Alibaba has partnered with Apple to support iPhones’ AI services in China, marking a significant win for the Chinese tech giant in the country’s competitive AI market. The deal is expected to help Apple ease its declining smartphone sales in China, where local rivals such as Huawei are gaining ground. The partnership will allow Apple … Read more
Despite growing interest, practical uses for quantum computers remain elusive. “Some 10 years ago, it was not obvious that quantum computing was more than an interesting lab experiment,” says Laurent Prost at French start-up Alice & Bob. Today, a global ecosystem has emerged, with hundreds of firms in the sector. Microsoft’s Krysta Svore succinctly notes: … Read more
Scientists have discovered a 150-million-year-old quail-sized bird fossil in southeastern China, rewriting the history of avian evolution. The newly identified Baminornis zhenghensis lived during the Jurassic Period and possessed surprisingly modern traits. Baminornis, about six inches long, was more advanced anatomically than Archaeopteryx, another ancient bird species discovered in Germany in 1861. While Archaeopteryx had … Read more
McLaren has become the first Formula 1 team to unveil its 2025 car, the MCL39, which made its debut at Silverstone Circuit. The team is using a filming day to showcase the new car before revealing its design next week. Driver Lando Norris was the first to take the MCL39 out on track on Thursday … Read more
President Donald Trump nominated Jonathan McKernan, a former director at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, to be the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for a five-year term. The nomination suggests that the administration is seeking to change the agency rather than shut it down, as many Democrats suspect. McKernan will take over … Read more
A UN inquiry has found that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s violent response to a student-led revolt killed as many as 1,400 people in Bangladesh, with extrajudicial killings and torture being major components of the crackdown. The report states that Ms. Hasina was “aware and involved” in the commission of serious violations, including torture and … Read more
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for induction, with 14 artists and bands making the cut. The list includes Bad Company, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Chubby Checker, and others. This year’s nominees represent a diverse range of genres, from hard rock to alternative rock and hip-hop. Chairman John Sykes praised … Read more
Ohio has reported its first human case of bird flu, according to the state’s health department. The case involves a farm worker from Mercer County who came into contact with infected poultry. Since January 1, 2024, there have been 68 confirmed cases of bird flu in 11 states, including one death in Louisiana. Despite this, … Read more
NASA’s acting administrator Janet Petro announced that Elon Musk’s government efficiency panel, DOGE, will review the space agency’s spending. The move comes as hundreds of employees accepted a buyout proposal. Petrosaid DOGE will examine NASA’s payments and what money has gone out. The Department of Government Efficiency is also reviewing NASA’s $15 billion contracts with … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered an investigation into Comcast’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs under Chairman Brendan Carr. The inquiry is the latest in a series of regulatory actions by the agency, aimed at media companies. Chairman Carr has expressed concerns that Comcast may be promoting invidious forms of discrimination. The FCC will … Read more