Oppo Announces Android 15-based ColorOS 15 Globally with Find X8 Series: Compatible Models
Oppo Announces Android 15-based ColorOS 15 Globally with Find X8 Series: Compatible Models
ColorOS 15 — the new operating system (OS) for Oppo smartphones — was launched globally on Thursday, a month after its introduction at the Oppo Developer Conference in China. It is based on Android 15 and brings enhancements to visual elements with new themes, detailed animations, and texture interpretation. The update makes it easier to transfer files between Oppo smartphone and iPhone models, taking advantage of the new O+ Connect app. It supports a range of artificial intelligence (AI) features for enhancing images and increasing productivity.
ColorOS 15 Compatible Models
Oppo says ColorOS 15 is available out-of-the-box on the new Find X8 series which comprises the Find X8 and the Find X8 Pro. It will be rolled out to Oppo Find N3, Find N3 Flip, and Reno 11 Pro 5G in November. The entire release timeline and list of models compatible with the ColorOS 15 update is as follows:
Release *******
Smartphone
November 2024
OPPO Find N3, OPPO Find N3 Flip, OPPO Reno 11 Pro 5G
December 2024
OPPO Reno 12 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno 12 5G, OPPO Reno 12 FS 5G,
OPPO Reno 11 5G, OPPO Reno 11 F 5G, OPPO K12x 5G,
OPPO F25 Pro 5G, OPPO F27 5G, OPPO Pad 3 Pro, OPPO Pad 2
Q1 2025
OPPO Find N2 Flip, OPPO Find X5 Pro, OPPO Find X5,
OPPO Reno 10 Pro+ 5G, OPPO Reno 10 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno 11 A,
OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G
Q2 2025
OPPO Reno 12 FS, OPPO Reno 12 F, OPPO Reno 11 FS,
OPPO Reno 8 T, OPPO Reno 8 T 5G, OPPO F23 5G
ColorOS 15 Features
According to Oppo, ColorOS 15 brings a refreshed user interface (UI) and new Flux themes, enabling users to create personalised home and lock screen combinations with layouts, effects, themes, and wallpapers. It features dynamic motion effects for everyday actions such as charging and fingerprint access. The company says ColorOS 15 results in up to 18 percent better response time and up to 40 percent more control stability. This is courtesy of the Luminous Rendering Engine which is claimed to run parallel animation effects.
The update brings an improved Trinity Engine with a smart caching system for optimisation of the CPU and system performance. Oppo says it can improve the overall system smoothness by 22 percent while also increasing the battery life by up to 12 minutes.
A big part of ColorOS 15 is the range of AI features on offer. It gets AI Clarity Enhancer which is claimed to upscale low-resolution images into high-definition snapshots. Further, it comes with AI Unblur for removing blur, AI Eraser for unwanted object removal, AI Best Face and AI Clear Face for correcting and enhancing facial features, and AI Studio for adding artistic styles and textures to photos.
For improved productivity, the update features an AI Toolbox, using which, users can summarise web articles, draft emails, get ideas for social media captions, rephrase text, and get chat suggestions. They can also get translation and document summaries using the AI Docs feature. Oppo says it has enabled AI functionality in the voice recorder which can now transcribe and summarise recordings, while the Notes app also gets an AI assistant. Additionally, ColorOS 15 incorporates Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro and 1.5 Flash large language models (LLMs) across language, assistance, and search, and brings support for Circle to Search.
Another notable addition is the O+ Connect app which makes transferring files, such as photos, videos, and documents between Oppo devices and iPhone models a quick and seamless process, as per the company.
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Target Results Are Not a Retail Bellwether: Why the Dip Is a Buy
Target Results Are Not a Retail Bellwether: Why the Dip Is a Buy
Target had a lackluster quarter and lowered its guidance, sending its share price to the bargain basement.
Critical support aligns with the recent lows and the low end of a long-term trading range and will likely hold.
Results and guidance are weak but can sustain the capital return in 2025.
While Target (NYSE:) has been a bellwether of retail sector health in recent years, it is not today. The company’s lackluster results are due to its operational quality and lack of relevance in an environment where consumers are budget-conscious. Results from other retailers, including Walmart (NYSE:), The TJX Companies (NYSE:), and Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:), show them growing, sustaining margin strength or widening margin and providing a healthy outlook for these trends to continue. The take on consumer health ex-Target is that strong labor trends point to a healthy spending season, with growth likely above the consensus estimates.
Target Results Aren’t All Bad: Shares Move to Rock Bottom Price Point
Target’s results are weak compared to the analysts’ forecasts and the industry average, but not all bad for investors. The company sustained growth with revenue of $25.67 billion, up 1.15 year-over-year. The gain was made on a 0.3% comp driven by a 2.4% increase in traffic and a 10.8% increase in digital sales. Regarding brick-and-mortar traffic, beauty, food and beverage, and dailies remain areas of strength.
The margin news is also mixed with compression, compounding the top-line weakness. The ****** margin contracted by 20 bps and the operating margin by 60 due to higher inventory costs, supply chain costs, and digital fulfillment. The net result is an adjusted EPS of $1.85, 2000 basis points shy of the consensus but still sufficient to sustain the company’s financial health and capital returns.
The guidance is equally bad, with comps expected to be flat compared to last year and positive forecasts from its competitors. However, the guidance also calls for EPS sufficient to sustain the capital return program if it dampens the outlook for the pace of buybacks. The full-year adjusted EPS target of $8.90 is $.60 shy of the consensus reported by MarketBeat.com but provides a sustainable dividend payout ratio of 52%.
Target’s Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Can Sustain Capital Returns
Capital return in Q3 included $516 million in dividends and another $354 in buybacks. The dividend is worth more than 3.5% in annualized return, with shares trading near long-term lows. The buybacks reduced the share count, down 0.2% for the quarter, and are expected to continue, if at a reduced pace, until earnings quality improves.
The cash flow and balance sheet highlights are good. The company’s cash flow was negative for the quarter but offset by YTD strength; cash is up, inventory is up, current and total assets are up, and liabilities are flat. Long-term debt leverage ******** low at only 1x equity, and equity is rising, up by 15% compared to last year.
Analyst Sentiment Weighs on Target Stock Price
The initial response from analysts isn’t good, including two downgrades and price target reductions, but it could be worse. The new ratings are Hold, down from Buys, with targets of $108 and $130. The mid-point of that range aligns with the recent stock price lows and may provide a floor for the market. If not, this stock could set new lows and move significantly lower from there. In that scenario, Target’s shares could enter a sustained downtrend from which it may never recover.
The likely scenario is that support will hold at the bottom of the trading range, which aligns with a long-term moving average that has provided support before. In this scenario, Target’s stock price may wallow near current levels until more news is available. Because economic headwinds are expected to ease in 2025 and tailwinds to develop, Target’s business and stock price could begin to improve by the middle of next year.
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The Monk Who Waves the Greek Flag at Fighter Jets
The Monk Who Waves the Greek Flag at Fighter Jets
Monk Joseph waiving at a Hellenic Airforce aircraft on Mount Athos. Public Domain
A Greek monk at Mount Athos, the holy mountain of Orthodoxy, has been waving the Greek flag for years. He does so each time a military plane passes over his monastery.
Whenever Monk Joseph hears the sound of an aircraft, he stands close at the edge of a cliff above the Aegean and waves a huge Greek—or sometimes Byzantine—flag at the Greek Air Force pilots flying over the peninsula of Athos in northern Greece.
The pilots fly low in response to the monk’s special greeting, paying respect to the man known among the Greek Air force circles as the patron of pilots.
But how did this strange yet fascinating greeting begin? Some years ago, when Monk Joseph traveled to the island of Skyros for a local fair, he also visited the airbase of the island.
A pilot recognized him as the monk living on a Mount Athos top that happens to be a turning point for aircraft. After their acquaintance, the pilot used to fly low each time over that point so that he could greet the monk in this special way.
Monk Joseph waved to the pilot with a huge Greek flag
Then the monk would wave back in response until one day Joseph took a huge Greek flag and started waving it back at the pilot.
From that moment on, the story of the monk spread rapidly within the circles of the Hellenic Air Force, and, soon, one pilot after the other flying over the area flew closer to the ground to greet the monk.
The story of the humble monk and the pilots circulated on the internet and has become popular around the world. In every photo, the monk stands at the edge of a steep cliff with a huge flag in his hands while the pilots’ faces flying by are close enough to be recognized.
Sometimes, the peculiar greeting is met by navy ships sailing close by the point where the hermit resides. Many pilgrims who have happened to be at the scene have also joined Monk Joseph in his greeting ceremony.
