[ad_1] Have you ever caught yourself staring at one of those ubiquitous QR codes, questioning whether they eventually lose their magic touch? I know the feeling – scanning a code and then, suddenly, becoming lost in thought about its digital shelf life. Interestingly enough, nearly half of us got swept up by curiosity over a QR code … Read more
[ad_1] Kelly Clarkson Talks About Pre-Diabetic Diagnosis and Weight Loss Kelly Clarkson has revealed that a “pre-diabetic” diagnosis led to her recent weight loss. Since Kelly has been in the public eye, she’s often talked openly about her body and health. However, the past few months have seen her appearance noticeably change. Back in November, … Read more
[ad_1] FTSE 100 Live (Evening Standard) Dividend-paying Meta Platforms led the way for the Magnificent Seven last night after the Facebook owner reported a trebling of quarterly profits. With fellow tech giants Apple and Amazon also posting strong figures, markets on both sides of the Atlantic are poised for strong sessions today. The gains come … Read more
[ad_1] If the after-hours drop materialises when the Nasdaq reopens, the founders’ holdings will fall by nearly $US1 billion each. Atlassian recently marked 1000 days of running a fully geographically spread workforce, and was one of the most aggressive companies to enact a remote-work policy during the pandemic. “Atlassians can choose to work from one … Read more
[ad_1] Apple’s Vision Pro headset is set to release for consumers today, but YouTube is not currently building a dedicated app for the device. To fill that void, Christian Selig, the developer who made Apollo for Reddit client, has made a Vision Pro app for YouTube called Juno. The app costs $5 for a one-time purchase … Read more
[ad_1] (Reuters) – NVIDIA Corp experienced a record-breaking surge in market value in January, the largest monthly increase ever, driven by heightened optimism around artificial intelligence (AI), positive analyst projections, and the company’s announcement of expanded AI offerings. The world’s most valuable chipmaker saw its market value expand by an unprecedented $296.52 billion to about … Read more
[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said countries around the world aiming to build and run their own artificial intelligence infrastructure at home will drive up demand for his company’s products. Most Read from Bloomberg Nations including India, Japan, France and Canada are talking about the importance of investing in “sovereign … Read more
[ad_1] With restrictions on space and weight, what would you bring if you were going to Mars? An ideal option might be a single material that can shift shapes into any object you imagine. In the morning, you could mold that material into utensils for eating. When breakfast is done, you could transform your fork … Read more
[ad_1] Blue Origin has shared footage of a successful hotfire test of its next-generation BE-4 rocket engine. The video shows the rocket pumping out up to 550,000 pounds of thrust, with Blue Origin engineers also shown applauding the effort. “A louder rumble in Rocket City!” the spaceflight company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said … Read more
[ad_1] Nine people were hospitalized after around 200 inmates rushed correction officers at a Southern California prison. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, eight corrections officers and an incarcerated man were injured during the violent rush at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, California. Authorities said that officers were escorting an inmate across … Read more
[ad_1] An Irish Traveller has received a settlement after he was allegedly discriminated against by a pub which refused to host his daughter’s Christening. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, claimed The Three Horseshoes, in the Whitchurch area of Cardiff, rejected his request to hold the event because of his background. The … Read more
[ad_1] ANDROID owners are set to lose access to Google Assistant’s Driving Mode, which allows users to make calls and reply to messages on the road. Users who go to use the feature are being met with a drop-down banner alerting them that the feature will vanish in February. 1 Google Assistant lost more than … Read more
[ad_1] Ever captured that perfect moment only to later discover those unwanted grainy gatecrashers ruining your masterpiece? Totally frustrating, right? I get it. But fret not! After sifting through the static (see what I did there?), I’ve handpicked the elite noise reduction software lineup—your soon-to-be secret weapon for silky-smooth images. You’re in luck because this guide is all about breaking … Read more
