admin [ad_1] Donald Trump’s numerous false claims after winning the New Hampshire GOP primary Tuesday prompted cable networks to issue lengthy fact-checks of the notoriously truth-averse former president. MSNBC, which had opted not to take Trump’s Iowa caucus victory speech live, this time went another route, with Rachel Maddow explaining: “This is a decision that we … Read more
[ad_1] Passenger train drivers in Germany walked off the job on Wednesday and vowed not to return for six days in a strike over working conditions and pay that is expected to halt most long-distance and commuter rail travel across the country. The strike, one of the most significant on the national rail service in … Read more
[ad_1] Astronomers have discovered 85 possible planets outside our solar system with temperatures that could be cool enough for life. These exoplanet candidates are similar in size to Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune, and were discovered using data from NASA‘s Transitioning Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). TESS enables scientists to observe dips in the brightness of stars, … Read more
[ad_1] It’s a wonder what generative AI, particularly text-to-image AI models like Midjourney and OpenAI’s DALL-E 3, can do. From photorealism to cubism, image-generating models can translate practically any description, short or detailed, into art that might well have emerged from an artist’s easel. The trouble is, many of these models — if not most … Read more
[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump won New Hampshire’s primary on Tuesday, seizing command of the race for the Republican nomination even as President Joe Biden won the state’s Democratic primary. The result was a setback for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who finished second to Mr. Trump despite investing significant time and financial resources in a state famous … Read more
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images You might well have heard by now that Rolls-Royce shares surged 221% in 2023. But which stocks do our free-site writers think might be able to fare even better in 2024? DS Smith What it does: DS Smith is a leading manufacturer of packaging materials, including paper and card products. It … Read more
[ad_1] JANUARY is usually a quiet month for fans, but this year has been a whole different story. After an explosive 2023, we thought that 2024 might not have as many fantastic games, but we’ve been proven wrong. 1 Kiryu is back as one of two protagonists in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.Credit: Ryu Ga … Read more
[ad_1] Another round of the battle for Los Angeles takes place tonight at Crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers twice this season already. Once on January 7, and then again in an overtime win back in November. Team leader LeBron James will miss tonight’s matchup due to an ankle injury. … Read more
[ad_1] By Dailymail.Com Political Reporters Published: 11:02, 23 January 2024 | Updated: 03:17, 24 January 2024 Advertisement Donald Trump won New Hampshire’s first in-the-nation primary on Tuesday night, giving him his second victory in a row in the battle for the Republican presidential nomination. The call came shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m. ET … Read more
[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. gained its most in six months after billionaire co-founder Jack Ma bought stock, a much-needed boost for a company weathering internal turmoil and a stock market rout. Most Read from Bloomberg China’s e-commerce pioneer gained as much as 6.7% in Hong Kong, after climbing 8% in New York. … Read more
[ad_1] Britons must “strengthen their defences” against the growing threat posed by ransomware developed or enhanced using artificial intelligence (AI), the head of the UK’s cyber security agency has warned. It comes as a new report from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has found that AI is lowering the barrier of entry to novice … Read more
[ad_1] The NVM Express consortium has announced additions to its standard that will allow datacentre NVMe flash-based storage systems to take advantage of computational storage and tap into local memory resources. That will come in the form of two new command sets, namely NVM Express’s Computational Programs and Subsystem Local Memory commands. These command … Read more
[ad_1] Dozens of new exoplanets have been discovered (Picture: Getty/Science Photo Libra) Humankind could have just taken a giant leap towards finding aliens following the discovery of 85 possible planets that could sustain life. The exoplanets, meaning those outside our solar system, were discovered using Nasa’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). They are similar in … Read more
