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AI can now attend a meeting and write code for you – here's why you should be cautious

Jan 04, 2024 04:37 am UTC| Technology

Microsoft recently launched a new version of all of its software with the addition of an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that can do a variety of tasks for you. Copilot can summarise verbal conversations on Teams...

Nintendo Switch 2 Set for 2024 Debut, Boasting Advanced NVIDIA DLSS Technology

Jan 03, 2024 22:32 pm UTC| Technology

The Nintendo Switch 2 has yet to be officially disclosed, but a recent comment from CAPCOMs Masao Kawada suggests that it will be released in 2024. Nintendo Switch 2 Expected To Be Released in 2024 Despite Nintendo...

Ford F-150 Lightning Adjusts Pricing: $10,000 Hike for Select Models in 2024

Jan 03, 2024 22:21 pm UTC| Technology

Ford has begun 2024 with a series of pricing increases on F-150 Lightning grades, the EV version of their immensely popular pickup truck. Ford Adjusts the Price of the F-150 Lightning Lower-level F-150 Lightning...

Elon Musk Backs Tesla Cybertrucks as Next-Gen Police Fleet Vehicles

Jan 03, 2024 22:05 pm UTC| Technology

The Tesla Cybertruck is, above all, intended to be a robust vehicle. It is also extremely fast for its size. The Cybertruck, according to Elon Musks recent statements on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter,...

iOS 17.3 Beta Bricks Some iPhones; Users Advised Caution, Delay Update

Jan 03, 2024 21:54 pm UTC| Technology

The second beta of iOS 17.3 issued by Apple today is causing serious problems for certain iPhone users, so customers who have not yet loaded the new software may want to wait. Some iPhones Have Been Bricked By iOS 17.3...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Unveiled: S24 & S24 Plus Keep S23 Pricing Strategy

Jan 03, 2024 21:41 pm UTC| Technology

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is expected to be officially released by Samsung on January 17, with the flagship three also being launched in the companys native country of South Korea. The business was originally...

2024 EV Tax Credit Adjustments: Select Models Still Qualify for $7,500 Incentive

Jan 03, 2024 13:49 pm UTC| Technology

New limits for the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit in the United States have gone into effect, dramatically reducing the number of qualified alternatives in 2024. Tesla is one of many automakers whose vehicles were...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slide as Iran Conflict Fuels Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran drove oil prices higher, fueled a global bond selloff and strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates...

RBNZ Raises Interest Rate to 2.75%, Kiwi Dollar Slides

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) raised its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on Wednesday, matching market expectations while signaling a more cautious approach to future interest rate hikes. The New...

Australia GDP Beats Forecast, Boosting RBA Rate Hike Bets

Australias economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter, adding to expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia could raise interest rates again as persistent inflation and resilient economic activity...

Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Conflict Threatens Middle East Supply

Oil prices climbed for a third consecutive session on Wednesday as escalating military clashes between the United States and Iran fueled concerns over prolonged disruptions to Middle East crude supplies and tanker traffic...

Asian Stocks Tumble as Oil Surge Fuels Rate Hike Fears

Asian stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as surging oil prices drove global bond yields higher and intensified concerns that central banks could keep interest rates elevated. Japan and South Korea led the regional selloff,...

Politics

US-Iran Exchange Strikes as Hormuz Tensions Escalate

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Tuesday, marking their most serious confrontation since late July as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)...

US Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to Iraq

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq, strengthening defense cooperation between Washington and Baghdad as Iraq continues efforts to modernize its armed forces....

China Warns Over Taiwan’s Pacific Islands Forum Presence

China has raised strong objections to Taiwans participation in the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of unspecified consequences as tensions over Beijings influence in the Pacific take center stage at the regional...

U.S., New Zealand Fund $60M Cook Islands Port Upgrade

The United States and New Zealand will jointly fund a major upgrade of a World War Two-era port in the Cook Islands, strengthening Western infrastructure investment in the Pacific as China expands its regional influence....

Bessent Urges Japan on Fiscal Discipline, BOJ Rate Hikes

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Japanese policymakers to outline a credible path toward fiscal sustainability and higher interest rates as pressure on the yen and government bond markets intensifies,...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Lenovo Shares Fall After Dropbox Security Breach Exposes ID Vulnerability

Lenovo Group shares came under pressure on Wednesday after a security breach at Dropbox revealed a vulnerability connected to the Chinese technology companys Lenovo ID authentication service. Dropbox said approximately...

OpenAI Nears Astra AI Model Launch With Safety Focus

OpenAI is preparing to launch its next-generation artificial intelligence model, Astra, with CEO Sam Altman signaling that the release could arrive soon as the company increases its focus on AI safety and cybersecurity....

OpenAI Rejects Apple Trade Secret Theft Claims

OpenAI has denied Apples allegations that it obtained confidential trade secrets through former Apple employees, arguing that the iPhone maker has failed to provide evidence showing proprietary information was stolen. In a...

MediaTek Shares Jump 10% on Nvidia’s $3.5 Billion Investment

MediaTek shares surged nearly 10% on Tuesday after Nvidia announced a $3.5 billion investment in the Taiwanese semiconductor designer, strengthening a strategic partnership focused on artificial intelligence...

South Korea Unveils Record $597 Billion 2027 Budget to Boost AI and Chips

South Korea has proposed a record 821 trillion won ($596.92 billion) government budget for 2027, sharply increasing fiscal spending as the country seeks to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence, semiconductors...