Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 3/21/24. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 3/21/24. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
PERPLEXITY AI TAKES ON GOOGLE WITH BIG MOVES
Perplexity AI is gearing up to challenge Google. CEO Aravind Srinivas is pushing new initiatives like expanding research tools for businesses and offering financial data services. They’ve partnered with SoftBank to boost sales and even made a bold move to merge with TikTok. Srinivas envisions Perplexity becoming the go-to hub for affordable AI assistants. He’s also optimistic about DeepSeek and talks about growing the enterprise side of the business. Big plans ahead!
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AIRBNB'S AI-POWERED CODE MIGRATION SUCCESS
Airbnb just wrapped up its first large-scale migration using large language models, updating nearly 3,500 React test files. What would’ve taken 1.5 years by hand, was done in just 6 weeks! By switching from Enzyme to React Testing Library, the team tackled massive automation challenges. The secret? A mix of frontier models and clever tooling to make AI-driven migrations possible at scale.
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China to Require Clear Labels for AI Content by September
Starting in September, China will require that all AI-generated content—text, images, and videos—be clearly labeled. This move aims to prevent confusion, especially as AI technology becomes more sophisticated. Whether you're scrolling through social media or watching videos, you'll know when AI is behind it. It’s like labeling ingredients on a food package—transparency is key to understanding what you're consuming. Expect more transparency in how digital content is made.
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AI SPAM: THE BRUTE FORCE ATTACK ON OUR FEED
AI-generated content is swarming social media, using spam-like tactics to target algorithms instead of people. This new wave is flooding feeds, overwhelming us with content that doesn't aim to connect but manipulate. Imagine the algorithms as gatekeepers; the more AI bombards them, the more they’re pressured to adjust. It's like trying to fill a room with balloons, but only some float while others pop. This is a shift in how reality is shaped online.
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OPENAI'S BIG MOVE: WHAT DO THEY WANT FROM TRUMP?
OpenAI is pushing the White House to bypass state-level AI laws like California’s SB 1047, pointing to nearly 900 state bills. Their plan focuses on using federal trade laws against China and calls for huge investments in AI infrastructure. But critics say it’s too focused on national security and lacks broader AI regulation. The big question: Will Trump take the bait?
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Synchron's BCI Gets a Boost with Nvidia AI
Synchron's brain-computer interface (BCI) is now supercharged with Nvidia's AI, giving people with paralysis the ability to control their environment using the Apple Vision Pro headset. Their BCI implants read brain activity and, with Nvidia’s Holoscan platform, deliver faster, more accurate results. The goal? A scalable system that lets users have more control, with minimal training. Imagine just thinking about turning on a light, and it happens. Big strides for tech and independence!
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Set Up OlympicCoder 7B for Local Coding Power
Want to code faster and smarter? The OlympicCoder 7B model in VS Code with LM Studio is your ticket! This guide shows you how to set it up locally for efficient, quantized inference—meaning it works faster without losing power. Whether you're tackling a big project or just need some help with coding, this setup gives you optimal assistance. In just a few steps, you’re ready to boost productivity with AI on your own machine.
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Claude Gets Smarter: Now It Can Search the Web!
Anthropic just rolled out a game-changing update for Claude! Now, Claude can search the web in real-time during chats. This means it can give you more accurate, up-to-date information instead of just relying on old data. Imagine asking for the latest news, and Claude pulls it right up. This update seriously boosts the chatbot's abilities, making it even more useful for day-to-day tasks.
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CLAUDE CHATBOT GETS A WEB SEARCH UPGRADE!
Claude users in the US just got an exciting boost—now you can access web search in preview! This means the AI can pull in up-to-date info to answer your questions more accurately. Paid users are the first to get it, but don’t worry—free users and other countries will get it soon. Imagine asking Claude about the latest news or events, and getting real-time results right in the chat. #claude #ai #websearch #technology
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MCP: The Open Protocol Shaping the Future of AI
MCP is an open protocol designed to help systems give AI models better context, making them more adaptable across various platforms. It’s like teaching a kid the fundamentals of reading so they can apply it to any book. This flexible approach is a game-changer for AI tooling, giving it more room to grow and integrate seamlessly into different environments. The potential? A smarter, more connected AI future.
