Alibaba Group has launched a new version of its artificial intelligence assistant app, powered by the company’s flagship Qwen AI reasoning model. The move comes as the tech giant seeks to gain an edge in the growing competition on the AI application front. The updated app, which was initially launched in 2016, will now integrate … Read more
China’s technological advancements are rapidly closing the gap with the US in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, a US think tank warns. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) claims that China’s startup DeepSeek has narrowed the US lead to just a few years. DeepSeek’s R1 model recently sent shockwaves through the US tech … Read more
The New England Patriots are reportedly interested in signing veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who was released by the Los Angeles Rams after being on the trade block for over a month. With Kupp now an unrestricted free agent, he appears to have a robust market with several teams vying for his services. According to … Read more
Tesla shareholder woes continue to mount as James Murdoch, son of Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, cashed out his shares at a critical juncture, contributing to the worst single-day loss since September 2020. The sale comes amid a string of exits by fellow nonexecutive directors, including Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and Elon Musk’s younger brother … Read more
The Boston Celtics fell short in their recent game against the Thunder, sparking concerns about their performance. In a conversation with Jamie McClellan, host Brian Barrett discusses the team’s struggles and doubts his confidence level in the upcoming playoffs. Additionally, Barrett shares insights on the Bruins’ unexpected strong play following their trade deadline sell-off. The … Read more
Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee and Houston Rockets center Steven Adams were ejected from their matchup Wednesday night after a physical altercation in the paint. The two centers got tangled up late in the second quarter while fighting for rebounding position, leading to both players being quickly tossed from the game. The Rockets ultimately won … Read more
A new study from Ohio State University suggests that a high-fat diet can cause significant memory impairments and inflammation in the brains of older adults within just three days. Researchers conducted the study on rats, which found that brain inflammation and memory decline occurred independently of obesity. The diets used had 60% of calories coming … Read more
Google has introduced two new AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, designed to bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to humanoid robots. These models aim to enable robots to perform a wide range of real-world tasks, making them more helpful and interactive. Gemini Robotics is an advanced vision-language-action model that leverages the Gemini 2.0 … Read more
The 7th Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, and his wife Olivia Henson are expecting their first child together. The couple, who married in June last year at Chester Cathedral, have been keeping a low profile since then but shared the news on social media today. According to a statement from the couple’s spokesperson, they feel … Read more
The General Services Administration (GSA) is launching an internal demonstration program to showcase its use of software and technology, including projects using the agency’s new artificial intelligence chatbot. The program aims to promote cross-pollination of ideas and demonstrate how the agency is leveraging technology to make government more effective and efficient. Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian … Read more