In a battle of wits, three chatbots – Grok-3, Gemini, and Perplexity – were put to the test with a series of five prompts. The results? Perplexity emerged victorious, leaving Grok-3 and Gemini in its wake. Grok-3, the latest iteration from xAI, boasts over ten times the computational power of its predecessor. However, when it … Read more
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have reported that attackers deploying Ghost ransomware have breached victims across over 70 countries, including critical infrastructure organizations. Other affected industries include healthcare, government, education, technology, manufacturing, and numerous small and medium-sized businesses. According to a joint advisory released on Wednesday, the attack began in … Read more
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Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Promises Fire in the Featherweight Division Brazilian MMA star Patricio Freire has joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight division. The former Bellator MMA great, nicknamed “Pitbull,” was announced by Dana White as a new UFC featherweight on Wednesday. Freire’s signing was seen as a surprise move, with some speculating that UFC brass … Read more
Nightshade’s deadly berries have been the source of legend for centuries, but it turns out that tomatoes, a close relative, have a similar defense mechanism – albeit one that makes them safe for human consumption. Tomatoes and other Solanaceae family members produce toxic steroidal glycoalkaloids as a natural defense against pests. However, researchers at Sichuan … Read more
Amazon MGM has gained control over the James Bond franchise, with Jeff Bezos’ company now holding creative authority. This move marks a significant shift for the iconic spy series, which has been a staple of cinema and television for decades. Some fans have expressed skepticism about Amazon’s involvement, with some speculating how Bezos’ influence might … Read more
Meta has approved a major increase in executive bonuses, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg excluded from the plan. The company will now award bonuses of up to 200% of executives’ salaries, effective from the 2025 annual performance period. The move comes after a review of other tech companies in the sector found that Meta’s total cash … Read more
Archaeologists in Egypt have made a groundbreaking discovery: the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, who has long been overshadowed by his famous wife and half-sister, Queen Hatshepsut. Located in the Western Valley, near Deir el-Bahari, the tomb is considered a significant find, shedding new light on ancient Egyptian history. Thutmose II ruled in the 15th … Read more
A new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that two cats in Michigan dairy workers’ households died after contracting bird flu, but the cause of infection remains unclear. According to veterinary experts, the report lacks detail on whether people can spread the virus to domestic cats or vice versa. … Read more
Apple has been busy with new rumors this week, particularly surrounding the upcoming iPhone 17 series. Here’s a rundown of what we know so far. The base iPhone 17 is expected to retain its camera layout from the iPhone 16, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Air models are expected to feature bold new designs … Read more