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Jed McCaleb’s Bold Space Ambition: A $1B Gamble
Serial entrepreneur Jed McCaleb, who co-founded Mt. Gox and Ripple, is betting big with his new company, Vast. By May 2026, Vast aims to launch a commercial space station using SpaceX tech. The stakes are high—if successful, McCaleb could secure a NASA contract to replace the International Space Station. But failure could cost him $1 billion. Vast is up against top players like Axiom Space and Blue Origin.
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BOSTON DYNAMICS' ATLAS IS RUNNING, CARTWHEELING, AND BREAKDANCING NOW!
Boston Dynamics just dropped a video of its Atlas robot showing off crazy moves like running, cartwheeling, and even breakdancing. Atlas’s walking looks much more natural now, and its movements are smoother. Though humanoid robotics are still early in the game, we're getting closer to a world where humans and robots interact daily. Meanwhile, Unitree’s G1 humanoid is making waves too, starting at $16,000.
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Sam Altman Talks OpenAI, AI's Future, and Graduation Advice
Sam Altman, OpenAI's founder, sat down for a deep-dive podcast on his journey and the origins of OpenAI and ChatGPT. He gave us a glimpse into what's next for AI, tackled some philosophical questions about its impact, and shared some wisdom for high school grads. It's an insightful chat about shaping the future and navigating big decisions.
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APPLE'S BIG MOVE FOR SIRI: A GAME-CHANGER?
Apple has appointed Mike Rockwell, former Vision Pro lead, to oversee Siri, marking a significant shift in the AI assistant's leadership. Rockwell, despite lacking AI experience, has a history of pushing for Siri improvements. This change signals Apple’s renewed commitment to Siri, with Craig Federighi maintaining oversight. The real win? A dedicated leader focused on Siri’s future. It’s a sign Apple’s serious about elevating its voice assistant like never before.
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Elon Musk received court summons in SEC suit over failure to properly disclose Twitter stake
Elon Musk received a summons in connection with the SEC's lawsuit over his alleged failure to properly disclose his Twitter stake before buying the company.
Elon Musk received a court summons last week in connection with the SEC's lawsuit over his alleged failure to properly disclose purchases of Twitter stock in 2022 before bidding to buy the company, according to a filing on Thursday.
A process server delivered the civil summons to Musk on March 14, at the headquarters of SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas, the filing said. The server noted that upon his arrival at the SpaceX facility, three different security guards refused to accept the documents, and one told him he was trespassing. He "placed the documents on the ground," and left while the guards photographed him and his car.
Trump's White House has directed deep cuts in the budget and staff of independent federal regulatory agencies, including the SEC. The regulator offered $50,000 to many of its employees, encouraging them to resign or retire by March 21.
The Trump administration has also reversed a 15-year-old policy that allowed the SEC's director of enforcement to issue formal orders of investigation. The agency will now require requests for formal orders of investigation to be pitched to and approved by a vote of SEC commissioners, a change likely to slow down probes like the one that led to the SEC's suit against Musk.
Data center revenue tripled, the company said.
Revenue for the fiscal third quarter will be about $8.8 billion, Micron said, topping the $8.5 billion average analyst estimate, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings will be roughly $1.57 a share, the company said, beating the $1.47 average estimate.
Prior to Thursday's close, Micron shares were up 22% for the year, while the Nasdaq is down more than 8%.
Micron will host its quarterly call with investors at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The partnership "aims to service the growing power needs of data centers, hyperscale cloud companies and other energy-intensive industries," a joint statement by the firms read. "As the continuity and quality of power supply is crucial for these high-growth industries, the need for captive power plants that are in proximity is often a pre-requisite. The partnership is focused on meeting these needs over the long-term."
The 50-50 partnership will deploy capital with the goal to invest more than $25 billion across 25 gigawatts worth of projects via greenfield site development, new builds and expansions of current infrastructure.
"How could a quantum computer company be public?" Huang said.
The event included panels with representatives from 12 quantum companies and startups. It represents a truce of sorts between Nvidia, which makes more traditional computers, and the quantum computing industry. Several quantum execs fired back at Nvidia after Huang's earlier comments.
