NYT Crossword: answers for Tuesday, November 19
NYT Crossword: answers for Tuesday, November 19
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you’re stuck, we’re here to help with a list of today’s clues and answers.
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Intel may have started shipping Battlemage GPUs
Intel may have started shipping Battlemage GPUs
Intel’s upcoming Battlemage graphics cards might be a lot closer than they seemed to be. A GPU dubbed “BMG B580” appeared in a recent shipping manifest — but it’s not quite what it might seem. On the upside, this isn’t the only sign that Intel’s best graphics cards are on the immediate horizon.
The shipping manifest, first spotted by josefk972 on X (Twitter), actually dates back to September 18, but it went unseen up until now. The manifest refers to the BMG B580 — which, in all likelihood, will be the successor to Intel’s budget Arc A580. However, it’s not the GPU itself that’s being shipped; Intel is only shipping the retail boxes for the B580.
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As this is just a box, it’s hard to figure out anything about the actual graphics card based on this *****. The retail box measures 192mm x 89mm x 381mm, which isn’t huge, but I fully expect the B580 to be a compact, budget-friendly GPU. It’s most likely a dual-slot card with two fans.
The specs are still a mystery, although rumor has it that Intel axed the most high-end Battlemage model it had in the works. As such, we’re probably looking at anywhere from 20 to 32 Xe cores for this one. We’ve recently spotted an unnamed Intel GPU in a benchmark, and that model served up 20 Xe cores, 12GB of VRAM, and a boost clock of up to 2,850MHz. In all likelihood, the B580 won’t feature 12GB of VRAM and such a solid frequency, but we’ll have to see.
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It’s been a quiet year for Battlemage, but the number of leaks is truly starting to ramp up. Just yesterday, ********* website Gazlog reported that Intel is planning a Battlemage SoC event for next month. This — admittedly vague — prediction isn’t the first one of its kind. We’ve already heard whispers of a possible launch for Battlemage in time for ****** Friday sales. That’s unlikely now, but December is still very much in the cards.
If Intel manages to get Battlemage out the door this year, it’ll beat both Nvidia’s RTX 50-series and AMD’s RDNA 4 to the punch. Both of those lineups are likely to be revealed during CES 2025 in January.
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UBS upgrades this HVAC stock, says it can benefit from AI push
UBS upgrades this HVAC stock, says it can benefit from AI push
It’s time to buy shares of HVAC company Comfort Systems , according to UBS. Analyst Joshua Chan upgraded shares to buy from neutral and increased his price target by $129 to $525, which reflects more than 16% upside from Monday’s close. Chan pointed to tailwinds in tech from artificial intelligence demand and in manufacturing from reshoring, with both making up a combined 60% of the company’s revenue. As a result, he sees continued double-digit organic growth – specifically, at least between 10% and 11% – over the next two years. “Datacenter demand is expected to grow for years to come, with the ‘Big 4′ hyperscalers alone spending an estimated $69-82B on datacenters in 2024E and $93-108B in 2025E,” the analyst wrote in a Tuesday note to clients. “This will drive continued strong growth in FIX’s datacenter business (currently $1.3-1.4B).” “We also expect Manufacturing to benefit from reshoring and an increased emphasis on U.S. manufacturing capabilities, with Manufacturing construction spend now 19% of [nonresidential] construction, nearly doubling from 10% in 2019,” he added. On top of this, Chan expects the company to sustain its EBIT margins of about 10% heading into next year as well as in 2026 as a result of a strong demand backdrop and a “constrained” labor environment. “Notably, nonresidential construction spending and manufacturing construction spending have increased 89% and 207%, respectively, since the start of 2015,” he said. “However, payrolls for Plumbing/HVAC contractors and electrical contractors have only increased 39% and 37%, respectively, over the same timeframe.” Wall Street is split on the name. Among the six analysts covering it, three have a strong buy or buy rating, while the other three have a hold rating, per LSEG. Meanwhile, its average target reflects marginal downside. FIX YTD mountain FIX, year-to-date Shares rose nearly 1% in the premarket after UBS’ upgrade. The stock has already had a monstrous rally this year, with shares advancing more than 119%.
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Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome
Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome
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Google has said it would harm consumers and businesses if it is forced to sell Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) will propose the measure to a judge on Wednesday, Bloomberg has reported.
Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google operates an online search monopoly in August, and has been considering what remedies or penalties to impose.
The DOJ has not commented on the report – but Google has made clear it is a proposal it opposes.
“The DOJ continues to push a ******** agenda that goes far beyond the legal issues in this case,” said Google executive Lee-Anne Mulholland in a statement.
Google will also reportedly be asked to establish new measures around its artificial intelligence, Android operating system and use of data.
“The government putting its thumb on the scale in these ways would harm consumers, developers and ********* technological leadership at precisely the moment it is most needed,” Ms Mulholland added.
Chrome is the most used browser worldwide – with web traffic tracker Similarweb placing its global market share at 64.61% in October.
Meanwhile Google search corners an almost 90% share of the global search engine market as of October, according to Statcounter.
It is the default engine in Chrome as well as on many smartphone browsers, including Safari on iPhones.
Judge Mehta said in his ruling in August that the default search engine was “extremely valuable real estate” for Google.
“Even if a new entrant were positioned from a quality standpoint to bid for the default when an agreement expires, such a firm could compete only if it were prepared to pay partners upwards of billions of dollars in revenue share,” he wrote.
The DOJ had been expected to provide its final proposed remedies to the court by Wednesday.
It said in an October filing documenting initial proposals it would be considering seeking a break-up of Google.
Potential remedies “that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play [its app store], and Android to advantage Google search and Google search-related products” were among its considerations, it said then.
‘Splitting off’
Google has previously denied operating a monopoly in online search.
In response to the DOJ’s filing in October, Google said “splitting off” parts of its business like Chrome or Android would “break them”.
“Breaking them off would change their business models, raise the cost of devices, and undermine Android and Google Play in their robust competition with Apple’s iPhone and App Store,” the company said.
It also said it would make it ******* to keep Chrome secure.
Revenues from Google’s search and advertising businesses rose by 10% to $65.9bn, according to the company’s latest quarterly results.
Chief executive Sundar Pichai said the company’s AI search tools for were now being accessed by millions of users.
Investors have been keeping a close eye on Google’s share price on Tuesday, following reports of the DOJ’s proposed remedies.
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Palantir to Move to NASDAQ: Here’s How to Capitalize on New Market Positioning
Palantir to Move to NASDAQ: Here’s How to Capitalize on New Market Positioning
Palantir is leaving the NYSE for the NASDAQ; what does this mean for the stock?
