Going once, going twice: Google's millisecond ad auctions are the focus of monopoly claim
It happens in milliseconds, ideally, as you browse the web. Networks of computers and software analyze who you are, what you are looking at and buy and sell the advertisements you see on web pages.
French startup Poolside nears $3B valuation for AI that can write code
Paris-based AI startup Poolside is in discussions to raise nearly $500mn at a $3bn valuation, Bloomberg reports. Poolside is developing a ChatGPT-like large language model (LLM) that writes software code — but the business plan remains hush-hush. The company has
Software-based smart tires under development at Pirelli and Bosch
As the only part of a car that actually touches the road, tires can have a major impact on both performance and efficiency. Tire manufacturer Pirelli and automotive supplier Bosch both believe that making tires an extension of vehicle sensing
Harris woos donors, to attend awards gala in Washington; Trump fundraises in Utah
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris spoke to donors in Washington, D.C., her running mate Tim Walz held a rally in Wisconsin and GOP nominee Donald Trump was set to fundraise in Utah on Saturday.
New set of endangered cotton-top tamarin triplets born at Disney World
The second set of critically endangered cotton-top tamarin triplets to be born this year at Walt Disney World this year have arrived, park officials announced Saturday.
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ to have 460 miles of range for $129,095
Cadillac's Escalade gained an electric sibling that shares nothing but a name The Escalade IQ will have 460 miles of range thanks to a 200-plus-kwh battery pack The Escalade IQ will cost $129,095 Cadillac's icon has gained an electric variant.
Heavy rains kill at least 4, force evacuations in central, eastern Europe
Heavy rainfall in central and eastern Europe killed at least four and damaged thousands of homes while forcing many to evacuate as a storm system slowly moves across the region.
Factorial solid-state tech could boost Mercedes EV range 80%
Several years in, a partnership between Mercedes-Benz and battery firm Factorial is finally showing progress toward developing viable solid-state battery tech for EVs. Factorial on Tuesday announced that its Solstice solid-state battery cell developed in collaboration with Mercedes could boost
Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine
The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection.
Man who attacked Comoros president dies in cell
The cause of death of the man who stabbed Azali Assoumani is being investigated.
Thousands mourn Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner
The death, after being set ablaze, of marathon runner Rebecca Chepetegei shocked the world.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners
The Russian servicemen released include those captured during Ukraine's recent attack in Kursk.
Trailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29
A war orphan from Sierra Leone, DePrince moved to the US and ended up performing with Beyoncé.
Here’s what to expect at the 2024 Emmy awards
It’s TV’s biggest night! Father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy are hosting the Emmy Awards for the first time. “Shogun” is the frontrunner in the drama categories after scoring 25 nominations. “The Bear” has 23 nominations on the comedy side.