Google has made significant strides in speech generation technology, enabling more natural and conversational digital assistants and AI tools. The company’s pioneering techniques for audio generation have led to improved models that can produce high-quality, dynamic voices. Recent advancements include the development of features like NotebookLM Audio Overviews and Illuminate, which generate long-form dialogue for … Read more
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren E. Buffett, has cut its holdings in Apple and Bank of America while increasing cash reserves to a record high in the third quarter. The conglomerate reported a 6% decline in quarterly operating profit due to higher liabilities for its insurance companies, including losses from Hurricane Helene. Berkshire sold about … Read more
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate has cut its stake in tech giant Apple by 25% in the third quarter, bringing the value down by 60% this year. This move comes after a significant reduction in Berkshire Hathaway’s holdings in the second quarter. Despite the decline, Buffett has remained silent on his stance on the stock since May. … Read more
Warren Buffett, known as the Oracle of Omaha, revealed Berkshire Hathaway’s equity portfolio at the end of the third quarter, showcasing significant shifts in his top holdings. The conglomerate’s 70% concentrated portfolio was comprised of five major stocks: Apple, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, American Express, and Chevron. Buffett reduced his Apple stake for the fourth … Read more
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its Apple holdings for the fourth consecutive quarter, marking a 25% decrease from its peak value last year. The conglomerate sold approximately $36 billion worth of equities, including nearly all of its stake in Apple. As of September, Berkshire held $69.9 billion in Apple shares, down from a peak … Read more
A recent data breach in December 2021 has affected approximately 8.2 million current and former Cash App Investing customers. The breach compromised personal information, including full names, brokerage account numbers, and stock trading activity. Cash App users who were affected by the breach have until November 18, 2024, to submit their claim for reimbursement. The … Read more
A recent data breach at Cash App has led to a significant settlement of $15 million to compensate affected users. The breach exposed personal data, including names, account numbers, and sensitive financial details, putting the spotlight on the app’s security. The incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with sharing sensitive data with digital … Read more
Cash App users who had their personal information compromised due to a data breach will receive up to $2500 as compensation. The settlement is being offered by the company to maintain its reputation and avoid further litigation. To be eligible, users must have been an existing user of Cash App from August 23, 2018, to … Read more
A partnership between Quantum Machines and Nvidia is taking the industry one step closer to achieving error-corrected quantum computers. The collaboration has led to a significant improvement in calibration techniques for quantum processors, with the potential to significantly enhance performance and fidelity. The partnership focused on using reinforcement learning models running on Nvidia’s DGX platform … Read more
This week’s funding landscape confirmed the age-old adage: “Money attracts money.” Several startups announced new rounds of funding, with familiar names launching new ventures just months after their previous ones. Salva Health emerged victorious in TechCrunch Disrupt 2024’s Startup Battlefield competition, promising to lower breast cancer mortality rates with an affordable screening device. Four other … Read more