Mark Zuckerberg’s “personal superintelligence” plan is shifting Meta’s focus from beating ChatGPT to capitalizing on the free time people will have. According to Zuckerberg, users will spend more time creating and connecting as productivity software takes a backseat. In this era, Meta aims to create a personal AI assistant that understands users’ goals and helps … Read more
Tech companies are generating significant revenue from their investments in artificial intelligence (AI), but many are pouring a substantial portion of those profits back into data centers, betting that the AI market is still growing rapidly. Microsoft and Google reported better-than-expected results for their latest quarter, with both companies crediting AI as a key factor. … Read more
The popular dating app Tea has suffered a major data breach, exposing users’ sensitive information such as drivers’ licenses and direct messages to the public. The breach, which occurred in July 2023, involved hackers accessing users’ personal data, including government IDs used as verification tools. Only users who signed up prior to February 2024 were … Read more
Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway has recorded a $3.8 billion impairment on its stake in Kraft Heinz Co., marking a significant setback for the billionaire investor. The new valuation brings the carrying value of the investment down to $8.4 billion, a decrease from over $17 billion at the end of 2017. This move is … Read more
A recent systematic review published in Frontiers in Psychology has investigated the effects of different exercise types on depressive symptoms in children and adolescents. The study analyzed data from 17 high-quality studies involving 1,357 young participants. The results showed that resistance training (RT) was significantly more effective than aerobic training (AT) and combined aerobic-resistance training … Read more
A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters has found that a major earthquake could hit the Yukon Territory’s Dawson City as early as now. The region is prone to seismic activity due to the Tintina fault, a 1,000 km-long formation that cuts northwest across the Yukon and terminates in Alaska. Researchers led by Theron … Read more
A recent study has found a strong correlation between early smartphone ownership and poorer mental health outcomes in young adults. The Global Mind Project tracked over 100,000 people aged 18-24 across 163 countries and discovered that those who got their first smartphone before the age of 13 showed higher rates of suicidal thoughts, aggression, and … Read more
Gmail has introduced a new tool to help users manage their email subscriptions more efficiently. The feature allows you to view and unsubscribe from recurring senders, including shopping deals, newsletters, and updates from apps and services. To access the Manage Subscriptions feature, follow these steps: * On the web: Click “More” on the left-hand menu, … Read more
The jobless rate in Las Vegas has risen again, with the city’s unemployment standing at 5.8 percent, making it the third-highest among big metro areas in the US, according to new data. The decline is attributed to slumping tourism, which has been falling amid economic uncertainty and weakening consumer confidence. Tourism has become a crucial … Read more
Micah Parsons, a four-time Pro Bowler and one of the league’s top defenders, has asked the Dallas Cowboys for a trade, sparking speculation about his future with the team. Parsons, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, has been seeking a new deal, but it appears that the Cowboys are not willing … Read more