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Paying for Gemini Advanced might get easier and cheaper soon for loyal users
- Google plans to introduce annual billing option for the $19.99/month Google One AI Premium plan.
- The annual plan will allow users long-term access to Gemini Advanced and potentially save them money compared to the monthly plan.
- The exact price for the annual plan is yet to be announced, but users could save up to $40 based on current pricing structure.
- Google is responding to user feedback and working on implementing annual billing for Gemini Advanced.
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Gemini Live Camera and Screen Sharing Now on All Android Devices
- Google has expanded the Gemini Live feature, which includes camera access and screen sharing, to all Android users.
- Previously, the feature was only available on high-end devices and for Gemini Advanced plan subscribers.
- The rollout will happen gradually over the coming weeks.
- Gemini Live enables users to visually interact and have real-time conversations with Google Assistant.
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Tencent unveils largest ever hiring drive, adding 28,000 internships to bolster AI talent
- Tencent has launched its biggest ever hiring drive, adding 28,000 internships over three years.
- The focus of the hiring initiative is on AI and technical roles.
- Tencent plans to recruit 10,000 student interns in 2025, with 60% in tech-focused positions, including AI models, R&D, and algorithms.
- Tencent aims to bolster its workforce in areas like cloud computing, big data, and game engines.
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FIR Filed Against TikToker Over Viral Video Mocking Punjab Police Uniform
- An FIR has been filed against TikToker Kashif Zameer under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for mocking the Punjab Police uniform in a viral video.
- The video shows Zameer throwing currency notes over guests, which is considered disrespectful to the honor of the Punjab Police.
- Zameer used AI tools to alter the color of real police uniforms in the video, raising concerns over misrepresentation.
- This case highlights the alleged exploitation of police officers by Zameer and renews debates on the responsibilities of content creators and vulnerabilities within law enforcement.
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This AI Reads Science Papers Like a Pro, Even When Humans Can’t Agree on the Words
- Material experts annotated nine distinct categories from 75 research paper abstracts as training data for LLMs.
- The central node 'Material' in the knowledge graph is connected to nodes describing its nomenclature, composition, attributes, and application.
- Normalization process was employed to ensure uniform representation of entities and facilitate effective training of LLMs.
- The study focuses on energy materials, with 150,000 abstracts of peer-reviewed research articles in battery, solar cell, and catalyst fields.
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CD, Checking, and Savings Rates Today: Maximize Your Returns
- To maximize returns on deposits, it is advisable to lock in high interest rates on savings, as rates are expected to decrease.
- Top savings rates on popular banks, as of April 18, include LendingClub LevelUp Savings at up to 4.40% APY with no minimum opening balance.
- Featured CDs rates include Western Alliance Bank's 3 Month CD at 4.30% APY with a minimum opening balance of $1.
- High-interest checking accounts like BCU PowerPlus Checking can offer up to 8.00% APY on balances up to $15,000.
- High-yield accounts like Savings, Checking, Money Market, and CDs provide favorable rates, with online institutions often offering the highest rates.
- For example, a high-yield savings account at 4% APY can yield significantly more interest compared to the average 0.41% APY savings account.
- Checking accounts serve as central hubs for finances, allowing easy access for everyday expenses and payments.
- CDs require locking in funds for predetermined periods, with options like no-penalty CDs and various term lengths such as 6-month, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, and 5-year CDs.
- 1-year CDs are popular for building CD ladders, while 5-year CDs are ideal for locking in high rates for the long term.
- Overall, choosing the right high-yield account can lead to increased earnings with minimal effort, especially when compared to traditional savings accounts.
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Crypto on Edge After Trump Calls Out Fed Chair Powell
- Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell for maintaining interest rates at 4.5%, causing concern over political interference and impacting crypto markets.
- Bitcoin trades sideways around $83K following the Fed's decision, amidst worries about inflation and new China tariffs.
- Powell's refusal to cut rates despite economic pressures leads to clashes with Trump, who calls for rate cuts and questions Powell's leadership.
- Trump's remarks on social media and to reporters raise doubts about the Fed's independence and sparks fears of political influence on monetary policy.
- The Fed's decision to maintain high rates is driven by persistent inflation, with CPI remaining above the 2% target, affecting consumer prices.