Palantir’s ontology is the feature that makes the company stand out at a time when companies will have to justify their AI spend.
PLTR stock ******** expensive; new investors will have to manage their entry carefully.
In a week when the broad market rally lost some steam, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:) ended the week on a tear. PLTR stock was up 9.13% at the close of trading on November 15. The catalyst for the price movement was the announcement that Palantir was leaving the and would be listed on the exchange. The company expects to be trading on the exchange beginning November 26.
By itself, that news doesn’t track with a nearly 10% surge in PLTR stock. However, the company also said it expects to meet the eligibility requirements for the . This index is made up of the 100 most valuable stocks in the NASDAQ exchange.
That would mean that any exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the Nasdaq-100, such as the popular Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:) will have to add PLTR stock to their funds. As you may recall, a similar situation emerged earlier this year when Palantir was admitted to the S&P 500 Index.
At the time, PLTR stock received a similar bump before settling into a range. Is the same set-up emerging here, or is there more upside for the stock?
Palantir May be the Exception
Many investors have been burned by believing in the phrase, “This time it’s different.” This earnings ******* is bringing the first evidence of skepticism towards the artificial intelligence (AI) economy. Specifically, several companies are reporting that, to date, their AI initiatives aren’t yielding the kind of insights or consumer benefits they would have hoped.
That has investors of a certain age thinking back to the costly mistakes that many companies made during the dot-com bubble. And what a mistake it will be if companies spend millions, or billions, on an AI infrastructure that doesn’t pay off.
But just like with the dot-com era, there were some stocks that not only met the moment, they defined it. And that may be the case with Palantir. The key feature that makes Palantir different is its ontology, which is what makes AI useful for companies.
Palantir is agnostic as to which large language model (LLM) a company uses. But what the company’s government and commercial clients are discovering is that Palantir allows them to mine insights from their data that are more than justifying the expense. And it’s a key reason that Palantir continues to stack contract after contract.
Bubble, Bubble…Is PLTR Stock Setting Up for Toil and Trouble?
If you have any doubt that we’re in the midst of a bubble in equities, consider these statistics:
The average trailing twelve-month (TTM) price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of the 10 largest companies in the has reached 49x. This means that if these companies were to pay out 100% of their annual profits, shareholders would get a historically low 2% yield.
To put that into perspective, over the last 15 years, the median TTM P/E ratio of the S&P 500 stocks was approximately 19x. And if you look at the ******* between 1973 to 1985, the P/E ratio was around 10x. Even with a premium that’s usually given to technology stocks, these stocks can be considered expensive.
The S&P’s price-to-book (P/B) ratio has recently surpassed dot-com bubble levels and sits at around 5.2. The P/B in Brazil is 1.5. In Europe, the ratio sits at around 2.0.
The point is that stocks are priced for perfection. But that doesn’t mean that they still can’t move higher. It also means that at some point, investors should expect a correction, and perhaps a significant one.
And if the broader market is in a bubble, Palantir is simply bubbalicious. The stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 329x, a forward P/E of 314x and a price-to-book ratio of 32.1. By any measure, PLTR is an expensive stock.
However, it’s been an expensive stock for all of 2024 and 2023. And if you’ve stayed on the sidelines, you’ve missed the 283% gain that PLTR stock has made in 2024.
Getting Involved with PLTR Stock
There you have it. Palantir has the potential to be a once-in-a-generation stock that may grow into its valuation and become a millionaire-maker stock.
It’s also incredibly expensive by any objective measure. It would be irresponsible to suggest that you should go all in on PLTR stock without any reservations.
Shorting the stock hasn’t worked out well as Palantir has an army of retail investors that rivals popular meme stocks like GameStop (NYSE:). But a pullback in the stock isn’t just likely, it should be welcome to both new investors and those with a long position. If you’re comfortable with options trading, a covered call strategy may work. The Palantir options chain shows a significant number of call options at a price of $65 with an expiration date of December 20.
Otherwise, if you’re long, you’re long. It just comes down to how high you want your average cost to rise. If you’re new to the stock, the strategy here may be to start buying shares and then look for opportunistic pullbacks to average in as you build that position.
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Russia says Ukraine attacked it using U.S.-made missiles
Russia says Ukraine attacked it using U.S.-made missiles
Moscow signaled to the West that it’s ready for a nuclear confrontation after Ukraine was given permission to ******* Russian territory — and appeared to quickly act on that greenlight — using U.S.-made long-range missiles.
Kyiv appeared to waste little time after reportedly being given the go-ahead by Washington Sunday to use U.S.-made ATACMS missiles against specific targets. Ukrainian news outlets reported early Tuesday that the missiles had been used to ******* a Russian military facility in the Bryansk border region.
Russia then confirmed the *******, with the Ministry of Defense confirming that Ukrainian forces had “struck a facility in [the] Bryansk region” using six ballistic, *********-made ATACMS missiles. The ministry claimed air defense missile systems had shot down five of the missiles, and damaged another.
“Its fragments fell on the technical territory of a military facility in the Bryansk region, causing a ***** that was quickly extinguished. There were no casualties or damage,” the ministry said.
CNBC was unable to independently verify the reports and Ukraine’s leadership has not commented on the *******.
The Kyiv Post news outlet cited a national security official as confirming the strike in Bryansk had been carried out, although he did not indicate which weapons had been used.
The Kremlin has repeatedly warned the West against allowing Ukraine to use its long-range weapons to ******* Russia directly. On Tuesday, Moscow upped the ante as Russian President Vladimir ****** signed a decree approving its updated nuclear doctrine that shifts the parameters on when Russia can use nuclear weapons.
The updated document, outlining the conditions in which Russia can use nuclear weapons, now states that any aggression against Russia by a non-nuclear state, if it’s supported by a nuclear power, will be considered as a ****** *******.
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Labor labelled an ‘international embarrassment’ after snubbing US-*** nuclear pact
Labor labelled an ‘international embarrassment’ after snubbing US-*** nuclear pact
Labor’s rejection of the AUKUS nuclear pact has sparked criticism, with claims of turning Australia into an international embarrassment.
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Best Aim Assist Settings for ****** Ops 6
Best Aim Assist Settings for ****** Ops 6
Aim is everything in ****** Ops 6 and Warzone, as you’ll need to stay accurate to get the fastest TTK possible. While using the meta weapons and attachments helps a lot, having the best and most comfortable aim settings can be extremely beneficial, especially on controller.
This is mainly due to Aim Assist, and while it’s been nerfed in BO6, it ******** a fundamental advantage that controller players will want to make the most of. That said, here are the best Aim Assist settings in ****** Ops 6.
