Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
Earlier this week, a video of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang playing with a flock of…
AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges
Fal, a San Francisco-based startup that hosts and runs AI video, image, and audio models, has raised $1.3 billion in its latest funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Nvidia, Sound Ventures, and T. Rowe Price. The deal values Fal at $16 billion, double its $8 billion valuation in April, Bloomberg reported….
U.S. limited strike on Strait of Hormuz raises questions what’s next – National
What appeared to be a limited strike by the United States on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz hours before Tuesday’s midterm U.S. elections is raising questions about what’s coming next. For weeks now, U.S. President Donald Trump has said he was considering launching a new wave of strikes on Iran after the elections….
Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist
Crypto giant Binance says North Korean hackers used fake social media profiles and the lure of a potential job offer as part of a months-long scheme aimed at tricking an employee into downloading malicious software onto their laptop. Researchers have repeatedly warned about long-running social engineering attacks that can go on for months. This latest…
Bank of Canada maintains stance on rate hike ahead of Nov. 5 budget release – National
The Bank of Canada is standing by its decision last week to hike interest rates for the first time in three years, even though it could mean many Canadians and businesses will pay more for some mortgages and other loans. This also comes as the federal government plans to release its next budget on Nov….
Netflix’s new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood
Netflix announced on Tuesday that it’s rolling out a new “AI Discover” tab where users will be able to experiment with new ways to find their next watch. The first experimental feature launching under the tab will allow users to get recommendations based on what they’re currently in the mood for. Users can choose from…
Danielle Smith defends proposed Alberta riding redraw that Opposition calls cheating
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a proposal to redraw provincial boundaries in a way the Opposition NDP says is cheating. The proposal, made public in a report on Monday, would split the southern city of Lethbridge into four ridings from its current two. It would have one strictly urban riding while the other three…
Rizwan, Najab hit tons in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
Huraira scores 13th first-class century as four matches of the premier first-class event begin Mohammad Rizwan and Najab Khan struck unbeaten centuries to put Peshawar Blues in a commanding position against Faisalabad on the opening day of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold tournament on Tuesday. Peshawar reached 306-3 at stumps after being asked to bat first…
Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute
There’s a lot of mystery around the finances of major AI labs, and as Anthropic inches towards its IPO, we’re starting to get some answers. In particular, the company is finally disclosing more about the economics of compute, and how much it of Anthropic’s skyrocketing revenue is being lost to compute costs. In a new…
Jury deliberations begin in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial – National
Jurors have begun considering their verdicts in the trial of Russell Brand on charges of rape and sexual assault. After three weeks of argument and evidence, Judge Joel Bennathan told the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court that they must reach a unanimous decision. “I can only accept a verdict that is the verdict of…
PCB Patron’s XI to face Sri Lanka tomorrow
Seven Test players feature in the hosts’ side as Sri Lanka fine-tune for Test series The PCB Patron’s XI will take on the Sri Lanka Test squad in a three-day practice match starting on Wednesday (today) at the Islamabad Club Ground as the touring side steps up preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series. Both…