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SoftBank Scores Another Profit to Fuel Arm-Centered AI Shift
(Bloomberg) -- SoftBank Group Corp. reported a second straight quarter of profitability as the Japanese tech conglomerate benefits from an artificial intelligence investment boom that has buoyed prized assets like Arm Holdings Plc. Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindPutin Names Economist as Defense Minister in Surprise ReshuffleGlobal Chips Battle Intensifies With $81 Billion Subsidy SurgeChina Kicks off Ultra-Long Debt Sale in Bid to Boost Econom
3 min read - BusinessBloomberg
AI Pioneer Kai-Fu Lee Aims to Bring China Its ChatGPT Moment
(Bloomberg) -- The Beijing startup founded by technology pioneer Kai-Fu Lee is introducing its first artificial-intelligence application for consumers, a step aimed at helping China capitalize on the promising technology. Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindPutin Names Economist as Defense Minister in Surprise ReshuffleGlobal Chips Battle Intensifies With $81 Billion Subsidy SurgeChina Kicks off Ultra-Long Debt Sale in Bid to Boost EconomyLee’s fir
4 min read - BusinessEngadget
Most App Store developers aren’t taking Apple up on its new outside payments option
In a hearing on Friday as part of the ongoing legal battle with Epic, Apple said only 38 developers have applied to add links to external payment options — out of roughly 65,000 that could, according to Bloomberg.
1 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Apple Store employees in Maryland vote to authorize a first strike over working conditions
Workers at the first Apple Store to unionize have now also authorized a first strike against the tech giant’s retail operations. Apple Store workers in Towson, Maryland, voted late Saturday to authorize a strike, according to a statement from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, which represents the workers. The vote followed what the union called “over a year of negotiations with Apple management that yielded unsatisfactor
1 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Women in AI: Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick wants to pass more AI legislation
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch has been publishing a series of interviews focused on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. Dar'shun Kendrick is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, a position she was elected to at the age of 27 in 2010.
5 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
A reckoning is coming for emerging venture funds, and that, VCs say, is a good thing
Thousands of new venture capital funds have launched over the past few years, each hoping to carve out a long-term, lucrative place for themselves. PitchBook is tracking over 10,000 funds currently trying to raise money, and 45% of them are emerging fund managers, defined as a firm with less than three funds. For the most part, things seem to be shaking out quite nicely for emerging managers despite the economic headwinds.
11 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Workers at a Maryland Apple store authorize strike
It's been a busy weekend for union organizing efforts at U.S. Apple stores, with the union at one store voting to authorize a strike, while workers at another store voted against forming a union. Back in 2022, workers in Towson, Maryland became the first formally recognized union at an Apple retail store. “This vote today is the first step in demonstrating our solidarity and sends a clear message to Apple,” said the IAM CORE Negotiating Committee in a statement.
2 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Alora Baby aims to push baby gear away from the 'landfill economy'
Enter Alora Baby, which is trying to shift the narrative toward a greener and more sustainable option for manufacturing — and recycling — baby products. Alora Baby, backed by government grants, aims to introduce revolutionary changes to baby equipment, moving away from the norm that sees products designed for a single lifespan. “We are stuck in this system, which I call the landfill economy, which is basically where stuff just gets crappier: Materials are more expensive, labor is less and less
4 min read - TechnologyAssociated Press
US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more
Two Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. It was the ultimate display of how far the Air Force has come in developing a technology with its roots in the 1950s. “Whether you want to call it a race or not, it certainly is,” said Adm. Christopher Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
6 min read - USAssociated Press
Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds
Kansas could soon offer up to $5 million in grants for schools to outfit surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence systems that can spot people carrying guns. The AI software must be patented, “designated as qualified anti-terrorism technology,” in compliance with certain security industry standards, already in use in at least 30 states and capable of detecting “three broad firearm classifications with a minimum of 300 subclassifications” and “at least 2,000 permutations,” among other t
5 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
U.K. agency releases tools to test AI model safety
The U.K. Safety Institute, the U.K.'s recently established AI safety body, has released a toolset designed to "strengthen AI safety" by making it easier for industry, research organizations and academia to develop AI evaluations. Called Inspect, the toolset -- which is available under an open source license, specifically an MIT License -- aims to assess certain capabilities of AI models, including models' core knowledge and ability to reason, and generate a score based on the results. In a pre
3 min read - BusinessWashington Post
How to save money abroad by avoiding sneaky fees and pointless charges
As a lifelong traveler, I’ve made my share of money mistakes abroad - like tipping when it wasn’t expected (offending the tippee) or overpaying for sluggish WiFi for a patchy call back home. And I’ll never forget the one time I spent a fortune on gratuities while stuck at the Dar es Salaam International Airport in Tanzania because I had only large bills, not small coins, as I waited out a days-long delay. But with experience comes wisdom - and here’s some advice I gathered over the years that ca
6 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
SAP’s chief sustainability officer isn’t interested in getting your company to do the right thing
SAP chief sustainability officer Sophia Mendelsohn has been on the job since September, but her career really goes back to her undergraduate years at Harvard when she studied sustainability. Ever since her first job working in China, she observed the connection between prosperity and sustainability. “I've been in sustainability a minute, before it was cool,” Mendelsohn told TechCrunch.