The hermit has now become a sort of patron or protector of pilots. He waves at them before they head to their air missions and waits for them to return and greet him in their own special way. Many pilots have visited the monk in his cell and presented him with souvenirs including an Air Force uniform with his name sewn on the garments.
“I love them all like my children,” said the hermit Joseph in a conversation. “I have also met some up close.”
“Every day, when I hear the sound of airplanes, I dash from my cell,” he revealed. “I go out and wave the Greek flag. I weep with emotion, as these young lads always, following any mission in the Aegean, come to greet me so that I may give them my blessing.”
“I have watched too many battles,” Joseph said recently. “I felt ***** and pride. But the feeling I get after each engagement when they pass over my hermitage to greet me is indescribable…Some of the pilots came here and found me. We embraced, we talked, they opened their hearts. They revealed their problems. I feel that my words are words of ****, and will make them even more courageous to defend everything in our Greece.”
Born in Corinth sixty-four years ago, Joseph was the son of a priest originally baptized as Christos. Before he became a monk, he was known to the world as Christos Bairaktaris.
He comes from the village of Agios Vasilios in Corinth, and the Greek Air Force has embraced him as part of its own family.
In 1983, at the age of twenty-five, he decided to become a monk at the Monastery of Megisti Lavra on Mount Athos. From there, he was sent to the cell of Saint Minas in the location known as Vigla, where he would be responsible for taking care of the 19th-century small *******.
It is said that Joseph’s cell looks over the very point where the Persian military commander Mardonius lost half of his fleet at sea in 492 BC.
Joseph is not fond of media attention or flashlights, so he only shares his thoughts and words with the visiting pilgrims. He is one of the most well-known cantors of Mount Athos and often chants in churches and metropoles outside the monastic community of Athos. He also attends religious fairs around the country.
“He is a saintly man, a biblical personality, who whenever anyone comes to meet him, opens a window to a world of goodness and love,” said George Vazouras, a pilot who visits him often.
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Serbia arrests 11 over railway station roof collapse
Serbia arrests 11 over railway station roof collapse
Eleven people have been arrested in Serbia in connection with a roof collapse at a train station in the northern city of Novi Sad that ******* 15 people and severely injured two others.
The suspects, who have not been identified, face charges of committing ********* acts against public security, causing public danger and irregular construction work, the Higher Prosecutor’s Office in Novi Sad said on Thursday.
They face up to 12 years in prison.
Serbian media reported that Goran Vesic, who resigned as construction minister after the collapse, was among those detained.
Vesic said on X he went in voluntarily.
The arrests came after a wave of protests erupted over the tragedy demanding that those responsible be brought to justice and punished.
Many in Serbia believe that the roof collapse earlier in November was the result of *********** and lack of transparency that led to sloppy work in the renovation of the station building.
Opposition politicians behind the protests said they were sceptical of the announced arrests and called for the case to be handled by organised ****** prosecutors.
“They (prosecutors) have avoided mentioning the deaths of the people and *********** and those are key,” said Borislav Novakovic, a former mayor of Novi Sad.
“For the past 20 days all suspects could influence witnesses, tamper with evidence and alter documentation.”
Opposition MPs and other protesters on Wednesday clashed with police outside the court building in Novi Sad for a third day in a row, demanding indictments over the roof collapse and the release from detention of activists who were jailed during earlier rallies.
Serbia’s authoritarian President Aleksandar Vucic described opposition protests on Thursday as “*******” and “brutal ********* by certain political factors”.
Vucic said “we will defeat the thugs and bullies … we are not afraid”.
The railway station building in Novi Sad was built in 1964.
It was renovated twice in recent years as part of a wider infrastructure deal with ******** state companies.
The huge roof collapsed on November 1.
Initially, 14 people ***** and three were severely injured, but one of the injured people ***** on Sunday.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets First Big Discount For ****** Friday
Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets First Big Discount For ****** Friday
There are many great ****** Friday game deals, including the biggest discount yet for the excellent Metaphor ReFantazio. The acclaimed RPG is down to just $50 on PS5 and Xbox Series X at Amazon, a nearly 30% price cut from its $70 list price.
Metaphor ReFantazio is a narrative-focused RPG featuring an intriguing tale that covers the race to crown a new king in a fantasy land of swords and sorcery. Fans of other Atlus RPGs like Persona and Shin Megami Tensei will recognize the game’s focus on social interactions and strategic turn-based battles, but Metaphor’s unique high fantasy setting, bold art direction, and epic musical score all represent bold new directions for the studio. The result is one of Atlus’ best games, earning a rare 10/10 score here on GameSpot, with reviewer Jessica Cogswell noting that “Metaphor: ReFantazio combines Atlus’ skill in crafting emotionally charged RPGs with brilliant plot twists, a keen sense of adventure, and fantastical idealism to create one of its greatest games yet.”
More Atlus RPG ****** Friday deals
Several other Atlus games are included in Amazon’s ****** Friday discount you’re looking for even more meaty RPGs to get you through the long winter nights, including the latest entries in the Persona series. Persona 3 Reload launched earlier this year for $70, but it’s on ***** for $25 while Persona 5 Royal is available for as little as $20 (was $60).
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is also getting a ****** Friday price cut to $25 (was $60). This is an enhanced version of the 2021 game featuring sharper visuals and several quality-of-life upgrades–so if you’ve ever wanted to experience a Pokemon-like adventure set in a wasteland inhabited by warring factions of angels and demons, this is a good time to do so.
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Organic Molecules on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Organic Molecules on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover, currently exploring Mars’ Jezero Crater, has detected carbon-based molecules that may hint at ancient life on the Red Planet. These findings, reported last summer, were made using SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for Organics and Chemicals), an advanced instrument capable of identifying potential organic compounds. While the discovery has raised hopes within the scientific community, questions about its accuracy remain, as researchers consider alternative explanations for the data.
Detection of Organic Molecules and Its Challenges
The SHERLOC instrument utilises two techniques: ultraviolet luminescence and Raman spectroscopy. Dr Ken Farley, Project Scientist for the Perseverance mission, explained that SHERLOC can detect organic matter potentially present in Mars’ environment. Luminescence, while highly sensitive, lacks specificity, as non-organic materials can also produce similar signals. Raman spectroscopy provides more precise chemical fingerprints, but its sensitivity is limited. This combination allows researchers to hypothesise about the presence of organic molecules, but uncertainties in the data complicate definitive conclusions.
Potential Alternative Explanations
A study published in Science Advances posited that the detected signals could originate from inorganic substances, such as defects in minerals like phosphate and silicate or the presence of cesium ions. Dr Eva Scheller, a planetary scientist at MIT and co-author of the study, highlighted that multiple chemical compositions can produce similar spectral patterns. Such overlaps, known as degeneracy in spectroscopy, make it challenging to interpret data reliably. The original researchers also acknowledged these alternative explanations, underscoring the inherent difficulties of remote Mars analyses.
Implications and Future Investigations
While the presence of organic molecules might not confirm life, Jezero Crater’s history as an ancient lakebed increases the significance of the discovery. Both Farley and Scheller agree that a Mars Sample Return mission could provide the clarity necessary to determine whether these compounds originated from biological or abiotic processes. Until then, debates surrounding the findings are expected to continue, illustrating the evolving nature of scientific inquiry.
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Android Switch App for iOS Users Launched; Google Says Improved Data Transfers Coming to More Phones in 2025
Android Switch App for iOS Users Launched; Google Says Improved Data Transfers Coming to More Phones in 2025
Google is making it easier for iPhone owners to switch to Android smartphones. The company has rebranded its data transfer tool that helps users on iOS move their information and accounts, and it is now called Android Switch. Meanwhile, Google has also confirmed that a useful delayed data transfer feature introduced on the Pixel 9 series will also make its way to other Android phones in 2025. The company also says that data transfers from iOS to Android when using a cable will now be considerably faster.
Google Rebrands Data Transfer Tool to ‘Android Switch’
As part of its efforts to streamline the process of switching from iOS to Android, Google says its Data Restore Tool is now called ‘Android Switch’. The listing for the app on the App Store and Google Play store has already been updated with the new name, a refreshed icon, and the description refers to it as “Google’s official transfer app”.
The redesigned Android Switch app can transfer a user’s chats, calendars, contacts, Wi-Fi networks, Google account, and other data from an iPhone to a new Android device. It also shows users how to disable iMessage when switching away from iOS — an essential step that must be completed before a one can begin receiving SMS messages (or RCS messages, in supported regions) from other users.
According to Google’s FAQ page, users will be able to transfer contacts, calendar events, and on-device photos and videos using a cable or the cloud. However, if they want to transfer messages, apps, on-device music, and notes, they will need to transfer their data using a cable.
