Actress Jill Jacobson, known for her roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Falcon Crest, and Days of Our Lives, has died at the age of 70. Her friend and publicist Daniel Harary confirmed the news on Sunday, Dec. 15. Jacobson had been open about her struggles with esophageal cancer, which she revealed during an … Read more
A recent clip from OpenAI’s Sora video generator has sparked criticism about its capabilities, with some calling it “horrifying” due to its unnatural and impossible stunts. The tool was used by a user to create a gymnastics video that displayed erratic movements and body contortions, raising questions about its understanding of physics and human mechanics. … Read more
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) plans to upgrade its Centaur V upper stage to support long-duration space missions. The upgraded Centaur V will be capable of remaining in orbit for days or longer, making it a valuable asset for mobility and counterspace operations. ULA CEO Tory Bruno envisions the Centaur V as an “in-space mobility … Read more
Israel has announced it will shut down its embassy in Dublin after the Irish government backed a Hague petition against the country. The move comes as a result of what Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar termed “extreme anti-Israel policies” by Ireland. Notably, Ireland recently supported South African legal action at the International Court of Justice … Read more
Broadcom’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips have propelled the company into the $1 trillion market capitalization club, alongside Nvidia. The growth of AI spending is driving the surge, with Broadcom’s networking chips and custom AI accelerators in high demand from hyperscalers like Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and ByteDance. The company’s AI semiconductor segment is expected to grow … Read more
Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Iraq have strongly condemned Israel’s move to expand settlements in the Golan Heights. The expansion plan, approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aims to encourage demographic growth in the region. Netanyahu announced a NIS 40 million plan to double the population of the Golan after Israel’s … Read more
In the final episode of “In Blood, Truth”, a pivotal moment in Dune: Prophecy’s first season, a telling line stands out: “Let us rid the Imperium of these witches forever.” The target of this declaration are the Bene Gesserit, a powerful female order that subtly influences events across the Dune universe. This comment is made … Read more
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have taken a significant step towards claiming their third consecutive division title in the NFC South. With a 40-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, they’ve reduced their magic number to clinch the division to three. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 288 yards and four touchdowns, while the defense shut … Read more
General Motors has announced it will no longer fund its commercial robotaxi business, instead absorbing Cruise, its self-driving car subsidiary, to focus on developing driver-assistance features and fully autonomous personal vehicles. This decision comes after a $1 billion acquisition in 2016 and over $10 billion in investments. Meanwhile, OpenAI has released real-time video capabilities for … Read more
Hershey’s main owner, the Hershey Trust Company, has rejected a preliminary takeover offer from Mondelez International due to its perceived low value. The decision comes after Bloomberg reported that Mondelez was exploring an acquisition of the chocolate maker. Mondelez had offered $15 billion for Hershey in a bid to create one of the world’s largest … Read more