admin [ad_1] Nvidia’s RTX 4070 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy, and it’s quickly dropping in price at the start of 2024. You might be tempted to pick one up, but rumor has it that Nvidia is gearing up to release an upgraded version in just a few weeks in the form … Read more
[ad_1] A shark attack has killed a man at a spot popular with swimmers and surfers in Hawaii despite a rescue attempt, local police said. In a statement Maui police said a 39-year-old man had died after being brought back to shore by rescuers at a beach area off the Hana Highway in Paia on … Read more
[ad_1] The Chinese corporate giant BYD said Monday that it sold three million battery-powered cars in 2023, its most ever, capping a turbulent year for China’s electric vehicle industry. Even as sales surged, heavy competition and a sustained price war took a financial toll on many automakers. But BYD last year sold 1.6 million fully … Read more
[ad_1] PLAYSTATION gamers have just four days to get their hands on one of the ‘very best’ retro shooter titles currently on shelves for only £2.60. Quake Remastered – which has gained a cult following since its original release in 1996 – is now 67 per cent off in the Sony PlayStation store. 1 The … Read more
[ad_1] After a long college football bowl season, the road to crowning a national champion begins on New Year’s Day with the College Football Playoff Semifinals. In the first game, the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) will take on the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (13-0) in the 2024 Rose Bowl. The game will be … Read more
[ad_1] India’s chai tapri (tea kiosk) culture at bus stops, railway stations, and seemingly every other street corner has persisted for decades, even as the vessels for holding the tea changed from kulhads (mud cups) to glass cups and, more recently, to paper cups. Since the covid-19 pandemic especially, people have been wary about the hygiene … Read more
[ad_1] Photograph: Philip Cheung/The Guardian Nemuel DePaula has never been afraid of big pivots. The Brazil native immigrated to Boston at age 10, started his own graphic design business, Grita, while still in high school, and moved himself and the business across the country to Los Angeles in 2013. Four years later, DePaula took a … Read more
[ad_1] ANOTHER year has passed and there’s still no confirmation that there’s alien life in the universe. Some experts believe we’re very close to a breakthrough and there are plenty of space missions and studies planned for 2024. 1 Lots of space missions have been planned for 2024 and some could help us find alien … Read more
[ad_1] All eyes will be on the College Football Playoff Semifinals on New Year’s Day as the college football bowl season nears its conclusion. In the second semifinal, the No. 3 Texas Longhorns (12-1) will take on the No. 2 Washington Huskies (13-0) in the 2024 Sugar Bowl. The game will be played at Caesars … Read more
[ad_1] It may come as a surprise that it wasn’t Taylor Swift referring to re-recording her hit albums as “collecting horcruxes and infinity stones” in her recent Time magazine Person of the Year profile that put me over the edge. (Although that kind of millennial speak also brings a twitch to my eye, even if … Read more
[ad_1] Known as the home of high-profile tech stocks, the Nasdaq Composite is up a phenomenal 263% over the last decade. While that was a period of low inflation and easy-money policy from the Federal Reserve, things may not be the same going forward. When it comes to stocks, while a rising tide lifted all boats … Read more
[ad_1] Google and Amazon must do more after a British woman made a suicide pact with two people she met online and used the internet to buy poison, a coroner has said. Chloe Macdermott, 43, died in May 2021 after buying a lethal substance from the US on Amazon. An inquest at Inner West London … Read more
[ad_1] Mark Coppock / Digital Trends There are a lot of excellent 2-in-1 laptops out there, and they’re perfect for those who want something that is a hybrid between a tablet and a laptop so that they can use their device on a table or in handheld mode. One of the better options to go … Read more
[ad_1] The promise of self-checkout was alluring: Customers could avoid long lines by scanning and bagging their own items, workers could be freed of doing those monotonous tasks themselves, and retailers could save on labor costs. All that has happened since the rollout of self-checkout but so has this: Customers griping about clunky technology that … Read more
[ad_1] John Matheson, a home inspector in Alameda, Calif., kept busy during the pandemic when the housing market was red hot. But as interest rates started to rise about halfway through 2022, he noticed that his workload began to drop. Last year, the number of jobs plummeted. “My business is about 50 percent of what … Read more