Best Aim Assist Settings in BO6
Sensitivity Multiplier: Preference
Look Inversion (On Foot): Standard
Aiming Advanced Settings
Look Inversion (all): Standard
ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing: Gradual
3rd Person ADS Correction Type: Assist
Aim Response Curve Type: Standard
Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom: Off
Target Aim Assist: On
Motion Sensor Behavior: Off
The most important setting here is Target Aim Assist as if you turn this off, you won’t receive any help when your crosshairs are near an ******. It’s important to note that Aim Assist has been nerfed in BO6, as the devs reduced its strength when in close-quarters combat. Also, there are no longer multiple Aim Assist options, with the devs deciding to simplify the aiming system for controller.
Other controller settings like Sensitivity and Deadzone Inputs will further help your accuracy and therefore increase the effectiveness of Aim Assist, so it’s important to have these settings dialed in too. We recommend playing around with different Sensitivity settings and choosing one that feels comfortable, and as for Deadzone, reduce the right stick value to as low as 3, but if your stick is drifting, increase this value until the drift stops.
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Where to find Aim Assist setting in BO6
Boot up Call of Duty.
Go to ****** Ops 6.
Head to Settings.
Scroll to the Controller tab and then Aiming.
You’ll find Aim Assist under the second section.
Aim Assist is a controversial topic for competitive online FPS games, as the war between mouse and keyboard vs controller continues.
Let us know how you feel about Aim Assist in the Insider Gaming forum and which input you think has the advantage in Call of Duty.
You’ll also want the best audio and graphics settings to furtheboost performance. If you’re more interested in other ways to get better, check out our guides on the best ******** Rifles to use in BO6 multiplayer, as well as how to check your stats so you can see where you need to improve.
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US justice department plans to push Google to sell off Chrome browser | Google
US justice department plans to push Google to sell off Chrome browser | Google
US justice department officials plan to ask a judge to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser to dismantle the monopoly it has over the internet search market, in a major intervention against one of the world’s biggest tech companies.
The Department of Justice (DoJ) last month filed court papers saying it is considering enforcing “structural remedies” to prevent Google from using some its products.
The DoJ will reportedly push for Google, which is owned by Alphabet, to sell the browser and also ask a judge to require new measures related to artificial intelligence as well as its Android smartphone operating system, according to Bloomberg.
Further, competition officials, along with a number of US states that have joined the case against the Silicon Valley company, plan to recommend that federal judge Amit Mehta impose data licensing requirements.
Google has said it will challenge any case by the DoJ and that proposals marked an “overreach” by the government that would harm consumers.
If Mehta accepts the proposals they could drastically reshape the global online search market, of which Google controls 90%, as well as the company’s role in the fast-growing AI sector.
The action against Google follows a court ruling in August in favour of the DoJ that found that the company had violated antitrust laws and spent billions building up an ******** monopoly.
The DoJ’s filing last month said Google’s conduct had resulted in “pernicious harms” to users, and the importance of restoring competition to a market, which was “indispensable” could not be overstated.
The case against Google was filed under the first Donald Trump administration and continued under Joe Biden.
Lee-Anne Mulholland, Google’s vice-president of regulatory affairs, said the DoJ continued to push a “******** agenda that goes far beyond the legal issues in this case”.
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“The government putting its thumb on the scale in these ways would harm consumers, developers and ********* technological leadership at precisely the moment it is most needed.”
The case has echoes of the US government’s attempt to break up Microsoft in the 1990s in an effort to challenge its dominance over the software market.
In 2000, a judge ruled in favour of the DoJ and said the company would have to be split in two but this was successfully appealed against by Microsoft a year later and the justice department eventually dropped its case.
Google is to submit its proposed remedies by 20 December.
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Super Micro Computer Shares Are Jumping Again – But Are They Worth the Risk?
Super Micro Computer Shares Are Jumping Again – But Are They Worth the Risk?
Super Micro Computer disclosed plans to stay listed, sending the stock soaring.
Despite challenges, the company projects significant revenue growth and ******** attractively valued under current prices.
Analysts are cautiously optimistic but highlight the need for resolving accounting issues and securing Nasdaq approval.
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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: ) has a plan to maintain its stock listing. This news has reignited optimism among investors, propelling the stock to soar by as much as much s 27% at the time of writing, following a 15.93% gain in yesterday’s session on Wall Street.
The company, known for its IT solutions across various technology sectors, has appointed BDO USA as its new auditor. It has also submitted a plan to , which top management believes will enable it to submit both its annual report for the year ending June 30 and its quarterly report for the ******* ending Sept. 30.
As the stock strives to remain listed, investors are left pondering a crucial question: Is it worth the risk at current price levels?
A Roller Coaster for Investors
Super Micro started the year on a positive note, having been included in the . However, since March, the company has faced several setbacks due to unfavorable margin forecasts.
Adding to the challenges, a report from the short-seller Hindenburg raised concerns about the company’s reporting practices. Despite SMCI’s dismissal of these allegations, the accounting issues led to the resignation of EY as the auditing firm. This development resulted in the stock tumbling over 82% from its peak of $122.9 on March 3.1-week chart of SMCI shares over the past year – Source: Investing.com, data as of close of Nov. 18
What to Expect Now
The future of the IT solutions company hinges on several factors, and delisting ******** a possibility, making it challenging to provide precise short-term forecasts for the stock. However, an analysis of available data and background information can shed light on the company’s financial prospects.
Supermicro is currently trading at a reasonable price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.4x, considering its earnings growth. This valuation appears relatively attractive when compared to industry peers and its growth rates.
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, SMCI’s preliminary net revenues are projected to grow by 181% year-on-year, despite falling short of analysts’ estimates. Potential downward revisions may position the company to positively surprise the markets once its accounting issues are resolved.
As for future growth, recent developments in liquid-cooled SuperClusters for AI data centers, featuring NVIDIA (NASDAQ: )’s Blackwell systems, present promising prospects with new energy-efficient computing models.
Analysts Remain Optimistic About SMCI’s Growth Potential
Analyst ratings offer additional optimism. Despite lowering the target price after accounting challenges, many analysts continue to forecast a rise in the stock over the next 12 months. On average, the target price is set at $40.32, representing a more than 87% increase from the $21.54 per share recorded at the close on Nov. 18.
However, there’s cautious sentiment in the market, as evidenced by 6 “Hold” ratings, in contrast to 3 “Buy” and 2 “Sell” ratings.
Source: Investing.com
Based on a fair value analysis, the stock would be valued at $25.13 per share. This offers a potential upside that is less than the target price and could be fully realized if the pre-market rebound holds at the session’s close.
It’s well-known that the stock has experienced significant volatility in recent months, a trend that is expected to persist in the near future.
