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General Compute raises $100 million Series A, countering the neocloud disaster narrative
General Compute is betting on inference chips from outside the Nvidia ecosystem.
Bank of Korea warns country's chip exports could fall by up to $100 billion if AI spending slows
SEOUL, Oct 27 (Reuters) - South Korea's semiconductor exports could fall by $50 billion to $100 billion compared with earlier forecasts if capital spending on artificial intelligence by major US technology firms slows next year, according to central bank data.
Jay-Z and NFL seal deal for rapper to headline 2027 Super Bowl show
After days of speculation, Jay-Z, the rapper who became hip-hop's first billionaire by building a career as an executive and entrepreneur, is returning to his roots as an entertainer to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.
Is Maca Root Good for You?
Maca root is touted for boosting libido, energy and more. But does it really? A naturopathic medicine specialist shares insight.
Pistons vs. Knicks NBA parlay picks: Short-handed Detroit due first loss and New York first win Tuesday
The unbeaten Pistons visit the winless Knicks on national TV tonight
Families of victims killed in Jordanian strike deny links to church attack
Jordan said it targeted ‘terrorist hideouts’ in Syria, but relatives of those killed deny any link to last week’s church
Retail’s delivery boom is here
Retail promised fast, on-demand delivery before it had a way to pull it off. Food apps spent a decade training all of us to expect it, and that expectation has spread to paint and lumber, bulk groceries, and things nobody ever planned to move in under an hour. This past year, Sam’s Club switched on one-hour delivery across 600 clubs and pushed 65,000 of those orders out in a few weeks. Uber Eats started sending drivers to collect retail returns off people’s porches. Yet while those numbers wi
Who Was BP Singh? The Man Who Made Us Love CID And Fear Aahat
BP Singh, veteran producer and creator of the iconic Indian television series CID and Aahat, passed away at the age of 77 following a massive heart attack.
How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant
Alexander Embiricos, the OpenAI executive responsible for dots, never wants to have a meeting with someone else's AI agent.
Australia warns of 'unprecedented' AI threat
Artificial intelligence poses an "unprecedented" threat as foreign governments turn it loose to hack computer networks and critical infrastructure.
Halloween fans seek the ‘real’ thing on paranormal tours
From former psychiatric hospitals to funeral homes, US attractions offer ghost hunts and overnight stays for Halloween fans seeking an otherworldly encounter.
Daylight Saving Time ends: University of Michigan Experts Available for Interview | Newswise
Hi there, National conversations swirl as the clocks turn back marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make DST permanent, passed the House this year but has stalled in the Senate. President Trump has expressed support for permanent Daylight Saving Time as w
2026 CFP bracket projection: Chaos reigns as SEC logjam muddies race for final spots
With the initial CFP rankings coming in one week, contenders are emerging while tough debates over losses, schedules and conference strength loom
Robert F Kennedy Jr. says Arabs don’t produce science or literature
US Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr. has said that Arabs don’t produce science, literature, or win Nobel prizes.
The lesson of the Theranos film for today? Before you buy the AI claim, ask to see everything
Thirty-four days before reporting to federal prison, Elizabeth Holmes opened her private life to a film crew. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim kept filming for about three years, and the result, You Can See Everything, opened in theaters this month to huge box office and wide acclaim. The title echoes a scene in which Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, promise the camera it can indeed see everything. The film invites a true-crime reading. But as someone who builds agentic customer experie
'A way to escape': Fan excitement as new ACOTAR book hits shelves
About 40 fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses series celebrated at a "lock-in" event in Carrickfergus.
Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs
Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue.
Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, the company said on Oct 26, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as the tech giant seeks to cut costs while pouring money into artificial intelligence.
Ukraine improves drone interception rates despite Starlink disruptions
Ukraine made significant progress in countering Russia's jet-powered drones, with some air defence units reporting interception rates around 80%. But recent restrictions on US satellite services exposed Kyiv's reliance on US technology as it races to develop cheaper, more effective interceptors.
Trump announces $250M-plus initiative to recruit, retain nursing home nurses
President Trump announced Monday an initiative worth hundreds of millions of dollars to recruit and retain nursing home nurses. “The Trump Administration is proud to announce a 250 MILLION DOLLAR PLUS initiative to RECRUIT and RETAIN Nurses for Nursing Homes!” Trump said in a Truth Social post Monda
2026 Mexico Open odds, picks: Surprising predictions by model that's nailed 17 majors
SportsLine's model simulated the VidantaWorld Mexico Open 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising picks for the FedEx Cup Fall event
Abhishek Sharma hits ton as India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in 3rd T20
The opening pair put on 133-run partnership as India chased down 199 to wrap up the five-match T20 series.
