SAP cuts 8,000 roles, invests $1B+ in AI, eyes startups. Restructuring includes leave, re-skilling, targets stable 2024 headcount. Forecasts 17-17.3B euros in 2024 cloud revenue. German software giant SAP has revealed a bold move to undergo a 2 billion euro ($2.17 billion) restructuring plan, affecting 8,000 roles, as part of its strategic shift towards a … Read more
Doomsday Clock: Holds at 90 seconds for global risks. Nuclear Tensions: Rise in a three-way arms race. Climate Change: Urgent action needed for 2023’s record heat. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists kept the symbolic “Doomsday Clock” at a perilous 90 seconds to midnight on Tuesday. The decision reflects the escalating risks of global catastrophe driven … Read more
North Korea develops AI for COVID-19, nuclear safety, and wargaming. Despite sanctions, it invests strategically in global AI collaboration. Dual-use concerns prompt questions about sanctions’ effectiveness. In a recent study conducted by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) in California, it has been revealed that North Korea is actively developing artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more
GCHQ warns of AI-driven cyber threats. Lower barriers may boost ransomware and phishing. State-backed hackers could escalate threats with AI. Britain’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) spy agency has alerted the global community to the imminent cybersecurity threats associated with the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part … Read more
Samsung mulls leasing Russian TV factory. VVP Group eyes Samsung plant for electronics production. Aligns with Samsung’s response to geopolitical changes. In the wake of widespread global business realignments following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is reportedly contemplating the option of leasing its TV and monitor factory in Kaluga, … Read more
Netflix’s Q4: 13.1M new subscribers, driven by hits. Total subscribers: 260M; stock up 8.3%, 65% gain in 2023. 2024 focus: advertising, $5B WWE deal for “Raw” in 2025. Netflix reported a record-breaking fourth quarter, surpassing Wall Street subscriber estimates with a substantial increase of 13.1 million subscribers, marking its largest-ever fourth-quarter growth. The streaming giant’s … Read more
Trump challenges Haley to a cognitive test before New Hampshire primary. Trump claims sharper mental acuity, citing past test successes. Discourse on mental fitness in leadership intensifies. Former US President Donald Trump has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging his Republican party contender Nikki Haley to a cognitive ability test just days before the New Hampshire … Read more
Record January rain in San Diego with a surprise storm. Mayor declares emergency, urges off roads. Flooded Navy Base, closed streets, schools shut. NWS warns of limited rain. San Diego was battered by the third and most powerful Pacific storm in a series that hit the West Coast since Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) … Read more
US, UK, allies strike Houthi targets in Yemen, disrupting Red Sea shipping. Military operation responds to persistent attacks, targeting sites and missiles. Houthi disruptions force vessels to avoid the Red Sea, impacting global trade. In a coordinated effort to protect maritime security, the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, … Read more
Joliet, IL: Seven killed in tragic mass shooting. Suspect, Romeo Nance, 23, found dead in Texas. Authorities investigate; community urged to help. In a devastating turn of events, the recent mass shooting in Joliet, Illinois, which claimed the lives of seven individuals across two residences, concluded with the apparent suicide of the identified suspect, Romeo … Read more
Virgin Atlantic NYC flight canceled: passenger reports missing wing screws. Phil Hardy spots issue during safety briefing. Engineers confirm safety; flight resumes with maintenance. In a recent incident at the Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom, a Virgin Atlantic flight bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City was abruptly canceled following … Read more
Nikki Haley leads GOP primary in New Hampshire. Dixville Notch’s midnight vote kicks off key 2024 primary. Biden absent, write-in campaign; crucial results for 2024. In the quaint town of Dixville Notch, the symbolic starting point of the New Hampshire GOP primary, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley emerged as the initial frontrunner as all … Read more
NASA opens OSIRIS-REx capsule, overcoming delays. Inside: pristine rocks from asteroid Bennu. Samples may reveal solar system’s origins, Earth’s early conditions. Months after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft triumphantly returned to Earth carrying a capsule brimming with grit and dust from the asteroid Bennu, scientists have overcome challenges to open the capsule’s lid, revealing a treasure trove … Read more
Musk endorses 1B humanoid robot prediction by Holz for 2040. Tesla unveils Optimus, its humanoid bot, at AI Day 2021. Job concerns rise as Musk plans millions of Optimus robots in 3-5 years, sparking societal debates. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has endorsed a prediction by David Holz, founder of the AI research lab Midjourney AI, … Read more
