Anthropic, an independent AI research firm, has secured a $4 billion investment from Amazon, making Amazon Web Services its primary cloud provider, which poses questions for Google's AI strategy and its ability to prioritize its lower-margin divisions.
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is currently estimated at $267 million with a cash option of $123.3 million, while the Powerball jackpot for the next drawing is at $960 million with a cash option of $441.4 million.
The iPhone 15 Plus is a significant upgrade over the iPhone 12 Pro Max, offering a faster processor, brighter display, and better cameras, making it the better overall choice when comparing the two models.
Daily Kos is encouraging people to get involved in the upcoming elections, especially in support of the Black community.
Apple plans to release an iOS 17 software update to fix the overheating issue on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, stating that the problem is not related to the titanium frame and is caused by certain third-party apps overloading the A17 Pro chip.
Pressure is mounting for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign after he and his wife were indicted on bribery charges, with several New Jersey Democrats calling for his departure from office, although some Senate Democrats are not yet urging him to resign.
A Powerball ticket in California wins $5.4 million, while the unclaimed jackpot rises to $785 million.
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have been reported to overheat due to Apple's lower standards for the A17 Pro chip, resulting in thermal throttling and potential decreased battery life.
The iPhone 15 Pro models are experiencing overheating issues, particularly when using the Instagram app, possibly due to intentional battery drainage by Meta-owned apps like Facebook and Messenger.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the United States and 600,000 in Canada due to a potential fire risk caused by brake fluid leaks, advising car owners to park their vehicles outside until the issue is fixed.
The Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has faced criticism due to performance issues, visual cutbacks, and bugs, including lengthy load times, unresponsive menus, and frame rate drops.
Hui Ka Yan, the founder and chairman of Chinese property giant Evergrande, who was once Asia's richest person, is now being investigated over suspected "illegal crimes" as his company struggles with a massive debt of $300 billion.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged India's role in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but India has dismissed the allegations and no specific information has been shared by Canada regarding the case.
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Barbara Fried and Joseph Bankman, have been sued by the FTX bankruptcy executive team and their involvement in the company's practices and enrichment of over $26 million is questioned, highlighting the significance of their background and network in the company's rapid growth.
Costco, the popular wholesale retail store, is now selling one-ounce gold bars on its website for nearly $2,000, with limited quantities per membership, catering to its bargain shoppers while also gaining attention for paying its workers above the minimum wage.
President Joe Biden is joining auto union workers on the picket line in Michigan because he is "deeply pro-worker" and supports their fight for fair wages and benefits, not to outshine former President Donald Trump, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position over alleged violations of a deal, as the House passes a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is expected to be released in 2024 with a design similar to its predecessor, the S23 Ultra, featuring a peak brightness of 2,500 nits and a potentially higher resolution for sharper visuals.
Apple has released macOS Sonoma, which includes interactive desktop widgets, web apps, new videoconferencing features, and various other updates and improvements.
Google will unveil the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones at its Made By Google event on October 4, with both models offering multiple color options and featuring visor-shaped camera modules.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will feature improved cameras with new AI capabilities, including autofocus, 50-megapixel sensors, and the ability to change faces in images, as shown in a leaked video. The phones will also have new manual controls for the camera and a feature called "Magic Editor" to enhance photos.
Auto workers in the United States, led by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, are engaged in a historic strike against the Detroit Big Three - General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis - fighting for increased wages, elimination of the tiered wage system, and guarantees for workers in electric vehicle battery plants, highlighting the issue of inequality and injustice in the industry.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is transforming Riyadh into a global destination through eight mega-projects, including Sports Boulevard, New Murabba, Qiddiya, and King Salman Park, which aim to create sustainable urban spaces, promote sports and recreational activities, enhance cultural sites, and provide entertainment options for residents and visitors.
Fitbit has released the Charge 6, which includes features such as Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music controls, while also improving heart rate sensing accuracy and offering compatibility with gym equipment.
Amazon has invested $4 billion in the AI startup Anthropic, OpenAI is seeking a valuation of $80-90 billion, and Apple has been acquiring various AI companies, indicating their increasing involvement in the AI space. Additionally, Meta (formerly Facebook) is emphasizing AI over virtual reality, and the United Nations is considering AI regulation.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the company has tolerated racial harassment of Black employees at its California assembly plant, including racist slurs and graffiti, and has failed to investigate complaints or retaliate against workers who reported harassment.
PlayStation Plus Essential's free games for October 2023 have been announced, including The Callisto Protocol, Weird West, and Farming Simulator 22.
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Bitcoin (BTC) price remains stable as investors continue to accumulate, while the composition of BTC investors is shifting towards long-term holders and away from short-term speculators.
Meta's annual Connect conference showcased its Quest 3 VR headset and $2 billion in sales from its VR app store, but the buzz was focused on Apple's upcoming entry into the VR market, giving legitimacy to Meta's efforts.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are here, offering a wide range of early access deals, including discounted products such as Yankee Candles, Fire TV, cordless vacuums, massage guns, Apple AirPods Pro, cooling pillows, iPads, scented candles, portable jump starters, robot vacuums, knife sets, retinol serums, and jeans.
The upcoming OnePlus Open smartphone may be released in October, as rumored, and the company may have purposely leaked the phone by having Indian actress Anushka Sharma show it off, generating buzz and anticipation for its official unveiling and contributing to the competition in the folding phone market.
The upcoming DLC expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, will introduce new endings for players to experience, and fans are eager to see if they surpass the existing endings in the base game.
More than 75,000 health care workers are prepared to go on strike if a contract agreement is not reached with Kaiser Permanente, as disagreements over pay and staffing continue.
The United Auto Workers union has expanded strikes against Detroit automakers, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan to increase pressure on the companies to improve their offers.
Lego has halted its project to produce bricks from recycled drinks bottles due to concerns over higher carbon emissions, instead opting to focus on making their existing plastic more sustainable.
Google has introduced a new feature called Bard Extensions that allows its AI assistant, Bard, to integrate with Google apps like Gmail and customize responses based on personal data, although it still has limitations and requires trial and error.