Martin Lewis reveals ‘cheeky’ Boots email ‘offering discounted Viagra’ | UK Newsthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Martin Lewis appeared to grow frustrated at the offer (Picture: ITV) Martin Lewis has branded health retailer Boots ‘cheeky’ after they offered him discounted Viagra. The money saving expert was talking about Boots’ best Black Friday deals on the Martin Lewis money show. He remarked: ‘Obviously you won’t get any discounts on Viagra.’ But … Read more

How Biometrics Can Help Build An Inclusive Payment Future

[ad_1] By Catharina Eklof, CCO of IDEX Biometrics Today, many demographics in society still face a financial divide. In late 2021, the World Bank Group reported that almost one-third of adults around the world remain unbanked – equating to around 1.7 billion people, half of whom come from the poorest 40% of the world’s population. … Read more

Ministers: UK Car Sector Depends on Incentivised EV Battery Productionthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] The UK is falling behind on domestic manufacturing of EV batteries, compared to China, Europe and North America. The government should incentivise domestic production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and secure investments in gigafactories to develop the automotive industry, ministers have said. “Power was at the heart of the industrial revolution, and it will … Read more

ADI Stock: Analog Devices Sees Sales Slump Continuing

[ad_1] Chipmaker Analog Devices (ADI) on Tuesday roughly matched analyst estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter but offered an outlook well below views for the current period. ADI stock fell in early trading. X The Wilmington, Mass.-based company earned an adjusted $2.01 a share on sales of $2.72 billion in the quarter ended Oct. 28. … Read more

EU widens scope of food delivery cartel concerns probe

[ad_1] European Union antitrust regulators have carried out another series of raids on two online food delivery companies headquartered inside the bloc. The Commission hasn’t named the companies involved but the move follows unannounced EU inspections back in July 2022 — which were reported to have taken place at the offices of Spain’s Glovo and … Read more

Who Is OpenAI Interim CEO Emmett Shear?

[ad_1] (Reuters) -ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has named ex-Twitch boss Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive officer after the startup ousted former head Sam Altman in a move that rocked the tech industry. Shear, who was part of the first batch of startup accelerator Y Combinator along with Altman, is known as an outspoken advocate of … Read more

The Best Samsung Galaxy Watch Black Friday Deals Right Now

[ad_1] The Samsung Galaxy Watch almost always has a model among the ranks of the best smartwatches, as Samsung consistently produces Galaxy Watch models that offer great style and features that compete with the best fitness trackers. The Samsung Galaxy Watch model lineup offers a lot of ways to save as well, particularly with Black … Read more

5,00,000 Stars: NASA Releases ‘Never-Before-Seen’ Photo Of Star-Forming Region Sagittarius C | Science & Environment Newsthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered an awe-inspiring glimpse into the heart of our galaxy, revealing a mesmerizing sight of Sagittarius C (Sgr C), a star-forming region residing roughly 300 light-years away from Sagittarius A, the Milky Way’s central supermassive black hole. In this recently captured image, among the abundant 5,00,000 stars, a … Read more

Factbox-What Is OPEC+ And How Does It Impact Oil Prices?

[ad_1] (Reuters) – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, are known as OPEC+ and will meet in Vienna, Austria, on Nov. 26 to discuss their joint output policy. Below are key facts about OPEC+ and its role. What are OPEC and OPEC+? OPEC was founded in 1960 in … Read more

Empowering Inclusivity: Navigating Mobile Accessibility Testing for a User-Friendly Digital Future

[ad_1] According to a WHO report, 15 percent of the global population has some kind of disability. As the digital era progresses, companies should make digital content accessible to every Internet user, including those with disabilities. This is where the accessibility test comes into the limelight. One effective method to conduct mobile app testing and website accessibility testing … Read more

Can AI take education to a new level?

