Apple’s latest iPhone design, featuring a thinner profile without physical SIM slots, has raised concerns about its impact on sales in the Chinese market. The move is seen as a departure from traditional designs that have been popular among Chinese consumers. According to analysts, the removal of physical SIMs could make the new iPhones less … Read more
Amazon’s new return-to-office policy has sparked concerns that it may be a “backdoor layoff” strategy for the company. By mandating employees work in person five days a week starting in 2025, Amazon is pushing some workers out and reducing costs. Future-of-work experts say Amazon likely knows this will happen, as dissatisfied workers are already applying … Read more
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence that a tariff war with the United States can be avoided, following a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday. However, her statement did not clarify who made which offer. Sheinbaum stated flatly that there will be no potential tariff war at her morning news briefing. On … Read more
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has given the world its first glimpse into the fully restored interior of Notre Dame Cathedral. The Gothic masterpiece, ravaged by a devastating fire in 2019, has undergone a breathtaking transformation. Five years after the blaze reduced the iconic cathedral to ashes, visitors can once again marvel at … Read more
An AI startup, Altera, has successfully created a complex Minecraft village with over 1,000 inhabitants using its AI-powered “players.” The experiment aimed to push the limits of autonomous behavior in groups, resulting in human-like interactions such as role assignments, taxation systems, and even the spread of the Pastafarianism religion. In the simulation, players took on … Read more
Intel’s latest graphics card, the Arc B580, is expected to be released soon, and its price has been revealed in a recent leak. According to tech leaker momomo_us, the Arc B580 Limited Edition Graphics Box will cost $250. Additionally, screenshots of the graphics card at four US retailers show it priced as low as $246. … Read more
US President Joe Biden has spoken out against “swatting” attacks targeting lawmakers and several of his administration’s cabinet nominees. The attacks, which involve making false reports to police to induce chaos and fear, have been used to target prominent figures in recent weeks. On Friday, Biden said his administration is working with the FBI to … Read more
Irish language rap group Kneecap has won a court battle against the UK government after it admitted that denying them £14,250 in funding was “unlawful”. The decision was made by former business secretary Kemi Badenoch. The band claimed the refusal of the grant was discriminatory based on nationality and political opinion. They had initiated legal … Read more
Arcane co-creator Christian Linke has addressed rumors and criticisms surrounding the show’s second season in a lengthy response on Reddit. The post aims to clear up misconceptions about the production process, budget constraints, and creative decisions. Linke acknowledged that some theories were “a bit too far out there” but emphasized that they didn’t ask animation … Read more
A second US judge has revoked his decision to take senior status after Donald Trump won the presidential election, according to a report by Reuters. The federal judge, Max Cogburn, had announced in 2022 that he planned to retire upon confirmation of a successor. However, President Joe Biden was unable to nominate anyone to fill … Read more