admin [ad_1] In August 2022, Janel Rodriguez got a call from a mother she didn’t know. Her teenage son, Noah, had overdosed. She rushed over to the mother’s home, but she didn’t need to go inside to know her son was dead. Instead, she sank to her knees as every moment of Noah’s short life flashed … Read more
[ad_1] Google laid off hundreds of workers in several divisions Wednesday night, seeking to lower expenses as it focuses on artificial intelligence and joining a wave of other companies cutting tech jobs this year. The Silicon Valley company laid off employees in its core engineering division, as well as those working on the Google Assistant, … Read more
[ad_1] XBOX users have access to a rewards program that can help them play games for free. Microsoft’s Rewards Program has been around for nearly two decades. 1 Xbox’s rewards program lets you play games for freeCredit: Getty Sometimes referred to as Microsoft Points, Rewards are essentially a digital currency issued by Microsoft for use … Read more
[ad_1] After telegraphing to devs last week that it would do so, OpenAI has launched a store for GPTs, custom chatbot apps powered by its text- and image-generating AI models (e.g. GPT-4 and DALL-E 3). The GPT Store, as it’s called, lives in a new tab in the ChatGPT client on the web, and features … Read more
[ad_1] Donald Trump has dramatically revealed he already knows who he will choose as his running mate if he is the Republican 2024 presidential nominee. But the GOP frontrunner isn’t telling anyone else about his thinking yet, and it wasn’t clear if he has informed/ the person he wants to be his future vice president. Asked … Read more
[ad_1] By Tommaso Jacopo Ulissi, Head of Strategy, Transformation and Capital Allocation at Nexi Group From cashless to cashierless, with invisible, frictionless payments New generations (in particular, Generation Z) are super digital. They have never known the analogue world and they are not looking back. Younger people prefer convenient mobile-enabled payments, driven by a broad … Read more
[ad_1] The unique way of visual storytelling is the key to drawing a large number of impressions and views on your visuals. This is of higher importance for the agencies and businesses. No one wants to pay extra to the pro editors or visual storytellers. But what if you get insights on the solution that … Read more
[ad_1] NASA’s Mars helicopter has now completed an impressive 71 flights on the red planet since its first hover there in April 2021. While most of the flights have taken place without any difficulties, the latest one was cut short after Ingenuity’s navigation system found it difficult to cope with the “relatively featureless terrain,” which … Read more
[ad_1] Rescues crews work at the scene of an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Wednesday near Lake Tahoe, California (Picture: AP) One person is dead three others are injured from an avalanche that ravaged the Palisades Tahoe ski resort in northern California. The avalanche happened around 9.30am on Wednesday on the Palisades … Read more
[ad_1] Consumer watchdog Which? has called on telecom companies to stop “unconscionable” plans to raise broadband and mobile prices in April. Which? has written an open letter to major broadband and mobile providers, including BT, EE, O2, and PlusNet, urging them to stop any “unfair and unpredictable” price increases. Telecom providers are expected to announce … Read more
[ad_1] AI-generated fake advertisements are making the rounds on social media again, this time using the voice and likeness of Taylor Swift promising free Le Creuset cookware sets. As any proper Swiftie knows, the “Hoax” singer is fan of Le Creuset. In the pop star’s 2020 documentary “Miss Americana,” she whipped up some pasta sauce … Read more
[ad_1] Emergency legislation will be pushed through Parliament in a matter of weeks to quickly overturn the convictions of hundreds of former subpostmasters and their staff, prime minister Rishi Sunak has promised. The blanket exoneration comes after a major dilemma for the government. During Prime Minister’s Questions, in a House of Commons united on … Read more
[ad_1] Ditch the sofa shackles and hit the actual locations. Break out the binge-watching macarons, season four of Emily in Paris is gearing up for action. Set to kick off filming in January 2024, it’s racing against the clock to wrap things up before the curtain rises on the Summer Olympics in Paris later this … Read more
[ad_1] Citigroup (C) is in the middle of a complicated restructuring. It made it clear Wednesday that its fourth quarter earnings report Friday will be complicated, too. The giant New York-based bank said in a regulatory document it will take more than $3 billion in one-time reserves and expenses as part of those fourth quarter … Read more