Apple’s Vision Pro sold 160,000-180,000 units fast at launch. Stable shipping times in two days hint at declining demand. Priced at $3,500, weight and app concerns cloud its future. In the lead-up to the highly anticipated release of Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset on February 2, pre-order demand initially surged, with limited stock selling … Read more
Zomato stops North India non-veg deliveries as per government orders. Meat shops, liquor vends closed for Ram Mandir event. Zomato clarifies on social media, follows government notice, respects cultural sentiments. Zomato has temporarily halted the delivery of non-vegetarian items in several states across North India. The decision, which has sparked conversations on social media platforms, … Read more
Dr. Riaz uses flight attendant’s Apple Watch mid-flight. Monitors elderly passenger’s low oxygen levels successfully. Advocates for standardized medical kits on airplanes. A British doctor successfully averted a potential mid-flight medical emergency by utilizing a flight attendant’s Apple Watch to monitor an elderly woman’s oxygen levels. Dr. Rashid Riaz, who was en route to Italy … Read more
Pakistan’s hockey team misses Paris Olympics, losing 3-2 to New Zealand. Third consecutive Olympic miss (Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024). Out after 4-0 defeat to Germany in semis. Pakistan men’s hockey team faced a 3-2 defeat against New Zealand in the third/fourth place match of the Olympic qualifiers in Muscat, Oman, thus failing to … Read more
Real Madrid’s 3-2 win faced VAR controversy. Questionable penalty, disallowed goal criticized. Carvajal’s late goal secured La Liga lead with 51 points. Real Madrid secured a 3-2 victory against bottom-ranked Almeria, but not without stirring controversy and sparking outrage among netizens. The match, marred by contentious decisions made with the assistance of VAR (Video Assistant … Read more
Hafeez discusses Pakistan’s recent cricket issues on January 26. Topics: player fines, strategy changes, and rotation policy. Speculation on Hafeez’s future with unapproved contract extension. Mohammad Hafeez, is set to address the nation in a press conference following the team’s disappointing performances in Australia and New Zealand. The 43-year-old, popularly known as “Professor,” is expected … Read more
Djokovic advances at Australian Open. No retirement yet; focused on Grand Slams. Family first, Djokovic keeps options open. Novak Djokovic continued his remarkable performance at the Australian Open 2024 by defeating Adrian Mannarino in straight sets, securing a spot in the quarter-finals. However, as the Serbian tennis maestro approaches his 37th birthday in May, speculations … Read more
AC Milan’s Maignan denounces racist abuse in Udinese game. Calls the behavior “ignorant,” stresses it has no place in football. Highlights urgency to address racism in Serie A. In a thrilling encounter at Udinese on Saturday, AC Milan’s French goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, found himself at the center of attention not only for his exceptional saves … Read more
91% of kids gaming face AI threats. Children’s banking products raise financial risks. Smart home threats emphasize the need for online safety talks. Usman Qureshi, the country representative in Pakistan for Kaspersky, has highlighted the alarming vulnerability of children to cyber threats in today’s digital landscape. With 91% of children aged 3-15 playing games on … Read more
DPD halts AI chat after user’s critical poem. Frustrated user turns chatbot into humor. Social media attention leads to DPD’s temporary AI pause. In a surprising turn of events, a prominent parcel delivery firm in Britain, DPD, has made the decision to disable the artificial intelligence (AI) function in its online chat systems. This move … Read more
EU antitrust regulators are considering vetoing Amazon’s $1.4 billion acquisition. Amazon’s decision not to address the warnings from the European Commission. A potential veto could set a precedent for future Amazon acquisitions. European Union (EU) antitrust regulators are contemplating a veto on Amazon’s proposed $1.4 billion acquisition of iRobot, a prominent robot vacuum maker, according … Read more
ASU teams up with OpenAI, introduces ChatGPT. ChatGPT enhances ASU’s learning and teaching. ASU leads in responsibly integrating AI in education. Arizona State University (ASU) has announced a pioneering partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT, the AI company’s premium-tier chatbot, into its educational programs. This collaboration marks the first instance of OpenAI joining forces with … Read more
OpenAI bans bot mimicking Congressman Dean Phillips. “We Deserve Better” used the AI tool in a $1 million-backed campaign. OpenAI enforces rules, suspends developer and AI startup Delphi. OpenAI, the organization backed by Microsoft and known for its creation of the ChatGPT language model, has taken action against a developer associated with a political campaign. … Read more
Arsenal’s 5-0 win raises concerns: Rice (hamstring), Gabriel (knee). Arteta subs Rice as precaution; Gabriel’s injury from first-half tackle. Arteta plans player rest ahead of Nottingham Forest. Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta, addressed concerns about injuries to key players Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes following the team’s impressive 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday … Read more