[ad_1] THE final countdown is on as the BBC prepares to pull the plug on ten channels. But fear not, they’re only disappearing from certain boxes as part of a massive upgrade. 1 Alert has been showing on BBC channels for sometime nowCredit: X / Twitter Next week the broadcaster will switch off some feeds … Read more
[ad_1] Mark Coppock / Digital Trends While many laptops tend to be focused on consumers, there’s a whole market for more professional-oriented laptops, and in Dell’s case, those are their Precision workstations. These laptops often have a lot of high-end specs, making them perfect for everything from video editing to CAD and programming. Of course, … Read more
[ad_1] A survey taken days before Denmark’s Queen Margrethe’s surprise abdication announcement revealed that the nation was overwhelmingly happy with her scandal-hit successor, Prince Frederik. She revealed she will abdicate on January 14 next year after 52 years on the throne, she announced during her traditional New Year’s Eve speech. The monarch, famed for her chain-smoking … Read more
[ad_1] Pay less tax Taxpayers might be expecting to feel that little bit richer this year as Jeremy Hunt’s cut to National Insurance (NI) comes into force. But the reality is you could well end up paying more tax in 2024. The two percentage point cut to NI, which comes into effect on January 6, … Read more
[ad_1] AN artificial intelligence pretending to be Nostradamus has chillingly predicted its very own rise to power in 2024. The bot also made prophecies about the return of US President Donald Trump and the fall of Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin. 5 ChatGPT agreed to pose as an AI Nostradamus for The Sun OnlineCredit: THE SUN … Read more
[ad_1] When it comes to PC gaming, the GPU, or graphics processing unit, takes center stage as your primary ally. Responsible for rendering everything visible on the screen, from the user interface to high end 4K videos, the GPU bears the brunt of heavy lifting. To ensure optimal functionality, it’s essential to provide proper care. … Read more
[ad_1] A total eclipse is one of nature’s biggest spectacles (Picture: Getty) Last year was one to remember for skygazers, with comets, meteor showers, over-excited Northern Lights and an annular eclipse. This year will go one better with a full, total eclipse – the best kind. Unfortunately for Brits, it won’t quite cross UK shores, … Read more
[ad_1] SEOUL (Reuters) – Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said on Monday recent market concerns over a financially troubled builder are a “warning sign” over the financial risks of prolonged monetary tightening. While managing inflation remains the top priority, it is important to find the right policy mix as South Korea approaches the end … Read more
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Digital Trends Google’s always added some cool photo editing features on its Pixel devices, such as the Magic Eraser with the Pixel 6. But with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, Google took things a step further with Magic Editor. With Magic Editor, Google uses the power of AI to … Read more
[ad_1] Commentary You can always rely on the radical Left to be inconsistent, can’t you. They make an art of it. We know how strongly they feel about the claim of Aboriginal people to be the original owners of our land. That bold clarion cry, “Always was, always will be,” has become very familiar to … Read more
[ad_1] Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Reported assaults on shop staff in Scotland have increased by 50% year on year since Holyrood introduced a standalone offence aimed at protecting retail workers facing escalating levels of violence since the pandemic. Retail representatives across the rest of the UK are calling for similar protection as the most recent figures … Read more
[ad_1] ELON Musk’s claims that artificial intelligence (AI) ‘will kill us all’ have ‘no proof – yet’, according to a former responsible AI programme manager at Google. Toju Duke, who worked at Google for nearly a decade, told The Sun: “I’ve not seen any proof with the AI were dealing with today.” 2 Toju Duke, … Read more
[ad_1] If you’re looking for some of the best shows to watch right now, including high-profile titles as well as hidden gems, Hulu is a good place to start. The streaming service has tons of popular originals like Only Murders in the Building but also offers access to shows in partnership with other services, like … Read more
