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Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Ralph Fiennes To Star In ‘28 Years Later’ For Danny Boyle And Sony Pictures
deadline.com/2024/04/28-years-later-movie-aaron-taylor-johnson-jodie-comer-ralph-fiennes-1235894028/
Quick Glance: New Film '28 Years Later' Casts Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes
- Sony Pictures announces continuation of '28 Days Later' franchise with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes.
- Details on the plot, characters, and release date for '28 Years Later' are currently unknown, sparking anticipation among fans of the original film.
- Cillian Murphy, known for his role as Jim in the 2002 film, will take on the role of executive producer for the new installment, with speculation surrounding his potential comeback to the screen.
Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Windows 11 update brings advertisements to the start menu: Microsoft is embedding ads from apps listed in its store on Windows 11's Start menu with the hope it ...
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-update-brings-advertisements-to-the-start-menu
IBM to buy HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal to expand cloud software: International Business Machines will buy HashiCorp in a deal valued at $6.4 billion ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/ibm-buy-hashicorp-64-billion-deal-expand-cloud-software-2024-04-24/
Zendaya reacts to the meme that all the main ‘Spider-Man’ film actresses have also played tennis stars.
“Maybe it’s some prophecy I need to fulfill”
(Source: ... Show more @GMA
China’s search for an answer to ChatGPT is just beginning: At depressed valuations, SenseTime offers a low-risk bet on a potential winner
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Quick Glance: SenseTime Stock Surges 36% Post Latest AI Model Launch
- SenseTime's stock surged 36% after unveiling the latest SenseNova generative AI model.
- The company introduced SenseNova 5.0 at a Tech Day event in Shanghai, showcasing significant enhancements in linguistic and creative capabilities.
- SenseTime is part of the Chinese companies developing alternative AI platforms to compete with US counterparts.
- The launch of SenseNova 5.0 and SenseTime's efforts to boost growth amid intense competition and geopolitical tensions were emphasized.
The iPad may finally be getting a major revamp, with Apple saying that it would host an event on May 7 www.reuters.com/technology/apple-says-it-will-hold-event-may-7-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere': TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday that the company expects to win a legal ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-ceo-expects-defeat-us-restrictions-we-arent-going-anywhere-2024-04-24/
Governments issue alerts after 'sophisticated' state-backed actor found exploiting flaws in Cisco security boxes
theregister.com/2024/04/24/spies_cisco_firewall/
Lawyers in Google browsing data case ask for $218 million fee award: Three U.S. law firms that spearheaded a browser data privacy class action against Alphabet's ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/lawyers-google-browsing-data-case-ask-218-million-fee-award-2024-04-24/
European Parliament votes to screw repair rights in consumer toolkits: Directive places requirements on gizmo vendors, but still needs formal approval
theregister.com/2024/04/24/europe_repair_rights_directive/
Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global digital divide
cnn.com/2024/04/24/tech/tiktok-ban-bytedance-split-the-world-further-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that bans TikTok in the US if its owner, the Chinese tech firm ByteDance, fails to divest the popular short video ... Show more #Reuters #video #news #TikTok #ByteDance #trends #JoeBiden #2024election #China #trade #business
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Tesla misses the mark on all fronts in quarter of chaos: Who cares that net profit slid 55%? Not Wall Street
theregister.com/2024/04/24/tesla_q1_2024/
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
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Microsoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch: Upcoming quarterly reports from U.S. tech giants may show Microsoft is closing the gap on ...
reuters.com/technology/microsofts-ai-lead-puts-amazon-cloud-dominance-watch-2024-04-24/
A quick bout in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer between the film's titular characters appears to reference Peter Parker's fight with Flash Thompson in 2002's ... Show more
Google postpones phasing out of ad cookies in Chrome browser: Google delayed its plan to phase out cookies, software that lets marketers track users ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/24/google-postpones-phasing-out-of-ad-cookies-in-chrome-browser
US Chamber of Commerce to sue FTC for banning noncompetes in most jobs: Senior execs making $150K+ will still have to abide by them, but they fall away for ...
theregister.com/2024/04/24/noncompetes_ban_ftc/
After the protests at Google which led to 28 employees being fired, the company confirmed Monday that it was firing around 20 more workers.