Majhi flags off special train from Bhubaneswar to Gujarat for National Unity Day celebrations
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special train from Bhubaneswar to Ekta Nagar. The train carries around 1,000 people from Naxal-free districts to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Majhi highlighted the importance of social and economic development in
Karen Davila on backlash after moderating 2016 presidential debate: ‘It petrified me’
Karen Davila recounted facing backlash after she moderated the 2016 presidential debate, admitting it “traumatized” her and prompted her to take a break from social media. The veteran broadcast journalist spoke about this during an interview on “Beyond the Exchange with Rico Hizon,” which aired last
Dictionary.com’s word of the year is one that you’re tired of seeing everywhere on the internet
Dictionary.com just crowned maxxing its 2026 word of the year. Here’s what the word means and how it went from gaming slang to everyday talk.
Crunchyroll Announces Subscriptions Via PlayStation; Priced At RM14.90/Month - Lowyat.NET
Crunchyroll has announced that it is offering its Mega Fan subscription plan via PlayStation, allowing users to stream anime via their consoles.
Hybrid-electric aircraft makes aviation first with 150-foot landing
Electra wants to transform regional air travel with an aircraft that can use compact landing sites, including heliports and small fields.
Long-term medication or modern crash diet? Inside the new world of GLP-1s
GLP-1s were designed and tested for long-term use, to combat chronic health conditions like diabetes and obesity. But what happens when you take ...
Should the Giants trade for Saquon Barkley? Making the case for and against potential blockbuster deal
A look at the pros and cons of signing Barkley
Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 10,000 in fastest-growing outbreak
Nearly half of the people confirmed to have the virus have died in DRC's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.
Apple’s Siri AI just got even more powerful in the iPhone’s latest iOS 27.2 update. You can download it today
Yesterday, Apple released a significant new software update for the iPhone: iOS 27.2 is packed with new features and bug fixes, adding more functionality to your phone. But the software’s greatest enhancements bring new functionality to the company’s new artificial intelligence chatbot, Siri AI. Here’s what you need to know. Siri AI gets smarter and more capable When Apple released iOS 27 last month, it included dozens of improvements to the iPhone’s operating system. But by far the
Young & Restless Reveals Who Is Leaving or Joining This Week From Oct 26-30
Viewers curious to know who is leaving and joining The Young and the Restless this week can get their answers here.
Google's Gemini 4 Argon is incredibly smart, but it might not affect you much
Google just gave Gemini a massive brain upgrade, and I'm not sure most people need it
REVIEW: Razer Wolverine V4 Pro controller (Xbox, PC) — Powerful, versatile, comfortable. It's an all-round standard-bearer.
This premium Xbox and PC controller absolutely demands your attention. If you're in the market for something as powerful as it is versatile, look no further.
Exploring the potential of immunotherapy in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancers, which are more frequently diagnosed in younger women, are a subtype of breast tumor characterized by the absence of hormone receptors and HER2 overexpression. As a result, they do not respond to hormone therapy or HER2-targeted treatments. Their prognosis is generally
First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.
Why Cowboys' offensive revival could launch an NFC East run
The Cowboys still have work to do, but their offensive ceiling and favorable upcoming schedule give them a chance
The Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatness
Celebrity, bias towards players in attack and European dominance undermine football’s most prestigious individual award.
Urban acupuncture in the age of AI
AI is rapidly transforming every aspect of work and life. According to Stanford University’s human-centered artificial intelligence 2026 AI Index Report, AI adoption is spreading at historic speed, with generative AI reaching 53% global adoption within three years of its introduction, faster than the PC or the internet at the same stage. Eighty-eight percent of organizations have adopted AI, and 80% of university students currently use generative AI. But the voracious need for AI infrastructu
Imran Khan gets temporary relief, as 'leave India' notice put on hold, court to hear the actor's plea on November 2
Actor Imran Khan has received temporary relief in his legal battle against a notice asking him to leave India by October 28. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on his petition to November 2 at 3 pm after the Centre sought additional time to respond.
Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser
The new standard, WebAI, is designed to work with a variety of AI models.
Serving LLMs at Scale: The Hidden KV Cache Advantage
Khawaja Shams shares a distributed systems perspective on scaling LLM inference stacks efficiently. He discusses practical strategies for optimizing GPU utilization, managing KV cache memory cliffs, leveraging tiered storage, reducing tail latency, and implementing disaggregated prefill and decode a
How a Johnson Mentor Shapes the Next Generation of NASA Talent
3 Min Read How a Johnson Mentor Shapes the Next Generation of NASA Talent Daniel Cohen, Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, leads an outdoor orbital mechanics lesson for interns on Oct. 9, 2026.
