DF OpenAI is kicking off a 12-day “shipmas” period of new features, products, and demos starting on December 5th. The announcements will include the long-awaited text-to-video AI tool Sora and a new reasoning model. CEO Sam Altman confirmed the event at The New York Times’ DealBook conference, but didn’t reveal details about the upcoming releases. However, … Read more
France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined forces to vote on a no-confidence motion, prompting Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet to resign. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes, forcing Macron to appoint a new prime minister. President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027, but … Read more
Jeff Bezos expressed optimism about the second Trump administration, suggesting he wants to help the incoming president reduce regulation. The Amazon founder and Washington Post owner said he hopes a second term will see a more favorable approach towards the press. During an interview at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Bezos defended his decision … Read more
Intel Corp. has stuck with its current financial forecast despite the abrupt departure of Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger, and will continue to keep a tight rein on capital spending. During a presentation at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on Wednesday, Chief Financial Officer Dave Zinsner said the company stands by its guidance … Read more
OpenAI has announced its holiday season event, Shipmas, which promises to reveal new products and features. The 12-day celebration is expected to include big and small announcements, with some speculating that it may launch the highly-anticipated AI model Sora. According to CEO Sam Altman, the event will feature 12 livestreams and a range of updates … Read more
SpaceX has announced a launch window from Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 4, starting at 4:06 p.m. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, into low-Earth orbit. The launch marks the booster’s 12th mission and follows previous launches for Crew 7, CRS-29, NROL-186, EarthCARE, PACE, … Read more
A somber mood has settled over New York City, but the annual Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is proceeding as scheduled. The event, hosted by Kelly Clarkson, kicked off with a live performance by the singer and will feature performances by The Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, and Thalia. The lighting … Read more
A rare atmospheric phenomenon was witnessed in Northeast Florida on Wednesday morning after a rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Station at 5:13 a.m. Skywatchers saw glowing, wispy clouds that seemed to shimmer in the pre-dawn light – noctilucent clouds. Also known as polar mesospheric clouds, these high-altitude clouds form around 30-50 miles above the … Read more
Pure Storage (PSTG) stock surged 22% on Wednesday, closing at $65.27, its highest level since July. The company reported third-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations, with adjusted earnings of 50 cents per share on sales of $831 million. However, the key factor behind the stock’s rally was Pure Storage’s announcement of a “design win” … Read more
Environmental groups are warning that nations are on the brink of agreeing to a global plastics treaty that falls short of necessary demands. The draft treaty, distributed to delegates on Friday, fails to include definitive caps on plastic production and a prohibition or gradual elimination of hazardous plastics and chemicals. Despite significant support for robust … Read more