[ad_1] When 2023 began, Rada Stanic, chief technologist for AWS in Australia and New Zealand, imagined the year would be dominated by helping customers build more modern data platforms in the cloud, with a bit of artificial intelligence and machine learning thrown into the mix. That plan changed fast with the emergence of ChatGPT and … Read more
[ad_1] Apple released iOS 17.3 beta 3 to public beta testers on Wednesday, a day after the iPhone maker released the developer beta. The release also comes about a week after Apple released iOS 17.3 beta 2 to developers but abruptly withdrew it after the software prevented some iPhones from starting properly. The latest update brings … Read more
[ad_1] Topline The United Auto Workers announced they had collected signatures from over 30% of workers at a Tuscaloosa, Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant—one of the largest non-unionized auto plants in the U.S.—meeting the minimum threshold of support the National Labor Relations Board requires to hold a union election. Plants in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee could … Read more
[ad_1] NASA delayed two astronaut missions to the moon, citing technical challenges that have emerged with everything from a spacecraft to new spacesuits. The slips are a setback for the space agency’s Artemis program, which seeks to reinvigorate U.S. space exploration ambitions with a series of astronaut visits to the lunar surface in the coming … Read more
[ad_1] OpenAI said on Wednesday that it was opening an app store for people to share customized versions of its popular chatbot, ChatGPT, as the artificial intelligence company works to expand the reach of its flagship technology and turn it into a moneymaker. The new store is called the GPT Store. People who spend $20 … Read more
[ad_1] A startup called Diem wants to tackle the problem of “search engine gender bias,” where results can produce default male information, making many women feel unsatisfied by the answers they receive to taboo or personal questions online. The company’s social search engine aims to provide a space for women and nonbinary individuals to share … Read more
[ad_1] “…particularly due to one sex scene involving two young boys watching Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) work as a prostitute. In the film, the boys’ father hires Bella to teach them how to have sex.” Well… don’t have sex scenes involving children, in any way, in your movie… — Jeebus Christos (@travelinjeebus) January 7, 2024 … Read more
[ad_1] An ex-Centrica executive will this week be appointed the new chair of the independent trade body which advises the government on the imposition of tariffs. Sky News understands that Nick Baird, who also ran UK Trade and Investment, Britain’s former trade promotion body, is to be the next chairman of the Trade Remedies Authority … Read more
[ad_1] As we step into the new year, cryptocurrencies are still incredibly popular. They have become a part of mainstream culture and are here to stay. However, cybercriminals are aware of the power of cryptocurrencies, and their intricate scams keep evolving as we speak. Join us on the journey of unveiling the crypto scams that … Read more
[ad_1] HP It’s HP’s Back to Business Sale, and you can save big for a limited time on the HP Envy 17. Save $400 instantly with the price marked down from $1,250 to $850, direct from HP itself. It is almost as good as the August deal we saw, where the price was marked down to … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 10, 2024 5:56 pm ET The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted Wednesday to allow mainstream investors to buy and sell bitcoin as easily as stocks and mutual funds, a decision hailed by the industry as a game changer. The SEC decision clears the way for the first U.S. exchange-traded funds that … Read more
[ad_1] Federal regulators on Wednesday approved a new financial product that tracks the price of Bitcoin, a landmark moment for the cryptocurrency industry that proponents hope will increase investment in the technology. The Securities and Exchange Commission authorized 11 applications to offer exchange-traded funds tied to Bitcoin, a potentially simpler way for people to invest … Read more
[ad_1] ONLINE shoppers are being warned to watch out for seven sinister signs that a website is dangerous. Scammers often set up fake websites in order to steal your money – or enough info to sell on or defraud you with. 1 Be very careful when shopping online – cyber-criminals are waiting for you to … Read more
[ad_1] Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced its intention to acquire Juniper Networks, in a deal worth $14bn. The acquisition aims to bolster the company’s high-margin networking business, which, according to HPE, will double in size. HPE and Juniper Networks regard the deal as a way to meet the demands of artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more