Google also says that users who use a cable to transfer data from their iPhone to a new Android phone using the Android Switch app will benefit from a 40 percent increase in transfer speeds, which appears to be a considerable jump in performance over the last year. The company didn’t share any details on how it managed to improve transfer speeds when using a cable.
When the Pixel 9 series was launched, Google also introduced the ability to quickly complete an initial setup process so users can get faster access to their smartphone, then start the data transfer process at a later stage. While this feature is currently limited to the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google says it will be available on more Android phones in 2025.
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5 Dividend ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever
5 Dividend ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever
Dividend ETFs provide ************* investors with steady income, long-term growth potential, and diversification, making them ideal for a hands-off, buy-and-hold strategy.
Top options like VOO, XLU, SDY, JEPI, and SCHD cater to diverse goals, from market-wide exposure to high-yield income and defensive plays.
These ETFs combine consistent payouts and growth potential, offering a stable foundation for compounding investments over the long term.
For ************* investors seeking steady income and long-term growth, dividend ETFs offer a reliable “buy and hold” strategy. These funds provide diversification, consistent payouts, and the ease of passive management, making them ideal for a stable, hands-off portfolio. With careful selection, dividend ETFs can be a cornerstone of a traditional investment plan, delivering income and growth for years to come.
So, let’s explore five top dividend ETFs for the traditional long-term investor who wants to compound their investment over time.
1. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Nears 52-Week High with Over 300% Returns Since 2011
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:) is a flagship ETF that tracks the , offering exposure to 500 of the largest U.S. companies.
With a low expense ratio of 0.03% and a dividend yield of 1.1%, VOO provides a cost-effective way to invest in the U.S. stock market’s overall performance.
Year-to-date, VOO is up over 24%, trading near its 52-week high, and has delivered over 300% returns since its 2011 launch, excluding dividends.
With $568 billion in assets under management and a 96.4% U.S. market exposure, VOO is a staple for stability and long-term growth.
2. Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund: Defensive and Steady Income
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:) focuses on the utilities sector, which is known for its defensive characteristics and steady income.
This ETF holds electric, multi-utilities, and gas utility companies, providing a current dividend yield of 2.56%.
Year-to-date, XLU has gained over 27%, driven partly by increased energy demand from AI and data centers, which has sparked renewed interest in power generation and nuclear energy.
With a low expense ratio of 0.09%, solid dividend yield, and upward momentum, XLU ******** a solid pick for ************* investors seeking stable income and growth in a thriving sector.
3. SPDR S&P Dividend ETF: Focused on Dividend Growth Leaders
The SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSE:) is designed for income-focused investors by tracking companies with a history of increasing dividends for at least 20 consecutive years.
Its diverse portfolio of 133 holdings includes top-holding blue-chip names like Chevron (NYSE:), Realty Income (NYSE:), and Kenvue (NYSE:).
The ETF boasts a 2.29% dividend yield and has gained nearly 12% year-to-date.
With 95.5% U.S. exposure and a balanced sector allocation across industries such as , utilities, and , SDY offers a combination of stability and consistent income growth.
4. JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF Offers Steady Income with Lower Market Volatility
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:) stands out for its high yield, currently at 10.7%, making it a favorite among income investors.
The fund employs a covered call strategy, selling options on low-volatility, value-oriented large-cap stocks to generate premium income while reducing overall portfolio risk.
JEPI has delivered an 8% return year-to-date, which climbs into the high teens when factoring in its monthly dividends.
With an expense ratio of 0.35%, JEPI appeals to investors seeking a steady income stream with less exposure to market volatility.
5. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Combines Income and Growth for Long-Term Investors
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:) is a leader in dividend growth investing, delivering impressive returns by tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index.
This ETF focuses on companies with at least ten consecutive years of uninterrupted dividend payments and strong financial fundamentals.
Since its inception in 2011, SCHD has delivered an average annual return of 13.4%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 11% over the same *******.
With its disciplined investment strategy, SCHD combines income and capital appreciation, making it a top choice for *************, long-term investors.
The Bottom Line
Dividend ETFs like VOO, XLU, SDY, JEPI, and SCHD offer stability, consistent income, and long-term growth potential, making them ideal for ************* investors. Whether prioritizing market-wide exposure, sector-specific plays, or high-yield strategies, these ETFs provide an excellent foundation for a buy-and-hold portfolio that can stand the test of time.
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Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile
Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile
Russian President Vladimir ****** meets with Yevgeny Balitsky, Moscow-installed governor of the Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region (not pictured), amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Nov. 18, 2024.
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Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight targeting Dnipro city in the central-east of the country, which, if confirmed, would be the first time Moscow has used such a missile in the war.
In a statement Thursday on the Telegram messaging app, Ukraine’s air force did not specify the exact type of missile, but said it was launched from Russia’s Astrakhan region, which borders the Caspian Sea.
It said an intercontinental ballistic missile was fired at Dnipro city along with eight other missiles, and that the Ukrainian military shot down six of them.
Two people were wounded as a result of the *******, and an industrial facility and a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities were damaged, according to local officials.
While the range of an ICBM would seem excessive for use against Ukraine, such missiles are designed to carry nuclear warheads, and the use of one would serve as a chilling reminder of Russia’s nuclear capability and a powerful message of potential escalation.
The ******* comes two days after Russian President Vladimir ****** signed a revised nuclear doctrine that formally lowers the threshold for the country’s use of nuclear weapons. Ukraine on Tuesday fired several *********-supplied longer-range missiles and reportedly fired U.K.-made Storm Shadows on Wednesday into Russia.
The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday that its air defense systems shot down two British-made Storm Shadow missiles, six HIMARS rockets, and 67 drones. The announcement came in the ministry’s daily roundup regarding the military actions in Ukraine.
The statement didn’t say when or where exactly it happened or what the missiles were targeting. This is not Moscow’s first public announcement of the ********* down of Storm Shadow missiles, as Russia earlier reported downing some over the annexed Crimean Peninsula.
The developments come as the war has taken on a growing international dimension with the arrival of North Korean troops to help Russia on the battlefield — a development that U.S. officials said prompted U.S. President Joe Biden’s policy shift on allowing Ukraine to ***** longer-range U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin responded with threats to escalate further.
****** has previously warned the U.S. and other NATO allies that allowing Ukraine to use Western-supplied longer-range weapons to hit Russian territory would mean that Russia and NATO are at war.
And the new doctrine allows for a potential nuclear response by Moscow even to a conventional ******* on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power.
While the doctrine envisions a possible nuclear response by Russia to a conventional strike, it is formulated broadly to avoid a firm commitment to use nuclear weapons and keep ******’s options open.
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Russia fires first ICBM of Ukraine war, Kyiv’s air force says
Russia fires first ICBM of Ukraine war, Kyiv’s air force says
Nov. 21 (UPI) — Ukraine said Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday morning, marking the first time the nuclear warhead-compatible ******* had been used in the 1,000-day-old war.
Kyiv’s air force said in a statement on Telegram that the ICBM was launched from the Astrakhan region of Russia in an ******* on the central-eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
It was fired between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. local time. The ******* also consisted of seven cruise missiles launched from strategic ******** and an aeroballistic missile fired from a MiG-31k fighter jet.
Six cruise missiles were destroyed by anti-aircraft forces, Ukraine’s air force said. Neither casualties nor damages incurred in the ******* were detailed.
ICBMs have a range of thousands of miles and can be fitted with nuclear and conventional warheads.
Russia’s reported use of an ICBM follows claims that Ukraine fired both U.S. and British long-range missiles this week after U.S. President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the green light to use Army Tactical Missile Systems to ******* deeper within Russian territory.
Biden had been reluctant in signing off on Ukraine using ATACMS to ******* deeper into Russian territory over fears of escalating the war.
The ATACMS was first used in the theater Tuesday, according to Russia. Ukraine this week also fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles, The Guardian reported, citing unnamed sources.
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Elon Musk’s Horrible Elden Ring Load Out Makes Critics Question His Diablo 4 Record
Elon Musk’s Horrible Elden Ring Load Out Makes Critics Question His Diablo 4 Record
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO and now a self-proclaimed top-tier gamer is making headlines once again. Musk recently achieved the top spot in Diablo 4 rankings after clearing a Level 150 Artificer’s Pit with a record-breaking time of 1:52. But is this achievement really his own?
Musk talked about his gaming habits in a podcast. | Image Credit: @PowerfulJRE\YouTube
The billionaire’s new achievement has gotten gamers questioning if he’s the one who really did it. Fans have pointed out his questionable history with games like Elden Ring where his build was revealed to be not quite the best. So now the question among the community arises, did he really get this record himself?
