OpenAI execs have been fielding plenty of questions about how they expect to pay for the $1.4 trillion worth of data center build-outs and usage commitments they’ve accrued this year, given that their revenue — while rising rapidly — is a $20 billion annual run rate, CEO Sam Altman said Thursday in a post on X. Altman’s comments came in response to comments made by Open AI CFO Sarah Friar — which she quickly walked back. Speaking at a Wall Street Journal event on Wednesday, Friar said she wanted the US government to “backstop” her company’s infrastructure loans. This, she…
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Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, November 6 (game #613).Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today…
The carrier T-Mobile has just surprised us with a new batch of excellent seasonal deals today, including the option to bundle up to four iPhones for free alongside an unlimited plan without the usual trade-in criteria.Essentially an early Black Friday deal in all but name, today’s promotion offers the most generous deal we’ve seen on the iPhone 17 at T-Mobile since the device was launched back in September.What makes these T-Mobile deals so good, apart from the lack of trade-in criteria, is that they’re eligible with the carrier’s entry-level Essentials plan. This 5G unlimited plan costs just $100 per month…
On an earnings call on Tuesday, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready highlighted the promise of open source AI models in helping the company keep its costs down as it expands the use cases for visual AI. The image pinboarding site, which often serves as consumers’ first step in their shopping journey, leverages AI technology to power a variety of features, including its personalized recommendations, a multimodal search experience that combines text and images, ad targeting, and, most recently, product discovery with the launch of its AI-powered Pinterest Assistant. However, investors wanted to know what Pinterest’s opportunity in agentic commerce — AI…
Thinking about picking up a gaming laptop for Black Friday? No doubt you’re currently inundated with the various early sales that several major retailers are already running. Even though we’re a few weeks out from the big day itself, official Black Friday deals can be found at Currys, Dell, and other decent laptop retailers.Which should you go for, though? Well, first of all, there’s no need to rush into a purchase, as there’s plenty of time – and deals – to consider today. I’ve been tirelessly scanning through all the best retailers to find the top value choices today, and…
White Flare is the other half of the last and dual set of the Scarlet and Violet era, twinned with the Black Bolt set. Every Unovan-native Pokémon has either an Illustration, Secret Illustration, or Black and White Rare. It’s a big set, and you’ll need as many boosters as possible to master this bad boy.At Market Value on AmazonWhite Flare Booster Bundle0Luckily, Amazon actually has something at market value. The White Flare Booster bundle contains six booster packs for $51.35. That works out at roughly $8.56 a pack, not bad going. It’s a dollar or so higher than TCGPlayer, but…
What you need to knowGoogle announced an update for Maps that brings Gemini to users on Android and iOS.Users will find major features, such as Gemini and Lens integration, which helps users identify establishments and learn about them in real-time.Gemini also brings landmark-based navigation for better driving assistance, as well as multi-step tasks capabilities for users looking for specific places to eat.Google Maps and Gemini grow closer in today’s update (Nov 5), as the company details the many ways its AI model will help drivers get to their destinations.Announced this morning, Google states Gemini is headed for Mapsbringing its hands-free…
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Samsung Galaxy XR: Two-minute reviewI think I finally understand why Apple’s Vision Pro costs so darn much. The Samsung Galaxy XR delivers moments of beauty and inspiration, but it’s also stuffed full of disappointment, from the sound of fans on your face to imprecision of gestures to a total lack of ‘wow’ apps and experiences.Yes, Gemini is in there, and I spent a lot of time with it riding…