Apple has reintroduced modular storage to its latest Mac mini lineup, allowing customers to upgrade individual components rather than replacing the entire unit. The new base model features two 128GB NAND chips, which enables faster SSD read and write speeds compared to a single 256GB chip used in previous models. This change is particularly notable … Read more
OpenAI’s continuous work on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has generated significant interest and anticipation. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, recently hinted at hitting the AGI benchmark within the next five years. According to Altman, this achievement would be made possible by the current hardware, but it remains unclear how he plans to achieve this goal … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Quantum Reports proposes that the universe may be functioning as a vast quantum gravity computer. The theory, developed by Espen Gaarder Haug, suggests that every particle interaction across the cosmos represents a “bit” of information processed by a cosmic “quantum gravity computer.” This idea is based on the … Read more
Ridley Scott is set to release a sequel to Gladiator, but he’s also been discussing his plans for the Alien franchise. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Scott mentioned that the upcoming series Alien: Earth might be connected to the recently announced Alien Romulus sequel. Scott believes that both films could be part of … Read more
Taiwan is likely facing increased pressure from the US under new President Donald Trump’s administration due to his stance on the country’s defense spending and semiconductor dominance. President-elect Trump has called on Taiwan to invest more in its own defense capabilities, a move that could lead to a tense relationship with Beijing. The president-elect has … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, 128 years old, has made its second major change this year, swapping out Intel for Nvidia. Sherwin-Williams is replacing chemical giant Dow. The changes reflect a broader shift towards industry leadership and effective capital allocation. Historically, “blue chip” stocks referred to the highest denomination in poker, symbolizing stability and reliability. … Read more
The Matrix Resurrections, a sci-fi sequel currently available on Netflix, will be leaving the platform on December 1. This limited time notice means fans have only until then to relive Neo’s story and the stunning visuals of this latest addition to the franchise. Directed by Lana Wachowski, the film reprises Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss … Read more
Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in the pursuit of limitless clean energy by setting a record for the largest amount of plasma contained in one apparatus. The joint Japanese-European project, JT-60SA, has surpassed the previous record with a plasma volume of 160 cubic meters, exceeding expectations. The experimental tokamak uses magnetic fields to control … Read more
Veteran actor Tony Todd, known for his chilling role as the hook-handed killer in the horror classic “Candyman,” has passed away at the age of 69. His death was confirmed by his longtime manager, Jeffrey Goldberg. Todd’s film career spanned over three decades and included notable roles in award-winning movies such as Oliver Stone’s “Platoon” … Read more
AppLovin has taken over as the top-performing artificial intelligence (AI) stock in 2024, thanks to a significant surge in its share price following the release of its third-quarter results. The company’s Axon 2 AI-based advertising technology has driven explosive growth, with software platform revenue soaring 66% to $835 million. AppLovin owns a portfolio of gaming … Read more