[ad_1] Completion of the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant has been delayed for up to another four years, according to the French company developing it. The final cost of the power station, which will be the UK’s first new nuclear plant in decades, could also end up being as much as £46bn. The start of … Read more
[ad_1] REPLACING human workers with artificially intelligent bots will actually be more expensive, according to new research. The findings are contrary to current fears that AI will easily replace humans in the workplace but the researchers still think this could happen in the future. 1 Artificial intelligence is expected to affect the workplace substantially but … Read more
[ad_1] If I had to choose between Apple Music and Spotify, I’m certainly on the side of Apple Music. Not knocking Spotify, but I prefer Apple Music for several reasons: I like how Apple Music looks and feels — it fits neatly in with the rest of my Apple devices — and its high-res streaming … Read more
[ad_1] Former News Corp CEO Kim Williams will take over as Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) board when Ita Buttrose steps down at the end of her five-year term in March. Appointed in 2019 by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Ms. Buttrose, 82, had indicated that she would not seek reappointment. Mr. Williams, nominated … Read more
[ad_1] Since China reopened its borders in 2023 after three years of Covid isolation, domestic travel has thrived and high-speed rail has grown increasingly popular. But international trips in and out of the country are lagging, and flight capacity is still just two-thirds of prepandemic levels. The economic stakes are high. Before the pandemic, Chinese … Read more
[ad_1] ASHES can now go into a vinyl record — letting the dead communicate from beyond the groove. Incinerated remains are pressed into a seven or 12-inch, so the bereaved can take their loved ones for a spin on the “urntable”. 2 Wessex Vale Crematorium in Southampton are offering to turn ashes into vinyl recordsCredit: … Read more
[ad_1] In recent years, 3D printing has evolved from a niche technology used primarily for prototyping to a revolutionary force reshaping the manufacturing landscape. The ability to transform digital designs into tangible objects with unprecedented precision has propelled 3D printing into various industries, impacting everything from product development to customized manufacturing. This article explores the … Read more
[ad_1] Topline Martin Shkreli, the notorious former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals and convicted securities fraudster, will still be banned from working in the pharmaceutical industry after a federal appeals court in New York upheld a ban enacted after he was found liable for gouging the price of an AIDS drug. Shkreli was banned from pharmaceuticals … Read more
[ad_1] WWE’s Raw is among the longest-running live entertainment programmes in the US having debuted in 1993 – AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File Netflix has signed a $5bn (£3.9bn) deal to stream WWE’s flagship wrestling show in the streaming giant’s biggest push into live events to date. WWE’s weekly Raw programme will move to Netflix’s streaming … Read more
[ad_1] THE world’s most popular YouTuber has earned £206,800 from posting a video on Twitter/X — after saying it was not worth it. US star Mr Beast said creators only got a small sum from advertising. 1 Mr Beast has earned £206,800 from posting a video on Twitter/X — after saying it was not worth … Read more
[ad_1] X, formerly Twitter, today announced support for passkeys, a new and more secure login method than traditional passwords, which will become an option for U.S. users on iOS devices. The technology has been adopted by a number of apps as of late, including PayPal, TikTok, WhatsApp, and others. Today we’re excited to launch Passkeys … Read more
[ad_1] Needless to say, the star’s comments caused a stir — and she soon found herself at the center of a whole bunch of think pieces. As publications questioned whether this was too much sleep to be healthy, others took to social media to express their awe and jealousy at how well-rested Dakota is. But … Read more
[ad_1] Chipmaker Texas Instruments (TXN) late Tuesday beat Wall Street’s earnings target for the fourth quarter but came up short on sales. It also guided well below estimates for the current period. TXN stock fell in extended trading. X The Dallas-based company earned $1.49 a share on sales of $4.08 billion in the December quarter. … Read more
[ad_1] Organisations in Australia face a significant challenge with data. On the one hand, there is a demand for personalised services. Consumers are willing to share their data if it means better personalisation. On the other hand, there is a real concern about privacy, and while organisations are focused on looking for ways to prevent … Read more
[ad_1] Image used with permission by copyright holder Whether you’re a small business owner or a contractor, you need to keep on top of your finances and accounting. That’s where FreshBooks comes in offering a simple-to-use interface that will keep you well informed throughout the financial year. Right now, if you sign up today, you … Read more
