The US auto market is expected to experience a surge in sales for the fourth quarter, with General Motors and Honda emerging as big winners, according to Cox Automotive analysts. The projected sales increase of 18.5% for GM and 5.9% for Honda will contribute to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.4 million vehicles. … Read more
Google has launched its most advanced video generator, Veo 2, which takes on the reigning champion, Sora Turbo. With improved understanding of real-world physics, Veo 2 produces videos with more detail and realism. The AI model can generate videos up to 4K resolution and tackles common challenges, such as hallucinations like extra fingers. It also … Read more
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has reportedly decided to skip this year’s traditional Royal Family Christmas gathering at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Instead, he will stay at his home in Windsor with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. The decision comes amid a recent scandal surrounding an alleged Chinese spy, Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK … Read more
The US is planning an investigation into Chinese dominance of legacy chips, which could lead to tariffs or import bans. The Biden administration is preparing the probe with just weeks left in its term, but it’s expected to take at least six months to conclude. If implemented, any policy decisions will be made by the … Read more
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen led his team to a crucial victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, solidifying his position as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. With incredible rushing and passing stats, Allen is putting together a historic year that may earn him his first MVP award. Allen’s statistics rank him … Read more
The US Postal Service is warning Americans about various holiday scams this year, including “smishing,” phishing, and counterfeited postage. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) advises customers to be cautious of online sales offering fake stamps, emails or texts that may contain viruses, and package theft. To avoid these scams, the USPIS suggests keeping computer … Read more
Merck & Co. has secured the rights to an experimental weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker Hansoh Pharma in a deal worth up to $2 billion. The oral drug, HS-10535, targets a gut hormone called GLP-1 and aims to provide additional cardiometabolic benefits beyond weight reduction. Under the terms of the deal, Merck will pay … Read more
The Earth’s magnetic North Pole is shifting faster than ever, with experts warning that this change could play havoc with your smartphone navigation system. The latest update to the World Magnetic Model (WMM) reveals that the magnetic pole will move closer to Siberia by January 2025. Unlike “true north,” which points directly towards the geographic … Read more
Google has warned that a second wave of cyber attacks targeting Gmail users is incoming, with specific threats identified as email extortion scams, invoice scams, and celebrity impersonation scams. The company’s senior director of product management, Andy Wen, explained that despite a 35% decrease in phishing attacks during the holiday season, “attackers are very persistent” … Read more
Intel’s latest Arc Battlemage B580 graphics card has received positive reviews for its performance in Windows, but it underperforms compared to last-gen Arc Alchemist cards in Linux benchmarks. The B580 was released just last week and was expected to offer improved performance over its predecessors. However, Phoronix’s benchmarking tests reveal that the B580 is slower … Read more