A third panel included representatives from Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, which are also investing in quantum technology and are among Nvidia's most important customers.
Nvidia has another reason to embrace quantum. As quantum computers are being built, much of the research on them is done through simulators on powerful computers, like those that Nvidia sells.
It's also possible that a quantum computer would require a traditional computer to operate it. Nvidia is working to provide the technology and software to integrate graphics processing units (GPUs) and quantum chips.
"Of course, quantum computing has the potential and all of our hopes that it will deliver extraordinary impact," Huang said on Thursday. "But the technology is insanely complicated."
No quantum computer has yet beat a computer at solving a real, useful problem. But Google claimed late last year that it discovered a way to do error correction.
One question at the panel centered around whether quantum computing might one day threaten companies like Nvidia that make computers based on transistors.
"A long time ago, somebody asked me, 'So what's accelerated computing good for?'" Huang said at the panel. Accelerated computing is a phrase he uses to refer to the kind of GPU computers that Nvidia makes.
“With the right legal framework, institutions large and small will be liberated to invest, innovate, and take part in one of the most exciting technological revolutions in modern history. It’s so big. It’s, I think, as big as you can get,” Trump said.
The president told those in attendance that “pioneers like you will be able to improve our banking and payment system and promote greater privacy, safety, security and wealth for American consumers and businesses alike.”
“You will unleash an explosion of economic growth, and with the dollar-backed stablecoins, you’ll help expand the dominance of the U.S. dollar,” Trump said.
“And many, many years to come, it’ll be at the top. And that’s where we want to keep it. We only want to keep it at the top always.”
“Thank you, and good luck. God Bless America,” he concluded.
Trump began his address by saying it was an honor to speak about “how the United States is going to dominate crypto and the next generation of financial technologies.”
“It’s not going to be easy, but we’re way ahead,” the president said.
Two weeks ago, as Trump recalled, his administration hosted the first-ever White House Digital Asset Summit.
The event brought together White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar David Sacks, who Trump described as a “fantastic and very brilliant guy,” and many of the world’s top crypto leaders for a discussion on the future of the industry.
Rockwell, known as the brain behind Apple’s Vision Pro headset, will report to software chief Craig Federighi, removing Siri completely from Giannandrea’s command, according to Bloomberg.
Paul Meade, an executive who has run hardware engineering for the Vision Pro under Rockwell, will take over VPG, the report added.
The catch, however, is that the message can only be remotely erased for 15 minutes after pressing send.
“Until now, deleting something you sent or received in Messages only deletes the content for you,” writes Android Police.
“The original sender of the former and recipients of what you sent will still retain a copy of what you’re deleting.”
But, soon, the function will give users an option to either “delete for me” or “delete for everyone,” the latter meaning the the message will also be removed from the recipient’s device — although it’s yet to be determined when exactly the feature will go live.
The new tool is the latest innovation with RCS, short for Rich Communication Services, which offer a wider array of features when messaging depending on the carrier.
Apple TV+, known for original shows such as “Ted Lasso,” “The Morning Show,” “Shrinking,” and “Severance,” has lagged behind rivals Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video in terms of subscribers.
Industry leader Netflix had a total subscriber count of 301.63 million, according to the latest data, while Disney+ had 124.6 million users followed by Warner Bros Discovery at 116.9 million.
The iPhone maker does not break down the subscribers for Apple TV+ but it is estimated to have reached 40.4 million at the end of 2024, according to five analysts polled by Visible Alpha.
It seems like Roku was consistent with the ads they were force-feeding people — this time around it was an ad for last year’s “Moana 2” movie.
“Just had it happen to me for Moana. That’s absolute garbage. If they make me watch an ad to get to my apps to watch tv I’m out,” an angry user said.
“Yup. Moana 2 for me. I’ve been a huge Roku advocate but this will end that. I may still use them, but I’m done telling everyone in my life to buy one,” read another frustrated comment.
“Moana ad for me just now when I turned on the tv!” wrote another commenter.
Players likely would require special exemptions to return to the U.S. following games against the Toronto Blue Jays or after playing in winter baseball leagues in Mexico, Venezuela, or the Dominican Republic.
