Summary: Apple has contributed 20 new Core Machine Learning models and datasets to the open-source AI repository Hugging Face, focusing on text and images.
Full articleSummary: Microsoft enhances its quantum-computing platform by adding generative artificial intelligence and other features to cater to the scientific community.
Full articleSummary: Apple unveiled new AI features at WWDC which will include new image, language, and writing tools, an overhauled more personal Siri, and more. CIRP's new study highlights popular use cases of sending texts and emails and creating custom emoji with Genmoji. Improvements in Siri for web browsing and photo editing are also expected to be high-use cases with Apple Intelligence.
Full articleSummary: Tesla Model 3 Long Range is now eligible for the full $7500 federal tax credit in the United States after a change in legislation. This makes it more cost-effective compared to the Model Y Long Range. Tesla is promoting the tax credit boost and low cost of ownership for both models.
Full articleSummary: The article discusses the writer's experiences visiting Disney theme parks as a reporter who covers the entertainment business.
Full articleSummary: Local sharemarket traded lower after burritos merchant Guzman y Gomez soared on its ASX debut. Energy sector is the best performer, while materials sector is down. Helia Group surged after potential deal with Commonwealth Bank. European markets slid and ASX-listed bitcoin fund due to start trading. Dexus lowers valuations of office properties, Bigtincan in a trading halt after rejecting a bid, Mineral Resources to shut iron ore mines.
Full articleSummary: Meta Ray-Ban glasses praised for bringing sensor-powered internet to real world, seen as easiest path to metaverse. Compared favorably to Apple Vision Pro and other VR headsets due to affordability, comfort, and convenience.
Full articleSummary: Accenture's Q3 earnings results are awaited by investors, with analysts expecting a slight decline in earnings per share compared to the year-ago period, despite the company's track record of beating estimates. Options traders anticipate a 7.97% move in either direction following the earnings report. Wall Street analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on ACN stock with a price target implying 22.04% upside potential.
Full articleSummary: Costco offers two Kirkland Irish cream alcohol products - Kirkland Signature Irish Cream and Irish Country Cream which have notable differences in flavor. While one is similar to Bailey's Irish Cream, the other is unique in taste.
Full articleSummary: Lowe's Companies, Inc. will participate in a virtual fireside chat hosted by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. featuring Marvin R. Ellison and Brandon J. Sink.
Full articleSummary: Fetch.ai (FET) led significant gains in major AI-related cryptocurrency tokens following Nvidia becoming the world's most valuable company. Other tokens like Bittensor (TAO) and Render (RNDR) also saw notable increases amidst the rally.
Full articleSummary: Lowe's Companies, Inc. announces that its chairman and CEO will participate in a virtual fireside chat hosted by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Full articleSummary: SSP and Starbucks have expanded their travel retail partnership by opening a new airside store at Edinburgh Airport, offering a large retail space with seating for passengers before their flight.
Full articleSummary: Dangote oil refinery in Lagos to be operated by Honeywell technology, with a capacity of 500,000 barrels/day and focused on reducing Nigeria's dependence on imports and boosting the economy.
Full articleSummary: Exxon Mobil is considering the sale of its Malaysian upstream offshore assets for up to $3 billion.
Full articleSummary: M Split Corp. declares a monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share for Class I Preferred shareholders, investing in common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation.
Full articleSummary: McDonald's is abandoning the use of artificial intelligence in drive-thru service due to malfunction issues. While McDonald's is pulling back, other fast food chains like White Castle are embracing AI technology in their drive-thru operations.
Full articleSummary: Zacks Research analysts raised their Q4 2024 EPS estimates for Honeywell International from $2.81 to $3.03, with a consensus estimate for current full-year earnings at $10.24 per share. Several equities research analysts also provided various ratings and price targets for HON stock.
Full articleSummary: McDonald’s is ending its test run of AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM. The AI technology partnership at select McDonald’s drive-thrus, launched in 2021, is coming to a close.
Full articleSummary: IBM partners with The All England Lawn Tennis Club to introduce 'Catch Me Up' feature for Wimbledon digital experience, utilizing generative AI to provide personalized player stories, analysis, and match updates.
Full articleSummary: A U.S. judge allows Tesla vehicle owners to proceed with a class action lawsuit accusing the company of monopolizing markets for repairs and parts, citing evidence of repairs and parts monopoly as well as illegal 'tying' of various markets. Plaintiffs allege Tesla coerced them into paying high prices and causing long waits for repairs.
Full articleSummary: Hugo Swart, former head of Qualcomm's XR division, has joined Google to lead XR Ecosystem Strategy and Technology efforts. His departure from Qualcomm and Google's recent AR headset market efforts indicate a competitive shift in the XR industry.
Full articleSummary: Alphabet, Google's parent company, is cutting about 12,000 jobs in an effort to align its workforce with the company's highest priorities. The cuts will affect approximately 6% of the group's global workforce.
Full articleSummary: Pharma brands are being urged to embrace multichannel marketing to stay competitive and avoid potential failure.
Full articleSummary: Several budget gaming laptops with the RTX 4050 GPU are reviewed, outlining their specifications, pros, and cons. Laptops from Lenovo, MSI, Acer, and HP are highlighted for their features and affordability.
Full articleSummary: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) is among the best undervalued energy stocks according to analysts. Despite a reaffirmed Neutral rating, the company is focusing on reducing debt through asset sales and extending debt maturity, with a good number of hedge funds still invested in OXY.
Full articleSummary: Microsoft is delaying the launch of its new AI tool, Recall, on Copilot+ PCs due to privacy and security concerns raised by industry experts. Instead, it will offer Recall as a preview through its Windows Insiders Program to gather feedback before making it broadly available.
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