Elon Musk’s Achievements Don’t Convince The Community
His builds in Elden Ring didn’t impress many. | Image Credit: FromSoftware
Musk’s supposed feat in Diablo 4 is impressive on paper. The game’s hardest challenge, level 150 of the Artificer’s Pit, is considered the ultimate test of skill. Musk’s record-breaking run surpassed the previous leader by seven seconds. This has immediately led to skepticism from the community.
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One X (formerly Twitter) user immediately noted, “Anyone who’s seen his Elden Ring loadout knows he didn’t do that.” Musk’s gaming reputation took a hit earlier this year when his Elden Ring build was revealed online.
Paying a gamer to pretend to be him and top the leaderboard is actually the saddest thing he can possibly do with his money i congratulate him hes stealing valor in every single industry all at once
— NamekianGamer26 (@__LandLubber__) November 21, 2024
Dubbed the “CEO build,” it featured a chaotic mix of weapons and shields that rendered Musk’s character comically slow and ineffective. At level 111, his character was still “**** rolling” due to an overloaded equip load.
While Musk joked about receiving a “salesperson of the month award” from Blizzard, critics were less amused. One user questioned the feasibility of balancing a busy life managing Tesla, SpaceX, and X while setting records in a game like Diablo 4.
He’s probably paying someone to play for him.
— Alana McLaughlinⒶ☭ (@AlanaFeral) November 20, 2024
The gaming community has not been shy about speculating whether Musk pays professional gamers to play on his behalf. “He’s probably paying someone to play for him,” one Twitter user remarked, echoing a common theory.
Real Or Not, His Gaming Habits Are a Highlight
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Some people do argue that gaming skills don’t necessarily correlate across titles, and his poor Elden Ring performance doesn’t disprove his Diablo 4 dominance.
ELON MUSK ON VIDEO GAMES
“I’m in the top 20 in the world in Diablo IV. I’m listed with my actual name on the list. There’s only two Americans in the top 20, and I’m one of them.”
“If I play a video game on extreme difficulty, I have to concentrate fully on the game and it has… pic.twitter.com/I8EWbN3L3r
— Autism Capital (@AutismCapital) November 4, 2024
On a recent podcast, Musk revealed his identity on Diablo 4’s leaderboards, surprising fans by ranking in the top 20 globally even before his record-breaking run.
He also framed gaming as a way to unwind and sharpen his mind. His openness about his hobby humanizes him to fans, breaking the stereotype of CEOs as purely work-focused.
Whether his new record is legit or not, Elon Musk’s image online is definitely under scrutiny. His achievement has undeniably shone a spotlight on the blurred lines between passion and privilege in competitive gaming.
But the question ********: is Musk a ****-tier gamer or just another player using resources to tip the scales? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!
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FTX co-founder Gary Wang receives no prison sentence for crypto ****** | Technology
FTX co-founder Gary Wang receives no prison sentence for crypto ****** | Technology
An apologetic FTX co-founder was sentenced on Wednesday to no time in prison after a prosecutor and a federal judge praised his cooperation against Sam Bankman-Fried and his efforts to recover money for victims of the cryptocurrency ******.
Gary Wang testified three partial days at Bankman-Fried’s trial last year, explaining his role as FTX’s chief technology officer in a ****** that the judge Lewis A Kaplan described as one of the two or three biggest in US history.
Kaplan praised Wang for being the first person to cooperate after FTX collapsed in November 2022, sharing information that the assistant US attorney Nicolas Roos said enabled prosecutors to quickly extradite Bankman-Fried from the Bahamas in December 2022.
Bankman-Fried, 32, is serving a 25-year prison term for a ****** that misappropriated over $11bn of funds that belonged to customers, investors and lenders.
FTX once promoted itself as a high-flying cryptocurrency trailblazer with celebrity endorsements and a Super Bowl advertisement before a collapse in the cryptocurrency market exposed a years long ****** that doomed companies Bankman-Fried operated from 2017 to 2022.
Given a chance to speak, Wang apologized to customers and investors.
“I’m deeply sorry to all the people hurt by my actions,” Wang said. “There were so many things I could have done differently.” Wang added that he “took the cowardly path instead of doing the right thing. Nothing I do will ever be able to make up for it.”
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Roos described Wang’s work since the ****** in heroic terms, saying he was “the first FTX cooperator to come in the door” even though he played a minimal role in the ****** and did not create the complicated computer code that enabled the ******.
In his first day of meeting with prosecutors, Wang “deciphered basically half the case for us”, he said, adding that it might have taken the government months or years to figure out the code.
He said Wang has continued to cooperate with several agencies and those seeking to recover money for FTX investors. He said Wang had also created software that is enabling prosecutors to find unrelated financial frauds.
As he announced the sentence, Kaplan said Wang had “limited culpability” in the ******.
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Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile
Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile
Russian President Vladimir ****** meets with Yevgeny Balitsky, Moscow-installed governor of the Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region (not pictured), amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Nov. 18, 2024.
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Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight targeting Dnipro city in the central-east of the country, which, if confirmed, would be the first time Moscow has used such a missile in the war.
In a statement Thursday on the Telegram messaging app, Ukraine’s air force did not specify the exact type of missile, but said it was launched from Russia’s Astrakhan region, which borders the Caspian Sea.
It said an intercontinental ballistic missile was fired at Dnipro city along with eight other missiles, and that the Ukrainian military shot down six of them.
Two people were wounded as a result of the *******, and an industrial facility and a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities were damaged, according to local officials.
While the range of an ICBM would seem excessive for use against Ukraine, such missiles are designed to carry nuclear warheads, and the use of one would serve as a chilling reminder of Russia’s nuclear capability and a powerful message of potential escalation.
The ******* comes two days after Russian President Vladimir ****** signed a revised nuclear doctrine that formally lowers the threshold for the country’s use of nuclear weapons. Ukraine on Tuesday fired several *********-supplied longer-range missiles and reportedly fired U.K.-made Storm Shadows on Wednesday into Russia.
The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday that its air defense systems shot down two British-made Storm Shadow missiles, six HIMARS rockets, and 67 drones. The announcement came in the ministry’s daily roundup regarding the military actions in Ukraine.
The statement didn’t say when or where exactly it happened or what the missiles were targeting. This is not Moscow’s first public announcement of the ********* down of Storm Shadow missiles, as Russia earlier reported downing some over the annexed Crimean Peninsula.
The developments come as the war has taken on a growing international dimension with the arrival of North Korean troops to help Russia on the battlefield — a development that U.S. officials said prompted U.S. President Joe Biden’s policy shift on allowing Ukraine to ***** longer-range U.S. missiles into Russia. The Kremlin responded with threats to escalate further.
****** has previously warned the U.S. and other NATO allies that allowing Ukraine to use Western-supplied longer-range weapons to hit Russian territory would mean that Russia and NATO are at war.
And the new doctrine allows for a potential nuclear response by Moscow even to a conventional ******* on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power.
While the doctrine envisions a possible nuclear response by Russia to a conventional strike, it is formulated broadly to avoid a firm commitment to use nuclear weapons and keep ******’s options open.
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Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon – 21 Years Later on Game Boy Advance
Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon – 21 Years Later on Game Boy Advance
““Causing Psychologically Harmful Video Game Addiction In Players””
Ever wanted to take on most of the biggest publishers and developers in the video game industry? Live in Canada? Well the Consumer Law Group has a class-action lawsuit for you.
That’s the ********* law firm proposing a class-action lawsuit against a number of the games industry’s biggest players, including (but not limited to) Sony, Microsoft, Rockstar, Take-Two, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Roblox, Epic Games, Mojang Studios, Nintendo of America, Ubisoft and Ubisoft Montreal.
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Nvidia earnings: AI chip leader shows no signs of stopping mammoth growth | Nvidia
Nvidia earnings: AI chip leader shows no signs of stopping mammoth growth | Nvidia
The AI chipmaker Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company and the engine of the artificial-intelligence *****, rolled out another set of quarterly results on Wednesday to investors’ delight.
The company, whose value has soared by $2.2tn this year to $3.6tn on the back of near-doubling of chip sales, said it had revenue of $35.08bn, against expectations of $33.15bn. Its profits more than doubled year-over-year. Revenue surged 94% from the same quarter last year. The company projected that revenue would increase by 70% in the coming quarter.
Analysts anticipated Nvidia to report earnings of $0.75 per share; the company reported $0.81. Shares of Nvidia fell about 5% in extended trading following the announcement but soon recouped the losses to remain at a similar price; they previously closed at $145.89 in New York.
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, who last week said he expected the computing power driving advances in generative AI to increase by “a millionfold” over the next decade, said in a press release.
