Starboard Value, led by activist investor Jeff Smith, has recently acquired a significant stake in graphics-design firm Autodesk. The fund has engaged in discussions with Autodesk’s board regarding serious concerns surrounding the company’s internal investigation. The investigation ultimately led to the removal of Autodesk’s chief financial officer due to misleading disclosures about free cash flow
Meta’s ambitious A.I. push has hit a roadblock in Europe, where the company has been forced to scale back its A.I. plans due to concerns about how it is fueling its A.I. models with user data from both Facebook and Instagram. According to Reuters, Meta will not be launching its A.I. models in Europe for
Google has recently introduced a new option for users called “Listen to this page” within the Android Chrome browser. This feature allows users to have webpages read out loud to them, with playback controls similar to those found in music or podcast players. Users can pause, change the reading speed, scrub forward or backwards, skip
Instagram is constantly evolving to provide creators with new tools and features to help them succeed in the digital landscape. One such addition is the “Creator Insights” display, a new way for influencers to showcase their account performance and engage with brands for potential partnerships. The “Creator Insights” display offers a snapshot of a creator’s
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia has recently expressed optimism about the country’s potential to exploit lithium reserves by 2028. This comes after new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union, signaling a possible revival of the controversial mining project in Jadar, western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of
Apple has long been known for its commitment to sleek, thin designs when it comes to its tech products. The recent release of the OLED iPad Pro is just the beginning of a new era of thinness for the company. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to make the iPhone 17 significantly skinnier,
Robot dogs have increasingly become a common sight in the US military, finding various applications beyond just patrolling sensitive installations. These robotic canines are designed to act as an extra set of eyes and ears, aiding in computing large amounts of data at strategic locations across military bases. Major Jordan Criss, the commander of the
When it comes to the ease of use and convenience of smart glasses, the Meta smart glasses truly stand out. The integration of high-quality speakers that sit comfortably over your ears provides a whole new level of audio experience. The clear and shiny sound quality is evident even when running outdoors in a bustling city.
The capability of Large Language Models (LLMs) like the GPT-4 model to comprehend written prompts and craft appropriate responses in multiple languages has been nothing short of astonishing for users on platforms such as ChatGPT. The question on many minds is whether the texts and answers generated by these models are so lifelike that they
In January, the long-awaited bitcoin exchange-traded funds were finally launched, and financial advisors are starting to embrace them. According to BlackRock’s Samara Cohen, the adoption is happening gradually, with about 80% of bitcoin ETF purchases being made by self-directed investors. However, hedge funds and brokerages have also shown interest, based on recent 13-F filings. Despite