Starbucks will require customers to make a purchase before staying in its coffee shops or using its bathrooms, effective January 27th, according to the company’s new Code of Conduct. The change aims to prioritize paying customers and create a better environment for everyone. The policy prohibits behaviors such as discrimination, harassment, smoking, and panhandling, and … Read more
The Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Consortium has announced the expansion of its Board of Directors, welcoming Alibaba Cloud Computing Ltd., Apple Inc., and Synopsys Inc. as new members. The UALink Consortium is an open industry standard group focused on developing high-speed, scale-up accelerator interconnect technology for next-generation AI cluster performance. With the addition of these … Read more
The “Dry January” trend is gaining popularity, with non-alcoholic drink sales surging. Meanwhile, the surgeon general warns of links between alcohol and cancer. But what about having a few drinks at weekly happy hours? Opinion editor Drew Goins discusses this issue with physician Leana Wen and columnist Molly Roberts. Is drinking really so bad for … Read more
A website is currently experiencing difficulties due to an excessive number of requests. The technical error, indicated by the message “429 Too Many Requests,” signifies that the site has reached its limit for handling incoming traffic. This issue typically occurs when a high volume of users attempt to access the website simultaneously, causing it to … Read more
Hospitals in Upstate South Carolina are tightening their visitation restrictions starting January 15th due to the increasing number of respiratory illnesses, including flu and COVID-19. Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Prisma Health will restrict visitors under 16 years old from visiting hospitals. The decision aims to prioritize patient safety and prevent the spread … Read more
US trade groups from the semiconductor and manufacturing industries have expressed concerns over new export controls on computing chips, which were released without consulting them. The regulations, set to take effect soon, will restrict the sale of high-bandwidth memory to China, a critical ingredient for building advanced AI chips. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and … Read more
Fortnite’s virtual pop star, Hatsune Miku, is now available in the game. Fans can unlock her outfit via two main routes: purchasing her from the Item Shop and buying the Season 7 Music Pass. To get Hatsune Miku via the Item Shop, players can buy individual items or the complete bundle for a significant overall … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter mission is not the only exciting space-related news. The agency recently captured stunning images of Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, as part of its BepiColombo mission. The spacecraft, launched in 2018, made its final flyby of Mercury on January 7-8, 2025, capturing breathtaking images of the … Read more
Apple has officially joined the Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium (UALink), a group of over 65 members working on next-generation AI accelerator architecture. This move allows Apple to influence the new standard and promote its adoption, effectively creating a framework for connecting multiple GPUs in data centers powering AI tasks. The UALink consortium aims to compete … Read more
Missoula’s Community Medical Center has reported only one case of norovirus so far this winter, but health experts warn that with outbreaks across the US, it’s crucial to be aware of the symptoms. The CDC notes that norovirus is a highly infectious gastrointestinal virus that causes foodborne illness in the country. Symptoms include vomiting and … Read more