Higher-than-expected tariffs are quietly fueling inflation in the US, with economists warning of further price hikes in the coming months. Although inflation rates didn’t spike in June, rising trade barriers appear to be taking their toll on American consumers. The effects of these tariffs will likely become more pronounced in the near term, making it … Read more
The mid-year mark has passed, but it’s already clear that one or two games will take home the coveted title of Game of the Year in 2025. With three frontrunners – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach from Kojima Productions, and Donkey Kong Bananza from Nintendo EPD – … Read more
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos believes generative artificial intelligence tools are expanding creativity during the making of movies and TV series. This shift moves beyond cost-cutting options for studios to a means for creators to produce high-quality content more efficiently. Sarandos emphasized that AI represents an opportunity for creators to make films and series better, not … Read more
The Bay Area has seen significant increases in COVID-19 levels, with wastewater levels exceeding winter peaks and rising faster than the statewide average. A new variant called NB.1.8.1, dubbed “Nimbus,” is behind this surge, and its symptoms are more severe than previous variants. According to Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert at UCSF, Nimbus … Read more
Valve co-founder Gabe Newell believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to a situation where people who don’t know how to program are more effective developers than those with years of experience. In an interview, Newell stated that the ability to use AI tools effectively is becoming increasingly important, and that understanding the underlying methods … Read more
A military data breach has led to the influx of as many as 22 family members from Afghanistan into the UK, sparking concerns over national security and public transparency. Government sources revealed that Afghans who were resettled in Britain brought an average of eight family members with them, prompting officials to scramble for accommodation. In … Read more
Google has enabled quick and easy integration between its Workspace apps and the Gemini AI assistant. This new feature allows users to access information from their Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Keep, and Tasks accounts directly through the Gemini app. Users can now perform tasks such as finding specific documents in their Drive or summarizing unread emails … Read more
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is expanding its research coverage to private companies as part of a new initiative to tap into the growing field of private sector research. The move aims to capitalize on areas where private firms have significant influence, such as AI and software development. The bank’s coverage expansion will start with sectors … Read more
Apple has announced a new commitment to invest $500 million in the US production of rare earth magnets, with partner MP Materials. The partnership aims to establish an all-new recycling facility for processing recycled rare earth elements and boost domestic supply of this critical material. As part of its pledge to spend over $500 billion … Read more
NATO has issued a strong condemnation of Russia’s malicious cyber activities, calling them a threat to Allied security. The statement acknowledges that several NATO Allies, including Estonia, France, and the United States, have attributed recent cyber attacks targeting Ukraine and other countries to Russia’s military intelligence service. The alliance is urging Russia to stop its … Read more