admin [ad_1] Andy Moore, chief data officer at Bentley Motors, had a passion for cars as a young child. Luckily for him, it’s an interest he’s been able to foster during his career as a digital leader at Bentley, where he’s worked for more than 20 years. “I stayed here because every time I’ve looked … Read more
[ad_1] DURHAM, N.H. — Nearly 100 people gathered to hear Ron DeSantis’ updated pitch for the Republican presidential nomination in the basement of a shared-office center in Windham, New Hampshire, Friday night. After half a year on the campaign trail, the Florida governor is clearly more comfortable than he was during his early foray into … Read more
[ad_1] The Apple TV+ creative chief who was previously the controller of BBC One is being lined up as the next head of the British Film Institute (BFI). Sky News has learned that Jay Hunt is the frontrunner among three candidates vying to succeed Tim Richards as the BFI’s next president. Her appointment, which is … Read more
[ad_1] The Pimax Crystal is the epitome of high-end consumer VR, with the Chinese company’s unmatched panels and lenses providing the clearest and sharpest view into a virtual world I’ve ever seen. Tech-wise there’s not much this headset doesn’t do, from eye-tracking to automatic mechanical pupillary distance adjustments, but overloading on features does come at … Read more
[ad_1] Since mid-September, Apple fans have been toying around with the new features that iOS 17 brought to compatible iPhones. These upgrades include additions like StandBy mode and the Journal app. Among these new-to-iPhone features is NameDrop, a contact-sharing feature that lets you share your number with just a tap of your phone. The release of … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Dec. 16, 2023 4:52 pm ET Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay more than $50 million to settle a high-profile lawsuit by a California regulator that helped spur Microsoft’s October takeover of the videogame company. The state’s Civil Rights Department sued Activision in mid-2021, alleging its leadership ignored numerous employee complaints of sexual … Read more
[ad_1] Martin Guzman was a college freshman at La Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, in 2001 when a debt crisis prompted default, riots and a devastating depression. A dazed middle class suffered ruin, as the International Monetary Fund insisted that the government make misery-inducing budget cuts in exchange for a bailout. Watching Argentina unravel … Read more
[ad_1] Efforts to fight global warming could suffer a setback next year when new rules reduce the number of electric cars that qualify for a federal tax credit. The credits, up to $7,500 a vehicle, have helped make electric cars more affordable, bringing the cost of some models below $30,000. Next year, for the first … Read more
[ad_1] A few days ago, the mobile app Beeper Mini went back into operation after an attempt by Apple to shut down its service that brings iMessage’s blue bubble texts to Android users. Now, Apple is again targeting Beeper’s users, the company claims in a post on X, by “deliberately blocking iMessages from being delivered … Read more
[ad_1] Christmas tree farm rents live trees every year – CBS News Watch CBS News Finding the perfect Christmas tree is a classic holiday activity, but one new method is drawing attention. Some farms are allowing people to rent live Christmas trees, keeping them healthy while they’re decorated and replanting them after the holiday season. … Read more
[ad_1] The planned UAE-backed takeover of The Telegraph is “deeply worrying”, the Liberal Democrats said – MAJA SMIEJKOWSKA/Reuters The planned UAE-backed takeover of The Telegraph is “deeply worrying” and must be scrutinised from a national security perspective, the Liberal Democrats said. Jamie Stone, the Lib Dems’ spokesman on culture and media affairs, made the comments … Read more
[ad_1] Artemis II crew members from left, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch, and Jeremy Hansen speak to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, after meeting with President Joe Biden.Andrew Harnik/AP Artemis II crew members from left, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina … Read more
[ad_1] Hulu subscribers may have noticed that there were a lot fewer Hulu original movies in 2023 than there were in 2022. You can thank Disney’s renewed effort to get films in theaters for that. That’s why The Boogeyman was upgraded from a premiere on Hulu to a run in theaters over the summer. Then … Read more
[ad_1] Congress Leader Rahul GandhiIANS The Congress on Saturday announced to launch an online crowd funding campaign named ‘Donate for desh’ from December 18, saying this initiative is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s historic ‘Tilak swaraj fund’ in 1920-21. Addressing a press conference here, Congress General secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said, “Today we are announcing … Read more
