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OpenAI, Intel, and Qualcomm talk AI compute at legendary Hot Chips conference
ZDNet - 27 Aug 2024 02:25
The Stanford computer conference kicked off with a keynote by OpenAI's head of infrastructure, who explained the logic of building bigger and bigger computers.
Sydney Sweeney shows off famous curves as she prepares to play groundbreaking boxer
Fox News - 27 Aug 2024 03:19
Sydney Sweeney took to Instagram to show off her famous curves. She's slated to play female boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming film, and has said how she wants to "transform" her body for the role.
Jenna Ortega, 21, addresses rumor that she dated Johnny Depp, 61
New York Post - 27 Aug 2024 16:50
Jenna Ortega addressed the speculation that she was in "a serious relationship" with Johnny Depp.
Edgar Bronfman "Exiting" $6B Bid For Paramount, Clears Way For Skydance Merger
Deadline - 27 Aug 2024 05:18
The Paramount Global ball is back in Skydance’s court as Edgar Bronfman has discontinued his short-lived $6 billion bid to take control of the Shari Redstone-run media giant. "Tonight, our bidding group informed the sp...
Taliban rebukes UN concerns over laws banning women's faces, voices in public
Fox News - 27 Aug 2024 05:10
The Taliban rejected Monday criticism levied by the U.N. against their government over new laws barring women from speaking and showing their bare faces in public.
Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?
BBC - 27 Aug 2024 04:55
The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans.
Martin Shkreli ordered to turn over all copies of unreleased Wu-Tang Clan album
The Guardian - 27 Aug 2024 04:38
Judge also bars ex-pharmaceutical executive, 'Pharma Bro', from streaming any more of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin So-called "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli has been ordered by a federal judge to turn over all copies of the u...
Man Is Charged With Arson in California Wildfire That Destroyed 13 Homes
The New York Times - 27 Aug 2024 04:30
The Thompson fire also burned over 3,700 acres and forced the evacuation of 26,000 residents.
Judge Pauses Biden Administration Program That Aids Undocumented Spouses
The New York Times - 27 Aug 2024 04:13
Ruling in favor of 16 Republican-led states that sued the administration, a federal judge put the program on hold while the court considers the merits of the case.
Chinese military plane reportedly carries out first violation of Japanese airspace
The Guardian - 27 Aug 2024 04:10
Two-minute incursion by a surveillance aircraft, reportedly the first such incident by a military aircraft, comes amid regional tensions in Asia-Pacific region Japan scrambled fighter jets after a Chinese military aircra...
Lowe's becomes latest company to back away from diversity plans
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 04:06Lowe's becomes latest company to end DEI policies amid growing backlash
New York Post - 27 Aug 2024 02:58
The company will not be sponsoring or participating in community events such as parades, festivals, or fairs and might also make additional changes to the policies over time, according to a memo.
Angelina Jolie Set For TIFF Tribute Award In Impact Media
Deadline - 27 Aug 2024 19:11
Academy Award-winning actor-turned-filmmaker Angelina Jolie is set to receive the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey announced on Tuesday. Jolie will receiv...
Judge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman
ABC News - 27 Aug 2024 18:54
A judge denied bond on Tuesday for a fired deputy in the shooting of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who answered his apartment door while holding a gun pointed at the floor
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reluctant to fire employees but will 'torture them into greatness'
New York Post - 27 Aug 2024 18:43
Huang's employees can work as much as seven days a week, sometimes as late as 2 a.m. but reportedly stick around because of the lavish compensation.
Zuckerberg admits Biden administration pressured Meta to police COVID posts
The Register - 27 Aug 2024 18:38
'The government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it,' says Facebook founder Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is giving ammunition to conspiracy theorists with a letter to the House Judiciary...
'Baywatch' cast reunites at 'Moment in the Sun' doc premiere -- with one glaring absence
New York Post - 27 Aug 2024 18:33
Carmen Electra, Nicole Eggert, Alexandra Paul, Jeremy Jackson, Brandy Ledford, and more "Baywatch" alums hit the red carpet on Monday night.
Ex-Levi's exec says 'woke' Harley-Davidson CEO failed 'Business 101' by allowing 'elitist jerks' to rule
New York Post - 27 Aug 2024 18:29
"Elitist jerks and hypocrites" at Harley-Davidson, and other brands such as Bud Light, are responsible for the woke-inflicted meltdown marquee American companies have suffered in recent years, Jennifer Sey said.
Hackers infect ISPs with malware that steals customers' credentials
Ars Technica - 27 Aug 2024 18:00
Zero-day that was exploited since June to infect ISPs finally gets fixed.
Microsoft security tools questioned for treating employees as threats
The Register - 27 Aug 2024 18:00
Cracked Labs examines how workplace surveillance turns workers into suspects Software designed to address legitimate business concerns about cyber security and compliance treats employees as threats, normalizing intrusiv...
Super God Mode for Windows grants easy control over 1,200 settings
PC World - 27 Aug 2024 17:55
Although Microsoft allows Windows users to tweak all kinds of system settings, not everything can be customized. Even when playing around in the Control Panel, there are hidden features that are hard to find, making it h...
Gambit Lives! 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Deleted Scene Gives Channing Tatum a Way Out of the Void; Actor Says 'I Pray to God' About Making a Gambit Movie
Variety - 27 Aug 2024 17:46
Ryan Reynolds is getting Marvel fans all worked up thanks to a deleted scene from “Deadpool & Wolverine” that he debuted on social media. The scene confirms that Channing Tatum’s Gambit not only survived the battle...