Zelda Montes ... Show more @NoTechApartheid @EVYSTADIUM
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-tiktok-countdown-trumps-foreign-courters-boeing-plastic-divide-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Sony Says Stellar Blade Art Referencing Racist Language Was Unintentional, Will be Patched Out - IGN
ign.com/articles/sony-says-racist-phrase-in-stellar-blade-was-unintentional-will-be-patched-out
Tesla’s profits are being sunk by a tide of electric cars: First-quarter profits for Elon Musk’s company have more than halved, with the EV market awash with ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/tesla-s-profits-are-being-sunk-by-a-tide-of-electric-cars-20240424-p5fm6k.html
Microsoft's and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny: Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday it was seeking comments on the AI ...
reuters.com/technology/uk-competition-watchdog-seeks-views-ai-partnerships-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: UK Watchdog Scrutinizes AI Partnerships Involving Tech Giants
- Britain's competition watchdog is reviewing AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, as well as between Amazon and Anthropic.
- Third-party opinions are being sought on Microsoft's hiring of former Inflection AI employees and related arrangements.
- The CMA is already investigating Microsoft's partnership with Open AI and is awaiting requested information from the companies.
- Views are invited until May 9 before formal investigations begin on the partnerships.
'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Steals the Best Ideas From 'Persona 5': Atlus promises it’s next game, out later this year, will be a culmination of all of its beloved ...
wired.com/story/metaphor-refantazio-steals-the-best-ideas-from-persona-5/
Eric Schmidt-backed Augment, a GitHub Copilot rival, launches out of stealth with $252M
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/eric-schmidt-backed-augment-a-github-copilot-rival-launches-out-of-stealth-with-252m/
Rumour: Watch Dogs Is Dead, and Legion Reportedly Killed It: Taken out back
pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/rumour-watch-dogs-is-dead-and-legion-reportedly-killed-it
Yes, Fallout Season 2 Is Set in THAT Iconic Location From the Video Games — but It Won’t Be the Same - IGN
ign.com/articles/yes-fallout-season-2-is-set-in-that-iconic-location-from-the-video-games-but-it-wont-be-the-same
Judge slashes $857 mln Monsanto verdict to $438 mln in PCBs case: A Washington state judge has nearly halved a $857 million verdict against Bayer’s Monsanto in a ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/judge-slashes-857-mln-monsanto-verdict-438-mln-pcbs-case-2024-04-24/
UK's Schroders CEO Harrison plans to retire next year: Schroders said on Wednesday that CEO Peter Harrison plans to retire next year after eight years in the top ...
reuters.com/business/finance/uks-schroders-says-ceo-harrison-retire-next-year-2024-04-24/
Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking: German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators ...
reuters.com/technology/google-rival-tuta-complains-eu-tech-regulators-about-de-ranking-2024-04-24/
Microsoft really does not want Windows 11 running on ancient PCs: Even tighter requirements, so it's time to put old hardware out to pasture.. ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/windows_11_cpu_requirements/
Tesla Stock Rallies Despite Major Earnings Miss As EV Focus Reaffirmed: It was a crucial earnings report for Tesla with its share price down 40% in 2024 and an ...
forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2024/04/23/tesla-stock-rallies-despite-major-earnings-miss-as-ev-focus-reaffirmed/
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Steam closes an early-access loophole in its refund policy: Valve has closed a loophole in its refund policy that let users play many hours of a game before its ...
engadget.com/steam-closes-an-early-access-loophole-in-its-refund-policy-150003143.html
Elite: Dangerous’s real-money ship sales spark “pay-to-win” outrage: In 2019, dev promised purchases would "only be used to buy cosmetic Game Extras."
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/elite-dangerouss-real-money-ship-sales-spark-pay-to-win-outrage/
UK competition watchdog steps up scrutiny of big tech’s role in AI startups: Microsoft and Amazon asked to comment on tie-ups, a move that paves way for formal ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/uk-competition-watchdog-steps-up-scrutiny-of-big-techs-role-in-ai-startups-cma-microsoft-amazon
UK regulator examines Microsoft and Amazon’s AI dealmaking: Request for comments into Big Tech’s alliances with artificial intelligence start-ups follows CMA ...
ft.com/content/0597a834-c101-4d01-893d-87c2eca122c9
Microsoft-backed Rubrik prices IPO above range at $32 per share, source says: Rubrik , the cybersecurity software startup that counts Microsoft among its ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/microsoft-backed-rubrik-prices-ipo-above-range-32-per-share-source-says-2024-04-24/
Bethesda really wants you to forget about this unused Vault Boy illustration from Fallout 2. #gaming #fallout #instagaming
Donald Trump is set to secure a stock bonus worth $1.3 billion, thanks to the Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates his social media app Truth ... Show more www.reuters.com/technology/trump-poised-clinch-13-billion-social-media-company-stock-award-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Trump Media Seeks Congressional Probe on 'Troubling' Market Manipulation Claims
- Trump Media & Technology Group is asking Congress to investigate suspicions of illegal activity affecting its stock price.
