The recent $1.4 billion settlement between Meta and the state of Texas has shed light on the unauthorized use of biometric data by the social media giant. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Meta, the owner of Facebook, of capturing and utilizing the biometric data of millions of Texas residents without their consent. This egregious
The United Arab Emirates has solidified its position as the top destination for wealthy expatriates, according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. The UAE is expected to welcome a record net inflow of 6,700 millionaires by the end of 2024, surpassing countries such as the U.S. and attracting individuals from various regions like India,
Channing Tatum recently took to Instagram to share an emotional message praising Ryan Reynolds for helping him rescue his dream of playing the Marvel character Gambit. Tatum expressed his gratitude towards Reynolds for fighting for him and the Gambit role, stating that he will owe Reynolds forever for the opportunity. Back in 2014, Tatum was
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved a groundbreaking proposal by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s administration. The program aims to incentivize hospitals to eliminate patients’ medical debt and implement policies to prevent future liabilities. This initiative, described as the first of its kind in the country, has the potential to benefit
The Southport stabbings that occurred at The Hart Space left a devastating impact on the community, especially for Joel Verite, a man who happened to be at the scene and witnessed the tragic events unfold. Verite vividly recalls the moment when he first arrived at the scene and was met with a horrific sight –
Spirit Airlines, long known for its budget-friendly approach to air travel, has recently announced a major shift in its ticket offerings. The Florida-based carrier has revealed plans to introduce new ticket packages for its highest-priced tickets, bundling in various perks that were previously only available as add-ons. This strategic move comes as the airline faces
The Atlanta Braves made a significant move late Monday by acquiring outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson from the San Francisco Giants. This trade sees the return of two key players from the Braves’ 2021 World Series-winning team. In exchange, the Giants will receive left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek and minor league third baseman
Engaging in extreme exercise, such as running 10 hours a week for over 120 km (75 miles), is often considered to be pushing the human body beyond its limits. However, a recent study has challenged this notion by suggesting that Olympic-level professional athletes who partake in such brutal routines may actually be prolonging their lives.
Meta has recently introduced SAM 2, an advanced artificial intelligence model that excels in complex computer vision tasks. This new model, which is the successor to its previous version, boasts enhanced capabilities which allow it to perform segment identification and tracking even in videos. Unlike its predecessor, SAM 2 focuses primarily on segment analysis in
Apple made an announcement on Monday regarding its AI system, Apple Intelligence, revealing that the artificial intelligence models behind it were pre-trained on Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) instead of Nvidia processors. This decision by Apple sheds light on the growing trend among major tech companies to explore alternatives to Nvidia when it comes to