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

European stocks hit one month high as Wall Street futures show caution after tech selloff

European stocks rise to one-month high as investors react to Fed rate cut and tech selloff

European stocks rose Friday, reaching a one month high as investors responded to the US Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, while Wall Street futures suggested lingering caution following a technology sector selloff.  Analysts said the Fed’s policy decision and ongoing uncertainty in global tech markets were shaping trading patterns on both sides of the … Read more

SoftBank acquisition talks intensify as Son eyes $50 billion Switch deal

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son evaluating Switch takeover amid growing global interest in the SoftBank acquisition strategy

SoftBank Group Corp. is examining a possible acquisition of US data center operator Switch Inc., according to people familiar with the discussions. Marking one of the most significant potential moves yet in Masayoshi Son’s effort to expand the company’s footprint in the accelerating artificial intelligence sector.  The talks underscore the Japanese conglomerate’s intent to secure … 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