[ad_1] A new federal indictment accuses a former St. Louis-area police officer of sexually assaulting 19 men while they were restrained and in his custody, marking 11 additional victims. Marcellis Blackwell of St. Louis assaulted the men from Nov. 8, 2022, to June 5, 2023, according to the 36-count superseding indictment returned by a grand … Read more
[ad_1] India is quietly grabbing from China more manufacturing of Apple’s iPhones and other electronics gear. It is happening in South Indian industrial areas on muddy plots that were once farmland. In Sriperumbudur, people call Apple “the customer,” not daring to say the name of a company that prizes its secrets. But some things are … Read more
[ad_1] Meta Platforms and Amazon.com added a combined $280bn in stock market value after the tech giants reported impressive quarterly results. It wasn’t such good news for Apple whose value shrank by $70bn after its results. Meta‘s stock surged over 14% to a record high $451 elevating its overall value by $148bn to $1.16trn after … Read more
[ad_1] Amazon announced today the launch of an AI-powered shopping assistant it’s calling Rufus that’s been trained on the e-commerce giant’s product catalog as well as information from around the web. The company says the new tool will launch to a subset of U.S. customers in beta, starting today, before expanding to more users in … Read more
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[ad_1] The UK’s approach to artificial intelligence has become too narrowly focused on AI safety and the threats the technology could pose, rather than its benefits, meaning it could “miss out on the AI goldrush”, a House of Lords Committee has warned. In a major report on artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) – … Read more
[ad_1] Video: Rhea Ripley on being the new WWE 2K24 cover star Rhea Ripley on being the new WWE 2K24 cover star We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Dismiss Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Australia’s Demi Bennet, more widely known as Rhea … Read more
[ad_1] snapchat / Snap It turns out that Snap’s discontinued Pixy drone is a fire hazard. The alarming news came via a notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalling all 71,000 of the flying machines. “Consumers should immediately stop using the Pixy … remove the battery and stop charging it,” the … Read more
[ad_1] Birthday Gifts For Kids In 2024IANS Getting the perfect gift for anybody, especially for kids is an art. In an era where the digital space shapes their preferences, traditional gifts are completely out of the question. Gone are the days when kids would be excited with a model train set or a collection of … Read more
[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg stands to receive a payout of about $700 million a year from the social media giant’s first-ever dividend for investors. Most Read from Bloomberg Meta announced a quarterly cash dividend of 50 cents a share for Class A and B common stock beginning in … Read more
[ad_1] Last May, Fabuwood, a kitchen cabinet manufacturer in Newark, instituted a new company policy: No phones allowed during meetings. To enforce it, the company installed “device shelves” outside each of its six glass-walled conference rooms. On a recent Wednesday morning, there were animated meetings in three of the conference rooms, and the shelves outside … Read more
[ad_1] Uniform programs play a crucial role in various sectors, from schools and hospitals to airlines and the military. They are not just about enforcing conformity but also bolstering team spirit, creating a professional image, and fostering equality. However, managing such programs can be a daunting task that involves designing, sourcing, distributing, maintaining uniforms and … Read more
[ad_1] THE wife of Oscar-nominated producer Bradley Thomas has reportedly died by suicide after jumping to her death. Isabelle Thomas, who was married to the Killers of the Flower Moon producer, fell from the Hotel Angeleno in Los Angeles on Monday night. 2 The two were last pictured together on January 13 at the 2024 … Read more
[ad_1] The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales is to go up by an average 6% from April to help unlock “record investment”, an industry group has announced. Water UK said the increases, equivalent to £27 a year, would leave households with an average annual bill of £473. The body said … Read more
[ad_1] PLAYSTATION wowed fans last night by not only giving them a sneak peek at some upcoming games but shadow dropping a previously unannounced game. Fans were all expecting to see more footage from Silent Hill 2 at the State of Play, which we got, but there was another Silent Hill game that was released … Read more
[ad_1] Instagram Threads now has more than 130 million monthly active users, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings today. The text-based social networking app is one of the many new projects that have sprung up in the wake of Elon Musk’s 2022 acquisition of Twitter, now called X, where it competes … Read more
