Google has made a major announcement regarding its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot and assistant. The tech giant has rebranded Bard, its AI chatbot, as Gemini. The new name aligns with the suite of AI models that power the chatbot. Alongside the rebrand, Google has also introduced a dedicated Android app for Gemini, allowing Android users
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In a surprising move, DBS Group, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, reported record earnings for the full year in 2023 but decided to cut the variable compensation for its senior management. The decision was made to hold them accountable for a series of digital disruptions that occurred during the year. This article explores the implications of
The Asia-Pacific markets experienced a downward trend on Tuesday, following the decline in Wall Street overnight. Investors anxiously awaited the interest rate decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia later in the day, adding to the uncertainty in the markets. In Japan, household spending took a bigger hit than expected in December. It fell by
Asia markets kicked off the holiday-shortened week with a mixed performance as investors eagerly awaited policy decisions from key central banks. The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Reserve Bank of India were the focus of attention, with monetary policy announcements expected later in the week. Moreover, private surveys on service sector activity in China
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for several years, resulting in the loss of countless lives and destruction of infrastructure. Recently, Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out a devastating attack on a bakery and restaurant in the Russian-controlled eastern region. This incident has once again raised questions about the brutality of war
Northern Ireland’s parliament made history on Saturday by appointing an Irish nationalist as First Minister for the first time. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in a state established a century ago to ensure the dominance of pro-British unionists. Michelle O’Neill’s appointment comes as the result of a watershed 2022 election, reflecting the rise
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, the race for dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) market is intensifying. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), the U.S. chip giant, is positioning itself to take on rivals such as Nvidia and Intel with its focus on AI-powered personal computers (PCs). Victor Peng, president of AMD, expressed confidence in
In a notable fourth-quarter report, Meta, previously known as Facebook, exceeded both earnings and revenue expectations. The company reported earnings per share of $5.33, surpassing the expected $4.96 per share. Likewise, Meta reported revenue of $40.1 billion, beating the anticipated $39.18 billion. Meta’s user growth also showed positive signs, with both daily active users (DAUs)
Wall Street reacted with disappointment to the quarterly results from Alphabet and Microsoft, despite both companies reporting revenue and earnings that exceeded expectations. This article digs deeper into the market’s reaction and analyzes the factors that led to the sell-off. Investors had priced the stocks of Alphabet and Microsoft for perfection, given their impressive performance
The world of fashion is ever-evolving, with trends coming and going at a rapid pace. One trend that has captured the attention of social media and investors alike is “quiet luxury.” Unlike previous fads that quickly fade away, this trend has made its way into investor portfolios and has shown substantial returns. But what exactly