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In a surprising twist, Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre has stepped down from his role, making way for co-founder Greg Solano, also known as Gargamel, to reassume control of the company renowned for managing NFT collections such as the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Cryptopunks. Announcing the transition on X (formerly Twitter), Solano expressed gratitude for Alegre’s contributions and operational guidance over the past year. Alegre, an Activision alum, had spent less than a year at Yuga Labs but expressed appreciation for the experience, noting the company’s promising future. This development coincides with Yuga Labs’ recent acquisition of Proof Collective,…

In a surprising move, Amazon is reportedly set to sunset Freevee, its ad-supported app, as soon as April, signaling a resolute commitment to its new ad-supported tier for Prime Video. The timing, however, leaves many scratching their heads, coming less than a month after the introduction of an additional $2.99 per month fee for ad-free Prime Video access, a move that sparked considerable controversy and accusations of pricing tactics resembling extortion. Originally launched as IMDb TV in 2019 and rebranded as Freevee in 2022, the ad-supported TV offering gained attention with shows like Bosch: Legacy and American Rust before scoring…

Nvidia Corporation’s recent announcement of its Q4 results, revealing a remarkable 265% year-over-year increase, has unleashed a wave of optimism and activity in the stock market. The stellar performance, driven by heightened demand for Nvidia’s chips, which play a crucial role in various AI technologies, including servers powering models like ChatGPT, has not only catapulted Nvidia’s shares (NVDA) up by over 14.5% in premarket trading but also triggered a broader rally in AI-related stocks. As of the latest update, several key AI-related stocks are experiencing significant gains in premarket trading: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM): The Taiwanese chipmaker, known…

The electric vehicle sector is grappling with a challenging week, marked by unsettling developments for key players in the industry. Lucid Group, following its Q4 2023 results announcement, faces a stark contrast between increased vehicle production and a bleak 2024 outlook, signaling difficulties in finding buyers for its EVs. The company’s projected production of 9,000 vehicles in 2024 is just a fraction of the ambitious 90,000 EVs it had initially forecasted during its public debut. Lucid’s stock (LCID) has tumbled over 8.6% to $3.38 in premarket trading, a significant decline from its all-time high of $52 per share in late…

In a world where AI has garnered significant attention, the predominant mode of interaction remains rooted in the conventional chatbot. Despite their widespread use, the surge in popularity has led to speculation about a potential chatbot bubble. However, the landscape of AI is swiftly evolving, with the industry racing to introduce a new generation of agents and assistants that operate seamlessly in the background of daily life, eliminating the need for manual and often frustrating exchanges with chatbots. The future of AI is poised to transcend the limitations of chatbots, offering agents and multimodal systems that delve deeper into our…

The insidious realm of cyberweapons, epitomized by the notorious Pegasus spyware, continues to proliferate despite increased scrutiny and sanctions. Recent research by Google and Meta suggests an alarming surge in the cyberattack market, underscoring its role in aiding government violence and repression globally. The reports shed light on a growing cadre of shadowy companies facilitating the use of these tools, posing a severe threat to digital privacy, democracy, and human rights. Pegasus, named after the winged horse of Greek mythology, has become emblematic of the clandestine arsenal used by governments to infiltrate smartphones without users’ knowledge. The spyware can clandestinely…

In response to mounting criticism and concerns over inaccuracies and potential racial bias in its AI-generated images, Google has announced a temporary halt to Gemini AI’s image generation feature, specifically focusing on depictions of people. This decision comes on the heels of user-shared screenshots depicting historically white-dominated scenes transformed into racially diverse compositions, fueling a debate on whether Google’s attempt to address racial bias may have led to inadvertent distortions. The social media platform X became a forum for users to showcase and discuss the unintended consequences of Gemini’s image generation. Critics questioned whether Google’s caution in mitigating racial bias…

This article delves into the fascinating world of energetic materials and their crucial role in various applications, from airbags to rocket propellants. The piece explores the limitations of traditional manufacturing methods, especially in shaping propellants for optimal performance. It introduces the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize the production of these materials, allowing for customization, cost savings, and innovative designs. The author, a mechanical engineering professor specializing in energetic materials, provides insights into how the geometry of these materials influences their functionality. Drawing parallels with the traditional “cake baking” process for rocket propellants, the article explains the challenges posed by…

Jensen Huang’s narrative unfolds as a tale of incredible success, with the latest surge in Nvidia stock propelling him from his humble roots as a dishwasher at Denny’s in 1978 to the cusp of becoming one of the world’s wealthiest individuals. The article captures the striking increase in Huang’s net worth, surging from $13.5 billion a year ago to an estimated $68–$68.5 billion today, securing him the 21st spot on Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index. The recent spike in Nvidia shares, driven by the company’s record-breaking Q4 revenue of $22 billion, positions Huang as the largest shareholder with 86.7 million shares. The…

The universe unveils a celestial marvel, a quasar shining 500 trillion times brighter than the sun, consuming a solar mass every day. Discovered in 1980 but misidentified as a regular star, a recent study led by Australian astronomers using the Siding Spring Observatory corrected its classification. Published in Nature Astronomy and affirmed by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), this quasar now holds the record as the brightest ever observed. Christopher Onken, coauthor of the study from the Australian National University, expresses surprise at the quasar’s relatively recent recognition, stating, “It has literally been staring us in the face until now.”…