Microsoft launches its second generation AI inference chip, Maia 200
Signaling that the future of AI may not just be how many tokens an AI model generates, but how optimally it does so, Microsoft has
China’s Xi Jinping signals deeper ties with Finland during PM’s visit
Xi tells Finnish premier that businesses from Helsinki are welcome to ‘swim freely’ in China’s ‘vast’ market.
Minnesota candidate bows out over Republican response to Pretti shooting
Republican candidate for state governor steps aside citing his party’s role in negative impact of ICE operation.
Syrian army offensive overjoys some, leaves others with ‘existential’ fear
Many Syrians feel liberated by the army pushing out the Kurdish-led SDF. But others fear government troops.
Economist says Trump is running “least conservative government” he’s ever seen
Australian economist Justin Wolfers recently detailed the decades of consequences the nation will face due to the wreckage left by the Tweety McTreason presidency. Wolfers
Why has Microsoft been routing example.com traffic to a company in Japan?
From the Department of Bizarre Anomalies: Microsoft has suppressed an unexplained anomaly on its network that was routing traffic destined to example.com—a domain reserved for
Apple’s AirTag 2 is easier to find thanks to new chip
Apple is introducing a new version of its AirTag tracking device—simply dubbed “the new AirTag”—and claims it offers substantial improvements thanks to a new Bluetooth
India and EU announce landmark trade deal
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.
Firefighters battle ’emergency level’ blazes in Australia heatwave
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.
Philippines’ Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
Senegal’s aquagym classes offer hope and healing for people with reduced mobility
Senegal’s first aquagym program has drawn praise from health professionals for helping people with reduced mobility caused by noncommunicable diseases
California child falls from moving car, mother arrested
California child falls from moving car, mother arrested
White House under pressure over deadly Minn. shooting
White House under pressure over deadly Minn. shooting