The U.S. government is contemplating new restrictions on the export of AI chips to China in an effort to limit Chinas technological advancements and contain its rising influence. The ban, which may go into effect as soon as next month, would prevent Nvidia Corp. NVDA and other chipmakers from shipping their products to clients in
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Fintech company Revolut has launched a robo-advisor service in the United States, further expanding its suite of services within its super app. The move enables U.S. investors to leverage Revoluts automated investment platform for managing their portfolios. The robo-advisor feature provides users with access to a range of investment options and automated portfolio management tools.
so, no more updates — With macOS Sonoma, Intel Macs are still getting fewer updates than they used to Nearly 20 years of data show how Intel Macs are faring as Apple switches chips. Andrew Cunningham – Jul 17, 2023 11:00 am UTC EnlargeAurich Lawson reader comments 0 with A year ago, we compiled a
Microsoft moved a step closer to sealing its contentious $75bn purchase of Activision Blizzard with the announcement on Sunday that arch-rival Sony has signed a licence for the games company’s most popular title, Call of Duty, after the deal is completed. The agreement signalled a truce between the two gaming giants after a bruising 18-month
The Pentagon’s annual funding bill is set to become the focus of a political showdown after Republicans inserted “anti-woke” social provisions into the legislation. The bill — known as the National Defense Authorization Act — is normally shielded from the most bitter partisan bickering and often passes with support from both political parties. But on
Three of the largest US banks reported a surge in profits from charging more for loans, as the Federal Reserve’s series of interest rate rises fattened their bottom lines. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo collectively earned $49bn in net interest income in the second quarter, the difference between what the banks pay for deposits
In the midst of the financial crisis in October 2008, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CEO Warren Buffett made a significant late-night phone call to the then-Treasury Secretary Henry "Hank" Paulson. Buffett aimed to share an idea that could potentially revive the struggling economy. Don't Miss:Why Silicon Valley Elites Are Betting On This Startups Vision For Reuniting
PayPal and Stripe, the American leaders in payment gateway technologies, are feeling the chill put out by regulators suddenly focused on the cryptocurrency industry. The impact of which may be irreparable harm to PayPal, Stripe, and the greater payment innovation ecosystem in the United States. Maneuvers by the United States government pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges
As the second quarter comes to a close, its time to look at the performance of industry ETFs and the stocks that helped shape their respective sector returns. With the S&P 500 Index, as represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY , up 6% during this time, investors are eager to know which
New law just dropped — Bungie wins $489K from player for racist harassment of employee Ruling sets legal precedent for companies to recover costs from harassment campaigns. Kyle Orland – Jul 14, 2023 12:33 pm UTC Enlarge / Artist’s conception of Bungie hitting Comer with nearly half a million dollars of damages for harassing their
Allan Maman got his business career started early, creating Fidget360 while he was still in high school. Maman credits, at least partially, Fidget360 for starting the fidget spinnerfad of 2017-2018. Since then, Maman has packed his resume with impressive roles, includingRobinhood Markets Inc HOOD and presidential candidates Andrew Yang and Michael Bloomberg. Now, Maman helps
This story was originally published on the Benzinga India Portal. Apple IncAAPL is reportedly discussing plans with Indianfinancial institutions and regulators to launch its Apple Card in the country. According to insiders, CEOTim Cookmet with HDFC BankChiefSashidhar Jagdishanduring his April visit to India. What Happened?As per aMoneyControl report, Apple has also held talks with the
Four score and seven beers ago — Why AI detectors think the US Constitution was written by AI Can AI writing detectors be trusted? We dig into the theory behind them. Benj Edwards – Jul 14, 2023 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / An AI-generated image of James Madison writing the US Constitution using AI.Midjourney /
Affirm Holdings, IncAFRM stock is trading lower afterPiper Sandleranalyst Kevin J. Barker downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight with aprice target of $11.00. Barker expects persistently higher rates to pressure operating margins as AFRM needs to hold more loans on the balance sheet. In addition, he expects tighter underwriting standards, increased pricing, and the
Blue Up — Rocket Report: Rocket Labs next step in reuse, Blue Origin engine explodes ULA’s CEO says engine explosions are “relatively routine” early in production. Stephen Clark – Jul 14, 2023 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / File photo of a hotfire test of a Blue Origin BE-4 engine.Blue Origin reader comments 0 with Welcome
Offline Navigation — Apple introduces offline Mapsbut how does it compare with Google Maps? Comparing offline modes between Apple Maps and Google Maps is a tight contest. Samuel Axon – Jul 13, 2023 10:10 pm UTC Enlarge / With offline maps, Apple has achieved parity with Google Maps on this one feature after eight years.Samuel
Retail investor-friendly brokerage Robinhood Markets Inc HOOD is pushing the boundaries of the fintech space with its strategic acquisition of San Francisco-based X1, a platform that offers a no-fee credit card. What Happened: The move marks a step in Robinhood's journey to broaden its product offerings and deepen its relationship with existing customers. The deal
The studio behind the box office hit Sound of Freedom is pushing back against rumors that AMC is thwarting the film, saying in a Thursday statement that AMC is an outstanding partner that is working to promote the film. The allegations against AMC have floated around Twitter and other social media sites for several days.
Rishi Sunak on Thursday accepted in full the recommendations of independent pay review bodies to give key public sector workers wage rises of about 6.5 per cent, telling trade unions to call off strikes now. The prime minister agreed the awards for 2023-24 after talks with chancellor Jeremy Hunt, when he was reassured they could
goodbye mirrors, hello diffractivelenses — A new, thin-lensed telescope design could far surpass James Webb A thinner, lighter, cheaper lens could be our way to study the Universe further. Daniel Apai, The Converstation – Jul 13, 2023 12:35 pm UTC Enlarge / A light, cheap space telescope design would make it possible to put many