[ad_1] Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) beat earnings views late Tuesday, helped by strong growth in the number of procedures that use its robotic surgery system. ISRG stock rallied in late trades. X During the December quarter, the company saw a 21% increase in the number of procedures using its da Vinci system. This led to a … Read more
[ad_1] The UK’s largest building society is dropping its cheapest mortgage rate to an eight-month low and significantly under the Bank of England’s base interest rate. From Wednesday, Nationwide will offer new remortgaging customers a 3.84% rate on a five-year fixed deal. Existing mortgage holders can get the low rate on additional borrowing and switcher … Read more
[ad_1] PLAYSTATION 5 owners have access to a hidden tool that can help them play games more quickly. The PS5 is Sony’s latest gaming console and the fifth variation of its original PlayStation. 1 PS5 owners have access to a hidden tool that can help them play games more quicklyCredit: Getty It was released in 2019 and has … Read more
[ad_1] In this podcast we look at the year ahead in 2024 with Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust. We talk about upcoming updates, and changes to law and regulation such as in PCI, NIST, EU data protection regulations, post-Brexit divergence between the UK’s ICO and Europe, increasing global traction for DORA, and 60 major elections … Read more
[ad_1] An elderly man fatally shot his wife and then himself at an assisted living facility in Florida, police said Tuesday. FLORIDA FELON ON RUN FOUND WITH FAKE CASH INSIDE BOX OF CHICKEN WINGS AND GUN, AUTHORITIES SAY Staff at the Addington Place at College Harbor facility found the couple dead in the woman’s room … Read more
[ad_1] Federal regulators have ruled that Intuit, the maker of the tax-filing software TurboTax, must stop marketing its services as free, unless they are free to everyone or exceptions are clearly disclosed. TurboTax had for years claimed customers could file their taxes online for free. The Federal Trade Commission said in an opinion and final … Read more
[ad_1] A QUICK three-step trick on your iPhone can reveal whether you’re paying too much for your monthly contract. If you’re finding that you have data left over at the end of the month, it might be worth considering a downgrade. 1 iPhone users can check their data usage in the Settings appCredit: Getty It’s … Read more
[ad_1] Have you ever stumbled upon a website and suddenly felt like you were whisked back to the days of dial-up internet and Windows 95’s blocky charm? Oh, believe me, I know that feeling all too well. After venturing into the Internet wilderness and clicking through pages as if it were for scientific research, I’ve … Read more
[ad_1] The director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the top U.S. government agency tasked with providing security and aid to U.S. election infrastructure and its officials, was the target of a swatting incident at the end of December, a spokesperson confirmed to NBC News. News of the incident comes as judges and … Read more
[ad_1] A visual of Mike Warburton, The Telegraph’s tax expert, alongside the HMRC logo From tax returns to HMRC struggles, the Telegraph’s tax expert, Mike Warburton, will be online on Tuesdays at 6pm to answer all the tax questions that have been bothering you. This week, he helped readers tackle the tax implications of redirecting … Read more
[ad_1] WHATSAPP wants to launch its own version of Apple’s AirDrop that users need to shake to share photos. Leaked screenshots suggest the Meta-owned app is building a new feature for people to send files with those nearby. 1 Send files with a shakeCredit: WABetaInfo Sending photos and videos via Bluetooth tends to be quicker … Read more
[ad_1] Artisse, one of the many AI photo creation apps that let users generate photos of themselves using uploaded selfies combined with prompts, has raised $6.7 million in seed funding, following AI selfies’ viral moment. Similar to others on the market, Artisse users upload photos of themselves to train its AI on their images, then … Read more
[ad_1] Award-winning journalist Charles Osgood, who anchored “CBS Sunday Morning” for 22 years and was host of the long-running radio program “The Osgood File,” died Tuesday at home in New Jersey. He was 91. The cause of death was dementia, his family said. Osgood, a gifted news writer, poet and author, spent 45 years at … Read more
[ad_1] Over the past year, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the talk of the town and one of the stock market’s best-performing large companies. The company designs the kind of advanced graphics processing unit (GPU) technology needed for artificial intelligence (AI). As a result, the GPU leader’s revenue and earnings have been skyrocketing. Sales surged … Read more