[ad_1] Dow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. X The stock market rally had another huge week, with strong gains across the board as the Federal Reserve pivoted toward rate cuts in 2024. The Dow Jones hit an all-time high while the S&P 500, Nasdaq composite, small-cap … Read more
[ad_1] VIRGIN Media TV offers festive free channel ahead of Christmas to millions of their customers. Check your box to find out if you’re the lucky receiver of the free deal this holiday season and enjoy all the favourite movies. 1 Virgin TV 360 can enjoy access to Christmas-themed content 24/7 for freeCredit: Getty If … Read more
[ad_1] The next year is going to be the year that sustainability becomes commonplace in IT projects. Cop28 has had many media headlines in the last few weeks and although the coverage has been accompanied by cynicism there is an upside: it has pushed sustainability further into the daily conversation. And I have two … Read more
[ad_1] VETERANS minister Johnny Mercer tells Tory MPs to get behind Rishi Sunak or risk handing the election to Labour. The senior Conservative called on his colleagues to “pull together” because the country is “at stake”. It follows a week of bitter infighting over the Prime Minister’s emergency legislation to send illegal migrants to Rwanda. … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Dec. 16, 2023 12:04 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) At a 2018 meeting with a senior General Motors team, Chief Executive Mary Barra stunned the room with a sharp U-turn. She killed plans for a new high-end Cadillac that already had gushing reviews from the automotive press. Her reason: the car’s … Read more
[ad_1] The next game in the popular The Last Of Us series has been cancelled. Developer Naughty Dog said it had made the “incredibly difficult decision” after realising the project’s scope would negatively impact other future titles. In a blog post, the studio added it knows “this news will be tough” for fans and that … Read more
[ad_1] There’s good news and bad news for iPhone owners with Android friends. First the bad: Apple will probably never bring iMessage to Android. But on the bright side, it doesn’t need to. It’s impossible to speak in absolute terms without knowledge of Apple’s future plans. But given the company’s general product strategy, attention to … Read more
[ad_1] By Supantha Mukherjee, Martin Coulter and Foo Yun Chee STOCKHOLM/BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) – European Union countries and lawmakers last week agreed a provisional deal for artificial intelligence rules aimed at establishing guardrails for the rapid development of AI and setting a global standard in technology regulation. The long road to the EU AI Act started … Read more
[ad_1] The high street billionaire Mike Ashley is in talks to buy Matchesfashion, the luxury clothing site, in a deal that would crystallise heavy losses for Apax Partners, its private equity backer since 2017. Sky News has learnt that Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group is in detailed negotiations about a deal that could see it take … Read more
[ad_1] Sam Altman’s dismissal and rapid reinstatement as CEO of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, confirms that the future of AI is firmly in the hands of people focused on speed and profits, at the expense of all else. This elite will now impose their vision for technology on the rest of humanity. Most of … Read more
[ad_1] Universal Pictures / Universal Pictures A few weeks ago, Christopher Nolan’s towering historical blockbuster Oppenheimer landed on Blu-ray. Within days, the disc sold out everywhere, disappearing from online retail inventories and brick-and-mortar shelves alike. In an age when physical media is supposedly on its deathbed, pushed to the brink of extinction by the convenience of … Read more
[ad_1] Should Saudi Arabia host the Women’s World Cup? Saudi Arabia scored a major PR victory earlier this year when it became the only bidder for the 2034 men’s World Cup, all but guaranteeing it will host the event. Not content with one World Cup, it also seems to have its eye on hosting the … Read more
[ad_1] On Friday, the California state agency that accused the video game maker Activision Blizzard of fostering a culture of sexual harassment against women withdrew those allegations in a $54 million settlement with the company. The California Civil Rights Department found that “no court or any independent investigation has substantiated any allegations” about “systemic or … Read more