- In a disclosed letter, Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social owner Trump Media, urged GOP Chairmen of relevant House Committees to examine the 'urgent matter' of 'potential manipulation' of the company's stock price.
- Trump Media recently reported a $58 million loss in 2023 with minimal revenue. The company's price-to-sales ratio, a common stock valuation method, is notably high compared to competitors in the social media sector.
- In the communication to Congress, Trump Media highlighted that data suggests 'just four market participants' accounted for over 60% of the exceptional trading volume in the company's stock: Citadel Securities, Virtu Americas, G1 Execution Services, and Jane Street Capital.
Studio Ghibli’s work ‘like Shakespeare’, says My Neighbour Totoro stage show’s director
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/23/studio-ghibli-like-shakespeare-says-my-neighbour-totoro-stage-show-director
Mac's calculator is getting a massive redesign and upgrade, according to AppleInsider. Read all about the changes: engt.co/3WdcqZj #AppleUpdates #TechNews
Razer Viper V3 Pro Review: Fast, sleek, and packed with a new sensor, the Razer Viper V3 Pro is a stellar gaming mouse for competitive esports play ...
pcmag.com/reviews/razer-viper-v3-pro
Rabbit's AI Assistant Is Here. And Soon a Camera Wearable Will Be Too: WIRED went along to the company's launch event where customers picked up the very first ...
wired.com/story/rabbit-r1-launch-event-nyc/
Microsoft introduces smaller AI model: Microsoft on Tuesday announced a cost-effective, small language artificial intelligence model that can perform tasks such ...
reuters.com/technology/microsoft-introduces-smaller-ai-model-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: New Compact AI Model by Microsoft
- Microsoft has introduced a cost-effective AI model called Phi-3-mini, capable of tasks like content creation and social media posting using smaller amounts of data.
- Phi-3-mini outperforms models twice its size across various benchmarks evaluating language, coding, and math capabilities.
- Smaller AI models are designed to execute simpler tasks, making it easier for companies with limited resources to use them.
- The Phi-3-mini model will be immediately available on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, Hugging Face's AI model catalog, and the Ollama framework.
UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max introduced for larger and more powerful setups: It almost sounds like Apple's product names, because after the Dream Machine Pro and ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/unifi-dream-machine-pro-max-fuer-groessere-und-performantere-setups-vorgestellt/
Google Nest: New speakers are planned: Google will not only bring new Pixel smartphones onto the market, the Nest series could also be used again ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-nest-neue-lautsprecher-sollen-geplant-sein/
Tesla’s profits sink as the company struggles with cooling demand: Tesla reported disappointing first quarter earnings, with the company’s profit margins ...
theverge.com/2024/4/23/24134282/tesla-earnings-q1-2024-profit-demand-elon-musk
Shortly before release: World War RTS with “historical accuracy” and “overwhelming graphics”
pcgameshardware.de/Spiele-Thema-239104/News/Men-of-War-2-WW2-RTS-Release-Steam-Epic-Games-Store-1446096/
E3 Is Dead, But Tickets for IGN Live Are Now on Sale: Starting June 7, IGN Live promises first looks and game reveals from Amazon Games, Atari, Crunchyroll ...
uk.pcmag.com/news/151979/e3-is-dead-but-tickets-for-ign-live-are-now-on-sale
Nissan's Furry, Robotic Iruyo Puppet Comforts Your Crying Baby While You Drive: Iruyo, a new creation from Nissan, uses two-way cameras, microphones ...
wired.com/story/nissan-iruyo-furry-robotic-puppet-comforts-your-crying-baby-while-you-drive/
You can now disable some of Fortnite’s most toxic emotes: Epic: "We want emotes to be a source of good vibes..."