In an earnings call, Huang said that global adoption of Nvidia technology was creating a platform shift from coding to machine learning, with traditional data centers being rebuilt for machine learning to produce AI.
“Generative AI is not just a new software capability but a new industry with AI factories manufacturing digital intelligence – a new industrial revolution that can create a multi-trillion-dollar AI industry,” he said.
“AI is transforming every industry, company and country,” Huang added. “Creating an omniverse of synthetically generated data … the age of robotics is coming.”
Soaring demand for Nvidia’s Blackwell GPU chips appears to have quelled anxiety that the company could be hit by pullback in demand from tech giants sinking billions into AI processing and data centers.
Nvidia’s value has bounced back after a summer slump, rising 45% from an August low. The chip stock – up nearly 200% this year and up over 1,100% in the last two years – hit record highs following the election.
But many of Nvidia’s chip-making peers have become a net drag on the industry as they struggle to compete with its AI dominance.
Before the results were announced, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said he expected another “drop-the-mic performance” from Nvidia, saying it was “the only game in town with $1tn+ of AI cap-ex on the way for the next few years with Nvidia’s GPUs the new oil and gold in this world”.
The world’s biggest tech companies have increased the amount they invest in AI by billions in recent quarters, positioning Nvidia as a major beneficiary.
Nvidia, which many see as a bellwether of the tech sector and artificial-intelligence demand that has helped power Wall Street to multiple record-highs this year.
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But an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, the threat of global tariff hikes from Donald Trump’s incoming administration, and the likelihood that US interest rates will not be cut by the Federal Reserve have also put markets on edge.
Other analysts agreed with Ives’ assessment that demand for Nvidia’s new Blackwell chip could push Nvidia sales and market capitalization to new heights. Saxo chief investment strategist Charu Chanana wrote that signs of “extraordinary demand” for the new chip, including forecasts of record sales and reports of sold-out inventories for the next year, are strong indicators of Nvidia’s continued high performance.
But Chanana warned that “any signs of production delays or demand falling short could pressure the stock given its stretched valuation”.
Earlier this week, a report said that the chipmaker is having overheating issues with servers for its newest graphics chip, B200 & GB200 NVL72, both named for David Harold Blackwell, a prominent ********* mathematician and statistician.
A spokesperson for Nvidia did not ******* the report directly but said “the engineering iterations are normal and expected”.
Computer billionaire Michael Dell posted that “minutiae can shake you out of tremendous investments every time”.
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Alistair Brownlee: Double Olympic triathlon champion retires aged 36
Alistair Brownlee: Double Olympic triathlon champion retires aged 36
Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 36.
Brownlee won gold at London 2012 before defending his title in Rio four years later.
A world champion in 2009 and 2011, Brownlee is the only triathlete ever to be crowned junior world champion, U23 world champion, ********* champion and Olympic champion.
“Triathlon has profoundly shaped my life. I have dedicated nearly half of it to being a professional athlete, fulfilling my childhood dream and achieving far more than I ever dared to imagine,” Brownlee wrote on X.
“I look forward to embracing a slightly slower pace of life, yet not too slow.
“There’s an exciting array of events, challenges and adventures awaiting me — things I’ve always wanted to have a ****** at but haven’t had the chance to pursue.”
Brownlee captured a legion of fans by winning gold on home soil in London 2012.
His brother Jonny took bronze and the pair have competed against one another on the biggest stages ever since.
Shortly after London 2012, the pair launched the Brownlee Foundation, a charity aiming to inspire children from all backgrounds to take up the sport.
In 2016, Alistair helped his brother over the finish line at the Triathlon World Series event in Mexico when Jonny started to wobble on the home straight.
Jonny, two years younger than Alistair, was leading the race when his legs started to give way in the ******** heat.
Alistair, who was in third position at the time, propped his brother up for the final 700m and helped him over the line to finish ahead of him in second place.
Earlier that summer, Alistair became the only triathlete in Olympic history to successfully defend his crown by winning gold at Rio 2016.
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The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2024
The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2024
The Apple AirTag is a tiny, handy gadget that helps you keep track of the items you care about most, whether it’s your keys, wallet, backpack or even a bike. Once you’ve paired an AirTag with your iPhone, it integrates seamlessly with the Find My app, allowing you to view its location on a map, play a sound to help you locate it nearby or even get guided directions when it’s within close range. This little tracker is incredibly useful for keeping tabs on things that tend to get misplaced, and with Apple’s impressive build quality and a replaceable battery, it’s made to last.
Accessories can make your AirTag even more useful, helping you attach it securely to nearly anything. From keychains and cases to mounts for your luggage or bike, there’s an accessory for every situation. These accessories give you more options to carry or conceal your AirTag depending on your needs. We’ve tested dozens of AirTag holders, cases and more since the Bluetooth trackers came out in 2021, and these are the best AirTag accessories we’ve tried. And if you’re an Android user, don’t fret — there are other Bluetooth trackers out there that give you similar features to AirTags and can help you keep track of your things.
Best AirTag holders
Elevation Lab
It’s easy to throw an AirTag into your coat pocket or in the bottom of your backpack, but it’s also easy for the tracking device to fall out of those things. Enter Elevation Lab’s TagVault Fabric mount, which adheres to a number of different types of fabric to discreetly track your stuff. The exterior ring of the Vault is super flexible, so once you stick it to the lining of your jacket or bag, it’ll move and adjust as you do the same with your stuff. The adhesive is quite strong, but it’s still easy to insert or remove the AirTag as much as you need. The plastic enclosure’s cap comes off with a bit of force, so you can take out your AirTag whenever you need to replace its battery. If you want something similar with an even more durable, water-resistant design, Elevation Lab makes these surface adhesive mounts that fit the bill, too.
$14 at Amazon
Belkin
If you’d prefer to attach your AirTag to the outside of your backpack or carry on, consider doing so with Belkin’s Secure Holder with Wire Cable. Whereas other holders use a simple keyring to attach the tracker to your stuff, this case uses a braided wire cable that’s extra tough. The case itself unlocks via a small Allen key to let you insert the AirTag, and then you can lock it back up again before putting the tag to use. Not only is it highly unlikely for your AirTag to get knocked out of this thing, it’s also just as unlikely for the wire strap to get caught on something and break. Overall, it’s a thoughtfully designed holder than would make a great luggage tag.
$15 at Amazon
Spigen
Spigen’s Valentinus AirTag cover is one of the best alternatives I’ve found to Apple’s own leather key rings. It has a very similar design to the first-party accessory (albeit made with pleather) , but it comes in much cheaper at only $8. Your tracking device nestles into the perfectly-shaped leather AirTag loop and snaps shut, and since the leather extends slightly over both sides of the tracker, there’s very little chance it will pop out unexpectedly. I also appreciate that it comes with a carabiner-style key ring, which makes it easier to secure to your belongings.
$16 at Amazon
Caseology
Caseology’s Vault has a more utilitarian design, made with tough, textured TPU. The oval-shaped holder has an opening on one side into which you pop your AirTag. The other side has a smaller opening that attaches to the included carabiner, which is one of the best clips I came across in my testing. It’s pretty basic as far as carabiners go, but it’s better than a standard key ring — especially if you want to easily attach your AirTag to something other than your keys like straps on a backpack, or even a **** collar. Overall, the Caseology Vault is one of the most attractive holders I tested and it will be a solid choice for anyone who doesn’t need stainless steel or leather.
$6 at Amazon
Orbitkey
Orbitkey’s Leather Holder for AirTag is a more elegant version of Apple’s accessory. It’s a genuine leather sleeve that opens just wide enough for you to slide your AirTag into its pocket. Attached to it is a quick-release ring that takes some getting used to, but once you know how to open it up, it’s easy to secure onto your keys. You essentially just have to push in one direction on the holder’s ring to unlock it, which then allows you to secure the AirTag to a lanyard, your car keys and the like. It’s a good option if you prefer that your accessories have a more polished look.
$40 at Amazon
Belkin
AirTags can also help you keep track of larger bags and luggage, and you could easily slip one into an interior pocket and call it a day. But if you’d rather ***** the tracker to the outside, you’ll need something a bit larger and more flexible than a standard key ring. Belkin’s Secure Holder with Strap is a good option: it comes in different colors and it’s budget friendly at only $13. The case opens up into two pieces, allowing you to sit the AirTag inside the circle and twist and snap the two halves together to lock it in. You can then attach the AirTag to your luggage handle, dog collar, water bottle or other item with the strap, which feels quite strong.
I appreciate the unique design of Belkin’s Secure Holder, although it was hard to twist open when the AirTag was inside of it. But that’s a good thing for daily use; your AirTag isn’t going anywhere when in the Secure Holder. I also liked its slightly raised edges, which provide extra protection against impacts and bumps.