[ad_1] The continued rise of AI in 2024 will require IT to overcome significant challenges, including prioritising competing projects, building a data culture, finding talent and winning more investment in innovation. Australian organisations are widely expected to deploy more artificial intelligence use cases in 2024. It is a trend IT research and advisory firm ADAPT … Read more
[ad_1] The government has been advised to overturn all the convictions of the hundreds of subpostmasters wrongly accused in the Post Office scandal. In a letter to Alex Chalk, the secretary of state for justice, the Horizon Compensation Advisory Board said that revelations from the statutory inquiry into the scandal have shown all the … Read more
[ad_1] Hello, fellow humans! You’re reading our limited series of Saturday Daily Briefs. While it’s focused on AI, it’s curated, written, and edited by actual people. How one woman turned $10,000 into a successful business | Your Wallet Got some questions about AI you’d like answered? Or just some AI hallucinations you’d like to share? … Read more
[ad_1] (press handout) Sohaila on Shoreditch High Street looks and feels about as comfortable and unassuming as any other restaurant nearby. The walls are naked, save for a hodgepodge of artworks loosely curated by the co-founders Meg Doherty and Nathalie Moukarzel; the tables and chairs are a shade of bare wood that look at once … Read more
[ad_1] Tesla owners are getting software updates this weekend that are delivering new features to some of their vehicles. Today, a new software update began rolling out to consumer vehicles, 2023.44.30.1 known as the holiday update which also includes a new version of FSD Beta 11.4.9. This release features a new feature called High Fidelity … Read more
[ad_1] Apple released iOS 17 in September, and the OS included a handful of fun new features and improvements, like Live Stickers and offline maps. But one feature included in iOS 17 called Sensitive Content Warnings is designed to help protect you from harassment, like being sent unsolicited nudes. According to Apple, Sensitive Content Warnings uses … Read more
[ad_1] The idea that MAGA stands for Make Attorneys Get Attorneys took on a whole new meaning Friday night, when a Twitter troll did the former president a huge favor by suing the New York law clerk Donald Trump despises—the latest escalation in a legal war that shows just how dirty Trump’s court battles are … Read more
[ad_1] sectional-sofa-investor-getty If you’re worried about having enough passive income after you retire, there are plenty of options. Purchasing real estate to rent out is a popular option, but those rental properties will generate losses if you can’t maintain them and find tenants who can pay their bills. If you’re interested in truly passive income, … Read more
[ad_1] Video: Australian woman one step closer to space dream Australian woman one step closer to space dream 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 An Australian woman is one step closer to achieving her space dream … Read more
[ad_1] Jagat, a social network that is designed to get you out more with your friends instead of mindlessly scrolling on your phone, has surpassed 10 million users globally. The location-based social network, which launched earlier this year in March, wants to help people focus on real-life connections and make friends. The app, available on … Read more
[ad_1] I had only been with the Monitor for four months when a summer deluge descended on Vermont – the state I call home and a place rarely considered newsworthy by the rest of the world. That first night of flooding, I hunkered down, heeding warnings to stay off the roads, and felt grateful to live … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Dec. 16, 2023 12:05 am ET Every so often a technological breakthrough comes along that makes you feel like you’ve teleported to the future: the iPhone, ChatGPT, self-driving cars. And self-checkout at Uniqlo. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 [ad_2]
[ad_1] Vera Molnar, a Hungarian-born artist who has been called the godmother of generative art for her pioneering digital work, which started with the hulking computers of the 1960s and evolved through the current age of NFTs, died on Dec. 7 in Paris. She was 99. Her death was announced on social media by the … Read more
[ad_1] “The OnePlus Pad is a bold tablet from OnePlus, offering a unique design, a great display, and good performance. For a first attempt, it gets a lot right.” Pros Bold and unique design Fun green color Sharp and vibrant LCD display Up to 144Hz refresh rate Gets 3 years of Android upgrades Fast performance … Read more
[ad_1] By Ashley Nickel For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:01, 16 December 2023 | Updated: 07:55, 16 December 2023 A child struck by lightning during a violent storm sweeping across southeast Queensland is fighting for life in hospital. The ten-year-old girl was struck during the storm at a private property on Clarkes Road in Beerwah, … Read more
