Zotac has launched a priority access campaign to distribute limited stock of its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 graphics cards, targeting loyal Discord users who have shown active engagement with the brand. The “priority access” program aims to bypass resellers and scalpers by offering GPUs to genuine gamers and enthusiasts. The initiative starts today … Read more
Waking up at night can be frustrating and stressful, but there are ways to tackle the problem. One obvious solution is blocking out noise, which can be achieved through earplugs. Recently, I’ve been struggling with waking up frequently during the night and found that using earplugs helped me combat my nighttime wakefulness. I discovered that … Read more
A recent AI model revealed by DeepSeek, a Chinese firm, has sparked both excitement and concern in Silicon Valley. Initially, Wall Street reacted positively to the company’s efficiency, using fewer chips and less money than expected. However, when OpenAI discovered that DeepSeek allegedly trained its chatbot on ChatGPT, the narrative shifted. DeepSeek’s success is often … Read more
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has announced its nominees for the 2023 awards. The winners will be selected from a list of talented producers across various categories. In recognition of their outstanding work, several notable names have been included in the nominations. Some of the notable titles include “Anora,” “Dune: Part Two,” and “Shogun.” … Read more
DeAndre Hopkins, a new member of the Kansas City Chiefs, believes the team embodies a “championship culture.” The wide receiver spoke ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Source: https://www.chiefs.com/video/deandre-hopkins-on-the-kansas-city-chiefs-it-s-a-championship-culture-chiefs-press-conference-super-bowl-lix
A Las Cruces-based beauty cosmetics company, Prados Beauty, will be showcased in a Google advertisement during the upcoming Super Bowl. The local business represents New Mexico as part of Google’s “50 Stories, 50 States” campaign, highlighting small businesses adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to grow their ventures. Founder and CEO Cece Meadows said she was surprised … Read more
The latest installment in the Civilization series, Civilization VII, takes a dramatic departure from its predecessors by introducing chaotic transition periods where latent challenges emerge simultaneously. This new gameplay mechanic is supported by historical events that often occur suddenly and with significant consequences. As Yussef Cole notes, this game’s approach to crisis scenarios mirrors real-world … Read more
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SoftBank is close to finalizing a $40 billion primary investment in OpenAI, valuing the company at $260 billion pre-money. The funding will be paid out over 12-24 months, with the first payment coming as soon as spring. SoftBank’s stake would increase its valuation of OpenAI from $157 billion to $300 billion post-money. The new funding … Read more
A US-based operator of popular surf, skateboarding, and swimwear retailers Billabong, Quiksilver, and Volcom has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing macroeconomic issues such as rising interest rates, inflation, and supply chain delays. The company, Liberated Brands LLC, operates 124 retail locations across the US, which will close once the bankruptcies are completed. Liberated Brands’ … Read more