OpenAI’s first attempt to break into online shopping did not go as planned, and the company is now preparing for what it describes internally as the next wave of efforts in that area, according to a CNBC report. The report describes a push by OpenAI to expand how ChatGPT is used, including work tied to…
David Zaslav’s potential payout tied to a Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount deal is drawing fresh attention to the scale and structure of CEO “golden parachutes” in major corporate transactions. The discussion centers on Zaslav, the chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery, and how executive compensation agreements can produce unusually large payments if a deal is reached…
Nexstar Media Group said it has completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna after receiving federal regulatory approval, closing a deal that combines two of the largest owners of local television stations in the United States. The transaction brings Tegna’s local stations under Nexstar’s control and expands Nexstar’s national reach in broadcast TV. Nexstar is…
A new report says a Trump ally stumbled through answers when questioned about Iran, drawing attention to how the former president’s circle is handling questions about U.S. policy toward Tehran. According to The Daily Beast, the incident unfolded during a press interaction in which the ally was pressed for clarity on Iran. The outlet reported…
Former President Donald Trump is considering a potential U.S. move involving Iran’s Kharg Island as part of an effort aimed at pressuring Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to published reports. Axios reported that Trump has been mulling a takeover of Kharg Island, describing the idea as a high-risk option tied to a…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has raised the idea of compensating workers with “AI tokens” in addition to their salaries, as the company pushes deeper into a future shaped by AI agents and new ways of measuring and rewarding work. Huang’s comments, reported by CNBC, framed tokens as a potential add-on to traditional pay. The proposal…
“Project Hail Mary” is heading into its debut with expectations of a worldwide opening topping $100 million, while “Ready or Not 2” is forecast to launch with about $14 million globally, according to a preview report. The outlook was reported in a recent box office preview headlined “Project Hail Mary’ To Orbit Around $100M+ WW…
OpenAI is planning a desktop “super app” that would combine its ChatGPT app, a browser, and its Codex app into a single product, according to recent reports. The effort has been described as a move to consolidate OpenAI’s main consumer and developer tools into one desktop experience. The reports say the planned app would bring…
Arkansas and Hawai’i meet in the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament on March 19, and the game will be available nationally on TV and through major streaming services carrying the tournament broadcast. The matchup features the Arkansas Razorbacks against the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors. Multiple outlets, including USA Today, IndyStar, The New York…
Employees at a California restaurant were forced to physically restrain a humanoid robot after it began moving erratically during what appeared to be a dance routine and, in the struggle, smashed dishes and sent items crashing to the floor. The incident unfolded inside a Haidilao Hot Pot location in California, where the robot was operating…
FedEx reported quarterly results that beat expectations on both revenue and profit and raised its guidance, citing strong performance. The company’s update signaled improving execution across its operations as it heads deeper into the fiscal year. The package delivery giant released its earnings report showing a top- and bottom-line beat, meaning results came in ahead…
Pearl Abyss shares fell nearly 30% after early reviews for the company’s new game, “Crimson Desert,” landed at a 78 score on Metacritic, according to multiple published reports. The move came as the first wave of critical reception for “Crimson Desert” circulated widely across the gaming press. Outlets including Forbes, IGN, Video Games Chronicle, TweakTown,…