[ad_1] Thank you for joining! Access your Pro+ Content below. 21 November 2023 Can AI take education to a new level? Share this item with your network: In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine how large language models are being used to teach, support and assess students, enhancing education rather than impairing it. We look … Read more

China Property Stocks Surge, With Sunac Rallying 27%, After Beijing Picks 50 Firms to Fundthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — Chinese developers’ bonds gained along with their shares after authorities began drafting a list of 50 real estate firms that would be eligible for a range of financing as Beijing sought to support the embattled property sector. Most Read from Bloomberg A Bloomberg gauge of China developer stocks gained as much as … Read more

Türkiye’s leading home and lifestyle brand Karaca expands its presence in the UK

[ad_1] Karaca brand, a brand that enjoys a well-established  50-year history, has opened its second store at Westfield London, at the largest shopping mall in Europe, after successfully  establishing its first store in Islington Square, a popular shopping location in the UK capital. LONDON – Karaca, a prominent brand in the Turkish home and lifestyle … Read more

Scientists reveal why drinking red wine can give you a headache | Science & Tech News

[ad_1] The “millennia-old mystery” of why drinking red wine can cause almost immediate headaches has been solved, according to scientists.   While drinking sessions commonly cause hangovers the next day, “red wine headaches” can strike in under 30 minutes, or up to three hours after just one small glass. Researchers at the University of California … Read more

Best Camera Phone of 2023

[ad_1] We test every phone in real-world scenarios, focusing on its features, design, performance, cameras, battery life and overall value. We document our findings in an initial review that is periodically updated when there are new software updates, or to compare it against new phones from competitors such as Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus. The … Read more

To protect children, we need to fill these gaps in AI policythedigitalchaps

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Today’s hot trend for policymakers is talking about artificial intelligence. This incredibly powerful technology is here to stay, and new research shows that most of us are optimistic about how generative AI will be able to improve our lives.  But there are some new and concerning threats … Read more

Elon Musk’s X Sues Watchdog Media Matters For Defamation

[ad_1] Elon Musk’s X sued the watchdog group Media Matters for America for defamation on Monday after the nonprofit published a report about ads for major brands appearing alongside posts touting Nazism. Media Matters first published details Thursday about the spread of Nazi-related content on the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, saying X … Read more

Merchant: Why Silicon Valley hated Sam Altman’s OpenAI ouster

[ad_1] It’s not every day that the most talked-about company in the world sets itself on fire. Yet that seems to be what happened Friday, when OpenAI’s board announced that it had terminated its chief executive, Sam Altman, because he had not been “consistently candid in his communications with the board.” In corporate-speak, those are … Read more

Instagram Threads missed a moment to shine, as OpenAI’s drama took place on X

[ad_1] Instagram Threads missed its moment to truly challenge X, this weekend’s OpenAI scandal indicates. Over the past few days, as news spread about the board’s decision to remove Sam Altman as OpenAI CEO, and the impacts of this wild and unexpected change rippled through Silicon Valley’s tech ecosystem, the conversation was largely not taking … Read more

‘I’m 31 with £50k in Premium Bonds and £25k in US tech stocks – am I taking enough risks?’

[ad_1] I would love to know whether you think I am set up to maximise growth over the next decade or so and if I should be taking some more risks.  I also hold £50k in Premium Bonds which I am planning to use as a deposit for a house purchase in the next 18 months. Appreciate your thoughts! – P, Williams Victoria says: It is brilliant to see you taking control of your financial future at … Read more

TikTok’s CEO Got A Bipartisan Beatdown In Congress

[ad_1] TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced a bipartisan grilling on Thursday as he appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address lawmakers’ concerns about the video sharing app, which has 150 million active users in the US. Of particular concern to the committee was the company’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, and its … Read more

Trip.com’s Revenue Surges – WSJthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Trip.com Group said revenue surged in the latest quarter, driven by a recovery in the domestic and international travel industry amid increasing travel bookings. The Shanghai-based travel service provider said revenue jumped 99% to $1.9 billion in the third quarter. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 [ad_2]

Can Javier Milei Turbocharge Argentina’s Oil And Gas Industry?