[ad_1] By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar dipped against the euro and yen on Wednesday as traders awaited a U.S. rates decision by the Federal Reserve. The U.S. central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady, but flag future cuts by dropping language suggesting further hikes. If the Fed tweaks that … Read more
[ad_1] But since the attacks by Hamas and Israel’s response in Gaza, polls show the president losing support among Arab Americans. One poll late last year showed Mr. Biden’s support in that population plummeting from 59 percent to 17 percent, a more than 40 percentage point decrease since the last election. Mr. Biden has been … Read more
[ad_1] Meta on Thursday reported a 25 percent increase in quarterly revenue while profit more than tripled, a rise fueled by its ads business after a shaky 18 months of layoffs and a rocky digital advertising market. The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, also said it would issue its first dividend, … Read more
[ad_1] The Cleveland Cavaliers (28-16) currently sit at fourth in the East and will head into the Fedex Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (18-29). This game comes off the heels of former Grizzlies player Marc Gasol announcing his retirement after spending 11 years with the team. The Grizzlies find themselves as a team in … Read more
[ad_1] Valentine’s Day 2024 is peeking around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably scratching your head, thinking about how to dodge the cliché bullet this year. Let’s be real, we’ve all done the chocolates and roses to death. So, why not shake things up with some custom gifts that scream ‘I … Read more
[ad_1] A swan wades through sewage in the River Thames at Datchet, Berkshire, after a Thames Water discharge last year. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Rex/Shutterstock Water companies have been urged to invest their profits in cutting bills to “rebuild” trust in the tarnished industry, as suppliers in England and Wales announced costs would jump from April. Water … Read more
[ad_1] A RARE Jade mask has been discovered inside a 1,700-year-old Maya tomb in Guatemala. The mask was just one of a number of artifacts discovered inside an ancient Maya king’s tomb. 5 This rare jade mask is associated with a storm godCredit: Francisco Estrada-Belli/Tulane University 5 This carved bone is said to show a … Read more
[ad_1] It was all change at the top for Crew Clothing in 2023 as the senior team departed. But the technology transformation strategy remains not only on track, but is set to accelerate in 2024. The fashion retailer is ploughing on with the introduction of a finance system, upgrading to a more sophisticated point … Read more
[ad_1] The first of two severe storms due to an atmospheric river drenched California on Thursday, bringing an intense downpour that flooded roads and toppled trees while officials warned residents to prepare for a “significant threat” as another storm looms over the weekend. The fast-moving storm kicked off with heavy rain and gusty winds that … Read more
[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — The combative chief executive officer of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. who lambasted United States Steel Corp.’s decision to sell itself to a Japanese steelmaker said his company’s offer is off the table. Most Read from Bloomberg Lourenco Goncalves said that Cliffs’ $54-a-share cash-and-stock bid for US Steel is gone and won’t be a backup … Read more
[ad_1] Apple has had plenty of challenges to start the year. The Apple Watch has been altered by patent lawsuits, the App Store has come under fire from developers, and the iPhone has faced renewed competition in China. Topping it all off, the company was recently dethroned as the undisputed king of the stock market … Read more
[ad_1] Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has added his voice to those criticizing Apple’s compliance with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation, which forces Apple to open up its App Store and allows developers to use their own payment systems, among other things. During Meta’s Q4 earnings call this afternoon, Zuckerberg responded to an … Read more
[ad_1] Apple CEO Tim CookImage: Brendan McDermid (Reuters) Apple’s shares fell during after-hours trading even after the company’s earnings beat Wall Street’s expectations. Why Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley might be buys in 2024 | Smart Investing Revenues in the first quarter hit $119.6 billion, about $2 billion more than forecasted by analysts surveyed by … Read more
