Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, with its gross domestic product expanding at an annualized rate of 1.2% from the previous quarter. The data exceeded a preliminary estimate of 0.9%, largely due to improved net exports, capital expenditures, and inventory levels. The stronger-than-expected growth supports the Bank of Japan’s view that … Read more
Google has launched a new AI-powered weather app called GenCast, which claims to deliver faster and more accurate forecasts up to 15 days ahead. The model outperforms one of the world’s best forecast models, ENS, with an impressive accuracy rate of 97.2% in predicting weather conditions for the year 2019. GenCast was trained on four … Read more
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s sudden ouster has raised questions about the company’s strategy. Using the Five Whys analysis, we can break down the reasons behind Gelsinger’s departure. The board of directors offered him a choice between resigning or being fired, citing concerns that his plan to turn Intel around was not working fast enough. The … Read more
Apple is revamping its Vision Pro mixed reality device in an effort to attract gamers, according to a report by Bloomberg. Currently seen as a productivity tool, the Vision Pro’s appeal could be boosted by integrating support for gaming controllers, such as those from PlayStation VR2. By doing so, Apple aims to expand the device’s … Read more
Samsung is reportedly planning to equip the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra with 16GB of RAM, contrary to previous statements suggesting only the costliest variant would receive this amount of memory. According to recent rumors, both the 512GB and 1TB storage tiers could also come with 16GB of RAM. This development marks a significant change for … Read more
NXT Deadline wrapped up its calendar year with an explosive show at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The evening’s Iron Survivor Challenge was a resounding success, showcasing the talent of both new and established superstars. Oba Femi emerged victorious, narrowly escaping Je’von Evans’ pin attempt to seal his win and set up a huge … Read more
China’s antimonopoly regulator has launched an investigation into Nvidia, a US-based chipmaker, for potential antitrust law violations. The move is part of Beijing’s efforts to challenge US dominance in the global semiconductor market and secure access to advanced technology. The inquiry comes as tensions between China and the US over trade and technology are escalating. … Read more
The Seattle Seahawks secured the top spot in the NFC West with a 30-18 win over the Arizona Cardinals, showcasing one of their best performances of the season. The team’s offense impressed, racking up 176 rushing yards – its most this year – and 409 total yards against the Cardinals’ defense. Defensively, Seattle continued its … Read more
Indie game store Itch.io went offline early Monday morning due to a reported phishing scam. The site’s servers remained online, but the domain pointed to IP addresses not owned by Itch.io, making it inaccessible. Itch.io blames pop culture company Funko for the issue, claiming their AI-powered Brand Protection Software called Brand Shield created a bogus … Read more
The Phoenix Suns’ struggles to overcome their lack of star power were on full display in a 115-110 loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday. With Kevin Durant absent and other key players injured, the Suns failed to capitalize on their defensive prowess. The Magic, despite missing Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner due to injuries, … Read more