[ad_1] It’s the end of an era not just in Tuscaloosa, but in college football. Nick Saban is retiring, sources told Fox Sports. Saban won six national championships with Alabama, and one more with LSU – his seven titles are the most by any coach in college football history. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE … Read more
[ad_1] By Pat Bermingham, CEO, Adflex By Pat Bermingham, CEO, Adflex In with the old, as good as new The first use of a commercial card for a B2B payment was recorded by the travel industry in 1937. Yet nearly a century later, commercial cards are still not a widespread B2B payment method. Why? They … Read more
[ad_1] Life in the digital age is a dance with information. Precious memories, critical business documents, irreplaceable creative projects – all reside precariously within the humming silicon and clicking platters of our storage devices. And like any tango, there’s always a risk of missteps. Accidental deletions, hardware failures, and even natural disasters can send our … Read more
[ad_1] Brave announced today that it’s adding its newly-built CodeLLM to its search engine to deliver results for programming queries. The new AI-powered CodeLLM provides code snippets with step-by-step explanations and citations. CodeLLM is free and now integrated into Brave Search so users don’t have to switch apps to access it. CodeLLM is available to … Read more
[ad_1] At 2 p.m. on Christmas Day, Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., received an urgent phone call from his local sheriff’s office in upstate New York: There was a shooting at his home, and deputies were en route. Except, it wasn’t true. Williams was home with his family and everyone was safe. “Of course I told … Read more
[ad_1] Patients are “bearing the brunt of industrial action”, health experts have said, as it emerged more than 113,000 operations, appointments and procedures were postponed due to the longest walkout in the history of the NHS. Junior doctors in England staged a six-day walkout from January 3 to January 9. NHS England figures show the … Read more
[ad_1] In the ever-evolving digital landscape of India, where businesses are constantly striving for online excellence, the choice of hosting infrastructure has a profound impact on the success and growth of enterprises. Among the myriad hosting solutions available, dedicated servers have emerged as a game-changer, providing businesses with a robust and scalable platform to elevate … Read more
[ad_1] HBO Max Max has gotten off to a slow start in January when it comes to original series, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great underrated shows that can help get you through the month. The vast majority of new shows coming to Max these days tend to be reality series from Discovery. … Read more
[ad_1] Ecuador is at war with drug gangs, President Daniel Noboa said Wednesday, as troops patrolled the country’s largest city, Guayaquil, a day after gunmen took over a TV studio and launched a series of attacks against the Andean nation’s new government. “We are in a noninternational armed conflict,” Noboa said in a radio interview. … Read more
[ad_1] Apple (AAPL) is having anything but a happy new year, as the company’s stock was hit with its third downgrade in less than two weeks on Wednesday. The latest sting comes from Redburn Atlantic’s James Cordwell, who lowered the stock’s rating to Neutral while keeping its price target at $200, on fears of slowing … Read more
[ad_1] More than one in 20 adolescents have taken non-prescription weight loss products, like diet pills or laxatives, in the past year, according to a new global study. Among the general adolescent population, this rose to nearly one in 10 teenage children that had taken the diet aids in their lifetime, the study found, with … Read more
[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated disinformation and misinformation poses risks to upcoming elections in the US, the UK, Asia and South America over the next two years. Attempts to undermine the democratic process by spreading false narratives could erode confidence in governments and lead to civil unrest. The World Economic Forum (WEF) warned today that … Read more
[ad_1] Arlo, Blink, Ring, Eufy In years past, if you wanted a security system, it required professional installation, a high monthly fee, and at least a 12- to 24-month contract. Sometimes you also needed to purchase or rent equipment. But thanks to the latest smart-home tech, just about anyone can install home security cameras inside … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 9, 2024 8:22 pm ET Since acquiring Business Insider nine years ago, Axel Springer has largely steered clear of intervening in the news outlet’s editorial operations, even when high-profile people objected to unflattering articles about them. That hasn’t been the case in recent days. Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All … Read more