However, the travel ban mainly would affect younger players and those in the minor leagues, Axios reported, because most foreign stars typically have obtained green cards, according to an immigration attorney.
Venezuela ranks as MLB's second-largest international player source behind the Dominican Republic, El Emergente reported. Many Venezuelan scouts, coaches, managers, and executives also work in the industry.
Musk Calls for Prosecution of Pentagon Staff After Leak
Elon Musk called for the prosecution of Pentagon staff who spoke to The New York Times after it reported he was set to be briefed on U.S. military plans for a potential war with China.
Elon Musk said Pentagon staff who spoke to reporters at the New York Times should be prosecuted, after the newspaper reported the billionaire was due to be briefed about the U.S. military's plan for any war that might break out with China.
"The New York Times is pure propaganda," Musk said in a post on his social media platform X on Friday. "Also, I look forward to the prosecutions of those at the Pentagon who are leaking maliciously false information to NYT. They will be found."
Musk's comments came after President Donald Trump also denied the story about his close ally.
The White House has previously said Musk will recuse himself if any conflicts of interest arise between his business dealings and his role in cutting federal government spending.
Last week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she had ordered an investigation into leaks from inside the intelligence community and is also probing internal chat rooms for any misconduct by employees.
During Trump's first term, his administration referred more media leaks for criminal investigation each year than in any of the previous 15 years, according to records released in 2021 by the Justice Department to the independent watchdog group, Project on Government Oversight, in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.
Britain's Heathrow Airport Has Power Again
Britain's National Grid said on Friday the network of the North Hyde substation, in west London, has been reconfigured to restore power to the parts of Heathrow Airport connected to it on an interim basis.
Britain's National Grid said on Friday the network of the North Hyde substation, in west London, has been reconfigured to restore power to the parts of Heathrow Airport connected to it on an interim basis.
"The network has been reconfigured to restore all customers impacted, including the ability to resupply the parts of Heathrow airport that are connected to North Hyde," a National Grid spokesperson said.
"This is an interim solution while we carry out further work at North Hyde to return the substation and our network to normal operation."
A balance between energy and habitability
Ian Marius Peters from the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy delved into whether such a megastructure could be built using materials available in our solar system while maintaining Earth’s habitability. His study reveals that small-scale Dyson structures positioned within Earth’s orbit would be ineffective, as they would either overheat or block too much sunlight from reaching our planet.
On the other hand, a large-scale Dyson swarm, while efficient at energy collection, would drastically raise Earth’s temperature. This outcome underscores the dilemma of such an ambitious engineering project—how to harvest vast amounts of solar energy without compromising the conditions necessary for life.
One potential compromise, according to the study, is constructing a Dyson swarm at 2.13 astronomical units (AU) from the sun. This setup could capture around 4% of the star’s energy—equivalent to a staggering 15.6 yottawatts—while increasing Earth’s temperature by less than 3 Kelvin, an impact comparable to current global warming trends.
However, even this partial structure would require an enormous amount of material, estimated at 1.3 × 10²³ kilograms of silicon.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Elbit Systems revealed that the maritime EW solution will feature trainable and stabilized launchers, enabling rapid and accurate deployment of decoys.
Combat-proven electronic warfare solutions
“We are proud to lead this partnership and are honored by the trust that has been placed in us by awarding us this significant contract,” said Tzvi Marmor, EVP and General Manager of RAFAEL’s Land and Naval Systems Division.
“We are committed to delivering cutting-edge, combat-proven electronic warfare solutions that enhance naval operational capabilities. With decades of operational experience and a deep understanding of the evolving threats in the maritime domain, RAFAEL is dedicated to providing reliable and innovative EW systems that ensure mission success and safeguard our allies at sea.”
Tesla Leaders on the Shanghai Megafactory
Mike Snyder, vice president of energy and charging at Tesla, previously outlined the potential of the Shanghai Megafactory. “Megafactory gives us the ability to scale production and efficiency. We can lower logistics costs as well as product costs, and grow the business to new markets,” he stated.
