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15d ago
TV
New ESPN, Fox, WBD Streaming Venture Won't Solve Much — At Least Not Yet
A new streaming venture between ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery aims to offer sports fans more options, but it may not solve all their viewing problems.
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Artificial Intelligence
Singapore Recognized as a Global AI Hub by Google
Singapore has been identified as a potential global AI hub, according to Google Cloud executive Caroline Yap. She emphasized the importance of strong public and private partnerships in realizing the full potential of AI. Singapore has been actively investing in AI and launched the National AI Strategy 2.0 to expand its use. Through the AI Trailblazers initiative, 43 organizations successfully developed their own generative AI solutions using Google's AI stack.
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Virtual Reality
The History of Virtual Reality
Discover the origins and current uses of virtual reality technology.
15d ago
Internet
Biden administration to end enrollment in affordable internet program due to funding shortage
The Biden administration will stop accepting new enrollments for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides broadband discounts to millions of Americans, as the program's funding runs low. The program, which offers discounts of up to $30 per month on internet service for eligible low-income households and up to $75 per month for eligible households on tribal lands, will no longer accept new enrollments starting Wednesday. The administration has called on Congress to provide an additional $6 billion to extend the program through the end of the year.
15d ago
Mobilephone
India's Paytm shares jump after reports CEO met RBI, finance minister
Shares of Paytm climbed as much as 10% after media reported that the CEO had met India's finance minister and central bank to resolve regulatory crackdown.
15d ago
Tennis
"Maybe they’re seeing something that rest of the earth isn't" - Andy Roddick on Rafael Nadal & Billie Jean King supporting Saudi's interest in tennis
Andy Roddick recently shared his thoughts on Rafael Nadal and Billie Jean King's endorsement of Saudi Arabia's interest in tennis.
15d ago
Physics
CERN’s Supercollider Plan: $17-Billion 'Higgs Factory' Would Dwarf LHC
Europe is moving forward with plans to build a massive supercollider called the Future Circular Collider (FCC) in order to study the Higgs boson in detail. The FCC would be built underneath the French and Swiss countryside and would be much larger than its predecessor, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. However, scientists are facing the challenge of convincing funders that the investment in the FCC is worthwhile.
15d ago
Space
April's Total Solar Eclipse: What to Expect
The highly anticipated April 2024 total solar eclipse is set to captivate scientists, eclipse chasers, and festival-goers alike.