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Beijing shifts tech strategy ahead of potential Xi visit to US
Beijing's tech strategy shift may signal a thaw in U.S.-China tensions, potentially impacting global tech markets and diplomatic relations. The post Beijing shifts tech strategy ahead of potential Xi visit to US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
En Corse, le FLNC rejette le projet d’autonomie et menace les non-Corses installés sur l’île : « Ne vous considérez pas en sécurité sur notre territoire »
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Srisailam temple to perform Varuna Yagam from August 7 to propitiate rain god
Priests will perform the Varuna Yagam, along with the Paanchahnika Deeksha and Sahasra Ghatabhishekam for Lord Mallikarjuna, while special pujas will be performed for Goddess Bhramaramba. Rudra Homam, Varuna Sukta parayanams, Varuna japam and other rituals will be performed. Temple board chairman P. Ramesh Naidu and Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao have invited devotees to take part in large numbers. On August 10, rituals will be performed for the Krishna, and abhishekams for Nandeeswara Swamy, the village deity Ankalamma and Bayalu Veerabhadra Swamy.
OpenAI asks US judge to dismiss Apple's trade secrets case
Aug 5 : OpenAI asked a U.S. judge on Wednesday to dismiss Apple's lawsuit accusing it and two former Apple employees of misappropriating the iPhone maker's trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT maker's foray into consumer hardware. "OpenAI has no use, need or desire for Apple's trade secrets. OpenAI is building something entirely new and different from anything at Apple," lawyers for OpenAI wrote in the motion to dismiss filed on Wednesday.
Pamela Ambler, Head of APAC Investor Intelligence at JLL, discusses the outlook for commercial real estate industry in Hong Kong and the rest of the Asia Pacific region. She speaks with David Ingles and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)
Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets With just 12 weeks to go until his first budget, new chancellor John Healey is seeking ways to ramp up public investment, without busting the Treasury’s fiscal rules – and some economists are urging him to be bold. As he settles into No 11 Downing Street, the former defence secretary’s most immediate challenges concern day-to-day government spending. Continue reading...
Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack
Ugandans are mourning the death of one of the country's best-known footballers after he was beaten to death by suspected robbers near his home in the capital, Kampala. Police said David Owori was fatally assaulted after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings, prompting an outpouring of grief and renewed public anger over violent crime in Uganda. The 27-year-old captained Sports Club (SC) Villa, the Uganda Premier League record champions, where he played both as a right-back and midfielder. He also represented the country's Cranes national team.
'This Is Not Cool' — BMW Owners Are Annoyed Over a New Spider-Man Ad Forced Into Their Cars
BMW drivers have started seeing a Spider‑Man ad pop up the moment they turn on their infotainment screens. The promotion for the new Spider‑Man movie appears as a notification that the hero has “dropped into your BMW,” and if you tap it, a short commercial plays. After the clip finishes a QR code shows up, directing you to a page where you can configure a brand‑new BMW iX3 – a pricey electric SUV that most owners didn’t ask for.
If you ignore the prompt, the system still adds a Spider‑Man app to the screen, letting you watch the ad later. The tie‑in is a bit over the top: the film features a driver hitting sport mode to help the web‑slinger chase bad guys, and the car brand uses that scene to push the new model. Many owners are annoyed, calling the experience dystopian and comparing it to the time Apple forced a U2 album onto every iPhone.
The backlash is growing on forums and social media, with people worrying about where the line will be drawn. Today it’s optional, but the fear is that future updates could make such ads mandatory, turning premium vehicles into moving billboards. This isn’t the first time BMW has faced criticism for monetizing features – a heated‑seat subscription was pulled after a similar outcry.
In short, the Spider‑Man promotion has turned a routine start‑up into an unsolicited marketing moment, sparking a debate about consumer control and the future of in‑car advertising.BMW drivers have started seeing a Spider‑Man ad pop up the moment they turn on their infotainment screens. The promotion for the new Spider‑Man movie appears as a notification that the hero has “dropped into your BMW,” and if you tap it, a short commercial plays. After the clip finishes a QR code shows up, directing you to a page where you can configure a brand‑new BMW iX3 – a pricey electric SUV that most owners didn’t ask for.
If you ignore the prompt, the system still adds a Spider‑Man app to the screen, letting you watch the ad later. The tie‑in is a bit over the top: the film features a driver hitting sport mode to help the web‑slinger chase bad guys, and the car brand uses that scene to push the new model. Many owners are annoyed, calling the experience dystopian and comparing it to the time Apple forced a U2 album onto every iPhone.
The backlash is growing on forums and social media, with people worrying about where the line will be drawn. Today it’s optional, but the fear is that future updates could make such ads mandatory, turning premium vehicles into moving billboards. This isn’t the first time BMW has faced criticism for monetizing features – a heated‑seat subscription was pulled after a similar outcry.
In short, the Spider‑Man promotion
OpenAI Asks Judge to Toss Apple Suit Alleging Trade Secret Theft
OpenAI is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Apple Inc. accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets, saying that the iPhone maker’s allegations are meritless.
Pakistan crackdown in PoK draws protests on UK streets
Unrest continues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a crackdown by Pakistani authorities has triggered growing anger among residents. On Wednesday, members of the British Kashmiri diaspora held a protest in UK's Bradford, expressing solidarity with the people of PoJK and backing the demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).The protest came as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is in the middle of its so-called assembly elections, while Islamabad has intensified security operations in the region.Protesters gathered in Bradford city centre carrying banners and placards, demanding the…