[ad_1] THE YAKUZA series has been running for almost 20 years now, but its success outside of Japan has historically been mixed. That all changed with the release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, a turn-based JRPG heavily inspired by games like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Yakuza: Like a Dragon was so successful that publisher … Read more
[ad_1] Jacob Roach / Digital Trends It’s me. I’m one of the people who bought one of Nvidia’s worst-value graphics cards, the RTX 4080, and now have some regrets. However, it’s got nothing to do with the performance of the GPU and everything to do with the fact that there are now better options available. … Read more
[ad_1] Elon MuskIANS Who is Elon Musk? Although, that depends on whom you are asking. But lately the Tesla founder has been commenting on India’s position, status and seat as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. “At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. Problem is that … Read more
[ad_1] By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union reached a provisional deal on Thursday to improve how national authorities work with each other to combat moneylaundering, including in the crypto sector. Representatives of EU states and the European Parliament reached the deal in negotiations that concluded in the early hours of Thursday, aiming … Read more
[ad_1] THOUSANDS of Reddit users are having issues with the app and website. Issues with the platform began at around noon ET on January 23. There are currently over 7,000 reports of problems, according to Downdetector. The U.S. Sun has reached out to Reddit about the reported outage, but has yet to receive word back. … Read more
[ad_1] Developers who report a high degree of understanding of their code feel 42% more productive than those with low or no understanding, research from GitHub has found. While this may seem obvious, according to GitHub, low understanding can come from various factors, including poor or outdated documentation, lack of onboarding, or the sheer … Read more
[ad_1] AN ABANDONED shopping mall in Singapore has become a secret haven for graffiti artists despite a ban on street art. The Peace Centre may have lost its shine over recent years but young creatives have been doing their best to bring it back to life with colourful murals and art workshops. 8 The abandoned … Read more
[ad_1] An arm of one of China’s largest municipal governments is in talks to buy Stemcor, the historic British steel trading company. Sky News has learnt that a new company connected to Guangzhou Aerotropolis, which is located in the province of Guangdong, is in detailed negotiations with Stemcor’s lenders about a deal to take control … Read more
[ad_1] A BUFFERING screen while trying to stream your favorite TV shows and movies is never fun and requires a quick fix. There are several reasons why Fire TV Stick content buffers and one of them involves app updates. 1 Amazon Fire TV Stick apps often run in the background which has both positive and … Read more
[ad_1] Sonos Sonos has announced a new addition to its architectural series of speakers, which it produces in collaboration with Sonance. The 8-inch In-Ceiling Speaker represents a small increase in size from the existing 6-inch model and will be available this spring for $999 per pair. Sonos says that the new speaker features a custom-built, … Read more
[ad_1] By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -A global rally in chipmakers was set to spill over into Wall Street on Friday, raising investor spirits as markets rein back bets that interest rates will start to fall in just a matter of weeks. U.S. stock index futures were firmer, with the S&P 500 index near a … Read more
[ad_1] Netflix reached a multibillion-dollar, 10-year deal for exclusive rights to W.W.E.’s flagship weekly wrestling show “Raw,” as the streaming giant broadens its offerings with more live content. The deal will bring “Raw” to Netflix starting in January 2025, Netflix and TKO Group, W.W.E.’s parent company, said in a statement. Netflix will also own the … Read more
[ad_1] In the dynamic world of fintech, where innovation and regulation intersect, few voices carry the weight of expertise like Farnoush Farsiar’s. As a distinguished authority in the field, her insights are crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of fintech. In this article, we delve into the regulatory changes in fintech for 2024, exploring opportunities … Read more
[ad_1] Given that litigation is consistently on the rise, regulatory bodies continue to ramp up investigations, and local law enforcement is increasingly aware of the ease at which it can source evidence electronically, electronic discovery (e-discovery) is an area that businesses need to consider, review and improve. The process of disclosure of evidence to … Read more
