, 8:32 a.m. ET Feb. 2, 2024, 8:32 a.m. ET The United States delivered another bigger-than-expected batch of jobs last month, adding further evidence that the economy still has plenty of steam even as its fuel reserves dwindle. Employers added 353,000 jobs in January, the Labor Department reported on Friday, and … Read more
[ad_1] An asteroid the size of a skyscraper will pass close to the Earth today – cosmically speaking. The hulk of space rock is expected to soar within 1.7 million miles of our planet, but there’s no chance of it hitting us, NASA says. The space agency’s Centre for Near Earth Object Studies estimates the … Read more
[ad_1] Amazon Web Services (AWS) is still feeling the effects of many of its customers embarking on cloud cost optimisation strategies, but said the pace of new customers joining its ranks is accelerating. The public cloud giant has posted its fourth quarter and full-year results, which revealed the firm has seen its revenue increase … Read more
[ad_1] The two male victims were reportedly at the same construction site By David Averre and Miriam Kuepper Published: 11:38, 2 February 2024 | Updated: 13:26, 2 February 2024 Two men have been found dead in a suspected stabbing attack in Hamburg, German police have reported. Hamburg’s eastern Billstedt area has been locked down amid … Read more
[ad_1] Issa brothers (Alamy Stock Photo) Billionaire Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa has confirmed he began a relationship with a former tax partner at EY after it was revealed the firm resigned as auditor of Asda last year. EY’s resignation is understood to have been triggered by conflict-of-interest concerns at the accounting firm after Victoria Price … Read more
[ad_1] Listen and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube Apple’s Vision Pro headset is now for sale in stores. Will it live up to the hype? Kevin Roose and Casey Newton tried it out to see. Then, in a high-profile congressional hearing on child safety and social media, Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta … Read more
[ad_1] Nearly a week after Apple announced big changes to the App Store because of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules, the company said that the market represents 7% of its global App Store revenues. The company’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri said that the monetary impact of these changes will depend on … Read more
[ad_1] Tom SandersPublished Feb 2, 2024, 12:22pm|Updated Feb 2, 2024, 12:24pm Alice Wood ran over her fiance in a fit of rage (Picture: PA) A woman who murdered her fiancé by hitting him with her car before telling police to ‘shoot me in the head’ has been jailed for life. Alice Wood, 24, has been … Read more
[ad_1] After a difficult 2022, Wall Street managed a roaring recovery in 2023. The benchmark S&P 500 index gained over 24% last year, a rally that seems to continue in early 2024. Much of this rally can be traced back to the strong performance of artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks in the past few months. As … Read more
[ad_1] GOOGLE Maps is being injected with a dose of AI that could give every user their own personal tour guide. The navigation app will soon let you uncover hidden gems in your local area, or a new destination, through conversation with an in-app AI. 1 Google Maps has introduced a string of new features … Read more
[ad_1] Blizzard Entertainment Layoffs have unfortunately become a nearly nonstop occurrence in the video game industry over the past year. In 2023, over 10,000 workers at game studios lost their jobs, according to data from Game Industry Layoffs. In January 2024 alone, Kotaku reports that over 6,000 developers have already been laid off. Layoffs at … Read more
[ad_1] More than 8,400 people were killed, injured or kidnapped in Haiti last year, according to a UN report. The United Nations has called on the international community to accelerate the deployment of a multinational security support mission to Haiti amid a surge in killings and kidnappings in the country. More than 8,400 people were … Read more
[ad_1] Apple shares slumped in after-hours trading – driven by disappointing iPhone sales in China and a warning that future revenues will fall well short of expectations on Wall Street. The gloomy market reaction overshadowed an otherwise strong financial performance in Apple’s first fiscal quarter. In the three months to 30 December, the tech giant … Read more
[ad_1] Introduction: How does it make you feel when a dull commercial suddenly cuts into your favourite video? Most people are too distracted and anxious to move on from the advertisement! Nevertheless, the fact that these advertisements enable content creators to profit from their hard work is the reason they are significant. It is therefore … Read more
[ad_1] Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, has posted full year revenue of $134.90bn, 16% more than in 2023. The Q4 2023 and full-year earnings show the company’s commitments to investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and datacentre capacity. It expects to use 10 times as much compute capacity each year to build … Read more
[ad_1] Topline Snap, the tech company that owns Snapchat, is recalling about 71,000 Pixy Flying Cameras—all of the miniature drones the company sold in 2022—due to a fire risk posed by their lithium ion batteries. The company is offering customers a full refund for the product they discontinued after only four … [+] months. Getty … Read more
[ad_1] France’s main farmers’ unions called on Thursday for an end to roadblocks across the country after expressing cautious satisfaction with a flurry of new government announcements to appease them, in the first sign of a possible reprieve after more than a week of protests disrupted traffic nationwide. It was not immediately clear whether the … Read more
[ad_1] Shares in Facebook’s parent company Meta have soared after it was announced that dividends will be paid to investors for the first time. Stock in the tech giant surged by more than 15% – adding more than £110bn to its valuation. To put this into context, that rise alone is five times higher than … Read more