A Sports Illustrated-themed resort is set to open in Tuscaloosa in 2025, offering sports fans a unique experience with full-service hotels, vacation clubs, and residential condominiums.
Amazon has unveiled its latest streaming players, the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max, featuring upgraded processors for faster performance and enhanced features such as Wi-Fi 6, HDR support, and increased storage capacity. Additionally, Amazon has introduced the Fire TV Soundbar for an improved audio experience, and plans to release a software update for a smarter Alexa voice experience and a new "ambient experience" feature for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max.
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2023 is being hailed as the year artificial intelligence (AI) came of age, with the market for generative AI soaring and tech stocks predicted to rise even higher in 2024, led by increased AI adoption and growth in software, chips, and digital media.
Artificial intelligence poses a potential threat to the 2024 US elections and financial markets, according to Senator Mark Warner, who highlights the risk of deep fakes and manipulation, and calls for new laws and penalties to deter bad actors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on Donald Trump to provide concrete details and take action on his promise to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, stating that simply giving up Ukrainian land is not a peace formula.
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin predicts a potential market crash due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, but he remains optimistic about tech giants Microsoft and Amazon, having increased his holdings in both companies.
Samsung has caught up to Apple in terms of customer satisfaction in the US personal computer market, as revealed by ACSI's latest study, with both companies scoring 83 points; however, Samsung's customer service in India has been receiving negative feedback.
The risk of a real estate bubble has decreased globally due to price corrections in 25 cities, with only Zurich and Tokyo remaining in the "bubble risk" category, according to UBS's Global Real Estate Bubble Index, while Frankfurt, Munich, and Amsterdam have moved to the lower-risk "overvalued" category.
The ongoing legal battle between Binance and the SEC has taken a surprising turn as the SEC's request for access to Binance.US's systems was rejected, resulting in a temporary surge in Bitcoin price and a potential window of three weeks for Bitcoin bulls.
Scammers are using artificial intelligence and voice cloning to convincingly mimic the voices of loved ones, tricking people into sending them money in a new elaborate scheme.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says that the release of the five Americans from Iranian detention was prompted by purely humanitarian motives and was an opportunity to show the true face of Iran's humanitarian efforts, as he defends the decision to unfreeze Iranian funds.
The migration of automakers to the anti-union South and the shift to electric vehicles is threatening the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, as fewer plants in the South are unionized and EV jobs pay less than traditional auto jobs, raising concerns about lower compensation and the future of unions in the auto industry.
China will accelerate the introduction of policies to consolidate its economic recovery, focusing on deepening reforms and further opening up, after the economy showed signs of stabilizing, according to state media.
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FTX's upcoming liquidations are unlikely to flood the market, according to Coinbase's head of institutional research, with strict controls in place and a vesting schedule for certain tokens.
Rising oil prices, closing in on $100 a barrel, pose a threat to the Federal Reserve's efforts to combat inflation, as higher oil prices can drive up the cost of gasoline and other crude-related products and squeeze the Consumer Prices Index higher.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden managed to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling, averting default, but the House GOP is now in disarray, with infighting and threats of unseating McCarthy, leading to the possibility of another government shutdown.
Republicans in Congress are set to hold an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden's family business dealings, while also risking a government shutdown, demonstrating how both impeachment and shutdowns have become political weapons wielded with increasing frequency, to the detriment of US democracy.
The resumption of student loan payments in October is expected to negatively impact American economic growth and could harm borrowers and the wider economy alike, with economists predicting a potential disruption to the growing economy and a reduction in consumer spending.
Attorney General Merrick Garland will face tough questioning from House Republicans about the "weaponization" of the Justice Department under President Biden, with the focus on cases involving Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, as well as defending the agency against increased threats and scrutiny towards its agents.
Infosys and NVIDIA have expanded their strategic collaboration to drive productivity gains through generative AI applications and solutions, with Infosys planning to train and certify 50,000 employees on NVIDIA AI technology and establish an NVIDIA Center of Excellence.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent accusations against India, particularly concerning the Nijjar case, have sparked concerns among experts as they fear it may negatively impact diplomatic ties and suggest a more measured approach.
Developer Ed Boon has promised to improve the quality of Mortal Kombat 1 on the Nintendo Switch, addressing concerns over issues with graphics and gameplay, after the game received a low review score and complaints about its full price.
More than half of journalists surveyed expressed concerns about the ethical implications of AI in their work, although they acknowledged the time-saving benefits, highlighting the need for human oversight and the challenges faced by newsrooms in the global south.
Square, the payments platform owned by Block, is entering the Canadian cannabis market through a partnership with Jane Technologies, and has started a program for licensed cannabis dispensaries in Ontario to test its point-of-sale system.
Indian actor Anil Kapoor has won a landmark judgement in the Delhi High Court granting him protection of his personality rights against misuse, including on digital media and through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The court order acknowledges his rights across all modes and media worldwide, preventing offenders from misusing his personality attributes without his permission. Kapoor expressed his support for fellow actors and emphasized the importance of protecting their rights in the face of rapid changes in technology and AI tools.
Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to defend his department's handling of high-profile investigations and assert the independence of career officials in the face of Republican criticism during his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
The iPhone 15 can be connected to an Android phone via USB-C, with the Android phone charging from the iPhone initially and then vice versa, but file transfers between the two phones were unsuccessful.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold shares of Tesla stock.
Gas prices in the US have reached their highest level in 11 months, posing challenges for the Federal Reserve in its campaign to control inflation. Factors contributing to the increase include rising oil prices, production cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia, reduced refinery production due to hot weather, and low reserves in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. However, prices are expected to decrease with the switch to a cheaper gasoline blend in the fall and projected global economic slowdown in 2024.
UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 6.7% in August, sparking speculation of a pause in interest rate hikes from the Bank of England.
The US dollar remained strong against other currencies as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's rate decision, while the yen hovered near a 10-month low amidst speculation of intervention.
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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative plans to build a large GPU cluster to apply AI to biomedical research in order to understand disease at a cellular level and help develop treatments, using computational models to simulate and predict cellular function.
Google's chatbot, Bard, has introduced a new feature that allows users to double-check its responses by evaluating whether there is substantiating content across the web, helping to address the problem of chatbots making false claims and providing misinformation.
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Inflation in the UK fell to 6.7% in August, the lowest level in a year-and-a-half, driven by slower food price increases and a drop in hotel and air fare costs, although fuel prices rose; economists had expected the figure to increase due to rising fuel prices.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $850 million, making it the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, with the winning numbers being 1, 7, 46, 47, 63 and the Powerball as 7.
