Uber has laid off 10% of its customer support staff and told remote workers on the team to relocate to hub offices. It’s the company’s second round of job cuts in eight weeks, following a 23% reduction in its people division in June. For the first time, Uber has named AI as a reason—after burning
In his poignant reflections, Chadwick Boseman illustrates the transformational power of confronting adversity. He recalls a significant setback: being dismissed for advocating genuine depictions in acting, which imparted critical lessons on his internal struggle and artistic perspective. Originally from South Carolina and a Howard University graduate, Boseman rose to fame, bravely battling cancer until his
India’s expanding cities are encroaching upon rivers, reducing their width and flow. Many rivers now carry more sewage than freshwater, impacting ecosystems and communities. Efforts to clean these waterways face challenges from ongoing pollution and development pressures. The Brahmaputra river faces erosion, while the Ganga struggles with industrial and ritual waste. Protecting river floodplains and
Ships lingering in the Persian Gulf could unintentionally facilitate the spread of harmful marine invaders worldwide. Extended anchorage allows marine organisms to thrive on the hulls, creating significant biofouling concerns that threaten global maritime commerce. These invasive species can inflict extensive ecological and economic harm on coastal areas. It is imperative for nations to join
Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin is expected to resign soon, according to political sources. This comes amid government discomfort and speculation about his continuation in office. Reports suggest the government is unhappy over alleged attempts to contact ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia, plans to return to Bangladesh in December. Parliamentary
Awais Ahmed’s startup Pixxel secured a NASA contract for Earth-observation data. His parents nurtured his curiosity with books, which sparked his interest in space. He pursued engineering at BITS Pilani and met his co-founder there. Together, they founded Pixxel to build a constellation of hyperspectral satellites. This journey highlights the impact of early curiosity and
Amazon has reduced roles within its Artificial General Intelligence unit. This restructuring impacts teams focused on model customization and data services. The company continues significant investment in artificial intelligence development and infrastructure. These job cuts follow recent leadership changes within Amazon’s AI division. Amazon aims to sharpen its focus on key customer-centric AI initiatives.
Other equipment includes a Burmester sound system, head-up display, wireless phone charger, fingerprint sensor, heated front sports seats, ambient lighting with logo projection, automatic climate control and rear door sunblinds. Safety features include a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system and a driver monitoring camera.
Alphabet reported a strong second quarter with $119.8 billion in revenue. Google Cloud saw an impressive 82% year-over-year revenue jump. Gemini app reached 950 million active users, and Search AI Mode crossed one billion. YouTube advertising revenue increased by 13% to over $11 billion. Google’s AI models are processing 22 billion tokens every minute.
