Mystery surrounds Rob Reiner house deaths in Brentwood residence

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police are investigating the deaths of two people at a residence linked to actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner in the Brentwood neighborhood, officials said Sunday. The incident has raised questions in the community as authorities continue their investigation.  The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call near the intersection … Read more

PlayStation Portal update highlights need for a true handheld console

PlayStation Portal latest update expands cloud gaming library

Sony’s PlayStation Portal has received a significant software update, expanding cloud streaming capabilities and enhancing the handheld’s overall functionality.  While the update broadens access to thousands of games for subscribers, experts say it underscores a larger issue: the company lacks a true, standalone handheld console. “This update is a step forward for PlayStation’s portable ecosystem, … Read more

The TV App shutdown leaves fans scrambling for NFL live stream free

A popular illegal streaming platform, The TV App, went offline Sunday afternoon, leaving sports fans across the United States without access to an NFL live stream free of charge during ongoing games.  The sudden disappearance prompted widespread discussion on social media as viewers expressed frustration and disappointment. The TV App, also known as TheTVApp.to, operated … Read more

Powerball Jackpot After Taxes Cut $1.1 Billion Prize Nearly in Half

Powerball jackpot after taxes showing reduced lump sum payout from $1.1 billion prize

The Powerball jackpot after taxes would leave a potential winner with hundreds of millions of dollars, but far less than the eye catching $1.1 billion headline suggests.  After no tickets matched all six winning numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, the jackpot rolled over, raising fresh questions about how much money a winner would actually receive … Read more

Rivian autonomous driving push expands with new hands free system and Level 4 roadmap

Rivian autonomous driving features expand as the EV maker unveils a hands-free system and a long-term plan for Level 4 capability.

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Electric vehicle maker Rivian unveiled an aggressive path toward expanded autonomous capabilities on Thursday, detailing a series of new tools and long term plans that the company said could reshape how drivers use and share their cars.  CEO RJ Scaringe presented the strategy at an event in Palo Alto, calling it … Read more

Broadcom stock drops after strong earnings as AI demand fuels revenue surge

A professional image of the Broadcom corporate building featuring the company logo, used in coverage related to Broadcom stock performance and earnings.

Broadcom stock turned lower late Thursday despite the semiconductor giant reporting stronger than expected fourth quarter results and issuing an upbeat revenue outlook driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence hardware.  The company’s earnings topped Wall Street estimates and highlighted rapid growth in custom AI accelerators and networking chips. The Palo Alto based company reported … Read more

Disney OpenAI deal: Media giant invests $1 billion to open Sora access to iconic characters

Disney OpenAI Deal Partnership Announcement

The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI and enter a broad three year licensing partnership that will allow users of the Sora video generation app to create content using more than two hundred Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters.  The landmark Disney OpenAI deal … Read more

US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker, raising tensions and impacting global oil markets

Washington – The United States seized a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, marking a significant escalation in US Venezuelan tensions and sending global oil prices higher. “We’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, large tanker, very large, largest one ever, actually, and … Read more