As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, companies around the globe are scrambling to keep up. Among them, the Chinese tech giant Baidu is poised to make significant strides with the anticipated release of its next-generation AI model, dubbed Ernie 5.0. Slated for rollout in the latter half of this year,
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Affirm, a notable name in the fintech industry, was initially branded as a trailblazer in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space, having been founded by tech entrepreneur Max Levchin. Its innovative approach to credit provided consumers with flexibility and confined debt arrangements with structured payment schedules. However, in a bid to diversify and offer
In a surprising turn of events, Google has opted to exclude significant cultural observances, such as the commencement of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, from its popular online and mobile calendars for 2025. This decision has sparked disappointment among users who previously relied on Google Calendar for a comprehensive overview of important cultural
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a focal point of technological innovation, with contributions from various companies shaping our understanding and capabilities within this domain. Recently, discussions around the Chinese AI firm Deepseek and its advancements have stirred both interest and skepticism within the tech community. The remarks from industry leaders, including Demis Hassabis, CEO of
Verily, a health technology subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has officially announced the sale of its insurance wing, Granular Insurance Company, to Elevance Health. This development marks a significant transition for Verily, which has faced numerous adjustments in its operational framework over the past few years. Originally launched as Coefficient Insurance Company in 2020, Granular Insurance
As anticipation builds for Amazon’s fourth-quarter earnings report, scheduled to be unveiled after the market closes this Thursday, all eyes are on several key financial indicators that could shape the outlook for this tech giant. Analysts project a significant performance based on a combination of successful holiday sales and the recent strategic shifts implemented by
Uber Technologies, Inc. recently unveiled its fourth-quarter performance, revealing a complicated economic picture that reflects both robust growth in revenue and cautious guidance for the upcoming quarter. Despite achieving better-than-expected earnings, shareholders reacted negatively, driving down the company’s stock by approximately 7% in premarket trading following the announcement. This paradox of strong revenue growth coupled
Dick Kramlich, a name synonymous with venture capital innovation, passed away on Saturday at the age of 89. The pioneering investor was one of the co-founders of New Enterprise Associates (NEA), a firm that has seen unparalleled success in Silicon Valley since its inception nearly five decades ago. Kramlich’s passing marks the end of an
GoCardless, a fintech company based in London, has been in the spotlight as it reduces its losses significantly in the financial year ending June 30, 2024. The organization, which specializes in facilitating recurring payments, reported a net loss of £35.1 million ($43.8 million), showcasing a remarkable 55% improvement from the £78 million loss recorded the
Recently, TikTok has demonstrated an impressive recovery in its user traffic, achieving nearly the same levels as before a temporary shutdown. This resurgence follows a steep decline of 85% in usage when the app was briefly taken offline, a scenario monitored closely by Cloudflare Radar. David Belson, Cloudflare’s head of data insight, indicated that TikTok-related