[ad_1] Topline The U.S. launched a retaliatory strike against Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, the White House said on Monday—just hours after a drone launched by the Iranian-aligned group injured three American service members. Kataib Hezbollah, a Iraqi Shia militant group, was targeted after a drone struck an American base in … [+] Erbil. Getty Images … Read more
[ad_1] The stock market has soared over the last decade. A $10,000 investment made in a market-tracking fund like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) at the start of 2014 would be worth $29,673 today after having grown at a compound annual rate of 11.6%, assuming that dividends were reinvested along the way. But … Read more
[ad_1] Now that the end of 2023 has arrived, how do you want to spend New Year’s Eve? We’ve already put forth some comedies, thrillers, rom-coms, and sci-fi films that are appropriate for the last day of the year. Now, it’s time to suggest three great dramas that you should watch on New Year’s Eve. … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 1, 2024 12:05 am ET A surprise surge in American oil and gas production and exports is helping to keep the world stocked, blunting the impact of widening conflict in the Middle East that has crimped key shipping lanes. When Iranian-backed Houthi militants began launching missiles and drones at ships crossing the … Read more
[ad_1] Next-generation banks will use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to influence people’s financial decisions, spot potentially vulnerable customers, train call centre staff and even run social media accounts. The complex technology could “touch almost everything that goes on at a bank”, according to Tom Merry, the head of banking strategy at Accenture. The UK banking … Read more
[ad_1] 20th Century Fox Tired of rom-coms and sweet comedies that plagued your Netflix queue this time of year? Well, we have three movies for you that are as far away from the holidays as you can get. These thrillers, all available to stream on Netflix, deal with a woman suffering a nervous breakdown, a … Read more
[ad_1] The Green Bay Packers continue to remain in the NFC playoff picture, as they took down their NFC North-rival Minnesota Vikings, 33-10, to move to 8-8 on the season. The Packers were the No. 9 seed entering Sunday night on the outside looking into the wild card situation with the Detroit Lions already winning … Read more
[ad_1] Michael Burry of “The Big Short” fame.Kevin Mazur/WireImage Michael Burry issued dire warnings, took short positions, and pounced on bargains in 2023. The investor predicted inflation and recession, and bet against the S&P 500 and microchip stocks. Here are “The Big Short” star’s three big highlights of the year. Between his bleak forecasts for … Read more
[ad_1] SpaceX wrapped up a busy 2023 with a blast of all 33 Raptor engines on its Super Heavy rocket — the most powerful in the world. Footage of the static fire test shows the Super Heavy blasting out millions of pounds of thrust as the Raptor engines are put through their paces ahead of … Read more
[ad_1] A Colorado woman suspected of killing two of her children was apprehended in the United Kingdom this weekend, Colorado Springs police said. U.K. authorities took Kimberlee Singler, 35, into custody without incident, Colorado Springs police said late Sunday. Details, including the location of the apprehension and whether an extradition was forthcoming, were pending, the … Read more
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Every month, we ask our freelance writers to share their top ideas for shares to buy with investors — here’s what they said for January! [Just beginning your investing journey? Check out our guide on how to start investing in the UK.] Assura What it does: Assura is a real estate … Read more
[ad_1] End 2023 on a high note by watching the ball drop at Times Square on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve special has been the number-one program for holiday coverage for over three decades. Seacrest returns to anchor the festivities in New York City, and … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article (2 minutes) One of the best strategies for good health in the new year: Reduce the amount of sugar you eat. Sugar sneaks into our diet in surprising ways, from coffee drinks you don’t realize are sugar bombs to small amounts that add up in bread or sauces. Looking more closely … Read more
[ad_1] For driving enthusiasts, electrification is a dirty word. But when it comes to decarbonizing the earth’s atmosphere, the ability to harness clean energy, and simplifying the production process for automobiles, it’s no surprise automakers and governments across the globe were eager to jumpstart the dream of an electric vehicle transformation. The past year was … Read more