- Powell warns that new tariffs could worsen inflation and economic growth, posing challenges for the Fed's monetary policy.
- Crypto market reacts cautiously to the news, with Bitcoin hovering around $83,000 and traders adopting a risk-off approach due to uncertainty.
- Trump hints at a potential trade deal with China, but experts warn of market unpredictability without concrete progress.
- Despite Trump's pressure on Powell, prediction markets show low odds of Powell being removed in 2025, but market volatility remains a concern.
- Crypto market awaits clarity on interest rates and trade policy, with Bitcoin showing resilience but facing potential volatility amidst economic uncertainties.
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Google "could face breakup" after being found guilty of having illegal ad tech monopolies
- A US judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing the advertising technology market.
- Judge found Google guilty of tying together two parts of its adtech stack, DoubleClick for Publishers (DFP) and Ad Exchange (AdX).
- Remedies and consequences are yet to be determined, but they could include breaking up Google's ad business and selling off Google Ad Manager.
- Google's search market dominance is also under scrutiny, with the potential for forced sale of its Chrome business.
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Trump’s Trade Bombshell: Tariffs on China Hit 245%
- President Trump's administration imposes heavy tariffs on Chinese goods, some as high as 245%.
- This move escalates trade tensions and is a response to China's export restrictions on crucial raw materials.
- Products like needles, syringes, lithium-ion batteries, seafood, wool sweaters, and plastic dishes will be significantly affected by the tariffs.
- Companies will have to assess their supply chains to determine the impact of these tariffs on their operations.
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Is China Secretly Selling Bitcoin? Analyst Warns of Bitcoin Price Crash to $40K
- China, the second-largest holder of Bitcoin in the world, has a reserve of around 194,000 BTC.
- China lacks a clear policy for cryptocurrencies and trading crypto is still illegal in the country.
- Speculation suggests that China might be secretly selling its Bitcoin, potentially affecting the market.
- Experts urge China to establish clear crypto regulations and propose moving assets to Hong Kong for better management.
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Nvidia’s latest driver gives your GPU a performance boost, but there’s a catch
- Nvidia's latest driver update brings up to 8% boost in synthetic benchmarks.
- The update aims to resolve issues like black screens, crashes, and stability problems.
- Some users have reported slight improvement in frames per second (fps) and reduced idle power consumption.
- However, some users have experienced issues such as worse overclocking capabilities and stuttering.
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How a secret gambling syndicate won a $95 million Texas lottery by buying every number combination
- A team that included legendary gambler Zeljko Ranogajec won a $95 million Texas lottery jackpot by buying every number combination.
- The team established four makeshift ticket-printing hubs and printed over 100 tickets every second to purchase 99.3% of every possible combination.
- One of the printed tickets won the jackpot, resulting in a profit of around $20 million for the team.
- The win has sparked investigations and lawsuits, with Texas officials and a self-appointed gambling watchdog looking into the matter.
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Kdenlive 25.04.0 Released with Import & Export OpenTimelineIO Support
- Kdenlive 25.04.0 has been released with import and export OpenTimelineIO support.
- The new version allows for importing and exporting projects from/to other video editors that support this format.
- The audio waveform viewer has been completely rewritten, making it faster and more accurate.
- Other changes include various new features and improvements, such as shortcut enhancements and memory management updates.
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China Unveils Poxiao: World’s Fastest Flash Memory Breaks Speed Barriers
- Chinese researchers have developed Poxiao, the world's fastest flash memory device, capable of erasing and rewriting data in just 400 picoseconds.
- This innovation narrows the gap between data storage and processing speeds, particularly in AI systems.
- Poxiao achieves flash memory write speeds in hundreds of picoseconds, representing a speed increase of over 100,000 times compared to current technology.
- The breakthrough has implications for faster AI systems, simplified storage architectures, compact mobile devices, and enhanced real-time data processing.
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Fintech giant Razorpay converts into a public limited company ahead of IPO
- Digital payments company Razorpay has secured board approval to convert into a public limited company.
- The move is part of Razorpay's efforts to redomicile its parent entity to India from the United States.
- The conversion is a significant step in Razorpay's preparation for an eventual IPO, expected in about two years.
- Razorpay has raised approximately $740 million from investors and was last valued at $7.5 billion.
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