[ad_1] Argentina’s President Elect Javier Milei poses for a portrait after a recent interview for the … [+] political TV show in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (File photo: Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images) Getty Images In the end, when the results of Argentina’s Presidential Election became apparent on Monday (November 20, 2023), the outcome wasn’t all that surprising. … Read more

Toyota’s lending unit stuck drivers with extra costs and “knowingly tarnished” their credit reportsthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] The auto lending arm of Japanese automaker Toyota illegally added insurance products on car loans, then purposely made removing those policies difficult for thousands of borrowers, a federal consumer watchdog agency said Monday.   The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) also accused Toyota Motor Credit Corporation of taking too long to issue refunds for … Read more

New online service resolving disputes

[ad_1] Video: New online service resolving disputes New online service resolving disputes 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 A new online service is helping Australians resolve disputes with businesses. November 20, 2023 — 7.12pm [ad_2]

Punnun and this outfit SFJ booked under various sections of anti-terror laws.thedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Operation Blue Star anniversary: Pro-Khalistan slogans raised inside Golden Temple Sixteen days after the release of his threatening video, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday registered a case against designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the founder of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). The case was registered over his latest viral video threatening … Read more

New OpenAI Leader’s ‘Doom’ Warning May Scare You

[ad_1] The new interim CEO of OpenAI suggested earlier this year that artificial intelligence holds a level of potential risk for humankind that “should cause you to s**t your pants.” Emmett Shear, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitch, was appointed over the weekend to lead OpenAI after its board of directors ousted its longtime … Read more

Sleek, The Web3 Social Network, Raises US$5m To Power The Ownership Economy

[ad_1] Hong Kong, Hong Kong, November 15th, 2023, Chainwire Sleek, a Web3 social network, today announces they have successfully raised US$5 million in a seed round, enabling them to power the ownership economy and bring blockchain-powered social media to the masses.  Officially launched in April 2023, the company aims to revolutionize human connection by making … Read more

Tinder redesigns profile pages with prompts, info tags and quiz

[ad_1] Tinder is revamping its profile pages to make them more informative and create easier starting points for conversations. The company is launching features like profile prompts as conversation starters, profile quizzes, basic info tags, and dark mode. Let’s look at these new features in details. The Match-group-owned app is rolling out profile prompts so … Read more

Terrifying moment boy, 10, is attacked by ‘XL Bully’ as witnesses fight it off – before beast goes for someone elsethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] THIS is the horrifying moment a ten-year-old boy is attacked by an XL Bully-type dog – before it launches at another man. CCTV shared online shows the child and an adult walking through a residential street in Blackburn, Lancashire, on Saturday. 2 The ten-year-old boy was attacked by an XL Bully-type dog – before … Read more

Microsoft Hires Sam Altman As OpenAI Board Brings In New Interim CEO

[ad_1] Microsoft on Monday announced it has hired ousted OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman to head a new advanced AI research team after OpenAI’s board decided against reinstating Altman following negotiations over the weekend. The appointment caps off a chaotic weekend for the tech world, which kicked off Friday after OpenAI’s board of directors … Read more

ISS astronaut marks World Toilet Day with an explainer

[ad_1] To mark World Toilet Day on Sunday, current space station inhabitant Andreas Mogensen has answered one of the most common questions that astronauts get asked: “How do you use the bathroom in space?” The microgravity conditions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) make it impossible to use a conventional toilet on the orbital outpost. … Read more

BP Seeks Partnerships To Navigate Renewables Stormthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] By Christoph Steitz and Ron Bousso BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) – BP is seeking partners for offshore wind projects in Japan and may invest in hydrogen technology companies to tackle inflation and equipment bottlenecks that have battered the renewables sector. The oil major plans to expand in low carbon energy in the coming decades as it … Read more

Dow Jones Futures: Nvidia Earnings, OpenAI Key For These 6 AI Stocks

[ad_1] Dow Jones futures edged lower Sunday night, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures fell slightly. Nvidia (NVDA) earnings loom large for the stock market rally and a slew of artificial intelligence plays. X Those include Microsoft (MSFT), Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI). Meanwhile, … Read more

Spotify and Google Cloud expand tech partnership for AI-led user experience improvement push

