In a recent statement, data analytics software maker Databricks announced its acquisition of Tabular, a startup specializing in optimizing data stored in the cloud. This move comes as Databricks faces stiff competition from industry giants such as Snowflake and other entities. While the exact price of the acquisition remains undisclosed, The Wall Street Journal reported
YouTube has recently introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called Dream Screen for its minute-long vertical video format, Shorts. This feature aims to enhance the video content by adding custom green screen images generated by AI. Enhancing Creativity The Dream Screen feature is targeted towards users who want to use creative backgrounds to make
The Kremlin vehemently denies any involvement in a reported disinformation campaign against France, French President Emmanuel Macron, and the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) made a statement accusing Russia of escalating its efforts to spread malicious disinformation against key entities related to the Olympics and the French government. Kremlin
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a newborn baby named Elsa was found abandoned in a shopping bag in east London earlier this year. The infant, who was discovered in sub-zero temperatures by a dogwalker, has now been linked to two other abandoned siblings. DNA testing revealed that Elsa is related to a boy and
Recent research has unearthed groundbreaking evidence that suggests Earth’s surface was first graced with fresh water around 4 billion years ago, significantly earlier than previously believed. This revelation comes from a collaborative effort by a team of researchers from Australia and China who delved into the mysteries of Earth’s past. By analyzing isotopes of oxygen
The world of professional sports is one filled with rules and regulations meant to maintain the integrity of the game. The recent news of San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano facing a potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates has once again brought to light the serious consequences that athletes
Teri Hayden, a pioneering talent agent, played a pivotal role in shaping the Irish entertainment industry in the early 1980s. Her foresight and determination helped launch the onscreen careers of renowned actors such as Gabriel Byrne and Brendan Gleeson, as well as her own son, Domhnall Gleeson. According to John Maybee, Byrne’s current agent, Hayden
A recent lawsuit filed by an unnamed woman, identified as “Jane Doe 11,” accuses Henry Jarecki, a renowned psychiatrist and entrepreneur, of rape and sex trafficking. The suit claims that Jarecki, 91, was closely associated with the notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, who allegedly sent young women to Jarecki for psychiatric treatment. According to the
Microsoft recently announced that they will be laying off some employees who work on mixed reality, particularly on the HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset. This move comes as part of a restructuring of the Mixed Reality organization within the company. Despite the cuts, Microsoft remains committed to selling the HoloLens 2 and supporting existing customers
The recent agreement between Paramount and Skydance has sparked significant interest in the entertainment industry. According to reports from CNBC, a merger between Paramount and Skydance is in the works, with terms already agreed upon by both parties. This merger involves David Ellison’s Skydance, along with backing from private equity firms RedBird Capital and KKR.