Taylor Swift is proving her critics wrong after predicting a drop in sales due to her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president. In reality, Swift’s new book has sold over 814,000 copies on its first day, making it the top seller for the week and the biggest launch of 2024. The exclusive “Eras … Read more
Tesla shares rose after Bank of America analysts set a new price target of $400, making it one of the highest on Wall Street. The analysts maintained a “buy” rating and attributed the optimism to various opportunities in Tesla’s core EV business, robotaxis, robotics, software, and charging. This takes Tesla’s stock up roughly 50% for … Read more
Astronomers have used NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to observe a quasar, 3C 273, in unprecedented detail. The observations reveal the environment around the quasar is filled with “weird things,” including mysterious structures and possible satellite galaxies. Astronomer Bin Ren led the study, which used Hubble’s STIS instrument to block light from the central source of … Read more
The US stock market advanced after the release of the November jobs report, which solidified expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as investors reacted to the strong nonfarm payrolls data, which showed “strong” jobs growth in November. The report’s positive impact was tempered by … Read more
US stocks continue their record-breaking run after a positive jobs report, with investors expecting a rate cut from the Federal Reserve in December. The S&P 500 is on track for its 57th closing high of the year, driven by rising hiring numbers and decreasing unemployment. Bond yields have also fallen, particularly among shorter-term bonds, as … Read more
Apple has released the Release Candidate (RC) version of its upcoming iOS 18.2 operating system update, focusing on improving stability and introducing new Apple Intelligence features. Key Apple Intelligence features include Image Playground, which allows users to create playful images in seconds; Genmoji, for custom emoji creation; and Image Wand, which transforms rough sketches into … Read more
The NFL playoff push is heating up as December arrives. Pride of Detroit’s staff have made their picks for Thursday night’s game and the entire slate of Week 14 matchups. A crucial NFC North matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers kicks off on Amazon Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET, followed by … Read more
Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play hero shooter from NetEase, has made a huge impact on the gaming world since its launch. The game boasts an impressive concurrent player count of over 440,000 on Steam alone, with peak numbers even exceeding 444,286. This is not surprising given that Marvel Rivals was simultaneously released on PlayStation 5 and … Read more
Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos has taken on a unique responsibility – convincing President-elect Trump that the media is not his enemy. In a recent interview at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Bezos stated he aims to persuade Trump that the press is “not the enemy.” Bezos observed a change in Trump’s demeanor during their … Read more
Nvidia has announced that early access buyers of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Premium Edition will not initially receive full ray tracing. The game launches for everyone else on December 9th, with shadows, reflections, and global illumination to be accurately rendered using Full Ray Tracing. Early access to the Premium Edition costs $99.99, a … Read more