Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL.O) has reassured tech investors that its AI investments are driving ad sales, downplaying the impact of global economic uncertainty on its business. The search giant’s first-quarter profit and revenue beat expectations, with shares rising 4% in extended trading. Alphabet’s ad revenue growth outpaced analyst predictions, reaching $66.89 billion, a 8.5% increase … Read more
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s vampire thriller “Sinners” is dominating the box office for a second consecutive weekend. The film earned $13 million on Friday, marking an 8% drop from its daily total last week, despite adding more theaters to showings. The key to “Sinners”‘ staying power lies in its demand for premium formats … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a growing trend on social media platforms, including TikTok, as users prepare for a potential recession. Kim Casamento, a 32-year-old content creator, found an original vintage cookbook that resonated with her current economic concerns while shopping in New Jersey. Seventeen years after its publication, the guide to feeding a family … Read more
A new record has been set in Naples’ exclusive Port Royal neighborhood with the sale of three adjacent beachfront properties for a combined price tag of $225 million. The transaction, brokered by Michael McCumber of Gulf Coast International Properties, surpasses even the most ambitious expectations and sets a benchmark that will be hard to surpass. … Read more
Enabling JavaScript in your browser is a straightforward process. To start, find the settings menu of your browser. It’s usually located by clicking on three dots or lines in the upper right corner of the screen. From there, look for an option that says “Settings” or “Preferences.” Click on it to open the settings page. … Read more
MIT researchers have created a periodic table that connects over 20 classical machine learning algorithms. The framework sheds light on how scientists can combine strategies from different methods to improve existing AI models or develop new ones. The researchers used their framework, called information contrastive learning (I-Con), to combine elements of two different algorithms and … Read more
Iranian media coverage of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran has been largely positive. This shift reflects a growing willingness among the Iranian elite to engage with the US, even conservative outlets now framing the negotiations as evidence of their country’s global influence. Economic fears are driving this change. As tensions rise, some Iranian officials … Read more
For the third consecutive day, Amazon has dropped prices on Apple’s M4 MacBook Air lineup, with discounts reaching as high as $100 off the most affordable configuration. The deals now include a straight-up $150 off the upgraded 15-inch models with 24GB of RAM. Key pricing details for each configuration are as follows: – 13-inch M4 … Read more
Social worker Robyn Golden, 67, stresses the need to stay active as one ages. Inspired by her clients’ determination to tackle new challenges, Golden’s approach emphasizes adaptability and goal-setting. Despite comments highlighting aging’s challenges, such as health issues and financial constraints, many praise the importance of staying engaged and finding new ways to thrive. Source: … Read more
A new feature has been added to the platform, allowing users to access more content by continuing their reading session from where they left off. This enhancement aims to provide a smoother and more convenient experience for users who want to dive deeper into topics that interest them. The new option is part of an … Read more