Intel Corporation’s stock price surged after SoftBank Group Corp. announced an investment and rumors emerged of a potential U.S. government stake. However, this surge may be short-lived due to the company’s fundamental issue: insufficient customer base. The influx of new capital from SoftBank is unlikely to solve Intel’s core problem. Despite increased investments, Intel still … Read more
Sony is expanding its gaming division by introducing a new line of PC gaming accessories under the Inzone brand. The company has announced its latest generation of gaming headsets, including the Sony Inzone H9 II, and its first-ever gaming keyboard, mouse, and earbuds designed for professional gamers. The Sony Inzone KBD-H75 Gaming Keyboard boasts adjustable … Read more
Meta has reorganized its AI organization into four new groups as part of a major restructuring effort. The move aims to enhance the company’s competitiveness in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. The new group, called Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), will be led by Alexandr Wang, who joined Meta as chief AI officer in … Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing attack on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a “weak politician” who abandoned Israel. In other news, the New South Wales government has sold over two-thirds of its surplus public land to private developers as part of its statewide property audit. This move has raised concerns about housing … Read more
Meta’s pursuit of top AI talent is becoming increasingly desperate as the company offers packages worth hundreds of millions of dollars. But beneath the surface, concerns about the company’s internal culture and management practices are holding back its ability to attract and retain top talent. Unlike other tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, Meta … Read more
Major League Baseball’s expansion plans are taking shape, with Rob Manfred recently discussing a proposed four-team division featuring the Yankees, Mets, Phillies, and Red Sox. This powerhouse quartet would boast the second- to fourth-highest payrolls in MLB, making it one of the most formidable divisions in the sport. The idea is that two new teams … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Key Investment Group, a ticket broker also doing business as Epic Seats and others, for allegedly using “illegal means” to buy up hundreds of thousands of live event tickets, including those for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. The FTC claims the company violated the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) … Read more
A unique collaboration between humans and dogs brings a new perspective to William Shakespeare’s classic play. In Eugene’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” two golden retriever siblings, Brodie and Maisie, take on the role of Crab, the ill-behaved dog. According to Sharon Selove, artistic director and founder of … Read more
The US government announced Monday that the UK has dropped its demand for Apple to provide a “back door” to access users’ encrypted data. This decision marks a significant victory for Apple and reinforces the importance of end-to-end encryption technology, which secures communications between two devices. End-to-end encryption is a crucial aspect of user privacy, … Read more
NASA is set to launch an experiment on its upcoming SpaceX resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in late August. The investigation, called Microgravity Associated Bone Loss-B (MABL-B), aims to understand how microgravity affects bone health and explore ways to prevent bone loss. Astronauts on long-duration missions may experience a significant reduction in … Read more