Ford Motor Company’s shares plummeted over 3% before the opening bell on Monday, following a downgrade by Jefferies from “hold” to “underperform”. The brokerage cited concerns over inventory build-up, strategic uncertainty in Europe, and a widening gap between warranty provisions and cash outflows. Jefferies analysts reduced its price target for Ford to $9, citing de-stocking … Read more
Panasonic has re-entered the point-and-shoot market, announcing the new ZS99 camera as a successor to the popular ZS80 and ZS80D. Despite some minor design changes, the ZS99 retains its predecessor’s solid image quality and impressive 25x zoom range. Key features of the ZS99 include a 1,840K-dot rear display, image stabilization, and focus system. The camera … Read more
Monday’s Wordle puzzle has a unique hint: frown. The clue is that this Wordle has more consonants than vowels. After analyzing the game with Wordle Bot, I found the solution to be SCOWL. In my competitive gameplay, I solved the puzzle in three attempts and earned 1 point. If you’re playing competitively, remember that guessing … Read more
Honeywell, a leading global company serving various industries, announced today that its Board of Directors is continuing the comprehensive business portfolio evaluation launched earlier this year. The goal is to explore additional strategic alternatives, including the potential separation of its Aerospace business, with the aim of unlocking shareholder value. Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur stated … Read more
OpenAI has launched a new search product called ChatGPT Search for all users of its chatbot, ChatGPT, starting this week. The move comes as the company escalates its competition with Google. Previously, the feature was only available to paid subscribers. With this rollout, users can now access search functionality directly within the chatbot on mobile … Read more
Google’s quantum chip Willow has sparked intense debate about its implications for the multiverse theory. The chip solved a computational problem in under five minutes, far exceeding the capabilities of even the world’s fastest supercomputers. According to Hartmut Neven, leader of Google’s Quantum AI team, this feat aligns with interpretations of quantum mechanics that propose … Read more
Nvidia’s (NVDA) stock fell 1.68% on Tuesday and another 1.7% in pre-market trading, putting it down 15.2% from its all-time high of $152.89 in November. However, despite this recent downturn, investors may see it as an opportunity to invest before a potential recovery. In the last couple of weeks, Nvidia’s shares have shown resilience, with … Read more
Apple is expected to unveil its next flagship iPhone series in fall 2024, with one model boasting a revolutionary new design. The super-slim iPhone 17 Air may be more affordable than initially thought, according to the Wall Street Journal. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting it would be pricier than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, insiders … Read more
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu on Tuesday, triggering small tsunami waves and causing significant damage to the US Embassy in Port Vila. The quake also knocked out most of the internet connectivity in the Pacific Island nation. As of early Wednesday, at least 14 people were confirmed dead, with over 200 injured at … Read more
A highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in an Ottawa County poultry flock in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). This is the first detection of the disease in a Michigan commercial facility since May 2024 and the second in Ottawa County since its initial detection in 2022. … Read more