Tesla dropped the prices of its vehicles globally on Friday as the largest electric vehicle manufacturer faces declining sales. The prices of the Model X, Model Y and Model S — three of its four best-selling vehicles — were each reduced by $2,000, days after the company recorded below-anticipated delivery figures for the first quarter
If you watch movies and TV on a 1080p screen, the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) provides a rock-solid streaming experience on the cheap. This is the HD version of Engadget’s top choice for streaming devices. Today, Amazon has it for $10 off, letting you pick up the HDR10-capable streaming stick for only $20, nearly a record-low price. The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) plugs directly into an open HDMI port on your TV. (There’s an optional power adapter with a USB cable if your TV can’t supply...
Google is expected to launch a new Pixel 8a phone at its I/O conference next month, but if you're willing to buy last year's model, a new sale has dropped the Pixel 7a down to the lowest price we've tracked. The handset is now available for $349, which is $150 less than Google's list price and $25 below the prior low we've seen in recent months. The only better deals we've found for an unlocked model have required you to trade in another device. This discount applies to the black, light blue and...
Alphabet-owned Google said on Thursday it would consolidate teams that focus on building artificial intelligence models across its Research and DeepMind divisions in its latest push to develop its AI portfolio. Google will relocate its Responsible AI teams - which focuses on safe AI development - from Research to DeepMind so that they are closer to where AI models are built and scaled, the company said in a blog post. The move comes amid growing global concerns about AI safety and increasing...
Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees and shifting some roles to other countries as part of a continuing effort to cut costs. The employees will be able to apply for other roles at the company and some of the impacted roles will move to hubs in India, Chicago, Atlanta and Dublin, a Google […]
For a few hundred dollars, you can now own one of San Francisco’s historic — and contentious — pieces of furniture. The century-old Castro Theatre is selling its iconic red orchestra seats, giving members of the public the rare opportunity to buy a single for $349 or a pair for $499, it announced. The burgundy chairs can either be picked up in San Francisco from May 20 to 24 or delivered within 60 miles of the theater. Proceeds go toward the theater’s nonprofit partners, Oasis Arts and the...
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In a recent social media post, Jill Scott sparked a debate by praising Chris Brown’s talents while responding to criticisms about his abusive history. Despite Brown’s past, Scott commended his multifaceted abilities, leading to a discussion about separating the art from the artist. Much of the conversation surrounding Chris Brown revolves around his past assault […] The post Jill Scott Praises Chris Brown’s Talent Amid Controversy first appeared on The Source.
USC announced the cancellation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the choice to keep the student valedictorian, who expressed support for Palestinians, from speaking.
The protests dispute Google's participation in Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract signed in 2021 the company to offer cloud computing and artificial intelligence services to Israel.
The Google spokesperson said the layoffs are not company-wide and that affected employees will be able to apply for internal roles, but did not specify the number of employees impacted nor the teams involved. The layoffs follow a slew of job cuts across Google, and the tech and media industry this year, adding to fears that layoffs may continue as companies grapple with economic uncertainty. Employees across several of Google' teams in its real estate and finance departments have been...
Viaplay Q1 2024: Swedish video streaming giant Viaplay posted 5.6 per cent growth in organic sales in the first quarter of 2024, marking a decline from the 27.3 per cent growth seen in the same period last year. This slowdown comes as the company directs its efforts towards operational enhancements following a comprehensive recapitalisation initiative.Last year, Viaplay underwent major restructuring, including the replacement of its CEO and a reduction of its workforce by 30 per cent. In...