Nvidia: Happy for you, Google, but we're still better

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has overseen a rocky month for the company.

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  • Nvidia tried to tamp down fears of Google coming for its chip business.
  • A report of Google talking with Meta about chips for its data center sent Nvidia shares falling.
  • "NVIDIA is a generation ahead of the industry," the company said in a statement.

Nvidia brushed off concerns that Google is coming for its crown.

"NVIDIA

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Sam Altman describes OpenAI’s planned AI device in vibes

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Sam Altman

So far, physical AI devices have not been a hit with consumers. The much-talked-about Rabbit R1 didn't receive rave reviews from Mashable when we reviewed it last year, and now it's sort of languishing in tech purgatory. The other highly anticipated device, the Humane Pin, was already killed off in February, just one year after it launched.

Will OpenAI's device have better luck? OpenAI CEO Sam

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Gen Z and boomer shoppers are upping their holiday spending budgets despite a tough economy

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Exhausted Christmas shoppers on Black Friday taking a break on massage chairs at Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia Friday, November 27, 2015.
Exhausted Christmas shoppers on Black Friday taking a break on massage chairs at Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia Friday, November 27, 2015.

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  • Shoppers have upped their holiday shopping budgets since this summer, according to a PwC survey.
  • Baby boomers and Gen Z are leading the increase.
  • The results constitute a rosier outlook than many
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The 5 reasons why Google is suddenly on a tear and dominating the AI race

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Sundar Pichai has completed a major turnaround in the AI race.

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  • Google's Gemini 3 AI model has helped fuel a major turnaround for the company.
  • But it's not the only thing that has put the company and its stock on an absolute tear.
  • Its custom chips, antitrust win, and backing from Warren Buffett have all strengthened its position.

Google is on a tear right now — but its

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‘Tron’ Just Can’t Stop Dying

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After the disappointing release of 'Tron: Ares,' a new Hasbro toy set will not be happening either.

A 55-year-old health founder shared 55 reasons he feels his fittest, sharpest, and happiest. 5 tips could add 10 years to your life.

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Kevin Dahlstrom pictured bouldering.
Kevin Dahlstrom bouldering.

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  • A 55-year-old health business founder marked his 55th birthday by sharing 55 reasons he feels healthy.
  • Kevin Dahlstrom's viral X post promoted quality sleep and strong social connections.
  • Dahlstrom told Business Insider his health has been his priority since he fell ill in his 20s.

A health founder marked his 55th birthday by sharing 55 reasons he believes he

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You can now watch a Google DeepMind doc for free

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Google is making The Thinking Game, a 2024 Tribeca Festival selection about DeepMind, available for free. The nearly 90-minute documentary offers a glimpse into the AI team's background and breakthroughs.

The film, from the same team as the 2017 AlphaGo doc (also on YouTube), was shot over five years. It chronicles Nobel winner Demis Hassabis' beginnings as a chess prodigy and how that shaped his

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