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New megacomputer will perform 2 quintillion operations in a quarter of the time it took you to read this headline
Fast Company - 15 Nov 2023 07:30
Aurora, an exascale machine being built by Intel and Hewlett-Packard, could become the most powerful computer in the world—but others are on its heels. The bar, when it comes to supercomputers, is about to be raised in...
Victory Auto Wreckers and its low-budget, long-running TV commercial have finally reached the end of the road
Chicago Tribune - 15 Nov 2023 19:36Turbo-Charge Your Returns With These 3 Preferred Closed-End Funds
Forbes - 15 Nov 2023 15:15
I love preferred stocks because they combine several factors of both stocks and bonds to create a powerful combo equity.
Blockchain.com Closes $110M Raise: Bloomberg
Coin Desk - 15 Nov 2023 07:19
The exchange's valuation in the $110 million round was less than half of its previous $14 billion valuation, according to the report.
Coach: Conor McGregor Not Likely To Return For UFC 300
Forbes - 15 Nov 2023 00:45
Conor McGregor had hoped to return to the UFC Octagon for UFC 300 in April. His coach, John Kavanagh, said that date is unlikely.
Was race the problem when BA denied me boarding?
The Guardian - 15 Nov 2023 09:00
I was the only one of our group not allowed on a connecting flight and BA won't tell me why I attended a conference in Portugal with some work colleagues. BA operated the return Porto-London leg and Finnair was to fly us...
Corporate card startup Ramp integrates with Microsoft Teams and 365 Copilot
Venture Beat - 15 Nov 2023 22:31
Employees who use Microsoft Teams, even on mobile, can find expense-related information at their fingertips and have questions answered.
Black Friday Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest 2 deals and bundles 2023
Business Insider - 15 Nov 2023 13:17The ugly underbelly of BoB's app usage fiasco
livemint.com - 15 Nov 2023 17:48
India's second-largest state-owned lender crossed many red lines to boost its banking app's user numbers
Building a webinar with ChatGPT
Venture Beat - 15 Nov 2023 16:35
Marketing is quickly being transformed by gen AI. One team put the tech to the test by using ChatGPT to create a highly successful webinar.
El Salvador Remains in the Red on Bitcoin Holdings, But Losses Are Narrowing
Coin Desk - 15 Nov 2023 16:43
It's been a bit more than two years since the country made bitcoin legal tender there.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals it sold a bunch of long-held stocks - and made at least one secret bet
Business Insider - 15 Nov 2023 11:55Weak currencies force up cost of living in Sub-Saharan Africa
BBC - 15 Nov 2023 02:06
As the price of basics soars, African governments are intervening to support local currencies.
Oil Stock Could Head Back Toward Highs
Forbes - 15 Nov 2023 22:25
Oil name EQT Corp (EQT) pulled back after its recent Nov. 3 one-year high of $45.23, though support at the $39 level captured the dip.
Bank stocks finally bounced back this week. Will the good times last?
American Banker - 15 Nov 2023 21:59
Share prices climbed sharply amid increased optimism about the outlook for interest rates. Regional banks that got hammered earlier this year were among the biggest winners.
Galileo hallucination index identifies GPT-4 as best-performing LLM for different use cases
Venture Beat - 15 Nov 2023 19:00
In the hallucination index, OpenAI's family of large language models, especially GPT-4, came out as the best performing option for users.
Starbucks Union Plans 'Red Cup Rebellion' Walkout; REI Accused of Unfair Labor Practices
Retail Touch Points - 15 Nov 2023 18:36
Starbucks Workers United, the union trying to organize Starbucks workers across the country, is planning a "Red Cup Rebellion" on Nov. 16, the retailer's "Red Cup Day" -- traditionally one of Starbucks' busiest days of t...
German Banking Giant Commerzbank Granted Crypto Custody License
Bitcoin.com - 15 Nov 2023 18:30
Commerzbank has made a significant stride in the digital asset sector by becoming the first German full-service bank to receive a Crypto Custody License. Commerzbank believes the breakthrough positions the bank at the fo...
Belize Latest Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Israel -- Joining These 8 Other Countries
Forbes - 15 Nov 2023 18:24
Countries from Jordan to Bolivia have recalled their ambassadors in Israel.
Prices to generate offshore power to rise 50%
BBC - 15 Nov 2023 17:29
The BBC understands the price paid to generate offshore wind electricity will rise by 50% to attract investment.
Taylor Swift Matches One Of BTS's Most Impressive Chart Feats
Forbes - 15 Nov 2023 17:00
Taylor Swift and BTS are the only musical acts to hit No. 1 on the Hot 100, then replace themselves with another single...then see that first win return to the summit.
South Africa's Energy Struggles Ring Familiar In Other Countries
Forbes - 15 Nov 2023 16:57
South Africa's struggles to balance energy needs with climate goals and other controversies echo years of experience in the U.S. and other nations.