CNBC’s Jim Cramer has expressed skepticism about DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that recently revealed an AI model it claims cost $6 million to develop. Cramer believes the company may not have disclosed the full story and suggested that its reported costs may be misleading. A new report from SemiAnalysis, a semiconductor research firm, found … Read more
A federal judge in Texas has cleared Tempur Sealy International Inc. to acquire Mattress Firm Inc. for $4 billion, rejecting a claim by the US Federal Trade Commission that the deal would harm consumers. The judge allowed seven days for an FTC appeal before the deal can close on February 7. This ruling is a … Read more
A Cincinnati restaurant, Sweets & Meats, is set to be featured in a highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX commercial. The beloved barbecue joint has been selected as part of Google’s 50 Stories, 50 States Workspace campaign, which highlights small businesses across the US. Sweets & Meats’ owners, Kristen Bailey and Antony Gaffney, share their inspiring … Read more
Panama, once viewed as a solid US ally and thriving hub for global business, is now reeling from President Donald Trump’s demands for the return of the shipping canal built by Americans over a century ago. The country’s reputation in Washington has taken a hit as it’s portrayed as a corrupt rogue state in cahoots … Read more
A highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) case has been detected in a backyard flock in Montgomery County, Maryland. To prevent the spread of the disease, the affected premises have been quarantined, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated. The risk to the general public remains low, but officials urge flock … Read more
The Trump administration faces a difficult balancing act as it considers regulating the sale of U.S.-developed AI chips to China. On one hand, it aims to keep artificial intelligence capabilities out of the hands of China’s government and military branches. On the other hand, it doesn’t want to hurt American companies by limiting access to … Read more
The latest mid-range phone from OnePlus, the OnePlus 13R, has impressed me with its exceptional battery life. In a recent test, I left the device alone for eight days and was shocked to find that it still had enough charge to function when I picked it up again. This is not surprising given that the … Read more
Italy’s data protection authority has ordered a block on Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot DeepSeek, citing concerns over its handling of Italians’ personal data. The regulator, Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence and Beijing DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence, have been instructed to immediately stop processing Italian data. This move comes after the agency reported that the company refused to … Read more
Warner Bros. Games has cancelled its free-to-play fighting game MultiVersus before its fifth season is over, leaving some players who bought a $100 premium Founder’s Pack feeling “scammed”. The game’s closure means that players won’t be able to redeem all the rewards they purchased with their token packs and Gleamium. Some players say they were … Read more
A Chinese-made artificial intelligence model called DeepSeek has topped the Apple Store’s downloads, sending shockwaves through the tech industry. The app, released in January, impressed AI experts before catching the attention of the entire tech world. Its low cost and powerful capabilities have raised eyebrows among US companies, including chip-making giant Nvidia, which lost nearly … Read more