[ad_1] London has welcomed in the New Year with a spectacular display of light, color, and plenty of noise. While fireworks formed the heart of the display, which took place over the River Thames within sight of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, organizers also deployed drones to dazzle the huge crowd as well … Read more
[ad_1] A recap of the good news from 2023 – CBS News Watch CBS News From the successes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and “Barbie” to progress in inflation and the return of Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin, Mark Strassmann recaps the good news from 2023. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
[ad_1] When the PGA Tour and the upstart LIV Golf league, which is bankrolled by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, announced their groundbreaking deal in June for the men’s golf circuits to join forces, they left most details unanswered and set a Dec. 31 deadline to figure them out. Now, it is clear that the … Read more
[ad_1] Horror is traditionally associated with Halloween, but why shouldn’t be watched on other holidays? Some horror movies are great to watch on certain holidays. For instance, Black Christmas is a great slasher to watch on Christmas Eve. Ditto the It movies on the Fourth of July and, now, thanks to Eli Roth, Thanksgiving on … Read more
[ad_1] BSF foundation day todayIANS The Border Security Force, responsible for safeguarding the 553-km long varied, tough, and challenging India-Pakistan border in Punjab, on Sunday said that in the last one year, it detected and downed 107 drones and seized 442.395 kg of heroin. Besides seizing 23 weapons and 505 rounds of ammunition, it has … Read more
[ad_1] Consumers will no longer pay VAT on “essential and environmentally-friendly” period pants from today following a two-year campaign. Women will save up to £2 on period pants on average – up to 16% – following the pledge to scrap the tax by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the autumn statement 2023. It follows a campaign … Read more
[ad_1] With New Year’s Eve now here, countless plans are undoubtedly being made to ring in 2024. Audiences who’d prefer to avoid the chaos can have their own celebration right at home, with the perfect New Year’s Eve movies guaranteed to entertain and inspire. From the classic rom-com When Harry Met Sally to the unconventional … Read more
[ad_1] MADELEINE McCann’s parents have sent a message of hope that their daughter’s tragic case will “eventually yield results” as investigations continue. The efforts to find Madeleine, who went missing at three-years-old during a family holiday on the Algarve in May 2007, will go on “with the same determination, commitment and vigour”, say Kate and Gerry McCann. 4 … Read more
[ad_1] The explosive growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) market, which had largely been driven by the feverish expansion of generative AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, lit a fire under many tech stocks over the past year. Some of those rallies were justified. Nvidia‘s stock deserved to soar because its chips were required to process high-end … Read more
[ad_1] It’s close to New Year’s Eve and instead of getting dolled up and going to a flashy party, you have decided to stay in. There’s nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, the best way to ring in a new year is to relax at home in your pajamas with comfort food take-out, a blanket, a … Read more
[ad_1] Brock Purdy bounced back from the worst game of his NFL career to throw two touchdown passes, and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10 on Sunday. Philadelphia’s stunning home loss to Arizona, combined with Detroit’s defeat at Dallas on Saturday, allowed the 49ers … Read more
[ad_1] A weekly newspaper in Oregon abruptly stopped publishing and laid off all of its workers after an employee embezzled tens of thousands of dollars and left months of bills unpaid, its editor said. The newspaper, The Eugene Weekly, announced on Thursday that it would stop printing after it discovered financial problems, including money not … Read more
[ad_1] When Thomas Wong set foot in the United States Embassy in Beijing this summer for a new diplomatic posting, it was vindication after years of battling the State Department over a perceived intelligence threat — himself. Diplomatic Security officers had informed him when he joined the foreign service more than a decade ago that … Read more
[ad_1] It’s been a long time since Windows tablets have been a thing. Today, Windows tablets really aren’t meant to be used as standalone devices like iPads or Android tablets. They’re meant to be connected to a detachable keyboard as a 2-in-1 laptop, not necessarily just as a touch device. That being said, there are … Read more
