Mes: agosto 2024

Google unveils Gemini-based Android update and new Pixel phones

Google unveils Gemini-based Android update and new Pixel phones

Google has unveiled a major update to its Android operating system, powered by its advanced AI model, Gemini. The move marks a significant step forward in integrating AI into everyday smartphone experiences, positioning Google ahead of competitors like Apple in the AI-driven mobile landscape. The new Android update introduces a host of AI-powered features, including an improved Google Assistant that can understand complex queries, complete tasks across multiple apps, and even generate creative content like emails and images. Users can interact with the Assistant more naturally, with Gemini able to follow conversation threads and adapt to different contexts. Along with…
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Wholesale price growth slows in July, easing Fed pressure

Wholesale price growth slows in July, easing Fed pressure

Producer prices, a barometer of wholesale inflation, rose modestly by 0.1% in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That figure was lower than economists expected and offered some relief to the Federal Reserve as it navigates monetary policy. Core producer prices, which exclude volatile food and energy components, were unchanged. On an annual basis, wholesale inflation cooled to 2.2%, down from 2.7% the previous month. While final goods demand prices increased by 0.6%, mainly due to a spike in energy costs, this upward pressure was offset by a decline in services prices. Commercial services and wholesale margins for…
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Blood Clotting Risk Doubles With Erythritol Consumption: Insights From Pilot Study

Blood Clotting Risk Doubles With Erythritol Consumption: Insights From Pilot Study

A recent pilot study found that drinking a beverage containing erythritol (an artificial sweetener used to boost the content of stevia and monk fruit and to sweeten low-carb ketogenic products) more than doubled the risk of blood clots in 10 healthy individuals. Blood clots can break off from blood vessels and travel to the heart, triggering a heart attack, or the brain, causing a stroke. Previous research has linked erythritol to an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and death. Dr. Stanley Hazen, lead author of the study and director of the Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Prevention Center at the Cleveland…
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Adani Group Faces Fresh Turbulence Amid Regulatory Conflict

Adani Group Faces Fresh Turbulence Amid Regulatory Conflict

Adani Group is under fire again, with its shares seeing significant volatility following fresh accusations from short-selling firm Hindenburg Research. Hindenburg’s latest report accuses the chairman of India’s Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) of potential conflicts of interest, casting doubt on the regulator’s impartiality in its investigation into the conglomerate. The allegations have reignited concerns about corporate governance and financial transparency at Adani Group. Although the group's share prices initially fell, they managed to recover some of their losses by the end of the trading day. However, the ongoing saga highlights the fragile investor sentiment surrounding the Adani…
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Team USA’s Golden Dilemma: Balancing Legends and the Next Generation

Team USA’s Golden Dilemma: Balancing Legends and the Next Generation

The 2024 Paris Olympics saw the United States reclaim the gold medal in men's basketball, but the victory was not without controversy. The decision to limit Jayson Tatum's playing time sparked debate and raised questions about the team's strategy. As the United States looks ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Games, the challenge of balancing established superstars with emerging talent will be paramount. While legends like LeBron James and Stephen Curry have dominated the international scene, the next generation of players, including Tatum, Anthony Edwards and Jalen Green, are eager to make their mark. The delicate balance between experience and…
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