The Shanghai Megafactory also seems to be part of Tesla’s efforts to grow its presence in China, which was highlighted by CEO Elon Musk during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. During their meeting, Musk reportedly stated that “Tesla is willing to deepen cooperation with China and achieve more win-win results.”
80% recycled cement matches strength of Portland cement, cuts emissions by 61%
At the heart of this breakthrough is a heat-treatment process.
Engineers at the University of São Paulo and Princeton University have developed an innovative method to recycle cement waste, transforming demolition debris into a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to conventional Portland cement.
The research demonstrated that mixtures containing up to 80% recycled cement achieved the same strength as Portland cement while producing far fewer emissions. Portland cement, the most widely used binder in concrete, is responsible for around 8% of global carbon emissions.
If deployed alongside other emerging alternatives, this new approach could reduce the industry’s emissions by up to 61%, far surpassing current estimates from the Global Cement and Concrete Association.
Critics question the cost and need for NGAD fighter jet
Despite the excitement surrounding the F-47, the program has faced criticism.
Analysts have raised concerns about the cost, given that the F-35 program has already proven to be one of the most expensive in military history, with projected lifetime expenses exceeding $1.7 trillion.
Additionally, the Pentagon’s future B-21 Raider stealth bomber, which incorporates many of the same cutting-edge technologies, is already underway with a planned fleet of around 100 aircraft at an estimated total cost of at least $130 billion.
Dan Grazier, a military procurement analyst and director of the national security reform program at the Stimson Center, told Associated Press that the $20 billion contract is merely the starting point, predicting eventual expenditures in the hundreds of billions.
“This is a significant event in the evolution of AI and robotics, and I look forward to more collaborations with Hollo.AI.”
The realistic robots of Realbotix allow for superior social interaction with humans in a variety of social settings.
“We achieve this through patented technologies that deliver human-like appearance and movements. This versatility makes our robots and their personalities customizable and programmable to suit a wide variety of use cases,” said the company in a statement.
In this study, the team temporarily recreated a more primitive, dinosaur-like feather in a chicken by disrupting this developmental pathway in the embryonic stage.
Interestingly, chickens’ natural development ultimately corrected itself, highlighting the robustness of evolved feather formation.
The findings reveal new information about how feathers evolved and diversified.
In a previous study, they discovered that stimulating the Shh pathway in chicken embryos could transform scales into feathers. Now, they wanted to see what would happen if they inhibited it.
‘‘Since the Shh pathway plays a crucial role in feather development, we wanted to observe what happens when it is inhibited,’’ said Rory Cooper, a postdoctoral researcher and co-author of the study.
In this new study, the team caused chicken feathers to develop in a more primitive, proto-feather-like form by inhibiting a gene during embryonic development.
Scientists turn CO2 into jet fuel at industrial scale, produce 100 liters daily
A demonstrator facility dubbed Kopernikus P2X will eventually produce a tonne of jet fuel a day.
Researchers at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), in collaboration with partners Sunfire and Climeworks in Germany, have successfully demonstrated an efficient approach for making synthetic or e-fuels. This is a major milestone towards building a future where carbon-neutral fuels power sectors like shipping and aviation, a press release said.
In our bid to move away from fossil fuels, countries have set themselves targets to reduce their carbon emissions. Much of this is achieved through the electrification of sectors such as transportation, but certain areas are difficult to electrify.
Dead EV batteries get 15-year life boost with Nissan-Stena recycling breakthrough
The innovative method offers far greater value than merely dismantling old batteries for raw materials and minerals.
Japanese automotive giant Nissan and leading European recycling company Stena Recycling have teamed up to drive the development and expansion of second-life electric vehicle battery reuse in Norway.
The partnership aims to establish a new value chain for batteries no longer fit for road use, unlocking the full potential of units from over 80,000 Nissan LEAFs – the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle – on Norwegian roads.
“Since launching the Nissan LEAF in 2011, we have developed unique expertise in EV technology,” EV battery circular economy manager for Nissan Energy, Alan Low, reveals. “Now we want to take a leading role in the sustainable treatment of used EV batteries.”
“Through this partnership, we can offer second-life products while helping to reduce the environmental footprint in line with our ambitions for carbon neutrality by 2050,” Low explains.
