Private search engine DuckDuckGo is expanding its use of generative AI, offering a chatbot-style interface called Duck.ai. Users can access various AI models developed by companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta through this interface. The service is now exiting beta and has been simplified to the name Duck.ai. Users can engage with AI models in … Read more
Google has introduced a new feature called AI Mode, which provides faster and higher-quality responses to users’ queries. This feature is built on top of Gemini 2.0, a powerful AI model that can answer complex questions with more advanced reasoning and thinking capabilities. AI Overviews have been improved for harder questions, including coding, math, and … Read more
CNBC’s Investing Club with Jim Cramer released its weekly update, known as the Homestretch. Stocks took a hit on Thursday due to concerns over economic activity, trade policy, and artificial intelligence investment. Tech stocks were particularly weak, with a Nasdaq close below 18,157 triggering a potential correction. The USMCA, a trade pact between the US, … Read more
The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates for the third time this year, lowering its deposit facility rate to 2.5% and signaling that monetary policy is becoming “meaningfully less restrictive”. The move, which markets had widely priced in before the announcement, aims to stimulate economic growth in the eurozone region. According to ECB … Read more
A groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) has allowed a paralyzed man to control a robotic arm using only his imagination, defying previous limitations of short-lived BCI functionality. The AI-enhanced device worked reliably for seven months, adapting to natural shifts in brain activity and maintaining accuracy over time. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), … Read more
A Southwest Airlines plane bound for Phoenix was forced to return to Houston’s Hobby Airport after a passenger, who claimed to be experiencing a mental breakdown due to bipolar disorder, caused a disturbance on the flight. The woman, naked and screaming, walked up and down the aisle of the packed plane, harassing fellow passengers and … Read more
A recent study has shed new light on the benefits of reading, revealing surprising advantages that extend beyond mere entertainment. The research found that readers experienced improved cognitive function, including enhanced memory and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, the study discovered that reading can have a profound impact on mental health, reducing stress and anxiety while promoting … Read more
President Donald J. Trump has made adjustments to tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico to minimize disruption to the automotive industry. The new tariffs will: – Reduce 25% tariffs on goods that don’t meet USMCA rules of origin. – Lower 10% tariff rates for energy products imported from Canada and potash imported from … Read more
Michigan State’s defense is the key to its recent success, and it’s expected to play a crucial role in tonight’s matchup against Iowa. The Spartans have held five straight opponents under 70 points and rank second in the Big Ten in points allowed per game. Despite Iowa’s poor defensive numbers, Izzo’s team is well-equipped to … Read more
The 2025 NFL Draft is coming to Green Bay, and fans can now register for free entry through the NFL OnePass app or on the official website. Registration is required for all adults, with an option to include up to five children per entry. The event will take place at Titletown, featuring a variety of … Read more