Amazon has confirmed that it will not be hosting its re:MARS conference on robotics and space this year. The company decided to incorporate the subjects into its existing lineup of Amazon Web Services events instead. The tech giant launched re:MARS in 2019, which stands for “Machine learning, Automation, Robotics, and Space,” as a way for
According to sources within the NBA, Michael Jordan has agreed to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets for an estimated $3 billion to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. The sale will bring an end to Jordan’s tenure as the majority owner of the team he purchased back in 2010.
The King’s first Birthday Honours list has been released, with a diverse group of individuals recognized for their contributions to a variety of fields. The list includes former footballer Ian Wright and fashion editor Dame Anna Wintour, along with television presenter Davina McCall and Line of Duty actor Vicky McClure. The highest award, Companion of
Sirocco and the Kingdom of Air Streams is a fantastic adventure that may be intended for children, but it offers a lot for adult viewers who have always believed in the infinite possibilities of animation. It is a refreshing palate-cleanser from Disney’s narratives, which have been trying to convince viewers that animation has limits. Benoît
A California judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order to delay the release of horror comedy film “The Blackening”. Plaintiffs Zahara Ariel and Jaryah Bobo claimed that the film infringed on their copyrights of a screenplay called “Southern Education” and a card game called “Black Card Revoked”. However, United States District Court
On Friday, crypto prices rose after BlackRock filed for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. Bitcoin rose 3.75% to $26,355.04, while ether climbed 3% to $1,718.32. Altcoins also increased, with Solana and Cardano tokens gaining 4.5% and 2% respectively. Binance Coin rose 2.75%, litecoin gained 3%, and the Uniswap token climbed
René Muñoz, the chief of staff of California Democrat Lou Correa, has recently been found to have lobbied on behalf of Amazon and Apple. This has come to light at a time when Muñoz is serving as the chief of staff to the new top Democrat on the House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust. He had
Tyler Taormina, the filmmaker behind Ham on Rye has completed shooting his latest project, Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point, a Christmas comedy. The film features a star-studded cast including Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese, Ben Shenkman, Gregg Turkington, Sawyer Spielberg, and newcomer Matilda Fleming. The project was produced in association with Crypto
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by over 400 points and the S&P 500 hit a new 13-month high as investors bet that the Federal Reserve was close to halting its rate-hiking campaign following 10 consecutive increases. The S&P 500 climbed 1.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.3%. Meanwhile, bond yields dropped and
Tom Shannon, the CEO of Bowlero, has called allegations of discrimination against the bowling alley operator “absurd.” However, he has also acknowledged that the federal probe into these allegations may have contributed to recent struggles for the company’s stock. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposed a $60 million settlement in January to resolve