[ad_1] Join Ian King and guests as the energy price cap is set to be lifted to help suppliers recover a record £3bn of bad debt accrued through unpaid gas and electricity bills, the industry regulator has announced. He’s also discussing new business activity figures, generative AI, and he’s joined by two-times world darts champion … Read more
[ad_1] This photo provided by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare, as seen in the bright flash in the upper right, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. The sun spit out the huge flare at noon on Thursday, resulting in two hours of radio interference in the U.S. and other sunlit … Read more
[ad_1] As UK police look to increase their adoption of live facial recognition, a House of Lords committee has heard that serious issues remain around the proportionality and necessity of the way forces are using the technology. On 12 December 2023, the Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee (JHAC) – which has launched a … Read more
[ad_1] Dustin Huff (left) and Yurui Xie (right) were arrested on December 8 (Pictures: Alachua County Jail) Two married scientists at the University of Florida allegedly locked their children up in cages while they went to work. Dustin Huff, 35, and Yurui Xie, 31, were taken into custody after their six-year-old son said he ‘did … Read more
[ad_1] For the past month, New York City has been inviting teenagers to participate in one of the biggest experiments in the country aimed at helping struggling adolescents: a program offering free online therapy to all residents ages 13 to 17. The city has entered a three-year, $26 million contract with Talkspace, one of the … Read more
[ad_1] CHECK the back of your iPhone right now – if all you see is a flat surface, you’re missing a trick. That iPhone’s rear is actually a giant button with almost endless uses. 1 Double-tap on the back of your iPhone – it’s actually a ‘button’Credit: AFP Apple has built a special setting into … Read more
[ad_1] See at Apple Apple Up to $650 off unlocked models, $1,000 off carrier models with trade-in See at Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Pro at Apple Up to $650 off with trade-in See at Best Buy iPhone 14 and 14 Pro at Best Buy $100 off with new line at AT&T See at AT&T … Read more
[ad_1] MADRID—Fourteen workers at one of Spain’s main airports for tourists were arrested on suspicion of stealing items from checked-in luggage, police said Friday. Police seized allegedly stolen items worth almost 2 million euros ($2.2 million), including around 13,000 euros ($14,000) in cash, from the group of employees at the largest airport in Tenerife, in … Read more
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 is packed with exceptional value stocks. The UK’s leading share index is up 3% since 1 January. But ongoing fears over the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape mean many top-quality shares continue to trade on rock-bottom valuations. Shares in banking giant Barclays (LSE:BARC) have slid 5% during 2023. … Read more
[ad_1] Twenty-five years ago, few gadgets were on as many Christmas lists as Nintendo’s Game Boy Colour. The iconic handheld, released in November 1998 and home to classics like Pokemon, Super Mario Land, and Tetris, was wrapped up under the tree in living rooms up and down the country. With almost 120 million units sold, … Read more
[ad_1] Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday show, our weekly news roundup. And this is the very last regular Equity episode of the year. Yes, we still have a lot … Read more
[ad_1] Topline Substack is facing a revolt from some of its writers after a report detailed how neo-Nazi and white supremacist writers—including the notorious alt-right leader Richard Spencer—have been able to make money charging for subscriptions through the site. Substack writers have asked the company why they continue to allow neo-Nazi publications to monetize … … Read more
[ad_1] GettyImages-AI cloud artificial intelligence Cathie Wood and her team at Ark Invest see advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) propelling a $14 trillion industry in enterprise software by 2030. AI has the potential to improve productivity across just about every industry and profession. And that’s led Wood to revisit some of the biggest companies in … Read more
[ad_1] Earth has millions of fungi species, but the official emoji library has only one: Amanita muscaria, the red-capped, white-spotted mushroom found in fairy tale picture books and Super Mario Brothers. A staggering 180,000 species of butterflies and moths flit about this planet, yet their lone emoji avatar is a generic blue butterfly that looks … Read more