[ad_1] Amazon is laying off hundreds of employees at its studio division as well as its subsidiary, Twitch, to reduce costs, the latest in a wave of new job cuts hitting the tech industry. Twitch, a video streaming platform, will cut just over 500 roles, or 35 percent of its work force, according to a … Read more
[ad_1] It looks like X, the company formerly known as Twitter, has a Verified bot problem. Although X owner Elon Musk suggested that forcing users to pay for verification would help to weed out the bots (aka automated accounts) on the platform, that does not appear to be the case. A video gaining views on … Read more
[ad_1] Jairam RameshIANS The Indian National Congress (INC) has respectfully declined the invitation to the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, terming it an ‘RSS/BJP’ event. This decision has ignited a political debate, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Congress of being ‘Anti-Ram’. The Ram Mandir, a long-standing political project of the … Read more
[ad_1] Starbucks is being sued in the US for alleged false advertising over how ethically sourced its products are. The lawsuit centres on accusations it is getting coffee and tea from farms that have human rights and labour abuses, when the company says it is committed to “100% ethical sourcing”. The legal action, which has … Read more
[ad_1] This photo provided by the University of Copenhagen in January 2024 shows the process of ancient DNA extraction at the Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Center in Copenhagen. According to research published Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in the journal Nature, ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other … Read more
[ad_1] The January 2024 lineup of new titles coming to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra’s Game Catalog was just revealed. It’s a muted month for the service, with the loss of titles like It Takes Two being more noteworthy than the gains. The highest-profile game coming is the Resident Evil 2 remake, which is being … Read more
[ad_1] BRITAIN is on the brink of blasting bases in Yemen after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels aimed their biggest missile and drone strike at a Royal Navy warship. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps warned the military might was in place “to do what needs to be done”. 7 The moment HMS Diamond shot down seven of the 18 … Read more
[ad_1] The young father headed across the parking lot to join the other parents meeting their children’s new preschool teachers. After a few steps, he began sweating and twitching. As the sky reeled, he staggered back to the car, desperate to lie down in the back seat and breathe, hidden by tinted windows. “Did you … Read more
[ad_1] In the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber technology, Dr. Ronald Walcott stands as a leader, bringing a wealth of experience and strategic vision to the forefront. With a career spanning 14 years in telecommunications, including serving as CEO of the telecommunication services of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Walcott’s journey reflects the dynamic nature of … Read more
[ad_1] The past 12 months saw flash storage nudge into areas from which it had hitherto been absent. In particular, this was because of the availability of denser – and therefore cheaper per-gigabyte (GB) – quad-level cell (QLC) flash storage into array markets and use cases that were once considered nearline. Alongside this, we … Read more
[ad_1] (Reuters) -Attacks on vessels by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have disrupted international commerce on the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia. The attacks, targeting a route that accounts for about 15% of the world’s shipping traffic, have pushed several shipping companies to reroute their vessels. Below are companies’ responses to the disturbances … Read more
[ad_1] In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, the integration of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) marks a significant turning point. Leading this innovative wave is Payvertise with its $PVT token, ushering in a new era where transparency and engagement are not just goals, but realities. This movement isn’t just about adopting new technology; it’s about reshaping … Read more
[ad_1] NETFLIX subscribers have been urged to hit pause and check their browser over concerns they’re not getting a feature they are paying for. The streaming giant has more than 1,500 titles available in 4K picture quality for those willing to pay the top fee of £17.99 ($22.99) per month. 1 Netflix has more than … Read more
[ad_1] YouTube announced today that it’s making it easier to find accurate life-saving information about basic first aid and emergency care with the launch of its new First Aid Information Shelves. The new shelves will be pinned to the top of search results and will feature videos from credible health organizations like Mass General Brigham. … Read more