By implementing the innovative reuse strategy, the team hopes not only to extend the lifespan of EV battery components – such as nickel and cobalt, which are in high demand – but also to contribute to a more sustainable energy system by reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting long-term climate goals.
Joining forces for a green transition
The partnership with Nissan ensures that Stena Recycling has a reliable stream of used batteries. Sourced from vehicles decommissioned due to age or removed from service by insurance companies, they still hold significant potential for reuse in the years ahead.
BREAKING New York Giants news: NYG has agreed to a contract with quarterback Jameis Winston. It’s a two-year $8 MM dollar deal between Winston and the Giants. Winston spent the 2024 NFL season with the Cleveland Browns where he appeared in 12 games for the team and led them to two wins. Does the signing of Jameis Winston mean that the Giants are now out on Aaron Rodgers, and will they now look to not draft a QB with the #3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Giants Now host Marshall Green is here to breakdown the contract between the Giants and Winston and cover what this means for the Giants as the NFL free agency continues and with the NFL Draft approaching.
The Sinaloa Cartel (Spanish: Cártel de Sinaloa, pronounced [ˈkaɾtel ðe sinaˈloa], CDS, after the native Sinaloa region), also known as the Guzmán-Loera Organization, the Federation, the Sinaloa Cartel,[14][15][16] or the Pacific Cartel, is a large, drug trafficking transnational organized crime syndicate and U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization based in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, that specializes in illegal drug trafficking and money laundering.
The cartel's history is marked by evolution from a small crime syndicate to one of the most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world. Founded in the late 1960s by Pedro Avilés Pérez in Sinaloa, the cartel initially focused on smuggling marijuana into the United States. Pérez is credited with pioneering the use of aircraft for drug smuggling, laying the groundwork for large-scale trafficking operations. His organization was a training ground for the second generation of Sinaloan traffickers.
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Micron shares jump on earnings beat, rosy guidance as data center revenue triples
Micron shares rose in extended trading Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected results and issued guidance that topped estimates.
Micron shares popped 6% in extended trading Thursday after the company reported second-quarter results that beat analysts' estimates and offered better-than-expected guidance.
Here's how the company did:
Earnings per share: $1.56, adjusted vs. $1.42 expected by LSEG
Revenue: $8.05 billion vs. $7.89 billion expected by LSEG
Revenue increased 38% from $5.82 billion during the same period in 2024, Micron said in a press release. The memory and storage solutions company reported net income of $1.58 billion, or $1.41 per share, up from $793 million, or 71 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter.
Abu Dhabi's ADQ and American private equity firm ECP make $25 billion bet on powering U.S. data centers
The UAE has worked to strengthen ties with the U.S. on AI, and is seeking greater access to American technology in order to build its own infrastructure.
Sovereign wealth fund ADQ and American private equity firm Energy Capital Partners, or ECP, have signed a deal for a $25 billion investment partnership dedicated to increasing power generation, primarily in the U.S., to serve data center needs, the companies announced Wednesday.
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Nvidia CEO Huang says he was wrong about timeline for quantum, surprised his comments hurt stocks
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted at his company's "Quantum Day" that his prior comments about quantum computing came out wrong.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Thursday walked back comments he made in January, when he cast doubt on whether useful quantum computers would hit the market in the next 15 years.
At Nvidia's "Quantum Day" event, part of the company's annual GTC Conference, Huang admitted that his comments came out wrong.
"This is the first event in history where a company CEO invites all of the guests to explain why he was wrong," Huang said.
Trump vows to make US 'undisputed Bitcoin superpower and crypto capital of the world'
President Donald Trump vowed to make America "the undisputed Bitcoin superpower and the crypto capital of the world" in remarks to the Blockworks Digital Assets Summit on Thursday.
A pre-recorded video address by Trump was played at the summit in New York City.
The president said his team was ending former President Joe Biden’s administration’s “regulatory war on crypto and Bitcoin,” and Trump said he has called on Congress “to pass landmark legislation creating simple, common-sense rules for stablecoins and market structure.”
Apple replaces Siri boss in AI shakeup after CEO Tim Cook loses confidence: report
Mike Rockwell, vice president in charge of the Vision Products Group, will now be in charge of the iPhone maker’s Siri virtual assistant.