[ad_1] The 2-in-1 form factor has certainly come into its own over the last several years. There’s really no reason to limit yourself to a clamshell, as there’s a 2-in-1 that will meet the needs of all but the most demanding users in terms of sheer performance. We’ve reviewed every great 2-in-1 you can buy, … Read more
[ad_1] Bradley Cooper Said That He Doesn’t Allow Chairs On His Movie Sets After receiving critical acclaim for his directorial debut, A Star Is Born, in 2018, actor Bradley Cooper is currently promoting the second movie that he both directed and starred in, Maestro. Speaking to Spike Lee for Variety’s Directors on Directors series, Bradley … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Dec. 14, 2023 1:03 pm ET The self-driving car company Cruise laid off nearly a quarter of its workforce Thursday following a series of safety mishaps and permit suspensions by the business owned by General Motors. The layoffs spanned 900 workers, or 24% of its full-time employees in commercial operations and related corporate … Read more
[ad_1] Last month I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days with Audi and climb behind the wheel of their two fastest vehicles, the best of their ICE vehicles and the best of their EV lineup. Phillip Island is one of Australia’s most famous circuits and rightly so, it’s an amazing place to … Read more
[ad_1] As we approach the dawn of 2024, the intersection of sustainability and innovation within the IT sector demands a proactive approach from decision makers. The milestones of 2023, marked by progress and challenges, set the stage for a pivotal year ahead. Here, are some key priorities and resolutions that IT decision makers should … Read more
[ad_1] A person writing computer code When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), the “Magnificent Seven” stocks probably come to mind. The moniker includes the majority of megacap companies leading the AI revolution: Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Amazon. One company that might be getting overlooked in the AI arms race is … Read more
[ad_1] Two of the world’s biggest shipping firms have suspended all journeys through the Red Sea following a surge of recent attacks on vessels. Danish giant Maersk said it would “pause” all container shipments until further notice after a near-miss involving its Maersk Gibraltar ship on Thursday. Meanwhile, German firm Hapag-Lloyd said it was also … Read more
[ad_1] Want to go viral on TikTok right now? Grab some pink ribbon and a random object. A roll of toilet paper, a houseplant, or a kosher dill spear will do. Tie it up in a bow and film it. Post the video online, and voilà. In recent weeks, bows in all the wrong places … Read more
[ad_1] There’s no denying that we live in a connected world, where losing your cell phone signal doesn’t just mean you can’t check Instagram, it could be a matter of life and death. It doesn’t matter which type of phone you have or which cellular service provider you use, it’s inevitable that you’ll run into service … Read more
[ad_1] The U.S. ambassador to China on Friday said he isn’t “optimistic” about the future of U.S.-Chinese relations. “I don’t feel optimistic about the future of U.S.-China relations. I feel that we need to see how things develop. We had a very good, productive meeting in California, can we now sustain that engagement? Can we … Read more
[ad_1] More than two years after a California state agency accused the video game maker Activision Blizzard of fostering a culture of sexual harassment against women, the agency on Friday withdrew its allegations in a stunning about-face. The California Civil Rights Department and Activision Blizzard said in a settlement agreement with the company that “no … Read more
[ad_1] ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United States on Friday returned to Greece 30 ancient artifacts, including marble statues, armor helmets and breastplates, found to have been illicitly removed from the country, authorities said. The pieces handed over to Greek officials in New York date back from as long as 4,700 years ago to the … Read more
[ad_1] Apple has agreed to pay out $25 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its Family Sharing feature, which lets users and up to five of their family members share access to apps, music, movies, TV shows and books that they purchase. The lawsuit, which was first filed in 2019, alleged that “Apple … Read more
[ad_1] Freeman testified Wednesday that she was terrorized by Trump supporters and forced to move from her home because of Giuliani’s smears. “I was scared to come home at dark, you know,” a visibly emotional Freeman said on the witness stand. “I was just scared, I knew I had to move.” Their attorney, Michael Gottlieb, … Read more