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Microsoft to Integrate AI Chatbot Into Its Xbox Console

Apr 03, 2024 09:13 am UTC| Business Technology

Microsoft Inc. is testing an AI chatbot for its Xbox console. The tool will be installed to provide customer support and other services. According to CNET, the AI chatbot that Microsoft already put on trial is an...

General Electric Completes $191.9 Billion Breakup with High Hopes for Spinoff Success

Apr 03, 2024 09:13 am UTC| Business

General Electric has recently finalized its $191.9 billion breakup, sparking optimism among investors who hope the companys spinoffs will outperform historical trends. Despite past lackluster performances following...

Aoki's Unveils Golden Super Combo Pizza Covered in Gold Leaf in Japan

Apr 03, 2024 09:12 am UTC| Business

Fast food chains are known for their playful pranks on April Fools Day. Still, Aokis, a popular pizza chain with stores in Nagoya, Aichi, Gifu, Mie, and Shizuoka prefectures, took it further this year by turning a prank...

Katy Perry, Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder Agree AI Poses Massive Threat, Call For Protection

Apr 03, 2024 06:39 am UTC| Business Technology

Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, and Miranda Lambert are some of the artists who have joined the calls for AI developers to respect musicians rights. They signed an open letter organized by the non-profit Artist Rights Alliance...

Adidas Spezial Collection 2024: A Sneak Peek Into the Latest Drop

Apr 03, 2024 06:07 am UTC| Business Sports

First introduced in 2014, the upcoming 2024 collection marks a significant milestone as Spezial celebrates its 10th anniversary. The latest line unveils a captivating narrative of Adidas design DNA, revitalized for the...

Yahoo Acquires Artifact AI News Platform From Instagram Founders

Apr 03, 2024 04:49 am UTC| Business Technology

Yahoo Inc. is taking a step toward AI-powered news reporting by acquiring Artifact, an artificial intelligence news platform. The global media and tech company made the purchase after Instagram co-founders put the asset up...

Intel's Foundry Business Reports $7 Billion Operating Losses in 2023

Apr 03, 2024 04:21 am UTC| Business Technology

Intel revealed significant operating losses in its foundry business last year. The losses marked a setback for the chipmakers efforts to reclaim a technological advantage lost to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in...

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Economy

U.S. Freezes Dollar Transfers to Iraq, Pressures Government Over Iran-Backed Militias

The United States has reportedly halted U.S. dollar shipments to Iraq and paused key security cooperation programs as part of a broader effort to pressure Baghdad into addressing the influence of Iran-backed militias...

Asian Stocks Mixed as Tech Shares Decline While Japan’s Nikkei Hits Record High

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as technology stocks weakened, reflecting overnight losses on Wall Street, while Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 reached a new record high. Investors remained cautious...

Japan Exports Surge for Seventh Month as AI Demand Offsets Middle East Trade Disruptions

Japans exports extended their growth streak for a seventh consecutive month in March, driven largely by strong global demand linked to artificial intelligence (AI) and data center expansion. According to government data,...

Oil Prices Slip Amid Iran Ceasefire Extension, Hormuz Disruptions Keep Markets Tense

Oil prices edged lower during volatile Asian trading on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran. While the move raised hopes for continued peace talks, ongoing...

U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Easing Market Tensions

U.S. stock index futures moved higher evening after President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of a ceasefire with Iran, calming investor fears about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The...

Politics

Syrian Asylum Rejections Rise in Europe as Minority Safety Concerns Persist

A growing number of Syrian asylum seekers are facing rejection across Europe despite ongoing security concerns, particularly among minority groups. After the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad and the end of Syrias...

Virginia Redistricting Vote Boosts Democrats Ahead of Midterm Elections

Virginia voters approved a new Democratic-backed congressional map on Tuesday, a decision that could significantly reshape the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the upcoming midterm elections....

Trump Administration Files Fraud Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center Over Informant Payments

The Trump administration has filed criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a prominent civil rights organization known for tracking extremist groups, accusing it of defrauding donors through its...

Global Military Talks in London Aim to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Protect Shipping

Military planners representing more than 30 countries are gathering in London for two days of high-level discussions focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and strengthening maritime security in one of the worlds most...

Canada-USMCA Review 2026: No Collapse Expected Despite July 1 Deadline

Canadas top trade negotiator to the United States, Janice Charette, has signaled that the upcoming July 1 deadline for reviewing the USMCA trade agreement should not be viewed as a breaking point for North American trade...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in AI Chip Packaging Facility

South Koreas SK Hynix is accelerating its push into the artificial intelligence semiconductor market with a major new investment aimed at strengthening its global competitiveness. The company announced plans to invest...

Nvidia Pushes 800V Data Center Power Systems to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is reportedly exploring next-generation data center power solutions by engaging major South Korean power equipment manufacturers to develop higher-voltage infrastructure. According to The...

LG Innotek Stock Hits Record High on $68M Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Deal

LG Innotek shares surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, fueled by strong investor confidence following the companys latest automotive supply agreement with a European partner. The Seoul-listed stock (KS:011070) climbed...

Samsung Boosts DRAM Supply to Tesla as AI-Driven Memory Demand Surges

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) has significantly increased its monthly DRAM shipments to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), reflecting the growing demand for advanced memory solutions in electric vehicles and artificial...

SpaceX Eyes $60B Cursor Deal to Boost AI Power Ahead of IPO

Elon Musks SpaceX has announced plans to collaborate with AI coding startup Cursor, with the option to acquire the company later this year in a deal valued at $60 billion. The aerospace giant also revealed an alternative...