Emergency pediatric care is now in permanent crisis mode
“In 2026, the unprecedented pediatric patient crowding of 2022 has become a normal Tuesday,” write Jonathan Kohler and Mary King.
Scott Frost won't talk about Nebraska, but UCF's upset of No. 2 BYU speaks for him
UCF's win over BYU -- its first ever against a top-5 team -- offered a glimpse of Frost's vision: roster depth, sustained success, and a path to competing for more
What is known about Putin's phone call with Norwegian PM, Finnish president
Finnish President Alexander Stubb called the conversation frank and substantive
Israel Elections LIVE | Netanyahu casts his vote amid reports of fraud attempts, missing ballots
Watch live as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu votes in Jerusalem in the country’s first election since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack triggered three years of war. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces a tight race as he seeks another term in office.
Netherlands makes U-turn over Eurovision 2027 participation
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
Security Researcher Claims Samsung Smart TVs Use AI To Monitor Audio, Screenshots, and Viewing Habits For Targeted Ads
Samsung's 2025 Smart TVs face privacy concerns over extensive user tracking capabilities, including audio monitoring and AI-driven profiling
Long-term analysis questions whether Japan's depopulation policy can stabilize shrinking communities
Small and medium-sized cities (SMCs) are essential for balanced national development, yet many are now facing prolonged population loss, aging and weakened labor markets. Japan has addressed this challenge for more than half a century through the Depopulated-Area-Designation (DAD) policy, a national
220-second X-ray scan delivers images 27 times faster than conventional method
Instead of multiple elements, the team used a reflection zone plate, which can reflect, focus, and separate soft X-rays at the same time.
‘Looney Tunes’ Actor Eric Bauza’s Cause of Death, Explained
The actor, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and more “Looney Tunes” characters, died at the age of 46.
NFL Week 8 picks and score predictions: Bills survive Baltimore, Browns end 38-year drought
Week 8 brings Halloween scares for several contenders, including the Bills, Vikings, Chiefs and Seahawks
Former PLO official says Netanyahu-Eisenkot coalition could be possible
Former PLO official says Israel’s election outcome remains uncertain, with polls divided between Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
3 design principles in the AI age
We live in a world where technology is evolving at a breakneck speed. It can be daunting, especially for designers, when tools that seem to replace us come out every week. What does it mean to be a designer today? What is good design anymore? How does one still produce it? These questions haunt a growing number of us, in design and across engineering, research, and product. Good design has many definitions, but I believe it is refined, thought through, and connects emotionally and practically
Meghan Markle's acting comeback suffers major blow as Netflix 'safety net' disappears: expert
Meghan Markle is no longer in talks to join "The Gentlemen" as sources allege Netflix leaked casting news to boost the show's publicity online.
Ant Group rolls out LingGuang 2.0 with proactive AI features
Ant said the first LingGuang, launched in November 2025, could build simple apps in 30 seconds.
Anthropic’s IPO May See Australia’s Biggest Lender Sitting on Multi-Billion Windfall
Anthropic PBC’s initial public offering may give Commonwealth Bank of Australia an opportunity to cash in on a stake it purchased in the artificial intelligence startup more than a year ago and whose valuation has ballooned.
When restaurants closed in 2020, US oyster farmers were left with millions of unsold shellfish; six years later, a rescue programme has bought over 7 million oysters for 35 reef sites and helped protect more than 1,000 aquaculture and related jobs
When restaurants across the United States shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, oyster farmers suddenly lost their biggest market, leaving millions of shellfish unsold and threatening coastal livelihoods. What began as an emergency effort to help struggling growers has since developed into
What is creatine? Health benefits of a supplement experts widely recommend
Experts explain how creatine can help power our muscles, prevent osteoporosis, assist women in menopause, and maybe even boost brain health.
Cowboys crush Eagles to revive NFC East hopes; Brewers hammer Rays for 3-0 World Series lead
Plus, the Valkyries won a defensive struggle in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals
Media groups challenge India’s privacy law at top court
News organisations are challenging the law, arguing it could hamper investigative journalism and endanger sources.
DoorDash stock reacts on report that it wants to buy Instacart
A big change up could be coming to the food delivery sector. DoorDash could soon be the new owner of Instacart. The food delivery service is said to be in advanced talks to purchase its rival for about $17 billion, the Wall Street Journal reports. A deal could be in place as soon as this week, though things are still reportedly tentative enough to fall through. Instacart was previously in sale talks with Uber, but those have since fizzled out. Instacart’s business focuses on home groc
Sai Pallavi Plays IPS Officer In Om, New Poster From Dhanush's Movie Out
The makers of Om have revealed that Sai Pallavi plays an IPS officer called Nithya Reddy in the film.