Your phone’s virtual assistant is about to change in a big way

Because as “smart” as our phones are supposed to be, they’re not very good at doing things on our behalf. But that’s about to change, according to Qualcomm. During its annual Snapdragon Summit, the mobile chip maker showed how its new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor will be able to power more advanced virtual assistants that … Read more

McDonald’s agrees Trump is quick to blush, but won’t endorse a 2024 presidential candidate: ‘Not red or blue’

“Making Money” panelists Carol Roth and Taylor Riggs discuss their first jobs as former President Trump plans to work as a fry cook this weekend. Although McDonald’s agreed to the appearance of former President Donald Trump last weekend, the major fast food chain is reportedly not endorsing any candidate in the 2024 presidential race. “After … Read more

Scientists say its true potential remains untapped

Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a paper published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, an international team of researchers looked at how science could play a more active role in crisis management. The paper is based on the results of the international conference “What role for science in times of crisis? Perspectives in the interconnected areas … Read more

Qualcomm doubles down on automotive with new Snapdragon platforms

The new Snapdragon Cockpit and Ride chips use the new Oryon CPU Qualcomm A car that thinks, plans ahead, entertains, saves time and provides a safe and comfortable ride depends on AI-enabled silicon. Can Qualcomm Snapdragon become a leader in this revolution? They already have. The annual Snapdragon Summit (as usual, located in beautiful Maui, … Read more

Key Atlantic Current could soon collapse, ‘affecting the entire world for centuries to come’, leading climate scientists warn

An illustration of the Earth with blue and red lines swirling through the Atlantic

Forty-four of the world’s leading climate scientists have called on Nordic policymakers to tackle the potentially imminent and “disastrous” collapse of the Atlantic Ocean’s main currents. In one open letter published online Monday (Oct. 21), University of Pennsylvania climatologist Michael Mann and other prominent scientists say that the dangers of weakening of the ocean circulation … Read more

‘John Wick’: Why Eva Longoria is a producer

Eva Longoria saved “John Wick” by securing crucial last-minute gap financing. The film faced a financial crisis, threatening to close before Longoria’s intervention. Longoria’s investment paid off when “John Wick” became a box office success. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. download the app By clicking … Read more

Dish Network launches another spectrum battle with SpaceX

Dish Network’s parent company isn’t giving up on efforts to use the 12GHz radio spectrum for 5G service, despite concerns from SpaceX that doing so risks Disabled Access Starlink in the US. “The FCC must act quickly to authorize fixed wireless services in the lower 12 GHz band,” EchoStar EVP Jeff Blum said in a … Read more