Apple is shaking up its executive ranks to get its AI efforts back on track after months of delays, Bloomberg News reported Thursday citing people familiar with the situation.
Some AI improvements to voice assistant Siri will be delayed until 2026, Apple had said earlier this month without giving any reason for the delays.
Mike Rockwell, vice president in charge of the Vision Products Group, will now be in charge of the iPhone maker’s Siri virtual assistant as CEO Tim Cook has lost confidence in AI head John Giannandrea’s ability to execute on product development, the report said.
Google users can now delete embarrassing messages after sending
“Until now, deleting something you sent or received in Messages only deletes the content for you,” according to Android Police.
Maybe you made a typo — or, worse, hit send on a regrettable “drunk text.”
Google Messages users can now stop hangxiety before it starts thanks to a new — and long-awaited — feature that un-sends a text.
Similar to the iMessage function that allows users to quickly unsend a text shortly after its been sent, Google Messages is launching a deletion feature that will grant texters the opportunity to delete a message on their phone and the recipient’s, according to Android Authority.
Apple reportedly losing over $1B a year on streaming service as subscriptions sit well below Netflix
Apple is losing more than $1 billion a year on its streaming service, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the matter.
Apple is losing more than $1 billion a year on its streaming service, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the matter.
The tech giant has spent more than $5 billion a year on content since launching Apple TV+ in 2019 but trimmed it by around $500 million last year, the report said.
Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Roku slammed over automatic ads playing at startup: 'Considering jumping ship now'
The tech company tested everyone’s patience earlier this week.
This TV wasn’t too smart.
Nowadays with so many accessible streaming services, having to sit through a few ads while watching something is normal. Yet, many frustrated Roku OS users were recently forced to watch ads before they even opened the main menu — and they were livid.
Roku customers ran to Reddit to share their frustrations earlier this week when their patience was tested by a series of redundant ads automatically playing upon opening the operating system.
Solar megastructure Dyson swarm could overheat Earth by 252°F, kill all life: Study
These structures would likely rely on photovoltaic technology to convert solar radiation into usable energy.
As civilizations progress technologically, their energy demands inevitably skyrocket. To meet such escalating power needs, one theoretical solution involves surrounding a star with an array of solar-collecting satellites—a concept known as a Dyson swarm.
While this idea remains purely speculative, recent research has examined the potential consequences such a structure could have on planetary environments, particularly Earth’s climate.
NATO ships to get advanced electronic warfare tech to confuse enemy missiles, drones
The system can rapidly and accurately deploy decoys selected by anti-missile algorithms.
A new type of maritime electronic warfare (EW) has been planned to mislead, confuse, or distract enemy weapons and targeting systems. Europe’s NATO countries plan to receive the advanced electronic warfare self-protection suite to protect frigates.
For this, two Israeli firms have been awarded a contract to supply the cutting-edge Naval Decoy Control & Launching System (DCLS) to protect the new Frigates of NATO European countries.
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Trump pushes $20 billion 6th-gen fighter deal to secure US air dominance over China
The advanced aircraft will act as a manned control hub, coordinating with a fleet of drone aircraft capable of infiltrating air defense systems.
President Donald Trump has officially announced that Boeing will take the lead in developing the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet.
The advanced aircraft, designed to outpace current fighter capabilities, will feature groundbreaking stealth and penetration technologies essential for future conflicts, particularly those involving China.
The initial production contract for the Air Force version is valued at approximately $20 billion.
Humanoid robots, lip sync tech turn sci-fi into reality, bring TV character to real life
The realistic robots of Realbotix allow for superior social interaction with humans.
The robotic industry is transforming the way innovations emerge as a new creation from two firms’ assumed the personality of a TV star.
Through Realbotix open source robotics and lip sync technology and Hollo.AI’s character-based AI digital twin and AI personality engine technology, a robot was reportedly able to assume the personality of Chrissy Snow, as portrayed by Suzanne Somers in the 70’s and 80’s TV sitcom.
It became possible as a leading creator of humanoid robots, Realbotix and a conversational AI and digital twin platform, Hollo.AI joined hands.