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Perplexity, the AI search startup, has acquired Carbon, a Seattle-based company specializing in retrieval-augmented generation technology. The acquisition, announced on December 19, 2024, is a strategic move to expand Perplexity’s enterprise search and data connectivity capabilities. Carbon’s technology enables large language models to access and incorporate information from external data sources, such as Google Drive, ...
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Elon Musk reposted a critique of MacKenzie Scott for giving billions of dollars to liberal nonprofits, and said the giving concerned him. Read more ›
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The Mega Millions jackpot hit an estimated $1 billion on Tuesday ahead of the Christmas Eve drawing, according to the Mega Millions website. Read more ›
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Italian energy giant switches on the world’s most powerful machine outside the US Read more ›
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American Airlines grounded all its US flights for an hour on Christmas Eve because of a technical issue. Read more ›
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If TikTok is pulled from US app stores, brands that sell on its e-commerce platform, Shop, may struggle to find a new home. Read more ›
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Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, raised $6 billion, doubling its funding to $12 billion and its valuation to over $40 billion. Read more ›
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An AI system has outperformed human experts in distinguishing between American whiskey and Scotch, achieving 100% accuracy by identifying subtle differences in the chemical composition of the spirits. New Scientist reports: Andreas Grasskamp at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany and his colleagues trained an AI molecular odor prediction algorithm called OWSum on descriptions of different whiskies. Then, in a study involving 16 samples --... Read more ›
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Elon Musk's tanking of a government funding bill also helped kill a modest increase in congressional salaries. Read more ›
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Following our report that Apple is internally testing iOS 18.2.1 for the iPhone, an anonymous social media account with a proven track record of sharing iOS-related information has revealed the upcoming software update's build number: 22C161. With the build number now known, the update is now confirmed. When the anonymous account shares a build number for an upcoming iOS version, the update is usually released no more than a week... Read more ›
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Elon Musk's xAI, the startup behind the Grok chatbot and Colossus supercomputer, raised $6 billion in a Series C funding round. Read more ›
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It's the time of the year to look back at our favorite brands and give our report cards. Samsung was the biggest smartphone maker in the world in 2024, which was a huge win. Its midrange and S series phones were very popular, but the foldables didn't have the best of times. Let's dig in. Winner: Samsung Galaxy A16 and A16 5G Samsung's entry-level Galaxy A16 and A16 5G are... Read more ›
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The manosphere’s podcasting heroes are the natural successors to radio shock-jocks Read more ›
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A beginner noticed some major differences between skiing and snowboarding. Stopping on a snowboard was easier, but ski poles were helpful. Read more ›
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Big Lots, Party City, and The Container Store are all facing either bankruptcy or demise. The news rounded off an already tough year for US retailers. Read more ›
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The 'Elf' cast has gone on to become mega stars in their own right. See what Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, and Peter Dinklage are up to now. Read more ›
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ASUS computer owners have been reporting widespread alarm after a Christmas-themed banner suddenly appeared on their Windows 11 screens, accompanied by a suspicious "Christmas.exe" process in Task Manager. The promotional campaign, first reported by WindowsLatest, was delivered through ASUS' pre-installed Armoury Crate software. It displays a large wreath banner that covers one-third of users' screens. The unbranded holiday display, which can interrupt gaming sessions and occasionally crashes applications Read more ›
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As the holiday season wraps its cozy arms around us, we want to take a moment to send our warmest wishes to you - our incredible readers and supporters. This past year has been an unforgettable journey, and you've been at the heart of it every step of the way. Your enthusiasm for tech, thoughtful comments, and shared excitement make what we do so much more than just a job... Read more ›
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Xerox is buying Lexmark for $1.5 billion, pending approval from regulators in China and the U.S. Read more ›
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The US Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts and the inversion of the yield curve are signaling potential recession and market corrections on the horizon. Historical trends indicate that these economic shifts often have a negative impact on the S&P 500, leading investors to exercise greater caution and consider rebalancing their portfolios. Interest rate cuts ... Read more ›
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Anna is a freelance reporter exploring SaaS and more. She is a former LATAM & Media Editor at The Next Web, startup founder, and Sciences Po Paris alum. Google AI Overviews are reshaping search results, dominating prime real estate on the search engine results pages (SERPs). These overviews synthesize answers from top content to provide ... Read more ›
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Private equity funds are like a secret club for investors. They pool their money to buy stakes in companies that aren’t on the stock market. This isn’t just for the big shots; even regular folks can get in on the action if they have enough cash. These funds come in all shapes and sizes, each ... Read more ›
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Anker’s holiday sale is offering discounts of up to 40% on a range of products. This includes its latest Prime power stations, wall chargers, 15W Qi2 gear, and power banks. One notable deal is Anker’s power solution, priced at $77.99 on Amazon. This is a significant drop from its regular $130 price and an all-time ... Read more ›
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has granted Rs 2 crore in funding to five startups incubated at the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) of the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH). The funding is part of the SAMRIDH program. The five startups are Cunomial, Credit Siddhi, Origin Connect, Transport Simple, and Vacus. They ... Read more ›
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The stock market has entered rarely charted territory as it approaches the end of a phenomenal year for Wall Street and investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have risen by 17%, 27%, and 33%, respectively, through the close of trading on Dec. 12. Investors have been buoyed by factors such ... Read more ›
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11 days in a row with more decliners than advancers on the S&P 500, ties longest streak since 1990. Many claim this is bearish, but is it? Looking at the longest streaks ever actually appears to be rather bullish. Significant outperformance across the board out one year. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/mgDJ0wVlYY — Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) December ... Read more ›
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Mumbai-based solar installation startup SolarSquare has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round, with participation from Lightrock, Elevation Capital, Chris Sacca’s Lowercarbon, Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter, and Gruhas Proptech. The company is also backed by angel investors, including Meesho’s Vidit Atrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, NoBroker’s Amit Agrawal, Saurabh ... Read more ›
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Telenor Velocity, Telenor Pakistan’s premier startup accelerator program, in partnership with the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) and Invest2Innovate (i2i), hosted a roundtable discussion during the +92Disrupt 2024 conference. The session, titled “From Idea to Impact: Closing the Funding Gap in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem,” brought together 36 thought leaders from various sectors. The discussions focused ... Read more ›
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US stock markets dipped slightly last week, with the Morningstar US Market Index falling 0.9%. Consumer cyclicals and communication services sectors saw gains of 1.1% and 0.6%, while basic materials dropped 3.2%. Mid and small-cap stocks led the decline, and larger companies were less affected. Alphabet rose 8.4%, and Tesla gained 12.1%. Tesla’s stock price ... Read more ›
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