Perplexity and ChatGPT are two popular AI Q&A tools competing for the top spot. While both offer unique features, their performance varies in different tests. We put them head-to-head to see which one comes out on top. ChatGPT, launched in 2022, uses OpenAI’s GPT family of large language models, including newer models like o1. Perplexity, … Read more
Samsung is set to unveil its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, at an upcoming event expected to take place on January 22nd, 2025. The new device will build upon the success of last year’s Galaxy S24 Ultra, introducing several key features that are poised to make it a standout in the market. Design-wise, … Read more
Russia’s state-controlled energy giant Gazprom will reduce gas flows to Europe via Ukraine, effective December 31, as a five-year transit agreement expires. The move is part of a broader EU shift away from Russian energy, with Norway, the US, and Qatar emerging as key suppliers. Gazprom, which reported a $7 billion net loss in 2023, … Read more
The New York Times Games’ latest Wordle Review has been published, focusing on Sunday’s puzzle, Dec. 29, 2024. To avoid spoilers, players are encouraged to solve the puzzle first. Here are some key statistics about today’s challenge: * The difficulty of this puzzle was determined by averaging 5.8 guesses out of 6, making it very … Read more
MicroStrategy, a software company with a significant cryptocurrency stake, has made another major move in the bitcoin market. The firm bought approximately 2,138 bitcoins at an average price of less than $100,000 per coin. This latest purchase brings MicroStrategy’s total bitcoin holdings to an impressive value of over $41.1 billion. The company’s decision to invest … Read more
The sun is ending 2024 with a bang, producing three powerful solar flares on December 29. According to NASA, these X-class flares occurred at 2:18 A.M., 11:14 P.M., and 11:31 P.M. EST. Scientists have identified this as the maximum of the sun’s current activity cycle, which is driven by its magnetic fields. The magnetic fields … Read more
The US Justice Department has launched a civil enforcement action against financial technology company Dave Inc and its CEO Jason Wilk, accusing them of violating federal law by misleading consumers through deceptive advertising practices. The department claims that the company’s cash advance offers were often misrepresented to lure users into its personal finance app. According … Read more
Iowa farmers are turning to prairie strips as a solution to combat climate change by reducing soil erosion, improving water quality, and creating habitats for pollinators and grassland birds. The practice involves planting native perennials along the edges of corn and soybean fields, which can help absorb excess nutrients and reduce runoff. Research shows that … Read more
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A recent foreword by Dungeons & Dragons historian Jon Peterson has sparked controversy over the game’s original 1974 edition. Peterson highlighted “virtual catalogue of insensitive and derogatory language” that includes hurtful words towards people with disabilities, being old or overweight, indigenous groups, Black people, and women. The game also featured slavery as a commercial transaction. … Read more