Google put a strong focus on artificial intelligence during the Android section of the main keynote at I/O 2024. The much-anticipated Android 15 news, including Beta 2, will be saved for the next day’s announcements. This year, Google showcased its commitment to artificial intelligence across its platforms, with updates provided on the Gemini app and the future of Gemini Nano. The Android 15 Developer Preview, which began in February, has been progressing steadily with some UI tweaks but no major changes yet. Changes from Android 15 have already started to impact Android 14 QPR3 Beta, with updates being released quickly…
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The Phoenix Suns have made a major coaching move by agreeing to terms with Mike Budenholzer on a lucrative five-year contract worth over $50 million. While the official announcement of Budenholzer’s hire has not yet been made by the team, he is expected to step in and replace Frank Vogel, who was dismissed after just one season with the Suns. The Suns are wasting no time in their head-coaching search, with Budenholzer already being mentioned as the favorite for the job. If the reported deal goes through, Budenholzer would become the fifth-highest paid coach in the NBA based on average…
In a historic move, the UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support the Palestinian bid for full UN membership. The vote, which was 143 to nine with 25 abstentions, signifies a strong international backing for Palestine. Israel’s envoy to the UN strongly denounced the resolution and its supporters, while the Palestinian envoy highlighted the ongoing attacks in Rafah by Israeli forces. The resolution, while not granting Palestine full membership, would provide the state with new rights and privileges within the UN. The US, a long-time ally of Israel, voted against the resolution and has warned of using its veto…
Apple fans were thrilled with the release of the new iPad Pro featuring an OLED display for the first time, a huge departure from previous models which used LCD displays. However, one key feature was noticeably absent from the M4 iPad Pro – an always-on display. Despite the stunning OLED panel with a variable refresh rate, the iPad Pro does not have the convenient always-on display feature like the latest iPhones and Apple Watch. The reason behind this missing feature lies in the iPad Pro’s variable refresh rate, which ranges from 10Hz to 120Hz. Apple has set a minimum refresh…
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has recently conducted the first static fire of its Starship as part of the Starship 30 test campaign. The Starship, which is set to fly its fifth mission, had all six Raptor engines fired during the static fire. Approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is still needed for the potential fourth flight of the Starship. The static fire, which lasted approximately four seconds before shutting down, took place at SpaceX’s Massey’s test site where a new flame trench and mobile test stand have been added. In addition to the Starship test,…
Former porn star Stormy Daniels took the stand once again in the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump. The defense wasted no time in attempting to undermine Daniels’ credibility by questioning her about the alleged sexual encounter and hush money payment. The trial against Trump has resumed with Daniels at the center of the prosecution’s case. The former president is facing the threat of jail time due to repeated violations of a gag order. His attorneys are appealing the judge’s order and are seeking a fast decision in the matter. During her testimony, Daniels avoided making eye contact…
Rising star Glen Powell is set to potentially star in a new project helmed by renowned director J.J. Abrams. The news was first reported by The InSneider Newsletter, with sources revealing that Powell is currently in early talks for the role. Details about the project are being kept tightly under wraps, with Abrams both directing and writing the script. A representative from Abrams’ production company Bad Robot declined to comment on the project, adding to the mystery surrounding the upcoming film. Powell has quickly become a go-to actor in Hollywood, with a slate of exciting projects on the horizon. His…
In a shocking turn of events, a security guard was injured in a drive-by shooting at Drake’s mansion in Toronto early Tuesday morning. The incident took place at 2am in the upscale Bridle Path neighborhood, known for its luxury homes and high-profile residents. The suspect reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle after shooting the security guard in the chest. Drake’s team is said to be cooperating with investigators, although it remains unclear whether the rapper was home at the time of the shooting. This incident comes just days after Kendrick Lamar used an image of Drake’s mansion as the…
The NFL Draft may be over, but football fans are eagerly anticipating the next big event on the NFL’s offseason calendar – the release of the schedule. There has been speculation and uncertainty about when the schedule will be released, but according to the Sports Business Journal, fans can mark their calendars for Wednesday, May 15. This will be the latest schedule release since at least 1990, as the schedule has typically been announced on the second Thursday in May in recent years. The NFL has not provided a reason for the delay in releasing the schedule this year. Despite…
NASA scientists have recently unveiled a groundbreaking visualization that takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey into a black hole. Produced on a NASA supercomputer using a whopping 10 terabytes of data, the visualization offers a glimpse into the mysterious world of these cosmic wonders. The destination of the visualization is a supermassive black hole with a mass 4.3 million times that of our sun. The simulation tracks a camera as it approaches, briefly orbits, and then crosses the event horizon of the black hole. The visuals showcase the bizarre effects predicted by Einstein’s general theory of relativity. One of the…