The chatbot’s “Sky” voice, described as flirty and conversational, drew parallels to the 2013 film “Her,” where Johansson voices an operating system that becomes the object of affection for Joaquin Phoenix’s character.
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The collaboration grants OpenAI access to Reddit’s content, while Reddit will integrate AI-powered features into its platform.
The firm’s reorganisation plan assures that nearly all customers will recover at least the full amount lost during FTX’s collapse in November 2022.
Sales fell 4% to $90.8bn in the first three months of 2024, mainly due to fewer people buying iPhones. The company blamed this on supply chain issues caused by Covid, which boosted sales last year.
This means the Federal Reserve’s main rate stayed at its highest level in over 20 years, between 5.25% and 5.5%, where it’s been since last July.
New rules clamping down on China’s internet giants are now in effect. These rules, part of the expanded State Secrets Law, require companies like Tencent, ByteDance, and Weibo to swiftly act if users share sensitive content.
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is taking a closer look at Tesla’s Autopilot driving system following a recall last year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating whether the measures taken by Tesla were sufficient to ensure that drivers remain attentive while using the advanced technology. The recall, which was issued in October 2023, involved a software update that was designed to improve the system’s ability to detect and respond to potential hazards on the road. However, concerns have been raised about whether the update was effective in preventing accidents caused by driver inattention. Tesla’s autopilot system…
Deliveroo users have been left to go hungry this evening, as the food delivery app is reporting thousands of outages throughout the UK and abroad.
From eleven-year-old activists to rural farmers, ordinary people around the world are taking on oil giants – and winning.
X – aka Twitter – goes down for thousands of users across the UK Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, suffered a widespread outage this afternoon, with users in the UK and US unable to load posts. Reports of an outage started at 2.30pm BST, mainly affecting the browser version rather than the app according to reports on Down Detector, with the ‘For You’ feed appearing to be causing most issues. Somewhat ironically, many users took to the platform to ask others if X was down as the issue spread. One user, who goes by Pizza Dad, asked:…
Mercedes Unveils Fastest Accelerating AMG Model Yet: The GT 63 S Coupe Mercedes has just revealed the highly anticipated GT 63 S Coupe, which is set to be the fastest accelerating AMG series model to date. This powerhouse of a car is equipped with a 4.0-litre biturbo engine paired with an electric motor, producing an impressive 804bhp and 1,420Nm of torque. With a 0-60mph time of just 2.6 seconds and a top speed of 198mph, the GT 63 S Coupe is sure to turn heads on the road. The electric motor, located at the rear axle, adds an extra 201bhp…
Electric car company Tesla has cut its prices in a number of major markets – including the US, China and Germany – as it faces falling sales. The move comes after it reported a sharp fall in its global vehicle deliveries in the first three months of this year.
Adidas has announced it is set to make profits of €700m (£598m) in 2024. The announcement comes after the German sportswear giant’s messy situation with Kanye West and his Yeezy shoes. In February, Adidas announced it would sell its remaining Yeezy trainers from its partnership with West for at least cost price.
China’s economy has grown faster in the first quarter than expected, even as the property sector crisis deepens. Official data show GDP expanded by 5.3% in the first three months of 2024, compared to a year earlier. That beat expectations the world’s second-largest economy could see growth slow to 4.6% in the next first quarter.
Early in Asian trading, oil prices experienced a decline following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel during the weekend. Despite this, Brent crude, a crucial global oil price benchmark, remained lower but hovered around $90 per barrel on Monday morning.
After 20 years of providing discount shoppers with a treasure trove of bargains, Bargains in a Box is closing its doors for good. The retailer, known for selling everything from toothpaste to electronics out of large cardboard bins, will be shutting down its last store this Sunday. The decision to close Bargains in a Box comes from the family-owned parent company, The Bazaar Inc., which plans to focus on its wholesale overstock business. CEO Bradley Nardick, the grandson of founder Norman Nardick, expressed gratitude for the community support over the years but acknowledged the need to evolve. The closure follows…
ECB keeps interest rates unchanged but edges closer to potential rate cuts but is monitoring wage inflation
UK economy: No overall improvement for business in Q1 The UK’s economy hasn’t gotten better for businesses in the first part of this year. A recent survey by the British Chamber of Commerce found that things like investments, sales, and cash flow didn’t really improve. Even though some companies expected their sales and profits to go up in the next year, overall, business conditions stayed the same. Many businesses, especially smaller ones, didn’t invest much in the past year, which is worrying because it could mean the economy isn’t growing much. A lot of companies are worried about prices going…
US airline regulators have opened an investigation after an engine cowling on a Boeing 737-800 fell off during take-off and struck a wing flap. The flight returned safely to Denver International Airport at about 08:15 local time after originally departing to Houston.
Disney+ plans Netflix-style password sharing crackdown Disney+ is preparing to follow in the footsteps of its streaming rival Netflix and will begin cracking down on password sharing from June. CEO Bob Iger made the pledge on Thursday, as the entertainment conglomerate looks to boost subscriber growth and make the business profitable. Netflix made the move last year and added almost 22 million subscribers in the second half of 2023. However, it is bad news for those who rely on a friend or relative’s account to enjoy watching Disney+, which offers all the company’s films and series, including much-loved cartoons and…
Profits for Samsung Electronics are expected to jump by more than 10-fold compared to a year earlier. The news comes as prices of chips have recovered from a post-pandemic slump and demand for artificial intelligence (AI) related products booms.
McDonald’s is to buy back all its Israeli restaurants after a boycott of the fast-food chain in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The company said it had reached an agreement with Alonyal for the return of 225 outlets across the country employing 5,000 people.
Amazon has announced layoffs affecting hundreds of employees in its cloud computing division.According to its latest financial report, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has experienced significant growth, now contributing 14% to Amazon’s overall revenue.
Shares in Donald Trump’s media firm have soared on their stock market debut in New York, leaving his majority holding worth almost $6bn (£4.8bn) on paper at one stage.
Dave Calhoun is to leave his role as head of Boeing at the end of this year, as the crisis over the company’s safety record continues to dominate.