The Future ******** Uncertain
Even if today’s session confirms SMCI’s upward trend, the stock is still far from the highs it reached a few months ago. According to broker analyses, this presents an intriguing buying opportunity.
However, investing now entails a high risk and exposure to rapid price fluctuations.
While SMCI’s plans are progressing, it still faces challenges in proving its ability to stay at the forefront of the AI revolution.
For the company, led by Charles Liang, to avoid delisting, it first needs Nasdaq’s approval on its compliance plan. Following that, Supermicro must successfully complete the audits and make the necessary filings, showcasing the strength of its fundamentals.
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This Woman Spent A Year Trying To Figure Out The Cause Of Her Chronic Yeast Infections, And It Turns Out The Culprit Was Something We All Use Everyday
This Woman Spent A Year Trying To Figure Out The Cause Of Her Chronic Yeast Infections, And It Turns Out The Culprit Was Something We All Use Everyday
As a woman (and anyone with a ******), a yeast infection is one of the most uncomfortable things we can experience. It’s a very common type of infection — affecting up to 75% of women at some point in their lives — that includes symptoms of itching, pain or discomfort while urinating, abnormal ******** discharge, and possible pain during ****.
While over-the-counter medicines for yeast infections might work for some (they never helped me), an ***** or topical antibiotic is usually prescribed by an OB-GYN to clear up symptoms.
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While there are many precautions to prevent yeast infections, sometimes the symptoms routinely appear for some, leaving many women frustrated and confused. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to 30-year-old Jeneka Jool (@jenekajool). In a now-viral video, the content creator shared her experience of getting chronic yeast infections. The real kicker here is that a specific brand of a household item we all have in our homes caused them. Yes, I am still baffled by this!!!
At the beginning of her video, Jeneka explains how she was experiencing chronic yeast infections for a year. “I have tried everything — trying to enhance my sleep, eating less sugar, changing the fabric of my underwear, going commando, changing my lube, changing my condoms. I was just about ready to change my relationship status because I thought if everything in my life has changed except my man, he gotta go, and I love him bad, but I also like having skin on my ******.”
“I asked my partner if he was willing to change the soap he used just to narrow down some variables, and he was receptive, but it didn’t change anything for us. We also discussed putting our **** life on hold temporarily until a conclusion was drawn, which was a no-brainer, and even then, I was reoccurring, which solidified that the loving man I always assumed my partner was was not at fault,” Jeneka told BuzzFeed.
“There are so many substances and synthetics that can disrupt the natural ecosystem and pH balance of the ******* — laundry detergent, poor diet or lots of sugar, chronic illness, the fabric of your underwear, your *******, the menstrual products you use, soaps and body wash, antibiotics and medications, lubricant and condoms, your partner’s ****** (if you’re someone who sleeps with men or people with ********), saliva…the list is endless, which is why it’s so important to do routine check-ups, get a second opinion and do your research if you’re intuition is telling you something is wrong,” she continued.
Jeneka took the right precautions to figure out what was causing her ongoing yeast infections. Dr. Michael Reed, a board-certified OB-GYN, further elaborated on what exactly causes yeast infections in the first place. “Yeast infections often result from an imbalance in the ******** microbiome, allowing Candida, a naturally occurring yeast, to overgrow. Triggers can range from hormonal shifts and antibiotic use to lifestyle factors like diet or stress,” he told BuzzFeed
“Everyday irritants, such as scented menstrual products, bubble baths, or laundry detergents with harsh chemicals, may also contribute by causing inflammation or disrupting the *******’s natural defenses. External factors like prolonged exposure to damp clothing or high chlorine levels in hot tubs can create favorable conditions for yeast growth,” he added.
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Jeneka explained to BuzzFeed, “I was tethering between a cycle of yeast infections and my *******, and that truly is no way to live. The only time I’d experienced relief was during menstruation, and the itching afterward was so intense and uncomfortable to the point of tears.”
“Despite all of this, I never fell into a deep, deep state of anguish because I had done my tri-annual Pap smear, ****** samples, blood tests, and even an ultrasound with negative results, but I frequently revisited the thought of whether or not a life with revolting yeast infections was manageable and how pleasure would fit into the equation,” she added.
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Jeneka was prescribed antibiotics by her doctor, but they only provided temporary relief for her. “I was informed that a potential side effect of the antibiotics was yeast infections, which seemed a little counterproductive if you ask me. I am also someone who prefers the natural route, so you know I’m DESPERATE if I’m taking medication. I was just so fed up and had exhausted all of my other options,” she said.
In her video, Jeneka explained how she finally discovered the culprit of the yeast infection when, one night, the itching and scratching became too much for her. “So I go and do my Googles and stumble upon a Reddit page full of thousands of women and ****** owners who were also experiencing chronic yeast infections. Do you want to know what the common theme in the group was?”
I sat on the edge of my seat, waiting for Jeneka to continue in her video. “******* paper!! I changed my ******* paper, and nary an inch or a scratch to be found in three and a half weeks,” she explained in her viral video.
It’s to be known that she was specifically using the Costco Kirkland Signature 2-ply Bath Tissue, 30-pack count.
Let that sink in for a moment.
Jeneka has since ditched her ******* paper and now solely uses a bidet. She never found out what it was about the ******* paper that she was using that caused such bad yeast infections for her. “However, my belief is that the culprit resides in the fibers and chemicals themselves. I may not know what compounds created the problem, but I do know that I no longer feel like clawing my way inside my own body.”
Jeneka also explained how she “switched from tampons to a menstrual cup nearly a decade ago for several reasons, one of them being that I didn’t feel safe inserting or using products that require bleaching, so I reckon that the process of producing ******* paper is quite similar to obtain the white coloring.”
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“While it’s unusual for ******* paper to be the direct cause of chronic yeast infections, certain ingredients or manufacturing processes can potentially contribute to irritation. Many ******* papers, especially those made in bulk, might contain chemicals like bleach or fragrances. For individuals with sensitive skin, these additives could disrupt the ******** microbiome, creating an environment where yeast or other bacteria can thrive,” added Dr. Reed.
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“Most ******* papers, including those from major brands like Costco, are designed to be hypoallergenic. However, sensitivities are highly individual. In some cases, it’s possible that switching to a simple, fragrance-free, and unbleached paper could reduce irritation. Chronic yeast infections can also result from other underlying factors, like hormonal fluctuations or antibiotic use, so it’s important to approach this issue holistically,” he said.
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Jeneka’s video not only has over 3 million views, for good reason, it also garnered over 13,000 comments — many of which relate to her story.
This problem is so common!
We might need to all boycott ******* paper.
The woman was too stunned to speak!
