OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is making a personal donation of $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining other tech companies and executives in improving their relationships with the incoming administration. Altman stated that he believes Trump will lead America into an era of artificial intelligence and wants to support his efforts to keep … Read more
Samsung has unveiled its first XR headset, dubbed ‘Project Moohan,’ which will run on the company’s new operating system, Android XR. The headset is set to be the first device to utilize the “Hey Gemini” hotword for voice commands, a central feature of Google’s new AR/MR/VR ecosystem. This move marks a significant shift, as “Hey … Read more
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is set to join the Nasdaq-100 index effective December 23, alongside MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Axon Enterprise (AXON). The addition of these companies comes with the removal of Super Micro Computer (SMCI), Illumina (ILMN), and Moderna (MRNA). The move is expected to boost demand for Palantir’s stock, contributing to its already impressive 343% … Read more
A recent series of images captured by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope reveals a diverse range of star clusters across the galaxy. These clusters are scattered throughout the Milky Way, with some being part of the constellations Scorpius and Coma Berenices. One notable example is Pismis 24, located in the centre of large emission Nebula … Read more
Reality TV star and businessman Scott Disick has given his 15-year-old son Mason a special birthday gift – a brand new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The gift was shared on Disick’s Instagram story, where he posted pictures of the jet-black car with a red bow, wishing Mason a happy birthday multiple times. The Mini G-Wagon is a … Read more
A rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to continue in tech stocks, including Fortinet (FTNT), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), and Goldman Sachs (GS). Investors should keep an eye on these five stocks as they reassess their current holdings and work on their watchlist. Fortinet’s stock has been trading above a 100.59 buy … Read more
The world’s major central banks are set to announce interest rate decisions this week, drawing attention from investors bracing for the final stretch of monetary policy in 2024. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point, while Japan and Sweden are also poised to make changes. In contrast, … Read more
The winter season can bring a sense of cheer, but for many Americans, it also brings mental struggles known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or “the winter blues.” Brazos Valley mental health expert Marc Klekar says the strongest way to beat these feelings is by forcing yourself to get up and start doing something. With less … Read more
Scientists have long known that modern humans outside Africa inherit 2-3% of their DNA from Neanderthal ancestors. Now, two studies using ancient DNA have pinpointed a single period of interbreeding between 45,000 and 49,000 years ago as the source of this ancestry. Neanderthals and early humans encountered each other multiple times over tens of thousands … Read more
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has joined forces with President-elect Donald Trump on a mission to downsize the US government, including potentially slashing budgets and workforces of science agencies. This move has raised concerns about Musk’s political influence on science in the United States. Musk, co-chairing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside biotech entrepreneur Vivek … Read more