Apple used Google’s chips to train two AI models, research paper shows
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) — Apple (AAPL) relied on chips designed by Google (GOOG, GOOGL)rather than industry leader Nvidia (NVDA) to build two key components of its artificial intelligence software infrastructure for its forthcoming suite of AI tools and features, an Apple research paper published on Monday showed. #AppleGoogleChips Apple’s decision to rely on Google’s cloud […]
Kerala’s Wayanad landslide: Over 50 dead, many missing in tea estate disaster
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (Reuters) -Landslides swept through tea estates in Kerala, killing over 50 people. The Wayanad landslide disaster occurred as hillsides collapsed after heavy rain. Rivers of mud, water, and boulders destroyed homes of workers and villagers. #WayanadLandslideDisaster The hillsides gave way after midnight following torrential rainfall in Wayanad. The Wayanad landslide disaster occurred in […]
French Olympian Leon Marchand trains in the U.S. He thrilled Paris with swimming gold
NANTERRE, France — Moments after thousands of his countrymen sang a deafening treatment of the French national anthem in La Defense arena outside Paris, Leon Marchand broke away from a pack of elite swimmers in the men’s 400 meter individual medley final. His training in the U.S. played a crucial role in achieving Marchand swimming […]
Manu Bhaker bags bronze, marking India’s first medal at Paris 2024 Olympics
Manu Bhaker has made history by winning the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event, marking India’s first medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. #BhakerParisBronze Bhaker, a 22-year-old shooter from Jhajjar, Haryana, becomes the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting. On July 27, Bhaker qualified for the final with […]
Daley wins superb fifth Olympic medal with Williams
Tom Daley won his fifth Olympic medal with a superb silver alongside Noah Williams in the men’s synchronised 10m platform in Paris. #DaleyOlympicMedal Daley, 30, effectively retired from the sport after winning gold in the event in Tokyo, but he and Williams, 24, looked calm as he returned to the biggest stage. The pair applied […]
Simone Biles’ Paris Games performance sparks star-studded frenzy
Simone Biles made an impressive comeback at the Paris Games on Sunday, July 28, showcasing her resilience and skill. #BilesParisGames Her performance in artistic gymnastics attracted a host of A-list celebrities, reminiscent of Paris Fashion Week. As per BBC, the seven-time Olympic medallist performed in front of a star-studded audience including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom […]
Government and opposition both claim Venezuela election win
President Nicolas Maduro and Edmundo Gonzalez both claimed victory in Venezuela’s presidential election. These Venezuela election claims have sparked doubt from Washington and other foreign governments. They question the official results that maintained Maduro’s power. #VenezuelaElectionClaims The national electoral authority announced just after midnight that Maduro had won a third term with 51% of the […]
McDonald’s posts weak quarterly results as higher fast food prices hurt demand
(Reuters) -McDonald’s weak results emerged as the company reported a surprise drop in sales and missed Wall Street estimates. Higher menu prices led to fewer customers, affecting overall revenue. McDonald’s weak results reflect the struggle to attract cash-strapped consumers who prefer dining at home. #McDonaldsWeakResults Global sales fell 1% in the second quarter, its first […]
Apple’s artificial intelligence features to be delayed, Bloomberg News reports
(Reuters) -Apple’s upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than anticipated and will miss the initial launch of upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday. Furthermore, this Apple AI delay could impact the company’s competitive edge in the technology sector. #AppleAIDelay The iPhone maker is planning to begin rolling out Apple […]
Shipments of foreign phones in China rise slower 10.9% in June, data shows
BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) – Shipments of foreign-branded phones in China rose 10.9% in June year-on-year. This included Apple’s iPhone, totaling 2.87 million handsets. This was a smaller gain than in previous months, according to a government-affiliated research firm. During the month, overall China phone shipments increased by 12.5% to 24.91 million handsets, according to […]