When asked about the wild response to her video, Jeneka said, “There’s a reason why 3.7 million people have viewed that video and taken the time to share, comment, or thank me, and it’s because the experience is shared. I’m elated that I can be the face and space people go to for disclosure and to feel normal in the natural bodily happenings.”
“The more we have an open dialogue about the things that society has deemed ‘disgusting’ and the ordeals that women and ****** owners undergo regularly, the more we can feel empowered to exist within our bodies confidently and shame-free. If bearing my tormented labias online (metaphorically, of course) makes even one person feel less alone and more informed, I’ll do it every single time,” she added.
You can watch Jeneka’s full TikTok video here.
“Everybody is different, and while ******* paper might be the culprit for some people’s yeast infections, it might not be the cause for everyone. To prevent infections, focus on creating an environment that supports balance. Opt for hypoallergenic and fragrance-free personal care products, wash underwear with gentle detergents, and prioritize breathable fabrics like cotton. Simple changes, like changing out of wet clothes promptly and managing stress, can make a big difference. Additionally, incorporating probiotics—whether through food or supplements — helps maintain healthy bacteria levels while avoiding douching and other unnecessary ******** products protects the natural ecosystem,” explained Dr. Reed.
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Minecraft theme park rights won by Alton Towers and Legoland owner Merlin
Minecraft theme park rights won by Alton Towers and Legoland owner Merlin
The global theme park rights to Minecraft have been acquired by Merlin Entertainments, the group behind Alton Towers, Peppa Pig World, Madame Tussauds and Legoland.
As part of the deal, two attractions are planned to open in the *** and the US in 2026 and 2027 respectively. These first attractions won’t be full-scale Minecraft theme parks, but will instead be included as themed areas in existing Merlin locations.
“We are everywhere digitally, Merlin is everywhere physically,” Microsoft‘s vice president of franchise development for gaming Kayleen Walters told The Guardian.
“It is about how do we expand Minecraft beyond the game. Mojang and Microsoft are experts on Minecraft and the brand, Merlin are the experts on location-based experiences – it is a shared vision.”
The Minecraft partnership will expand to other countries following the initial rollout in the *** and the US.
Minecraft is the latest video game property to receive the theme park treatment. Nintendo is currently in the midst of theme park expansion projects in the US and Japan. ***** previously partnered with Merlin on Sonic-themed collaborations in Alton Towers in the 90s and early 2000s.
“When we look for partners we look for the right people, scale and community,” said Scott O’Neil, the chief executive of Merlin Entertainments.
“We are in 23 countries, what brands can play at that level, you have to be one of the biggest brands in the world.
“We have partnered with the number one toy brand, Lego, the number one toddler brand, Peppa Pig, and now in Minecraft the biggest video game. Bringing Minecraft to life is going to be one of the greatest joys. This is just the beginning, our aspirations are very big.”
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ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode could finally get ‘eyes’ soon with sci-fi video calling feature
ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode could finally get ‘eyes’ soon with sci-fi video calling feature
ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode could be getting ‘eyes’ soon
Initially unveiled in May 2024, we haven’t heard much about the feature since
Beta code references ‘Live camera’ hinting an impending launch
ChatGPT’s long-anticipated ‘eyes’ could be coming to Advanced Voice Mode soon allowing you to have video calls with AI.
OpenAI originally unveiled the feature in May showcasing how Advanced Voice Mode could see what you show it and speak back to you about the subject.
In the demo, Advanced Voice Mode was shown a dog and was able to determine the subject and everything else related to it, including the animal’s name. Since that demo and an Alpha release, OpenAI hasn’t mentioned this feature and we’ve heard nothing about its development. Until now.
Code in the latest ChatGPT v1.2024.317 beta build, originally spotted by Android Authority, hints at ChatGPT’s eyes coming sooner rather than later. OpenAI hasn’t officially confirmed the name for the sci-fi video call feature yet, but according to the code strings it’s going to be called ‘Live Camera’.
For users who have been waiting for further information on ChatGPT’s Visual Intelligence and Google Lens competitor, this is a good sign that Live camera could be entering into beta soon followed by a wider official release.
Trying #ChatGPT’s new Advanced Voice Mode that just got released in Alpha. It feels like face-timing a super knowledgeable friend, which in this case was super helpful — reassuring us with our new kitten. It can answer questions in real-time and use the camera as input too! pic.twitter.com/Xx0HCAc4ToJuly 30, 2024
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A video call option sounds like the natural evolution of ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, allowing you to effectively video call AI. While that might sound incredibly dystopian, it could end up being a fantastic addition to the way we interact with AI models.
ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode and other AI voice assistants, like Gemini Live, have proven that there is far more to interacting with AI than a chatbot. Offering as many ways to interact with AI as possible allows users to decide how it best fits their needs and opens up new ways of implementing the software into daily life. I expect this ‘Live camera’ functionality to be a game-changer for accessibility needs, especially for those with visual impairment.
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Walmart (WMT) Q3 2025 earnings
Walmart (WMT) Q3 2025 earnings
Walmart raised its forecast on Tuesday, as its customers bought more discretionary merchandise, ordered more deliveries to their homes and started their holiday shopping.
The discounter now expects net sales will grow between 4.8% and 5.1% for the full year. That compares to its previous forecast for between 3.75% to 4.75% sales growth for the *******. The updated outlook came as Walmart posted third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat expectations.
In a CNBC interview, Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said sales of general merchandise – outside of the grocery department – grew year over year for the second quarter in a row after declines for 11 straight quarters. Still, he said consumers are waiting to make those purchases until they see a compelling deal, especially as they pay more for food.
“We’re expecting this holiday ******* to be very consistent with that,” he said. “They’re focused on price and value.”
Here is what the big-box retailer reported for the ******* compared with Wall Street’s estimates, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG:
Earnings per share: 58 cents adjusted vs. 53 cents expectedRevenue: $169.59 billion vs. $167.72 billion expected
Walmart shares climbed about 4% in premarket trading.
In the three-month ******* that ended Oct. 31, Walmart’s net income increased to $4.58 billion, or 57 cents per share, compared with $453 million, or 6 cents per share, in the year-ago *******. Revenue rose from $160.80 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Comparable sales, an industry metric also known as same-store sales, jumped 5.3% for Walmart and 7% at Sam’s Club, excluding fuel.
Customers visited Walmart’s stores and website in the U.S. more and tended to spend more when they did compared to the year-ago quarter. Walmart U.S. transactions rose 3.1%, and average ticket increased by 2.1% year over year.
E-commerce sales rose 22% in the U.S., with gains coming from curbside pickup and home delivery, along with growth in Walmart’s advertising and third-party marketplace businesses.