6 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Tesla’s profitable Supercharger network is in limbo after Musk axed the entire team
At the start of the year, Tesla’s Supercharger team was tasked with the impossible. “We were on an exponential path,” a former team member told TechCrunch, adding that the new targets were “super-duper crazy.” Then, one day in April, CEO Elon Musk axed the entire division, even though it was profitable last year.
6 min read - TechnologyThe Conversation
Digital inaccessibility: Blind and low-vision people have powerful technology but still face barriers to the digital world
Assistive technology like screen readers for the blind help people with disabilities use computers and smartphones, but they can be tripped up if webpages or documents are improperly formatted.
5 min read - TechnologyThe Conversation
AI could improve your life by removing bottlenecks between what you want and what you get
Life is full of hidden bottlenecks that result from logistical trade-offs between efficiency and your unique needs and desires. AI promises to change this taken-for-granted equation.
7 min read - TechnologyUSA TODAY
Human with Neuralink brain chip sees improvement after initial malfunction, company says
Neuralink has fixed an initial setback, writing that a small malfunction seen with the brain chip no longer impacts a patient's ability to use a computer.
3 min read - BusinessGizmodo
Cybertrucks Come With Special Tricks: Breaking Fingers and Slicing Legs
The Cybertruck continues to make us laugh with how bad it is, and now it’s literally breaking people’s fingers and slicing their legs. The strange, secretive AI model referred to as “gpt2-chatbot” has resurfaced. Check out the rest of the big tech news for the week.
4 min read - BusinessGizmodo
Apple iPad Pro Is Thinner and More Powerful Than Ever
This week, we got a first look at Apple’s super powerful, ultra-thin iPad Pro (and iPad Air). Amazon also found a way to jam even more ads into Prime video. And finally, our review of the highly anticipated Rabbit R1 AI Companion. Let’s just say it won’t be replacing your smartphone anytime soon.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Who will the Hawks take at No. 1? Our projections for every pick with lottery order now set
With the lottery order set, here's a look at Yahoo Sports' projections for both rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft.
16 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Utility stocks are on fire — here are Wall Street analysts' top picks
Utility stocks are outperforming the broader markets. Here's a look at three top picks from analysts.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Anthony Edwards talks postgame exchange with Jamal Murray: 'We love that, keep talking that'
Edwards is here for the chatter. And he's goading Murray for more.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Here's 1 big investing mistake you are probably still making
Maybe a 5% CD isn't the best choice for your hard-earned money.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'I can see!': Shoppers say this No. 1 bestselling $8 eyeglass cleaning kit gets lenses 'crystal clear'
'Works like a charm' on all types of glasses, devices and more.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Rory McIlroy dominates Xander Schauffele, field for 4th Wells Fargo title as PGA Championship looms
McIlroy now has four wins at 2025 PGA Championship host Quail Hollow and is dialed in ahead of next week's PGA Championship at Valhalla.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Finance UK
Should personality tests have a place in the workplace?
Employers are increasingly turning to personality tests for leadership development, promotion decisions and hiring. But are they just pseudoscience?
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance UK
Real UK wages rise as output per worker falls
Real average weekly regular earnings have grown by 2.1% in the year to February. This has helped to recover some of the ground lost from the sharp pay squeeze in recent years.
3 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
2025 Aston Martin Vantage First Drive Review: Big changes, big big power
The new 2025 Vantage has so many upgrades and changes that it is fundamentally different from its predecessor.