[ad_1] Music streaming service Spotify is digging deeper into the portfolio of its long-standing technology partner Google Cloud to explore how its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools can help boost the experience for its 574 million-strong user base. Since becoming its preferred cloud provider in 2016, Spotify has leaned on Google to … Read more

A Big Change to iPhone Messages Next Year: Bridging the Gap Between iOS and Androidthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Introduction In the world of mobile communications, few things have remained as consistently relevant and innovative as Apple’s iPhone. Since its inception, the iPhone has not only revolutionized the way we think about smartphones but also how we communicate with each other. Particularly, Apple’s messaging platform, iMessage, has become a staple for seamless, secure, … Read more

Bayer Told to Pay $1.56 Billion After Losing Roundup Case

[ad_1] Updated Nov. 18, 2023 7:43 pm ET Bayer faces a payout of $1.56 billion after a Missouri jury found in favor of the plaintiffs who blamed its Roundup weedkiller for causing their cancers. The decision is the fourth in a row to go against Bayer during a roller-coaster five-year legal battle over Roundup, the … Read more

California male nanny gets 707 years in prison for sexually assaulting 16 boys | Californiathedigitalchaps

[ad_1] A male nanny who advertised himself as a “manny” and worked for families across southern California before being convicted of sexually assaulting 16 young boys in his care has been handed a prison sentence of more than 700 years. Matthew Antonio Zakrzewski, who was also convicted of showing child sexual abuse material to a … Read more

AI is causing panic for authors. Now the courts are involved

[ad_1] When novelist Douglas Preston first started messing around with ChatGPT, he gave the AI software a challenge: Could it write an original poem based on a character from some of his books? “It came out with this terrific poem written in iambic pentameter,” Preston recalled. The result was impressive — and concerning. “What really … Read more

Sam Altman is out at OpenAIthedigitalchaps

[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. Got some questions about AI you’d like answered? Or just some AI hallucinations you’d like to share? Email us anytime. Enjoy! Here’s what you need to know Sam Altman … Read more

Home ownership is a millstone – renters should count their blessings

[ad_1] Renting a property, despite the price hikes we’ve seen, still provides the sort of flexibility any mortgage-holder would dream of. Job promotions in different parts of the country can be accepted with a month’s notice when you’re renting, but if you own your home – well, that’s a conundrum that requires a difficult conversation … Read more

Shou Zi Chew Turned Into Fancams After Congress Hearing

[ad_1] Video collages and thirsty comments dedicated to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew have begun to pop up on the platform following the CEO’s testimony to Congress yesterday, when he spent five hours defending the platform in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. On TikTok, fan edits dedicated to the 40-year-old have declared … Read more

31 Premature Babies Moved From Al-Shifa, Gaza’s ‘Death Zone’ Hospitalthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Thirty-one premature babies have been moved from Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital—which has been declared a “death zone”—to hospitals in the south of the strip for eventual transfer to Egypt. The infants, some of whom weigh as little as 2 pounds, have endured hellish conditions, with their incubators losing power amid fuel blockades. They had to … Read more

A 30-Year Trap: The Problem With America’s Weird Mortgages

[ad_1] Buying a home was hard before the pandemic. Somehow, it keeps getting harder. Prices, already sky-high, have gotten even higher, up nearly 40 percent over the past three years. Available homes have gotten scarcer: Listings are down nearly 20 percent over the same period. And now interest rates have soared to a 20-year high, … Read more

AI Causing Foundational Data Centre Power, Cooling Conundrum in Australia

[ad_1] Image: Corona Borealis/Adobe Stock Data centres will put increasing demands on Australia’s energy grid as the rise of AI computing continues. There is a real risk of power shortages for data centre operators as Australia transitions towards renewable energy infrastructure. Ben Crowe, associate director for cloud and colocation at Vertiv in Australia and New … Read more

The university vice-chancellors enjoying the biggest pay rises (while studies are in turmoil)

[ad_1] The university vice-chancellors with the biggest pay rises The vice-chancellor of Imperial College London received the biggest pay rise across all UK universities – with a bump of £186,000, latest figures show. Professor Alice Gast, the former president of Imperial College London, who presided over the college during Ulez and Covid controversies, earned a … Read more