Geoffrey Hinton, the 'godfather of AI' who warned of its existential risk, awarded Nobel Prize for Physics

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Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton has been referred to as the "Godfather of AI."

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  • Geoffrey Hinton and John J. Hopfield have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics.
  • The pair won for their inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.
  • Hinton and Hopfield's work advances image recognition and data pattern reconstruction.

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Luxury stocks are on the slide again as China's stimulus plans disappoint

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A lack of fresh information regarding how officials will support China's economy has affected luxury stocks.

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  • European stocks took a hit as China's stock rally lost momentum.
  • A lack of new stimulus details from China has affected the luxury sector.
  • Shares in LVMH and Kering were down Tuesday.

European stocks took a hit on Tuesday as China's stock rally cooled following a lack of much-awaited

Samsung Galaxy deals are slowly heating up as October Prime Day starts

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UPDATE: Oct. 8, 2024, 6:35 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest Samsung Galaxy deals from the October Prime Day event.

The best October Prime Day Samsung Galaxy deals at a glance:
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Our favorite budget Samsung phone is only $180 for Prime Day

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It’s officially Amazon Prime Day, so be prepared to be inundated with deals if you head over to the online retailer's site. If you're on the market for a new smartphone, one of our favorite affordable handsets has dropped to a great sale price. The fantastic Samsung Galaxy A15 smartphone is available for just $180, which is a discount of ten percent. The typical price is $200 for this budget

Our favorite pair of budget wireless earbuds from Anker are only $45 for October Prime Day

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Amazon Prime Day is back and it’s not pulling any punches. The well-regarded Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are on sale for $45, which is a massive discount of $35. This is a record low price for a pair of earbuds that we once called “outstanding for the money.”

As a matter of fact, this model topped our list of the best budget wireless earbuds, and with good reason. These earbuds are light

Mini crossword answers for October 8

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The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you