[ad_1] Ian King speaks to Sky’s economics and data editor, Ed Conway, about the Bank of England saying inflation could ease to its 2% target within a few months – despite it keeping interest rates on hold again at 5.25%. Also, Swedish carmaker Volvo said today it will stop providing funding to its electric vehicle … Read more
[ad_1] ELON MUSK’S Starship mega-rocket has been selected to launch a new private space station that intends to replace the ISS. “SpaceX’s history of success and reliability led our team to select Starship to orbit Starlab,” Dylan Taylor, chairman and CEO of Voyager Space, said in a statement. 3 It’s unclear when the team behind … Read more
[ad_1] Netflix Following a hugely successful first season that surprised virtually everyone, many fans are eager for the potential return of Squid Game. In its first season, the show followed a group of contestants competing against one another in a series of children’s games with deadly stakes. Some of those playing the game would die, … Read more
[ad_1] Ex-Victoria’s Secret mogul Les Wexner is among the elite donors contributing to a powerful pro-Israel lobbying group that hauled $90 million in the aftermath of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks. According to investigative news outlet The Lever, Wexner pledged $100,000 to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in 2023, alongside billionaire OnlyFans owner Leonid … Read more
[ad_1] President Biden, whose approval rating has suffered amid high inflation, is beginning to pressure large grocery chains to slash food prices for American consumers, accusing the stores of reaping excess profits and ripping off shoppers. “There are still too many corporations in America ripping people off: price gouging, junk fees, greedflation, shrinkflation,” Mr. Biden … Read more
[ad_1] Amazon entered the consumer chatbot fray on Thursday, announcing a new artificial intelligence personal shopping assistant as the company races to catch up with other tech giants. Customers can ask the tool, Rufus, product questions directly in the search bar of the company’s mobile app, Amazon said in a blog post. The A.I. will … Read more
[ad_1] The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has updated what it claims to be 180 critical legacy applications. In May 2023, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warned that the department had no clear plan to replace or modernise legacy systems. In the Tackling Defra’s ageing digital services PAC report, Defra told … Read more
[ad_1] A federal judge on Jan. 31 dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company’s hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World after it was taken over by the governor’s appointees. United States District Judge Allen Winsor in Tallahassee, Florida, said in his decision … Read more
[ad_1] Singapore, Singapore, February 1st, 2024, FinanceWire FBS analysts project a looming downturn for Bitcoin as the market players await the upcoming Federal Reserve’s key rate cut in 2024. This tendency signals the rising probability of the BTCUSD’s closing bullish trend, as rate hikes frequently influence risk assets such as Bitcoin. The Federal Reserve’s key … Read more
[ad_1] ANDROID users have been informed of a handy setting that helps them type faster. Owners of Androids know that the devices are jam-packed with clever features. 1 Android users have been informed of a handy setting that helps them type fasterCredit: Getty These tools aim to better your experience while streamlining common processes. One such feature is “Voice … Read more
[ad_1] For years, Google (or any other search engine) has been the main gateway for people to discover websites and other content. The Browser Company, which makes the Arc Browser, is on a quest to change that by building an AI that surfs the web for you and gets you the results while bypassing search … Read more
[ad_1] Jennifer Crumbley countered claims that she was a ‘negligent’ mother as she told the court she and her school shooter son were ‘close’ – but admitted he developed at least 13 cavities as he barely brushed his teeth and spent most of his time in a squalid bedroom. The mom’s claim that they were … Read more
[ad_1] Labour will not raise corporation tax above its current rate of 25% during the next parliament, the party has pledged, in an attempt to offer businesses greater certainty – but the promise has prompted warnings about a lack of fiscal flexibility. The shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said the tax pledge included maintaining full expensing, … Read more
[ad_1] The most recent (and likely final) version of the impending European Union’s AI Act was recently leaked. This is the world’s first comprehensive law designed to regulate the use and application of artificial intelligence, and history shows that, when the EU regulates something, the rest of the world tends to adopt it. For example, … Read more
