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A decade ago, when smart speakers with built-in voice assistants were the hot new thing, many imagined they’d quickly evolve into highly intelligent companions. (Think C-3PO or Star Trek’s Data living inside a speaker.) That road has been much longer than expected, as virtual helpers like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant seemed to sit in neutral for years. But now …

When a high-profile entrepreneur blames “too many vaccines” for a rise in autism, the headlines spread faster than the facts. Such a kind of claim doesn’t only tap a deep parental fear, but it also ends up distracting from what research actually shows about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There’s no denying that the findings of such research are complex, and …

Google smart home users in the US can now get an early taste of the new Gemini for Home assistant, which began rolling out in early access on Tuesday. It’s slated to replace the current Google Assistant on Nest devices, marking one of the most significant updates yet to Google’s smart home ecosystem. It runs on the Gemini LLM, allowing …

Nvidia could become the first $5 trillion company today. Here’s just how big that is.  MarketWatch Nvidia shares pop 3% in premarket as tech giant nears historic $5 trillion valuation  CNBC Chipmaker Nvidia on track to become first $5 trillion company  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Nvidia on Pace to Hit ‘Unimaginable’ $5 Trillion Valuation  PYMNTS.com Nvidia Stock Hits Record, …

Key Takeaways Shares of Amazon, which reports quarterly results after markets close on Thursday, are expected to move 6% in either direction by the end of the week. Amazon is contending with increased tariff costs and wary consumers, while it makes massive investments in cloud computing infrastructure to meet AI demand. The stock is up about 5% since the start …

Here’s the redistricting plan Virginia Democrats want voters to approve  The Washington Post Democrats get aggressive on remapping congressional lines  Politico Virginia Republicans Sue to Block Democratic Redistricting Push  Democracy Docket Virginia Dems flip on gerrymandering, blame Trump for redistricting reversal  Fox News Democrat Abigail Spanberger backs Virginia legislature’s redistricting push  AP News Source link

Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, a crowdsourced online encyclopedia that the billionaire seeks to position as a rival to Wikipedia. Writing on social media, Musk said that Grokipedia.com is “now live” and its goal is the “truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” Musk has previously criticized Wikipedia for being filled with “propaganda” and called for people to …

I’ve reported on Idaho’s anti-vaccination movement for the past 10 years, most recently for ProPublica. I’ve written about people moving to Idaho as self-described “refugees” from states where vaccines are required for school. After the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, I wrote about Idaho’s low COVID-19 vaccination rate and, later, how that contributed to deaths and the near-collapse of our hospitals. As …

UnitedHealth Stock (UNH) Rises on Earnings. Here’s Why.  Barron’sView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

UnitedHealth Stock (UNH) Rises on Earnings. Here’s Why.  Barron’s UnitedHealth Revenue Rises as Turnaround Efforts Continue  The Wall Street Journal UnitedHealth’s Step Toward Recovery Lifts Dow Jones; Universal Health Takes Off  Investor’s Business Daily UnitedHealth lifts 2025 profit forecast, aims for growth in 2026  CNBC UnitedHealth tops 3Q forecasts as it resets coverage prices to deal with rising costs  MPR News Source link