Walmart shoppers have also been willing to pay more to get their purchases faster, Rainey said. For the past two quarters, 30% of customer orders in the U.S. have come with an extra fee to get delivery within a shorter timeframe, like within one hour or within three hours.
He said Walmart’s e-commerce business is “getting very close to profitability because we’re able to use some of the cost of delivery with these incremental fees that customers are willing to pay for convenience.”
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, delivered its latest sales results and read on U.S. consumers as investors gauge sentiment and weigh the outlook for the most crucial shopping season of the year.
Retailers, including Walmart, are contending with a mixed bag of factors this holiday season. Inflation has moderated, with gas prices declining and grocery inflation remaining low year over year. Fears of a dragged-out process to determine the winner of the U.S. presidential race never materialized.
Yet President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal for tariffs on imports from China and other countries has fueled fresh concerns about prices rising again. The holiday season is also shorter this year and parts of the U.S. have had unseasonably warm weather, two dynamics that could hurt retailers.
Rainey said tariffs could force Walmart to increase prices, but said it’s too soon to say what merchandise may get more expensive.
“We never want to raise prices,” he said. “Our model is everyday low prices. But there probably will be cases where prices will go up for consumers.”
He said about two-thirds of the items that Walmart sells are made, grown or assembled in the U.S., which reduces the tariff risk for those goods. And he added that Walmart, like other retailers, has been trying to diversify where it imports goods.
“We’ve been living under a tariff environment for seven years, so we’re pretty familiar with that,” he said. “Tariffs, though, are inflationary for customers, so we want to work with suppliers and with our own private brand assortment to try to bring down prices.”
Holiday spending is expected to increase this year, but at a modest rate. The National Retail Federation, a retail trade group, said it expects holiday spending in November and December to increase 2.5% to 3.5% compared with 2023, to a range between $979.5 billion and $989 billion. That would be lower than the 3.9% year-over-year jump from the 2022 to 2023 holiday season, when spending totaled $955.6 billion.
Rainey said the holiday ******* is “off to a pretty good start.”
He said items like TVs, Apple AirPods, Beats headphones and even tires have been selling. On the other hand, clothing and other weather-dependent purchases like space heaters have been slower because of unseasonably warm weather in parts of the country.
Some of the general merchandise gains indicate that consumers are feeling relief from inflation, but some also have to do with Walmart’s strategy, he said. The company has deepened its assortment of toys, home goods and more through its third-party marketplace.
As of Monday’s close, Walmart shares are up nearly 60% this year, more than the S&P 500’s approximately 24% gains during the same *******. Walmart’s stock closed on Monday at $84.08, bringing the company’s market value to $675.86 billion.
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Diablo’s Exclusive Features for DLC Owners Strategy Could Be A Gamble That Might Just Work in Their Favor
Diablo’s Exclusive Features for DLC Owners Strategy Could Be A Gamble That Might Just Work in Their Favor
Diablo’s boss Rod Fergusson has confirmed that players who own the DLC Vessel of Hatred will be provided with exclusive features going forward. This means that players with just the base or the Game Pass version will not have the same privilege.
Vessel of Hatred owners are in for a massive treat. Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment
This is a big gamble by Fergusson, which might just work in the game’s favor since it can encourage more fans to become a part of the DLC to enjoy exclusive features.
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Owners Are In For A Treat
Diablo 4 is offering a lot to its players at the moment. Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment
Diablo 4 resets with every season, and you have to start from scratch each time a season ends. We are currently in Season 6 of the game, and to maintain the same timeline, it was also released at the same time as the Vessel of Hatred expansion so players can roll as a Spiritborn, which is exclusive to DLC owners.
Vessel of Hatred owners will get exclusive benefits in the next season of the game as well. It is anticipated that all of the seasonal content will be unlocked for them. Fergusson believes that doing so enables players to feel a sense of value for their purchase.
Speaking to Polygon, Fergusson talked about his motivation to do so. He said:
That’s why we launched at the beginning of Season 6, so you could roll a Spiritborn as your new thing. So it can feel like a little bit like this expansion is just a single moment in time, and I just wanted to highlight that that’s not the case. We’re going to continue to develop features that will be, essentially, exclusive to Vessel of Hatred owners.
Extending the value for purchase beyond one season is a gamble. There is a high chance that it might prove to be the worst thing for the game, but there is also a high chance that it just might work in its favor.
It Is Still Not Clear What Benefits Will DLC Owners Get Exactly
This is the right time to try your hand at the game. Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment
Fergusson did not touch upon the exact features that might be exclusively available to the DLC owners. He would rather it be a surprise until release to generate more hype.
Diablo 4 is currently going through a promotional push. The base game as well as the DLC expansion Vessel of Hatred are currently on *****. Starting November 19, players will also get a chance to choose one character for free and boost it to level 30. Players will also get a chance to try the Spiritborn class up to level 25 from the DLC for free. The offer will be valid from November 19 to December 2.
This is an attempt to lure more players to the game by giving them a little taste of what it might feel like to actually own it, which might also be a huge gamble at the same time.
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Samsung Tipped to Not Increase Galaxy S25 Series Price to Compete With Apple
Samsung Tipped to Not Increase Galaxy S25 Series Price to Compete With Apple
Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to be unveiled globally early next year. Several reports over the past few months have suggested key features of the purported handsets. The lineup will likely include a base, a Plus and an Ultra variant. Now, details about the anticipated smartphones’ pricing have surfaced online. A tipster suggested that the South Korean tech giant is expected not to hike the prices for Galaxy S25 models and maintain the pricing seen with the current Galaxy S24 phones.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Price (Expected)
Samsung will likely not increase the price of the Galaxy S25 series smartphones, according to a Sammy Fans report, citing an X post by user Jukanlosreve (@Jukanlosreve). The report claims that this strategy by the South Korean tech giant is influenced by Apple’s decision to not raise the price of iPhone 16 series phones over that of the preceding iPhone 15 lineup.
According to the report, the base Samsung Galaxy S25 may start in the US at $799 (roughly Rs. 67,400) for the 12GB + 128GB option, while the 12GB + 256GB variant could be marked at $859 (roughly Rs. 72,500). Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ version, with 12GB of RAM, is tipped to be listed at $999 (roughly Rs. 84,300) and $1,119 (roughly Rs. 94,500) for the 256GB and 512GB storage variants, respectively.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, may start at a price of $1,299 (roughly Rs. 1,09,600) for the 12GB + 256GB option, while the 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB variants will likely be marked at $1,419 (roughly Rs. 1,19,800) and $1,659 (roughly Rs. 1,40,000), respectively.