[ad_1] The problem of fresh farm produce going bad before reaching the market has been solved in many countries. In others, it’s still inspiring innovative fixes. That includes Nigeria, where a local mechatronics engineer is coming to the rescue of smallholder farmers trying to stem their losses to spoilage. Be cautious owning tech stocks in … Read more
[ad_1] In his New Year message, Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged that the country had faced a ‘tough’ year in 2023 – Ju Peng/Xinhua Xi Jinping has admitted people are struggling to find jobs and “meet basic needs” in China as fresh data pointed to a continued slowdown at factories and in the housing market. … Read more
[ad_1] THE abominable snowman has featured in folklore and mythical stories for hundreds of years. Also referred to as the Yeti and compared to Bigfoot, scientists have tried to work out whether the creature actually exists. 2 This drawing shows mountain climbers in the Himalayas spotting an Abominable Snowman or Yeti in the distance in … Read more
[ad_1] The 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl kicks off New Year’s Six play in 2024 with a game between the No. 23 Liberty Flames (13-0) and No. 8 Oregon Ducks (11-2). The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on January 1, 2024. The trio of Bob Wischusen, Robert Griffin III, and Kris Budden … Read more
[ad_1] Tragedy has struck an Olympic family, with professional cyclist Rohan Dennis being arrested for striking and killing his wife, cyclist Melissa Hoskins, in Australia. Dennis, 32, who was reportedly behind the wheel of a utility vehicle in an Adelaide suburb, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care, and endangering … Read more
[ad_1] The granddaddy of the colas is The Coca-Cola Company, with the Coca-Cola brand launching in 1886. The Pepsi-Cola Company, now PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), wasn’t far behind with its own Pepsi-Cola drink in 1898. And the two have locked horns for cola supremacy ever since. Neither Coke nor Pepsi was able to take down its … Read more
[ad_1] SO, you’ve recently unwrapped a sparkly new Android handset? Or, eyeing one up in the sales? Well, there’s three settings you must change on your device to truly make it ‘yours’. 1 If you’ve got a Google Pixel 8 or 8 Pro – you’ll be able to use Android 14’s brand new generative AI … Read more
[ad_1] When it comes to the best shows on Peacock, you get a pretty wide selection of options. Some of the best shows of 2023, in fact, come from Peacock, like Poker Face along with underrated shows like Twisted Metal. Peacock continues to come out with exciting new shows, like the TV series prequel to Ted … Read more
[ad_1] Najiah Knight drops her 100-pound frame onto a snorting 1,300-pound bull and adjusts her ropes, warming the sticky rosin. Music blares across the arena, but Najiah can hear only her dad, in the chute with her, and her mom, cheering from the stands. She nods to indicate she’s ready, and a cowboy pulls the … Read more
[ad_1] Fidelity, which helped Mr Musk buy the company in 2022, has slashed the value of its investment – Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters An investor in Twitter has written down the value of its stake by $2.85bn (£2.2bn) after Elon Musk told boycotting advertisers to “go f— yourself”. Fidelity, which helped Mr Musk buy the company for … Read more
[ad_1] VIRGIN Media has warned customers to carry out a vital Wi-Fi check if they’ve bagged any new gadgets this Christmas. The festive period can put a strain on your internet connection, with extra family and friends staying over and using your broadband – but these hacks could help. 1 Virgin Media has warned customers … Read more
[ad_1] When 2024 arrives, how do you want to celebrate the new year? If you’re looking for movies, literally all of the options are at your fingertips on New Year’s Eve. But comedies are the way to go for anyone looking to laugh their way into 2024. Towards that end, we’ve put together this list … Read more
[ad_1] Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II shocked the world tonight announcing her abdication from the throne in her traditional New Year’s Eve speech. The longest reigning head of state in Europe will abdicate on January 14 after dedicating her life to 52 years of service. Since 1972, however, the Queen has managed to keep a some-what normal … Read more
[ad_1] Semiconductor stocks outperformed the broader market by a wide margin in 2023, which is evident from the 66% gain clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index as compared to the 24% gain of the S&P 500 index as of Dec. 27. Booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips played a key role in driving … Read more