Fast-food drive-thrus may not be getting much faster, but they’re getting smarter, and friendlier staff might still matter more than artificial intelligence, a new report found.The 25th Annual Drive-Thru Study, conducted by Intouch Insight and QSR magazine, examined 13 fast-food brands across three categories: classic, chicken and beverage.The research was […]
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Concorde Supersonic Jet Tour: Photos, History, Celebrity Passengers – Business Insider
Become an Insiderand start reading now.Have an account? . – Concorde, the first and only supersonic commercial jetliner, operated from 1976 to 2003. – Flown by royals, celebrities, and executives, it was discontinued because of high operating costs. – A Concorde plane is open for public tours at the Intrepid […]
Quantum Tunneling Experiments Earn Team The Nobel Prize in Physics
Briton John Clarke, Frenchman Michel Devoret and American John Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for putting quantum mechanics into action and enabling the development of all kinds of digital technology from cellphones to a new generation of computers. The Nobel jury noted that their work had […]
The future for EVs in America looks grim. But the auto industry isn’t giving up | CNN Business
Just a couple of years ago, America’s auto industry had visions of an all-electric future.It has since abandoned that talk after the Trump administration eliminated the federal government’s incentives for the technology. The near future isn’t looking too pretty.The end of the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs is expected […]
OpenAI looks to take 10% stake in AMD through AI chip deal
OpenAI and Advanced Micro Devices have reached a deal that could see Sam Altman ‘s company take a 10% stake in the chipmaker.AMD stock skyrocketed 23.71% on Monday following the news.OpenAI will deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD’s Instinct graphics processing units over multiple years and across multiple generations of hardware, […]
Banning cellphones in schools: Are the kids alright? – CBS News
Homecoming day at Jericho High School on New York’s Long Island looked very different this year.Same big display of school spirit on the gym floor, but up in the stands, there were no cell phones at this pep rally, because this year students have to put them away for the […]
Platform thinking: beyond the buzzword
DIGITAL ECONOMY Lexically, platforms are wide open spaces for showcasing installations, opportunities, capabilities, areas where evolution takes place.Derived from the French plate-forme (literally ‘flat form’), platforms in tech terms are now surfaces for services and applications. The digital economy is undoubtedly growing rapidly, but despite information being so accessible, many […]
With rollout of new album, Taylor Swift once again turns her lyrical skills into a business strategy – CBS News
New York — The world’s most recognizable showgirl may be entering a new era, but there’s no sign that Taylor Swift’s gold rush is slowing down. Swift is the only female musical artist in history to sell more than 100 million albums.Her newest album , “The Life of a Showgirl,” […]
Newsom: ‘No State Funding For Sell-Out Universities’ Complying With Trump Demands
Topline Gov.Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., said Thursday that California will cut funding for California schools that comply with the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” an agreement providing colleges with funding benefits if they agree to make policy changes in line with President Donald Trump’s education agenda. Key […]
As hiring slows, more Americans are job hunting for months: “It’s going to take a small miracle” – CBS News
When Anna Whitlock was let go from her job in the technology industry in November of 2024, she wasn’t worried about lining up a new position.The Washington state resident had 11 years of experience managing network infrastructure projects, a specialized role that involves equipping buildings with internet access, cameras and […]