$10 at Amazon
Incase
Incase’s Woolenex AirTag holder is one that is just as attractive as it is durable. The company’s Woolenex fabric is made of a woven blend of polyester fibers that make the accessory lightweight, water repellant and fade- and tear-resistant. Incase makes a bunch of gadgets and accessories out of this material, and those who like premium fabrics that can also handle a bit of wear-and-tear will gravitate to it. The holder has a TPU snap closure and circular cutout so it won’t interrupt the AirTag’s signal — plus, it lets you see any cute engraving you may have on your tracking device.
$20 at Incase
elago
Whether you’re attaching an AirTag to your house keys or clipping one to your ****’s backpack, you don’t need to settle for a boring holder. There are a number of fun AirTag cases available now and some of our favorites come from Elago. The accessory company makes a bunch of minimalist AirTag holders – which are good options if you’re looking for something simple and cheap – but it also has silicone cases in the shapes of avocados, ice cream bars, floppy disks and even retro game controllers. The best part is that, unlike other brands that can quickly raise prices when you want a fancily-shaped case or a holder with your favorite character on it, Elago’s playful cases will run you no more than $15 apiece.
$12 at Amazon
Pelican
Keyrings and straps aren’t the best way to attach an AirTag to anything and everything. Things like bikes, coolers, luggage and other items would be better served by an adhesive mount. Pelican makes one of the most protective ones available at the moment – the Protector Sticker Mount case has a two-piece design that you pop open to insert your AirTag inside. It basically acts as a little box in which your AirTag lives while it’s tracking your stuff. You can stick it to your items using the strong adhesive panel on the back of the case, and Pelican even includes an extra adhesive pad in the package as well, just in case you need another one. While the case itself is a bit tough to get open at first, that just shows how hard it would be for your AirTag to accidentally pop out of it.
$15 at Amazon
AirTag holder FAQs
Why do AirTags need a holder?
AirTags need a holder because they do not have built-in keyring holes like Tile, Chipolo and other Bluetooth trackers do.
How do you attach an AirTag to things?
You’ll need a holder or case to attach an AirTag to your stuff. If you’re comfortable slipping an AirTag into an interior pocket of a bag or coat, you can do so without an extra accessory. But if you want to use one to keep track of your keys, wallet, backpack or even your **** on their collar, you’ll need an accessory that can accommodate that use case.
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Nvidia (NVDA) stock slumps despite Q3 earnings beat
Nvidia (NVDA) stock slumps despite Q3 earnings beat
POLAND – 2024/11/13: In this photo illustration, the NVIDIA company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Nvidia shares dropped in U.S. premarket trading Thursday after the tech giant’s third-quarter earnings ******* to impress investors.
Shares of the chipmaker slumped 3.21% at around 5:03 a.m. ET, following the Wednesday release of Nvidia’s quarterly results, which beat on both the top and bottom lines.
Revenue came in at $35.08 billion, up 94% year-on-year and exceeding the $33.16 billion forecast by LSEG analysts. Earnings per share was 81 cents adjusted, also above analyst expectations.
Other chipmakers fell on the back of the market reaction to Nvidia’s third-quarter results. Shares of Intel, Qualcomm and Micron Technology all lost 1% or more in value, while AMD declined 0.6%.
The slump in Nvidia also had a knock-on effect on ********* semiconductor firms. ASML, a key chip equipment supplier, dropped 0.9%, while compatriot Dutch chip firm ASMI fell 0.5%. Chipmakers BE Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics and Infineon slipped 0.8%, 0.7 and 0.6%, respectively.
Several notable chip names were also in negative territory in Asia. TSMC, which makes Nvidia’s high-performance graphics processing units, eased as much as 1.5%. Contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn dropped 1.9%.
Why are Nvidia shares falling?
Nvidia has largely cornered the market for the high-powered chips powering the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Despite nearly doubling sales year-on-year, Nvidia’s third-quarter results showed a slowdown from previous quarters. Nvidia previously reported growth of 122% in the second quarter, 262% in the first quarter, and 265% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Derren Nathan, head of equity research at Hargreaves Lansdown, said in emailed comments Wednesday that the dip in Nvidia’s share price “suggests even outstanding isn’t enough for some investors,” adding that he expects the stock to bounce back once markets open.
“NVIDIA’s generated stellar gains for shareholders over many years now, and right now it’s pretty hard to see any major holes in the investment case,” Nathan added.
Analysts are looking ahead to the much-anticipated launch of Nvidia’s next-generation chip called Blackwell. On the firm’s earnings call, CEO Jensen Huang said that demand for the chip is exceeding supply.
– CNBC’s Kif Leswing contributed to this report
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Exclusive: ‘Battlefield evidence’ from Syria is coming to Canada’s courts
Exclusive: ‘Battlefield evidence’ from Syria is coming to Canada’s courts
“Battlefield evidence” collected in Syria has begun appearing in ********* courts in cases against suspected ISIS members, a Global News investigation has found.
Seized from captured combatants, ISIS documents and electronic files are being used for the first time in Canada to overcome the challenges of holding so-called foreign fighters to account.
The materials, which have now surfaced in courts in two provinces, are the product of Operation Gallant Phoenix, a U.S.-led effort to share what is known as collected exploitable material (CEM).
CEM is evidence found on the battlefield, and can include paperwork and data harvested from the pockets, phones and laptops of fighters taken prisoner during combat.
It is part of an attempt to address a major national security problem for Canada: How to bring to justice those who participated in ISIS in Syria and Iraq.
Such evidence has already been used to convict ISIS members in the ******* States, but experts and officials said it faces hurdles before it is treated as reliable in Canada’s courts.
A Global News investigation found the RCMP has already put CEM before the courts in British Columbia and Alberta, against suspected ISIS members who have returned from Syria.
In two of the cases, police asked the courts for terrorism peace bonds to restrict the movements of ISIS women in the name of public safety. Both cases were successful.
But Crown prosecutors have not yet tested CEM in a ********* trial, and a senior RCMP officer said work was underway to use it to bring charges against Canadians who participated in ISIS.
In an exclusive interview with Global News, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brigitte Gauvin said police had “been utilizing CEM, which is collected exploitable material.”
“We’ve made a lot of progress in obtaining that evidence, and we are working on a framework to be able to utilize it as evidence in court,” said Gauvin, the head of national security investigations.
She said it was being used to identify the ******* of those the government calls ********* extremist travellers (CETs), who left the country to take part in ******* groups like ISIS.
“CEM is very important as it kind of paints a picture, or gives us the knowledge of the role and activities CETs would have perpetrated while in the conflict zone.”
“We are continuously requesting that type of evidence along with other information or intelligence that we can use to advance our investigations,” Gauvin said.
“It hasn’t been used in prosecutions or tested in court yet, but we’re definitely prepared to do so.”
A U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces fighter frisks a man evacuated from the last ISIS territory, Baghouz, Syria, on Feb. 22, 2019 (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File).
Although Canada has been putting terrorists on trial for the past two decades, in some cases for what they did in war zones, prosecutors have not yet relied on battlefield evidence.
“This is the sort of evidence we haven’t seen yet,” said Michael Nesbitt, a leading national security scholar and associate dean at the University of Calgary law school.
He said it could be a boon to prosecutors, but they will have to establish how it was collected and got into the RCMP’s hands.
“The question, as always, will be the authenticity of the evidence.”
Prosecutors may have to file affidavits attesting to the origin of the papers and their continuity, meaning where they were found and how they were passed from agency to agency.
In the two cases in which CEM has already been filed in ********* courts, the RCMP provided a description of the “capture circumstances” for each document.
The use of CEM may be particularly effective against ISIS members since the ******* group kept voluminous bureaucratic records, partly because it had to govern the areas it occupied.
A logbook found in Raqqah, Syria, was used as ‘battlefield evidence’ against U.S. ISIS member Emraan Ali.
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Foreign ********** fighters leave “trails of evidence” that can be “a goldmine for prosecutors and investigators, said Matt Blue, the chief of the U.S. Justice Department’s counter-terrorism section.
Materials picked up on battlefields are being analyzed, catalogued and shared, he said in a speech in April. “Knowing how much evidence we’ve collected over the years, I know we can bring many more individuals to justice for their ********* activity.”
Last year, such evidence was used to convict Emraan Ali, an ********* who served in ISIS.
“Foundational to the ********* charges against Ali was evidence in two logbooks and two hard drives collected by U.S. authorities,” Blue said.
The government’s push to use it in ********* courtrooms comes amid a series of arrests in Ontario and Quebec over the summer that served as a reminder that ISIS ******** a threat.
