Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday unveiled a line of new Pixel smartphones with deeper integrations of its artificial intelligence technology as it tries to incorporate AI into its hardware. The event at Alphabet’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., bucks a tradition Google has maintained with each iteration of the Pixel — …
Read More »The bikini, workout and shampoo Julianne Hough swears by
Julianne Hough is making another pivot, which the Emmy-winning choreographer, dancer and co-host of Dancing with the Stars knows all about. After dipping her toes in the world of acting (from Footloose and the film adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks book Safe Haven) to her Broadway turn in POTUS: Or, …
Read More »Polish billionaire confronts Meta over false advertising, predicts ‘long battle’
A prominent Polish billionaire known as the “Closet King” said he is considering taking legal action against Meta for allowing the circulation of “deepfake” ads depicting him and his wife. Earlier this month, Poland’s Office of Personal Data Protection imposed a three-month ban blocking Meta from publishing fake ads using …
Read More »Paramount Global begins cutting 2K jobs ahead of Skydance merger
Paramount Global began a massive layoff on Tuesday that aims to hit 2,000 jobs as the struggling entertainment giant prepares to complete a merger with movie studio Skydance Media, the company said. Paramount’s three co-CEOs circulated a memo to staff indicating that the job cuts would be made in three …
Read More »Truth Social’s value falls to near-record low after Trump’s X conversation with Elon Musk
Donald Trump’s return to X for his much-anticipated chat with Elon Musk on Monday didn’t help boost the value of the former president’s social media company. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, fell 3% on Tuesday morning to trade at $24.07, to remain …
Read More »Disney exec’s close friendship with Kamala Harris under scrutiny as ABC awaits critical debate
Ahead of next month’s presidential debate on ABC News, a potential conflict of interest is raising eyebrows. Dana Walden, a senior Disney executive whose portfolio includes ABC News, is one of Vice President Kamala Harris’ “extraordinary friends,” according to a report in the New York Times. Walden and Harris have …
Read More »AI model 98% accurate in detecting diseases – just by looking at your tongue
This technology can be awesome! Researchers in Iraq and Australia say they have developed a computer algorithm that can analyze the color of a person’s tongue to detect their medical condition in real time – with 98% accuracy. “Typically, people with diabetes have a yellow tongue; cancer patients a purple …
Read More »The newly formed television network of Dr. Phil reportedly axing dozens of jobs: ‘Complete shock’
According to a report, a new media company created by famous TV show host, Dr. Phil McGraw, retained about a third of its 100-person staff. Merit Street Media, founded by McGraw earlier this year, completed a layoff Monday involving fewer than 40 people, mostly in the morning and evening news …
Read More »Mars conjunct Jupiter: Grab the silver lining in the chaos of Mercury retrograde
Despite being in the middle of a powerful Mercury retrograde, we have some good ones good continuing this week, folks, as Mars, our planet of will, aligns with Jupiter, the planet of faith, luck, and amplification. The two planets are forming a conjunction in the sign of shrewd, fleet-footed, silver-tongued …
Read More »Elon Musk to interview Trump at X in case he draws attention to 2024 race
WASHINGTON – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will interview Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on social media network X on Monday in an event that could inject more surprises into the tumultuous US presidential election. The interview, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, could give the former president an opportunity to grab …
Read More »Standing Rock: 3 Crystals to Help You Survive and Thrive During Mercury Retrograde
Looking for calm and clarity amidst the crazy energy of Mercury retrograde? Crystals may hold the key. Mercury, our planet of the mind and mouth is once again slowing down and acting up. Mercury Retrograde is confusing in both name and application. Planets never move backwards in space; they only …
Read More »Fort Greene Nonprofit Kitchen, Chelsea Piers Fitness’ new space, and more NYC events
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion awards, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and popular cultural events in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the best things to see, buy, taste and experience around town. What’s making our luxury list this week? Flatiron gets a new luxury gym, a …
Read More »Universal Music Group reaches agreement with Meta to license Taylor Swift, more artists on WhatsApp
Pop stars including Taylor Swift, Adele, Billie Eilish and Elton John will soon have their music played and shared on WhatsApp. Universal Music Group, the world’s largest multinational music group representing the globe’s top recording artists, on Monday reached a multi-year licensing agreement with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms. The deal …
Read More »Waymo robotaxis wakes up sleepy San Fran residents with honking as it parks at 4am
Waymo’s autonomous robotaxis has turned into a nightmare for San Francisco residents — with their sleep interrupted by the sound of vehicle horns for an hour before dawn. Sophia Tung, a software engineer who lives above a parking lot for driverless taxis, hit out at the Alphabet-owned subsidiary for the …
Read More »Giving a child a tablet at this age can have bad consequences: study
They have become iPad professionals. Preschoolers who use a tablet for fun may not learn to manage their emotions, leading to tantrums that prompt parents to give them a tablet to calm them down. Researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada detailed this “harmful” cycle Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. …
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