[ad_1] Haley: this vote is ‘not a coronation’ for Trump Campaigning last night, Nikki Haley insisted that today’s vote was “not a coronation” for Donald Trump as the Republican nominee. Interviewed by Leland Vittert, Haley said viewing her performance in New Hampshire as make or break for her campaign had never been fair. She told … Read more
[ad_1] Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda said electric vehicles would command 30pc of global market share at best – Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg Electric cars will never account for more than a third of the market and consumers should not be forced to buy them, the boss of Toyota has said. Akio Toyoda, chairman of the world’s biggest carmaker … Read more
[ad_1] The Doomsday Clock will be reviewed today after inching 10 seconds closer to midnight in 2023 – the closest it has ever been to a global catastrophe. The clock’s new time will be announced from Washington DC at 3pm UK time. But what does that actually mean? A metaphor for the dangers facing humanity, … Read more
[ad_1] Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer Universal Pictures / Universal Pictures The holiday season may be over, but awards season is just heating up. The Golden Globes and Emmy Awards have been given out, and the next major event on the calendar is the Academy Awards. But who’s competing and who is staying home this year? … Read more
[ad_1] Illustration: Dado Ruvic (Reuters) Intermediate goods are inputs used to produce a final product. Think textiles to make a coat, metals to make a car, and computer chips to make an iPhone. How to Save Money in 2024: Step-by-Step Guide | Your Wallet And as a research report published last week shows, tracing the … Read more
[ad_1] Verizon Communications (VZ) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell from a year earlier but met Wall Street estimates. VZ stock rose as wireless subscriber additions topped expectations amid a shake-up in the consumer business. X Reported before the market open, Verizon earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31 fell 9% to $1.08 on … Read more
[ad_1] ANDROID owners have received a new Google Photos feature that can help keep their photos organised and their phones tidy. The feature is called Photo Stacks, and essentially creates mini-albums based on when the pictures were taken. 1 Google is now rolling out Photo Stacks on Google Photos for Android phones for widely, including … Read more
[ad_1] The discovery of 12TB (terabytes) of stolen personally identifiable information (PII) and credentials comprising 26 billion records relating to millions, possibly billions, of individuals, may prove to be the biggest leak in history, and is being dubbed the mother of all breaches (MOAB). The dataset was discovered by researcher Bob Diachenko of SecurityDiscovery.com … Read more
[ad_1] A Russian train attendant who threw a family’s beloved cat off a train in freezing temperatures and ultimately sent the animal to his death has been suspended from work. “She is currently not working with passenger trains, temporarily for a period of review,” Ivan Kolesnikov, the deputy general director of Russian Railways, was quoted … Read more
[ad_1] In today’s fast-paced world, managing finances effectively is crucial for a stress-free life. One of the key challenges many individuals face is dealing with debt. Whether it’s student loans, credit card balances, or other financial obligations, knowing how to handle debt is essential for achieving financial stability. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore … Read more
[ad_1] A robocall seemingly using artificial intelligence to mimic Joe Biden’s voice has been used to discourage people from voting in a primary election in the US. The New Hampshire attorney general’s office said it was investigating after the recorded message was sent to several voters on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. The call … Read more
[ad_1] Apple will pay additional royalties starting this month to artists if they have a spatial audio version on Apple Music, according to multiple reports. The company will pay up to 10% additional royalty if an artist has all their songs in spatial audio, per a report by 9to5Mac. The extra money doesn’t depend on … Read more
[ad_1] Not that long ago, many Republican voters were uncertain about former President Donald Trump. Even self-identified Trump fans expressed interest in finding a “fresh face” – someone who could carry his policies into the future. Someone untainted by the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Someone without all the legal troubles … Read more
[ad_1] The British fund manager Abrdn is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs in a cost-cutting drive aimed at boosting its flagging performance. Sky News has learnt that abrn will announce proposals for a round of redundancies alongside a hastily scheduled trading update on Wednesday morning. It was unclear whether abrdn would give a precise … Read more