On Sept. 4, the RCMP arrested Muhammad Shahzeb Khan in Ormstown, Que. A Pakistani in Canada on a student visa, he was allegedly on his way to New York to conduct a mass ********* for ISIS at a Brooklyn ******* centre.
A Toronto minor was charged in August with terrorism offences allegedly related to ISIS, and a father and son originally from Egypt, Ahmed and Mostafa Eldidi, were arrested in July as they were allegedly preparing to carry out a mass stabbing for ISIS in Toronto.
The evidence against the father includes a video in which he is allegedly seen in Iraq, using a sword to hack the feet and hands off a prisoner suspended from a crucifix.
In addition, in July a British court convicted Edmonton resident Khaled Hussein of belonging to Al-Muhajiroun, a ********** group headed by pro-ISIS preacher Anjem Choudary.
A Montreal woman who joined ISIS speaks to Global News in Syria in 2018. She has now returned to Montreal.
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But of the nine women who were allegedly part of ISIS and have returned from Syria to B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, just three have been charged.
Several other ********* ISIS women have not yet come home, and Kurdish fighters are still holding at least four ********* men who were captured during fighting in Syria.
In the absence of charges, the RCMP has been using terrorism peace bonds, which have a lower burden of proof, to limit the threat posed by the returning women.
In one such case, the RCMP evidence filed in court includes “Collected Exploitable Material” about Edmonton resident Aimee Vasconez. The RCMP said it was provided by the FBI.
The CEM includes Islamic State documents recovered by Kurdish fighters in Tabqah, Syria, that name ISIS women, their aliases, husbands, countries of origin and dates of birth.
Within those documents was a ledger that recorded the names of foreigners who entered ISIS-controlled territory in March 2015. Vasconez and her late husband Ali Abdel-Jabbar were allegedly listed.
The battlefield evidence against Edmonton’s Aimee Vasconez included her alleged application for weapons training.
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The FBI also gave the RCMP materials taken from ISIS members fleeing the Euphrates River Valley in February 2019, including Vasconez’s application for military training.
The evidence was used by the RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team in Alberta to obtain a warrant to arrest Vasconez when she returned from Syria last year.
The court records show the materials were part of Operation Gallant Phoenix, which the RCMP said was launched “to consolidate and disseminate evidence gathered from the conflict zone in Syria and Iraq.”
Canada has never acknowledged being part of Operation Gallant Phoenix, and Gauvin declined to discuss specifics about the sharing of CEM, saying “there are some sensitivities surrounding that.”
“But definitely, the ongoing collaboration and increased collaboration with our foreign partners, especially the Five Eyes, in this area, and the sharing and the use of CEM has definitely been an important tool for us to be able to advance those investigations.”
Operation Gallant Phoenix began in 2013 as a way to “track the flow of foreign ********** fighters in and out of Iraq and Syria,” according to the website of the New Zealand Defence Force.
“It has since evolved into a platform where partners collect and share information about potential and existing ********** threats, regardless of the ideology behind those threats.”
An entry form for a ********* arriving in ISIS territory, with Edmonton phone numbers.
A second ISIS suspect, Kimberly Polman of Squamish, B.C., was arrested upon returning to Canada in a case based partly on CEM, according to court records.
The evidence against her included an Arabic notebook that listed women inhabiting an ISIS guesthouse in Syria in 2015. The RCMP obtained the notebook from the FBI, which got it from the U.S. Defense Department, according to the court records.
The U.S. has collected 300 terabytes of CEM, ranging from fingerprints and diaries to letters and data on fighters, according to the West Point Combating Terrorism Center.
“CEM holds great potential and has been used in important ways to investigate and prosecute foreign ********** fighters, screen and watchlist ********** suspects, or deny travel,” it said.
The U.S. Justice Department counter-terrorism chief, Blue, said the U.S. had amassed “an extraordinary volume of collected exploitable material and battlefield evidence.”
“And every day, highly trained analysts and investigators sift through that evidence — carefully analyzing it and cataloguing it for retrieval and sharing.”
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Pick Up Dragon’s Dogma 2 For Just $50 On PS5 And Xbox Series X During Amazon’s ****** Friday *****
Pick Up Dragon’s Dogma 2 For Just $50 On PS5 And Xbox Series X During Amazon’s ****** Friday *****
One of the most interesting RPGs 2024, Dragon’s Dogma 2, is down to its lowest price yet during Amazon’s ****** Friday ***** that just went live. You can pick up the open-world fantasy epic for just $40 on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 ****** Friday Deal at Amazon
Like its predecessor, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an open-world action RPG that harkens back to the challenge and friction of the genre’s more ********* roots. It’s not necessarily for everyone, but anyone looking for a deep action RPG will find a lot to like about Dragon’s Dogma 2–especially if you were a fan of the first game. GameSpot reviewer Richard Wakeling scored the game a 9/10, calling it “an enchanting open-world RPG with varied, exciting combat and a player-created companion system that’s still unlike anything else. It doesn’t do much beyond what the original did, but advancements in technology have enhanced its anomalous strengths, breathing new life into its massive open world and the ways in which you and everything around you can interact with it.”
Several of the biggest games of 2024 are also on ***** right now, if you’re looking to prepare yourself for a festive season gaming binge. There’s the blistering action of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, polished frights in the Silent Hill 2 remake, and the fantasy epic Metaphor ReFantazio to consider. Each one of these games normally retail for $70, but they’re currently available for $50 each as part of Amazon’s ****** Friday *****. Check out the full ***** to see all the discounts, and keep tabs on GameSpot’s deals coverage for more of the best ****** Friday price cuts available.
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Google must sell Chrome to end search monopoly, justice department argues in court filing | Google
Google must sell Chrome to end search monopoly, justice department argues in court filing | Google
Alphabet’s Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with competitors and take a range of other measures to end its monopoly on searching the internet, US prosecutors have argued to a judge.
Such changes would essentially result in Google being highly regulated for 10 years, subjecting it to oversight by the same Washington federal court that ruled the company maintained an ******** monopoly in online search and related advertising.
Google controls about 90% of the online search market.
“Google’s unlawful behaviour has deprived rivals not only of critical distribution channels but also distribution partners who could otherwise enable entry into these markets by competitors in new and innovative ways,” the US Department of Justice (DoJ) said in a court filing.
The court papers filed on Wednesday night expand on an earlier outline on how the US wants to end Google’s monopoly. Google called the proposals ******** at the time, saying they would harm US consumers and businesses and shake ********* competitiveness in artificial intelligence.
The company has said it will appeal.
The DoJ demands are wide-ranging, including barring Google from re-entering the browser market for five years and insisting Google sell its Android mobile operating system if other remedies fail to restore competition.
The department has also requested a prohibition on Google buying or investing in any search rivals, query-based artificial intelligence products or advertising technology.
The DoJ and a coalition of states want US district judge Amit Mehta to end exclusive agreements in which Google pays billions of dollars annually to Apple and other device vendors to make its search engine the default on their tablets and smartphones.
Google will have a chance to present its own proposals in December.
Mehta has scheduled a trial on the proposals for April, though president-elect Donald Trump and the DoJ’s next antitrust head could step in and change course in the case.
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Donna Nelson: Perth woman on ***** smuggling charges claims she was tricked by man while seeking love
Donna Nelson: Perth woman on ***** smuggling charges claims she was tricked by man while seeking love
A Perth woman on trial for smuggling ***** into Japan claims she was duped by a man she met while seeking love.
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Star Wars Outlaws removing stealth from ‘almost all quest objectives’
Star Wars Outlaws removing stealth from ‘almost all quest objectives’
Star Wars Outlaws will remove most of the game’s instant-fail stealth objectives in a forthcoming update.
The game, which was released earlier this year, initially featured several sections where players would receive a game over screen if they were spotted by an ******, even if they had a chance to escape without an alarm being raised.
This was met with backlash from players, and critics, however now the game’s creative director has said that these objectives are being changed.
Drew Rechner, the game’s new creative director, said “Player choice has always been a core focus of Star Wars Outlaws, but after listening to your feedback, we’ve realized there’s more we can do to give you even greater freedom.
“Restrictions like “Do not raise the alarm” or “Do not get caught” in quests were forcing players into stealthy playstyles, limiting the ability to choose whether to use combat or not. As a result, some quests could feel frustrating or unfair. We also found that detection mechanics could be unpredictable and inconsistent as well.
“Our first step in expanding player choice is removing forced stealth from almost all quest objectives. This doesn’t mean that sneaking is no longer a viable or even preferable option in some cases. Rather, if you’re caught while sneaking, the objective won’t fail and reset you to the last checkpoint. Instead, you’ll seamlessly transition into combat. We know many of you enjoy the stealth approach, so it was important to us to preserve that playstyle while also giving you the freedom to decide how to tackle each mission.”
