In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, Nvidia’s top-of-the-line chips are a point of keen focus. With the tech giant set to report its quarterly financials this Wednesday, investors are grappling with growing doubts over the viability of sky-high spending on AI technology. The Chinese company DeepSeek’s recent introduction of cost-effective AI models has rocked … Read more
As the cyber world continues to change, so do the plans of digital attackers. This week’s briefing reveals jaw-dropping cryptocurrency heists, secretive AI-facilitated deceptions, and seismic changes in data protection policies. Get armed with information as we break down the latest incursions in the cyber world. Cyber Threat of the Week Lazarus Group’s Record-Breaking $1.5 … Read more
Financial strategists are sounding an alarm on the increasingly booming credit card dilemma as ever more Americans precariously slide toward fiscal miscalculation. Statistics evidence a disturbing pattern: more persons are choosing to pay only just enough on the monthly credit card statement, but are leaving spiraling debt to grow in their wake. According to the … Read more
The revenue from inheritance tax (IHT) in the United Kingdom has reached unprecedented levels, with expectations that this figure will only escalate in the future due to recent fiscal adjustments. In the nine-month period leading up to the close of December, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported a staggering £6.3 billion (€7.5 billion) generated from … Read more
Inheriting an IRA or retirement plan is both a financial opportunity and a challenge, especially with the recent changes introduced by the SECURE 2.0 Act. Signed into law in 2022, this legislation significantly impacts how beneficiaries manage inherited retirement accounts, emphasizing new distribution rules, tax considerations, and strategic planning. For those navigating these complexities, understanding … Read more
Some Nevada Retirees to See Thousands in Back Pay for Social Security In a landmark move, over 39,000 Nevadans will witness a boost in their Social Security disbursements, courtesy of a pivotal law enacted earlier this month by former President Joe Biden. Officially Effective January 5 The Social Security Fairness Act repeals earlier cuts in … Read more
Charles Schwab Corp. recorded a remarkable surge in its fourth-quarter ETF assets as the total skyrocketed by $494.5 billion, or 27% year-over-year, as investors heavily invested in equity-oriented funds amid skyrocketing stock market activity, ranking the company among the top five issuers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. The company is headquartered in … Read more
Image credits: Brian heater If there’s one takeaway from last night’s Rabbit R1 launch event, it’s this: Hardware can be fun again. After a decade of the undisputed dominance of smartphones, there is, once again, enthusiasm to find consumer electronics. The wisdom and longevity of any individual product or form factor – while important – … Read more
Manor Lords brings its deep medieval city-builder to early access in just two days, so publisher Hooded Horse took the time to explain why it hasn’t announced pricing information yet. While many players would expect to see some sort of update by now, it’s still unclear how much Manor Lords will actually cost to purchase. … Read more
We’ve been following the developments surrounding the Pixel 9 series, which is expected to debut this October, for months. Personally, I’ve been keeping up with the speed of the wide moves – the Tensor G4, a new design, and what Google potentially calls its next foldable device, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. One detail in … Read more