The report added that the customers can get more trade-in credit alongside free double storage and up to free $50 (roughly Rs. 4,200) Samsung Credit upon pre-reservation and pre-order of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series handsets. US buyers may get freebies like Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds with certain terms and conditions. These additional benefits are said to be at the discretion of the sellers and retailers.
An earlier report claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup could be unveiled globally on January 22, 2025, at a Galaxy Unpacked event. The series will likely be introduced at a San Francisco, US event.
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Evercore ISI upgrades BioNTech, says ‘chaos’ of RFK Jr.’s nomination presents buying opportunity
Evercore ISI upgrades BioNTech, says ‘chaos’ of RFK Jr.’s nomination presents buying opportunity
Now may be the time for investors to buy shares of BioNTech , according to Evercore ISI. The investment firm upgraded the stock to outperform from in line and increased its price target by $15 to $125, which implies more than 22% upside from Monday’s close. The rerating comes after President-elect Donald Trump last week nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Since then, the stock has lost more than 8%. Kennedy has been skeptical of vaccines in the past, calling Covid-19 shots “a ****** against humanity.” On Monday, his cousin, Caroline Kennedy called his views on vaccines “dangerous” and said they’re rejected by his family. This “chaos,” however, presents a buying opportunity for investors, Evercore ISI Cory Kasimov wrote Tuesday. “We’ve been growing increasingly constructive for some time now,” Kasimov said to clients in a note. “The u/g call is a combination of opportunism, value (both relative & absolute), and an increasingly compelling fundamental outlook around the company’s deep and staggered oncology pipeline.” In terms of standouts in its oncology pipeline, which could see 10 new approvals by 2030, Kasimov noted that the company’s ******* vaccine platforms such as iNeST and FixVac have shown early data that’s “promising.” “Sure, COVID establishes a valuation base for the company, but oncology is the key to its outlook,” the analyst continued. “It’s also not like we think COVID vaccines are going away.” Analysts are mostly bullish on the stock, with 13 of 19 rating it a strong buy or buy rating, per LSEG data. Its average target of $135.95 also implies more than 33% upside from Monday’s close.
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Business is extraordinary in every region
Business is extraordinary in every region
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Marriott International’s business operations and growth are solid, CEO Anthony Capuano told CNBC Monday, amid corporate layoffs and sluggishness in China’s domestic tourism market. Demand and high occupancy levels in Japan, the Middle East and Western Europe are driving global growth, he said.
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Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as ****** lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike
Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as ****** lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike
Russian President Vladimir ****** speaks during a plenary session of the Valdai Club on Nov. 7, 2024 in Moscow, Russia.
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Global stocks fell and investors fled to safe-haven assets on Tuesday, as global markets reacted to escalating tensions between the world’s two largest nuclear powers: Russia and the U.S.
The pan-Europea Stoxx 600 stock index was down almost 1% at 12:23 p.m. London time, hitting 498.56 — its lowest level since August. In the U.S., stock futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, S&P futures slid around 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.1%.
The declines come after Russian President Vladimir ****** amended Russia’s nuclear doctrine that outlines the conditions that would prompt Moscow to deploy its nuclear arsenal, Russian state news agency Tass reported Tuesday.
Critically, Russia has now widely expanded the circumstances under which it will consider nuclear retaliation to include “a large-scale launch of ****** aircraft, missiles, and drones targeting Russian territory, their crossing of the Russian border, and an ******* on its ally Belarus,” Tass said.
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The prospect of a potential nuclear escalation propelled investors into safe-haven markets, with gold prices up 0.8% at 11:52 a.m. London time. In currency markets, the ********* yen rose 0.7% and 0.36% against the euro and U.S. dollar respectively at 12:26 a.m. London time. The Swiss franc, meanwhile, added 0.3% against the euro.
“The sharp drop in bond yields and USDJPY was of course notable, but I think even more telling is how quickly it was faded,” Wells Fargo Macro Strategist Erik Nelson told CNBC over email, in reference to the U.S. dollar and ********* yen exchange.
“There is clearly still a bias to position for higher inflation and sturdy growth as we get into the final weeks of the year. Market participants likely recall the headline risk from the earlier stages of the Russian-Ukraine war and will likely be inclined to fade any dips in yields and USDJPY so long as any indications of escalation remain more verbal in nature.”
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While Moscow had signaled an interest in updating its nuclear doctrine months prior, the amendments are nevertheless being implemented within days of a U.S. decision to allow Kyiv to use *********-made long-rage missiles in Russian territory — a key reversal of Washington’s policy regarding the war in Ukraine.
“The conflict is escalating … I clearly expect to see some kind of immediate reaction, knee-***** reaction,” Tiffany McGhee, CEO and CIO of Pivotal Advisors, told CNBC’s “Worldwide Exchange.”
She stressed the need to review the market impact in the long term, however, noting similar short-lived reactions since Russia’s wholescale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022.
“But in terms of longer-term, this is year three of the conflict and while initially we saw spikes in prices … that’s kind of leveled off,” she said.
Oil markets, which have been most directly affected by the war following Western sanctions on Russian oil supplies, remained in negative territory on Tuesday despite the heightened possibility of a confrontation between two of the world’s largest crude producers.
The Ice Brent contract with January expiry was down 0.37% at 12:33 a.m. London time, with front-month December Nymex WTI futures lower by 0.74%, both compared with the Monday settlements.
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Get ready for ****** Friday
Get ready for ****** Friday
****** Friday is upon us once again, and the internet’s awash with gonzo deals on the world’s most sought after tech. Naturally, you’re too busy living your actual life to check if the deals on offer are as good as they’re made out to be. That’s why Engadget employs a ****** team of spreadsheet nerds to comb through what’s hot and what’s not. .
For instance, a . Given the M3 was already a superlative-exhausting piece of equipment, that you can now snag one for as little as $899 is staggering. If I was in the US and in the market for a new machine, I’d have whipped my credit card out before writing this newsletter. I’m asking the universe for Fujifilm to offer an even tastier discount for the X-T50 in the coming days.
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He’s a co-author of Project 2025.
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President-elect Trump has named Brendan Carr as incoming head of the Federal Communications Commission. . He also drafted the FCC portion of the infamous Project 2025 manifesto, is against Net Neutrality and pushes the myth Big Tech suppresses ************* speech. All in all, a swell guy.
Shocker.
If anyone still believes the myth social media platforms suppress ************* speech, then this latest Pew report will… probably be dismissed as fake news. The thinktank has researched the state of “news influencers” who have stepped in to fill the void vacated by traditional news media. over publications with commitments to things like fact checking and proving what they claim.
Initial reports suspect sabotage.
A crucial but unseen part of our internet infrastructure is the network of undersea cables that carries data between countries. . Officials haven’t yet made their findings public, but the hints are of sabotage by a hostile foreign power.