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/you-can-now-disable-some-of-fortnites-most-toxic-emotes/
Pre-Release Gameplay Now Counts Against Steam's Return Policy: Valve limits you to two hours of gameplay if you want to request a refund, but a loophole allowed ...
pcmag.com/news/pre-release-gameplay-now-counts-against-steams-return-policy
You can now worry your friends with this $9,420 flamethrower-equipped robot dog: Throwflame, which is apparently the oldest flamethrower manufacturer in the US ...
techspot.com/news/102721-you-can-now-worry-friends-9420-flamethrower-equipped.html
Google Fired Employees Who Protested Israel Cloud Deal. What Should You Do If Your Employees Protest?
inc.com/sarah-lynch/google-fired-employees-protest-israel-cloud-deal-what-should-you-do-employees-protest.html
Shouldn't Teams, Zoom, Slack all interoperate securely for the Feds? Wyden is asking
theregister.com/2024/04/24/wyden_government_interoperability/
Roland’s mobile podcasting studio gives you a mic and streaming app for $140: Roland has a new on-the-go podcasting setup with an eye-catching price ...
engt.co/3UbgTZQ
Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year: Adobe said on Tuesday it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence image generation ...
reuters.com/technology/adobe-bring-full-ai-image-generation-photoshop-this-year-2024-04-23/
Google-backed Glance pilots Android lockscreen platform in US: Glance, which operates a popular lockscreen platform targeting Android smartphones ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/23/india-glance-pilots-android-lockscreen-platform-in-us/
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Apple's smartphone shipments in China fell 19% in the first quarter of the year, market data showed. It's the iPhone maker's worst performance since 2020 ... Show more reut.rs/49PDcKl
Eureka Python II: An affordable gaming chair with pivoting lumbar support
uk.pcmag.com/game-controllers-accessories/151984/eureka-python-ii
Fallout 4 Next Gen Update Release Times: When Can You Play the New Version?: When do the PS5, Xbox Series X versions come out?
pushsquare.com/guides/fallout-4-next-gen-update-release-times-when-can-you-play-the-new-version
Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands: Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the ...
reuters.com/technology/google-invests-640-mln-new-data-centre-netherlands-2024-04-23/
Apple will host a pre-WWDC virtual event on May 7: Apple isn't waiting until WWDC to make some announcements. The company will hold a virtual event on May 7 and ...
engt.co/3xGoXKj
Castlevania fan uncovers new Konami code in 1999 game: A new Konami Code has been discovered hidden inside Castlevania's code, and it changes gameplay so ...
engt.co/3wfRwxM
Huawei sales are soaring in China as Apple sinks: Huawei is not only making a roaring comeback in China, it is also on the verge of overtaking Apple in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/huawei-apple-smartphone-sales-china-hnk-intl/
Microsoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch: Upcoming quarterly reports from U.S. tech giants may show Microsoft is closing the gap on ...
reuters.com/technology/microsofts-ai-lead-puts-amazon-cloud-dominance-watch-2024-04-24/
Sony Removing Stellar Blade's Unintentional N-Word Reference: The PS5 exclusive's 'Hard R' graffiti placement will be patched out
kotaku.com/stellar-blade-ps5-racism-day-one-patch-1851432185
Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP: eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years.
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/hackers-infect-users-of-antivirus-service-that-delivered-updates-over-http/
From Microsoft launching a cheaper AI model, to AI causing alarm in India’s mammoth general election, here’s a roundup of the week's big stories from the AI ... Show more
Lynas Rare Earths' revenue slumps, misses expectations: Australian miner Lynas posted a slump in third-quarter sales revenue on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/australias-lynas-rare-earths-q3-sales-revenue-falls-58-2024-04-23/
4 Best Gaming Laptops (2024): From Cheap to Premium: We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops—from portable machines to an 18-inch gargantuan—so you can ...
wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-laptops/
Meta had a really good first quarter. The stock is tanking anyway: The Facebook parent's stock price sank as much as 12% after it reported earnings
qz.com/meta-stock-earnings-facebook-wall-street-expectations-1851433671
Quick Glance: Meta lowers revenue growth expectations for the second quarter
- Meta forecasted that second-quarter revenue is expected to fall below market expectations, suggesting that hopes for the potential of new AI tools may be tempered.
- The company also increased its forecast for expenses this year to support its investments in new AI products and the necessary computing infrastructure.
- In the first quarter, Meta increased its daily active users (DAU) by 7%, a metric that tracks unique users of their apps Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or WhatsApp in a day.
- In addition to their internal efforts, Meta benefits from regulatory pressure on TikTok, a Chinese-owned short video competitor facing the potential threat of a U.S. ban.
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Review: For especially fortunate gamers, the updated Razer Blade 16 gaming laptop adds an appealing dual-mode 240Hz OLED panel and 14th Gen ...
pcmag.com/reviews/razer-blade-16-2024
Donald Trump 'agreed story-burying deal' with tabloid newspaper before 2016 election
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/trump-agreed-story-burying-deal-with-tabloid-newspaper-before-2016-election
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