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Hedge fund Melvin sustains 53% loss after Reddit onslaught

$4.5 billion drop in assets after bets against the likes of GameStop go sour. Enlarge (credit: Innocenti | Getty Images) Melvin Capital, the hedge fund that was wrongfooted by retail traders who drove up shares in GameStop and other companies.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaJan 31st, 2021

Reddit"s deal with OpenAI is confirmed. Here"s what it means for your posts and comments.

Reddit and OpenAI have confirmed a new deal which will mean ChatGPT can be trained using the platform's content. So what does that mean for your posts and comments? A few months back, reports emerged that Reddit had signed a $60 million deal wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Denser housing can be greener, too: How NZ can build better for biodiversity

Cities across Aotearoa New Zealand are trying to solve a housing crisis, with increasing residential density a key solution. But not everyone is happy about the resulting loss of natural habitats and biodiversity......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

OpenAI will use Reddit posts to train ChatGPT under new deal

Reddit has been eager to sell data from user posts. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Stuff posted on Reddit is getting incorporated into ChatGPT, Reddit and OpenAI announced on Thursday. The new partnership grants OpenAI access.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care

Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit. Enlarge / Packaging for Wegovy, manufactured by Novo Nordisk, is seen in this illustration photo. (credit: Getty | Jakub Porzycki) Wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Serious iOS 17.5 Bug Reportedly Gets Worse

We’ve seen numerous complaints about iOS 17.5-related bugs and performance issues, but the bug reportedly impacting people’s photos rises above the rest. Earlier this week, we saw a report on Reddit about a bug resurfacing old photos that.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Comparative research on resilience-related policies and local practices in five cities worldwide

In the context of urban studies and urban planning, future cities' development and prosperity is highly related to their capacity to adapt and recover from shocks and changes caused by diverse types of hazards. Hence, resilience has emerged as a fund.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Sony listing hints at native, upscaled PS2 emulation on the PS5

Download promo promises "up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters." Enlarge / Identical cousins. (credit: Spellblade91 / Reddit) Years ago, Sony started making a select handful of "PlayStation 2 Classic.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

One hedge fund completely bailed out of AAPL, but another more than picked up the slack

Prior to Apple stock's value recovery after a better than expected quarter, one hedge fund got rid of all of its holdings in the iPhone maker, and another went in big.Apple CEO Tim CookAccording to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were deleted years ago for some users

A bug in iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing photos that were deleted years ago for some iPhone users, according to posts on Reddit. The affected iPhone users say that after updating to iOS 17.5 – which was released on Monday – there are a number.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Weight loss from Wegovy sustained for up to four years, trial shows

It's still unclear how long people will have to stay on the drugs to maintain the effects. Enlarge / Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Preventable loss: A billion birds die each year from window strikes

University of Cincinnati ornithologist Ron Canterbury displayed dozens of birds that died from striking glass windows in the city......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

New GPS-based method can measure daily ice loss in Greenland

When the ice sheet in Greenland melts, as it has done increasingly in recent years, the bedrock beneath moves slightly......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

How long do MacBooks last? Here’s when you’ll need to buy again

Curious about how long MacBooks last? Here’s everything you need to know about MacBook lifespans, loss of support for older models, and other handy information......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Critically endangered bird at a greater risk of being taken for captivity than harmed through loss of habitat

Research by Royal Holloway, University of London and ZSL has found that a critically endangered bird's biggest threat is being taken from its habitat to be used as a caged bird for its beauty......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Loss and hope: US park rangers" climate crisis fight

American biologist Laura Brennan describes the coin-sized Karner blue butterfly as "very delicate and graceful" with a "lovely blue" coloring and "just a little speckling of orange.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

ANBERNIC’s new Handheld looks quite Familiar

The RG35XXSP gives us major throwback vibes. The post ANBERNIC’s new Handheld looks quite Familiar appeared first on Phandroid. The sudden onslaught of new dedicated gaming handhelds has been a joy to witness, with a wide variety of.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Automakers hedge their bets with plug-in hybrids as EV sales slow

Originally regarded as stopgap solutions, hybrids are in it for the long haul. Enlarge (credit: Honda) Global carmakers are stepping up their investment in hybrid technologies as consumers’ growing wariness over fully.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

ACV reports Q1 net loss of $20M; revenue up 22%

ACV also said the number of used vehicles transacted by dealers and commercial auto companies on its wholesale marketplace platform grew 15 percent year over year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

4 big takeaways from Rivian"s Q1 earnings report

Rivian reported a $1.45 billion net loss in the first quarter, higher than a year earlier. But it also laid out a roadmap for slashing production costs and launching a more affordable EV in 2026......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Researchers demonstrate low-loss and polarization-independent integrated optical colorless ROADM

The implementation of integrated optical switches shows promise in the size reduction of ROADMs for greater flexibility and compactness, ultimately leading to robust single-chip solutions. Despite decades of research on switches with various structur.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024