[ad_1] Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The GOP’s move to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas comes after months of vilifying the homeland security chief for the surge of migrants crossing the souther border, the Guardian’s Lauren Gambino reports: House Republicans are barreling ahead with their effort to impeach … Read more
[ad_1] Both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 posted gains London’s FTSE 100 has continued its disappointing start to the year as sentiment soured following weak performances from grocers and insurers, as well as anxiety over future interest rate cuts. The capital’s premier bluechip index slipped 0.27 per cent lower at 7,663.02, while the FTSE … Read more
[ad_1] Tired of Facebook and trying to find out how to delete it? Below you’ll find out how you can do this. Also, in the rest of the article, we’ll say something about how to deactivate Facebook, in case you just want to rest. For those who don’t know, deactivation is a temporary process that … Read more
[ad_1] Thanks to their partnership with Universal Studios and Focus Features, Peacock continues to be a service with some of the biggest and most popular movies. Some of the best movies on Peacock are The Holdovers, Alexander Payne’s Christmas dramedy starring Paul Giamatti; Fast X, the latest entry in the Fast Saga; and Jurassic World Dominion, the … Read more
[ad_1] Multiple chatbots are in the room.Image: Florence Lo (Reuters) The sheer volume of chatbot apps shows that enthusiasm for AI goes well beyond ChatGPT—and just how versatile generative AI can be. A quick scroll through Apple’s App Store reveals offerings that include Summary Z, which sums up books; Awarefy, which provides cognitive behavioral therapy … Read more
[ad_1] Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights a huge change to his Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) stock recommendation. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 7, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 9, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Palantir Technologies right … Read more
[ad_1] Questions are being raised over security measures at X after hackers were blamed for a fake post on the US financial market regulator’s account that prompted a jump in the value of Bitcoin. Crypto investors were widely anticipating confirmation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week that it had approved a … Read more
[ad_1] While most knowledge workers say they are well-equipped to work from home, many feel hybrid working makes their job more difficult. A Censuswide survey for Scalable Software, based on a poll of 2,000 employees, found that 40% of employees say hybrid work makes their job harder. According to Scalable Software, this is higher … Read more
[ad_1] Virginia Giuffre said she was paid $15,000 by Jeffrey Epstein for having sex with Prince Andrew, when she was 17. Although the prince has consistently denied the accusation, insisting he has no memory of ever meeting Giuffre, he paid her a reputed $14 million to settle a lawsuit she brought against him alleging sexual … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article (1 minute) Drones are more likely to be buzzing overhead this year if you live in Dallas. Walmart plans to offer drone delivery to most of the region this year, a major expansion of its effort in recent years to provide the delivery option to some customers in several states. Copyright … Read more
[ad_1] NASA has chosen the technology to help it land future spacecraft on unmapped planets. Meta uses the technology for artificial intelligence. Chinese engineers have turned to it to encrypt data. And it could represent the next front in the semiconductor trade war between the United States and China. The technology is RISC-V, pronounced “risk … Read more
[ad_1] On Tuesday, Elon Musk’s X wrote about a grand vision for the company in 2024, which includes launching peer-to-peer payments and more AI-powered tools. Amid all this, the company silently removed a feature for paid subscribers. They’re no longer able to set an NFT as a profile picture. The feature was originally launched under … Read more
[ad_1] Less than a week before Iowa Republicans will kick off their party’s nominating contests, the Hawkeye State has seemed unusually quiet. Former President Donald Trump leads both Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley by an almost unprecedented 30 percentage points in recent polls. In some ways, the biggest drama this week has come … Read more
[ad_1] The Abu Dhabi-backed vehicle which has agreed to buy The Daily Telegraph believes it will control the newspaper’s destiny even if its deal is blocked by regulators. Sky News has learnt that RedBird IMI informed the independent directors of the Telegraph’s parent company this week that it will determine the title’s future ownership even … Read more