Ubisoft announced in September that it was working on a series of updates designed to get the game into better shape in time for the holiday season.
It also said its decision to delay *********’s Creed Shadows from this November to February 2025 was influenced by the poor reception to Star Wars Outlaws, which wasn’t as polished as it should have been and has underperformed commercially.
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Here Are the GOP Senators Who Could Take Down Trump's Cabinet Picks
Here Are the GOP Senators Who Could Take Down Trump's Cabinet Picks
President-elect Donald Trump’s rapid-***** cabinet appointments have made clear what he values: loyalty to Donald Trump and a demonstrated ability to articulate that loyalty on television.
The response to The Trump Show’s casting call will be even more clarifying. In short: Will the Senate remain the Senate?
While much of the GOP has become a Trump subsidiary, there are still some Senate Republicans who consider themselves members of a co-equal branch of government and take their Advise and Consent duty seriously.
Not that this is the Hollywood version of the Senate. Most of the 53 *********** lawmakers in the incoming Senate want to support their party’s president, who just won a decisive victory and enjoys diehard support from the bulk of their voters. They’d much rather air their concerns about Trump’s picks privately and avoid having to cast a vote in opposition to any of them. No need to do any “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” impressions on the Senate floor when the oppo research can work its will.
Yet it’s that lack of appetite for a public showdown with Trump that will make the first months of the new Congress so telling. The fates of the fringe appointees who come up for a confirmation vote will reveal one of the most important new power centers in Washington, and perhaps one of the few checks on Trump II: the lame duck caucus.
Yes, it’s those senators who may never have to face *********** primary voters again and are therefore immune from Trump’s greatest power — his control of the GOP base.
These are the lawmakers for which freedom — to borrow from the great and recently departed Kris Kristofferson — is just another word for nothing left to lose.
This is not to say that every *********** senator who opposes a Trump appointment is headed for the exits. Some are independent minded, and their political strength flows partly from that identity (looking at you, senior senators from Maine and Alaska).
However, to examine those GOP senators whose terms are up in 2026 and 2028 is to grasp how some of Trump’s most provocative picks could be blocked, provided the 47 Democrats and independents vote in unified opposition.
The challenge will not just be how willing they are to thwart Trump, but whether they will be willing to do so with more than one nominee. It’s one thing to rise up with safety in numbers and block, say, Matt Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general should it reach the floor. It’s quite another to torpedo Gaetz and then take down another, let alone two or three, more Trump appointees.
It’s worth watching, though, because this same bloc of *********** lawmakers would also be the most likely to reemerge later in Trump’s term to selectively challenge him on issues (tariffs or foreign policy come to mind) or an inevitable power grab.
So who’s in this latest Senate gang, one most would deny being part of?
Let’s begin with those senators who are up in 2026.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (***.): The longest-serving Senate leader in ********* history tops the list because he is the most likely retiree. McConnell is the consummate partisan — look no further than his return to Trump after prematurely consigning him to history’s ash heap. He’s also a team player who will not want to make life unduly difficult for his successor as leader, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.).
However, McConnell has also made clear he wants to use the end of his 40-plus years in the Senate to steer his party away from isolationism. How committed he is to that task could be determined early next year should he have to consider Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary and Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief.
Sen. John Cornyn (Texas): Equally liberated could be the man who fell a few votes short of becoming McConnell’s successor. In the immediate wake of his defeat, Cornyn, who turns 73 in February, said he still planned to run for reelection. Yet after not realizing his years-long goal of becoming Senate GOP leader, does Cornyn really want to spend the next 16 months racing between Texas and Washington to fend off a right-wing primary so he can serve in the rank-and-file until he’s 80? If not, he’s free to act, and vote, like the Bush *********** he is.
Sen. Susan Collins (Maine): Finally poised to claim the Appropriations gavel she’s long coveted, Collins has also indicated she intends to run for reelection in two years. I don’t doubt it. But what sort of a primary and general election could loom in her bifurcated state? There’s a reason why the dexterous Collins is the last sitting GOP senator to carry a state that her party’s presidential nominee lost. Striking that balance of keeping core Republicans from her native rural Maine happy without angering moderate Mainers closer to Portland will be on her mind with every contentious vote.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.): Like Collins, Cassidy voted to convict Trump of impeachment charges nearly four years ago. Unlike Collins, Cassidy hails from a deeply pro-Trump state. Even more ominous for the Louisiana lawmaker, his state’s famous jungle primary — in which all candidates for office appear on a single ballot open to all voters — is no more for federal races. Now chairing the HELP Committee, Cassidy, a physician, may not want to walk away. But if he concludes he will lose a *********** primary, he’ll be free to vote as boldly as he did when he was one of only seven Senate Republicans to convict Trump.
Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.): Tillis’ most vexing potential primary opponent, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, is no more thanks to, well, you know what. But like Collins, Tillis is staring at the prospect of more ************* Republicans eager to pounce should he break from Trump. And Tillis could have one of the most hard-fought general elections in the country should outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper be tempted to run. (Expect Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to have memorized Cooper’s number by the first of the year.)
More than the hassle of an expensive primary and general election two years on may be the more immediate question of whether a dealmaker like Tillis can find satisfaction in the Senate during another time of Trump. Will he make his peace with MAGA, as he did under Trump I? Or will he follow the course of his neighbor to the west, former Senator Bob Corker, and decide after two terms he’s had quite enough of the “****** day care center” that is the Trump White House.
Sen. Joni Ernst (Iowa): Ernst has been sounding Trumpier lately. Perhaps she’ll be tapped for an administration post. Army Secretary or Defense Secretary, if Hegseth is derailed, could be alluring for a military veteran like Ernst. But, as with Cornyn, she lost a leadership race and is now something of a free agent. And like McConnell, she doesn’t hide her more hawkish national security views.
I’m tempted to include Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), a pre-Trump *********** if there ever was one. Capito turns 71 next week and may not want to spend most of her 70s in the Senate. Yet she’ll be mindful of voting in a way that, in a state where the primary is now tantamount to election, won’t undermine her son or nephew from becoming the third generation of Moores elected statewide.
Okay, onto those up in 2028.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Ark.): Murkowski is the other remaining GOP senator who voted to convict Trump of impeachment charges in the aftermath of the ******* on the Capitol. She has already won one primary as a write-in candidate. And she may prevail again should she run again in four years if Alaska’s ranked-choice system survives repeal efforts. But that Anchorage to D.C. commute doesn’t get any shorter. Regardless of her ultimate plans, there may be no more liberated *********** senator in the body next year.
Sen. Charles Grassley (Iowa): Grassley has been in elected office since the Eisenhower administration and I’m reluctant to ever assume he’s on the verge of retirement. But at 91, perhaps the Iowan will start considering his retirement years. Seriously, though, the Judiciary Committee chair has not shown much interest in challenging Trump previously. But if ever there was a GOP lawmaker without political considerations to weigh, it’s the hog farmer and Twitter maven from New Hartford, Iowa.
Sen. Todd Young (Ind.): It got remarkably little attention, but Young didn’t endorse Trump’s candidacy this year. Which puts him in league with Collins and Murkowski. That’s no small thing for a 52-year-old from deep-red (crimson?) Indiana with years ahead of him in elected office. If he wants as much. That may depend on the state of party.
Regardless, Young, a Naval Academy graduate and Marine, is in the internationalist tradition of his long-ago boss, Sen. Richard Lugar. And his deafening silence this year toward Trump’s candidacy suggests he’s not afraid to go his own way.
Sen. Jerry Moran (Kansas): The low-key former House member — he and Thune arrived in the same class to that chamber — has avoided tangling with Trump. But Moran is a *********** traditionalist who could be in his last term. He’s 70 and, like Cornyn, may not want to remain in the Senate until he’s 80.
Sen. To Be Named Later (Ohio): The successor to Vice-President-elect JD Vance is a mystery but the person who will decide who fills the seat is not. It’s Gov. Mike DeWine, an old school *********** nearing, presumably, his final two years in elected office. Will DeWine pick a placeholder in his image, somebody who may defy Trump, or a more MAGA-friendly figure who can survive a primary?
That’s it for the 2028 class. I’ll resist the temptation to scout those GOP senators up in 2030 — except to note this may be Armed Services Chair and national security hawk Sen. Roger Wicker’s (R-Miss.) last term.
Not that he or most any other GOP senator will want to break from Trump. But as the once and future president has proven for nearly a decade, and is proving anew since the election, the only thing more vexing than being a Trump critic is being a Trump ally.
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