A story from the pages of ‘What, you weren’t doing that already!?’ magazine.
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Roblox is adding new restrictions to younger children’s accounts to beef up its nonexistent safety credentials. . The company has also announced parents will be able to monitor their kids’ Roblox use from their phones.
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India Plans to Build Moon-Orbiting Space Station by 2040: Report
India Plans to Build Moon-Orbiting Space Station by 2040: Report
India has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct a moon-orbiting space station by 2040, aiming to establish a sustainable human presence beyond Earth’s orbit. The proposed station will facilitate crewed lunar missions and support scientific research, according to recent reports from Indian media. This initiative represents a significant milestone in the nation’s growing space exploration efforts.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has outlined a phased approach to achieve this goal. As per a report by India Today, in the first stage, robotic missions including the Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission, are planned. This mission, scheduled for 2028, will attempt to retrieve approximately 3 kilograms of lunar samples from the moon’s south pole and bring them back to Earth. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasised the focus on cost-effective methods for such missions.
Crewed Lunar Missions on the Horizon
The second phase of India’s lunar strategy involves sending astronauts to the moon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission in 2023, called for bold objectives, including a crewed moon flyby by 2035 and a human landing by 2040. To prepare for these missions, selected astronauts are undergoing extensive training at ISRO’s Bengaluru facility, having previously completed training in Russia.
Focus on Long-Term Lunar Presence
The final phase of this programme will culminate in the development of the moon-orbiting station, the reported added. Expected to be operational by 2040, the station will serve as a base for astronauts and a hub for scientific research. Plans also include constructing a permanent lunar base before 2050, the report further mentioned.
The initiative builds upon ISRO’s experience with the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), a low Earth orbit facility set to begin operations by 2035. S. Sivakumar, project director for ISRO’s next-generation launch vehicle, highlighted the challenges posed by this unprecedented undertaking, noting that many aspects of the project involve uncharted territory for the space agency.
India’s long-term lunar exploration goals reflect its determination to cement its position as a major player in global space exploration.
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Perplexity’s new Buy with Pro is the perfect AI-powered shopping assistant for ****** Friday
Perplexity’s new Buy with Pro is the perfect AI-powered shopping assistant for ****** Friday
Perplexity has launched a new AI-powered shopping feature
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Popular AI search tool, Perplexity, has been updated just in time for ****** Friday with a new ‘Buy with Pro’ shopping feature.
The AI-powered shopping tool is available for users in the US right now, but will be expanding to other countries soon. When searching for a product, Pro members can click the Buy with Pro button to launch the AI-powered shopping experience that remembers their method of payment and delivery address. In order to entice users to use Buy with Pro over the Holiday Season, Perplexity is offering all users free shipping, too.
Think of Buy With Pro as an AI-powered shopping experience that uses Perplexity’s amazing AI search functionality to not only help you make informed decisions, but also shop without the need of the company’s competitors, like Google.
Over the last year, users have flocked to AI search engines such as Perplexity and ChatGPT Search. This new addition, allowing you to shop directly from within Perplexity is the next step in the company creating a true Google Search competitor.
Perplexity’s new Snap-to-Shop feature helps you buy what you’re looking at. (Image credit: Perplexity)
Perplexity is also launching a Snap-to-Shop experience that is similar to Google Lens. So, you can take a photo of an object and search for it, then ultimately buy it, all from within Perplexity.
Perplexity’s Buy with Pro will help you with purchase decisions by allowing you to ask detailed questions about products and get detailed answers, thanks to Perplexity’s LLM.
Buy with Pro includes new easy-to-read product cards for each product it recommends summarizing the most relevant items, key details, and a link to visit the website or buy. Perplexity maintains that its product recommendations aren’t sponsored, are completely unbiased, and are tailored to your search by its AI. Product cards will be visible to people searching using Perplexity regardless of whether they are a Pro user, or not.
The company says it will be expanding Buy with Pro to other countries in the future, but for now, only those in the US will be able to make the most of Perplexity this ****** Friday.
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Meta pushes AI bid for *** public sector forward with technology aimed at NHS | Meta
Meta pushes AI bid for *** public sector forward with technology aimed at NHS | Meta
Meta’s push to deploy its artificial intelligence system inside Britain’s public sector has taken a step forward after the tech giant awarded development funding to technology aimed at shortening NHS A&E waiting times.
Amid rival efforts by Silicon Valley tech companies to work with national and local government, Meta ran its first “hackathon” in Europe asking more than 200 programmers to devise ways to use its Llama AI system in *** public services and, one senior Meta executive said, “focused on the priorities of the Labour party”.
The event came after it emerged that Palantir, another US tech company, has been lobbying the Ministry of Justice and government ministers including the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Microsoft also recently agreed a five-year deal with Whitehall departments to supply its AI Copilot technology to civil servants.
Meta’s hackathon was addressed by Nick Clegg, the former deputy prime minister and now Meta’s president of global affairs based in California. The *** AI minister, Feryal Clark, said “government can adopt AI, such as Meta’s open source model, to support our key missions”.
Asked what was in it for Meta to provide the free technology, Clegg said: “It is in the long run indirectly in our interest to see this ecosystem of Llama-based innovation because it then makes it much easier for us to reincorporate innovations that are out there into our own products.”
The Silicon Valley push comes amid concerns about the safety of AI, particularly in public services where clients may lack expertise or be too stretched to carry out due diligence. But Clegg argued that fears about the risks of AI were overblown.
“Who knows, maybe AI will start developing a mind of its own and will start wanting to turn us into paper clips by next Tuesday,” he said. “But I think that right now, the technology is way more primitive than a lot of the fears suggest.”
Clark played down fears Labour might impose stringent red tape, saying that while it would not “shy away from the significant risk AI represents” the government would “make sure that any regulation we introduce is proportionate, supports innovation and does not place undue burden on business”.
Last week Peter Kyle, the secretary of state for science and technology, admitted the government was treating the tech giants with “humility” as they outspent the British government on investment in innovation.
“We are having to apply a sense of statecraft to working with companies that we’ve in the past reserved for dealing with other states,” he said.
The moves to push Meta’s open-source AI platform for use in the public sector follow rising concern at the influence of tech giants. The role played by Elon Musk’s X platform in the US presidential election and the involvement of social media in inflaming the August riots in the *** added to the concerns.
Asked about the approach of Meta, which runs Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, Clegg drew a clear contrast between Meta and X over how content is handled.
“Our practices are completely different,” he said. “If you look at the *** riots, most of the people who caused a real problem were figures like Tommy Robinson, who has long been banned from our platform, or Andrew Tate. That’s not the case on Telegram, not the case on X.”
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