[ad_1] Amazon has led the way with its Kindle lineup when it comes to reading e-books and interacting digitally with our favorite stories. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is one of the most popular e-readers on the market and has been since its release. The best Kindles have a lot to offer, but not everyone wants … Read more
[ad_1] A human skull found in a Amity Township pond has been identified as belonging to Roger Hart (left) who was charged with murdering his wife (middle) (Pictures: WFMZ/America’s Most Wanted) A human skull found by a teenage boy in a pond has been identified as belonging to a man who was accused of trying … Read more
[ad_1] By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – Elon Musk suffered one of the biggest legal losses in U.S. history this week when the Tesla CEO was stripped of his $56 billion pay package in a case brought by an unlikely opponent, a former heavy metal drummer. Richard Tornetta sued Musk in 2018, when the … Read more
[ad_1] Universal’s concerns are real, and reflect some of the most urgent challenges in the music business today: artists’ need to make a decent living, the parameters of modern licensing contracts, the role of artificial intelligence. And in recent years music companies have begun to adjust to the reality that music fans’ attention is not … Read more
[ad_1] Asymmetric power dynamics at work are fuelling Welsh workers’ negative experience of artificial intelligence (AI), says Trade Unions Congress (TUC), and make it difficult to challenge the imposition of new technologies in the workplace. In a review of how workers and trade unionists across the country are experiencing the technology, Wales TUC found … Read more
[ad_1] ‘A vast amount of dual-use U.S.-origin commodities with military capabilities were exported from the United States to Iran,’ the Justice Department said. The Justice Department is charging four Chinese nationals for their alleged role in exporting American electronics to Iran. Members of the alleged conspiracy smuggled electronic components from the United States through China … Read more
[ad_1] The boss of TSB’s Spanish parent firm Sabadell has told reporters the UK brand’s cost-saving plans this year will result in job losses and branch closures. Sabadell CEO Cesar Gonzalez-Bueno was questioned at a news conference, following the publication of the group’s annual results, about a £29m provision made by TSB for restructuring costs … Read more
[ad_1] THERE are many tips to boost your iPhone battery but turning off things like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth won’t make a difference. Some hacks are simply a myth and are just wasting your time. 1 Leave the Wi-Fi onCredit: Getty And others can actually do quite the opposite, draining your power sooner. Here are some … Read more
[ad_1] The pace is picking up for the Apple Vison Pro apps ahead of the spatial computing device’s Friday launch as developers ready their apps for the new platform. While just last week, only 150-plus apps had been specifically designed for the Vision Pro so far, according to a third-party analysis of the App Store, … Read more
[ad_1] Topline Republicans on the House Committee on Homeland Security voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, sending the issue to a vote by the full House of Representatives, as Republicans lay blame on the Biden-appointed director for the ongoing migrant crisis at the southern border. Congress has not successfully impeached a cabinet … Read more
[ad_1] U.S. economic reports have been sparkling. The economy appears to be booming, the labor market looks strong and inflation seems to be on the decline. Yet this seemingly propitious combination has locked the Federal Reserve into inaction. At its policymaking meeting this week, the Fed decided to do precisely nothing. It held the main … Read more
[ad_1] After 15 years of dictating how apps are distributed on iPhones, Apple has been forced to take marching orders from European regulators. A new law to bolster tech competition has demanded that Apple open its devices to competing app stores and payment alternatives. But app makers say Apple’s response to the law, which is … Read more
[ad_1] Whether you’re living somewhere very rural with low lighting or just need to be extra sure to scare away (or record) any potential intruders, a floodlight camera is an excellent security tool for your home. And while there is a very large variety of floodlight cameras you can pick from, there are a couple … Read more
[ad_1] Robert Downey Jr. Called Out For Margot Robbie Barbie Comments As the discourse erupted on social media, it was eventually pointed out that the outrage was actually the “epitome of white feminism” as people highlighted the fact that the response to Margot not being nominated this year was overshadowing the success of the women … Read more