9 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Blinken, Sanders and Graham offer differing takes on latest State Dept. report on Israel's possible humanitarian violations in Gaza
Antony Blinken and Bernie Sanders praise Biden for withholding military aid to Israel. Lindsey Graham calls it the 'worst decision.'
5 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV
SNL Recap: Maya Rudolph vogues her way back into 30 Rock in a Mother's Day-themed episode
The 'SNL' alum revived her Beyoncé impression, with a new Cowboy Carter twist.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The T-shirt folding board shoppers say makes 'doing the laundry fun' is just $11 at Amazon
This problem-solving gadget takes the hassle out of getting your drawers and closets organized.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Canada Style
12 styles to shop in Lululemon's We Made Too Much section — starting at just $19
Enjoy special prices on belt bags, leggings and more (while sizes last).
1 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
Students at University of Birmingham warned of possible legal action over Gaza encampment
A letter issued to students at Birmingham University who have set up a pro-Palestine encampment has warned them they could face legal action.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Inflation and consumer spending updates ahead: What to know this week
A crucial reading of inflation faces investors in the week ahead after a string of disappointing reports to start the year dampened investors' interest rate cut hopes.
7 min read - SportsYahoo News Singapore
Singapore sports round-up (6-12 May): Sailors begin SPL season with win, paddlers qualify for Paris Olympics
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (6 to 12 May).
7 min read - USAssociated Press
Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after being punched in the face in New York City
Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after he was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street, his publicist said Sunday. The 66-year-old star of “Fargo” and “Boardwalk Empire” was assaulted late Wednesday morning in Manhattan and taken to a nearby hospital with bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye. “Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city,” according to a statement Sunday from his publicist.
1 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Springsteen Fans Roast Trump For Bizarre Boast About Size Of New Jersey Crowd
A spokesperson for the city of Wildwood said Trump spoke to 80,000 to 100,000 people, but video of the event made that hard to believe.
3 min read - CelebrityParade
Tim McGraw's Daughter Gracie Shares Risqué Boudoir Photos With Thigh Straps
McGraw and Faith Hill's daughter Gracie flaunted what she's got in moody snaps.
2 min read - WorldThe Daily Beast
Students Walk Out on Jerry Seinfeld’s Duke Commencement Speech
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via GettyA slew of students walked out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony on Sunday to protest Israel’s war in Gaza just as the university’s commencement speaker, Jerry Seinfeld, was set to speak.Videos posted on social media—but omitted from the university’s livestream—showed students walking out as Duke President Vincent Price introduced the comedian, who received an honorary doctorate. Other students erupted into dual jeers and cheers of “Jerry!”student walkout a
2 min read - SportsDeadline
Mike Tyson Drawing Concerns From Boxing Peers Over His Jake Paul Fight
Mike Tyson was once the baddest man on the planet as the heavyweight boxing champion. But at age 57, and better known for his roles in such projects as The Hangover films and the Mike Tyson Mysteries TV series over the last 19 years, Tyson has raised concerns that he’s making a big mistake by …
2 min read - OpinionCNN
Opinion: I’ve grilled Michael Cohen. The jury may be surprised by this star witness
Prosecutors’ effective strategy has significantly shortened the leap of faith the jury will have to take to believe critical witness Michael Cohen, writes Norm Eisen.
7 min read - CelebritySheKnows
Katie Holmes’s Daughter Suri Just Ensured Her Father Tom Will Have No Part in Her Theater Career
With two parents who act, it’s no wonder that Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s daughter Suri Cruise got the acting bug. Not only did she star in her high school’s musical of Addams Family, which onlookers said she was “amazing” at, but she’s acting in local theater too! Along with that, eagle-eyed fans noticed a …
2 min read - WorldINSIDER
A millennial couple invested in a $143,000 vacation home in Bali. It's become the crux of their early retirement strategy.
The couple wanted to invest in a tangible asset, and settled on the idea of building a villa in Bali. They hope to retire there within six years.
6 min read - HealthNY Post
‘Ozempic breasts’ are the latest side effect of the popular drug, leaving users feeling ‘deflated’
It's a sore subject.
3 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Fox 8's Wayne Dawson recuperating from surgery, thanks viewers for well-wishes
In April, Fox 8's Wayne Dawson underwent a lengthy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. According to a message posted Sunday, he continues to recover.
1 min read - CelebrityPeople
Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline's 2 Kids: All About Owen and Greta Kline
Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline share a son and daughter
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