Citing people familiar with the matter, The Financial Times reports that LeCun is in early talks to raise funds for his venture, which will focus on advancing work on world models. Read Entire Article
Boeing is turning Microsoft Flight Simulator into a real pilot training tool
Boeing recently announced the launch of its Procedures Trainer, the first application for its new Virtual Airplane platform, powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator. The program allows students to quickly start offline and online lessons using Windows PCs, Mac devices, and iPads. Read Entire Article
PlayStation 5 sales rose last quarter despite Sony’s price hike, boosted by Ghost of Yōtei
Sony reported that it sold 3.9 million PS5 consoles during the three months ending September 30, beating the 3.8 million that were sold in the same quarter a year earlier. Read Entire Article
The Elder Scrolls VI isn’t coming any time soon, but a Fallout 3 remaster might
Howard began a recent interview with GQ by confirming that The Elder Scrolls VI remains a long way off, asking fans to be patient with the sequel to one of the most popular RPGs of all time. The game is currently undergoing playtesting and will be Bethesda's next major release....
Europe fears Chinese EV buses on its roads could be shut down remotely
The issue began when an investigation in Norway concluded that Yutong electric buses could be "stopped or rendered inoperable" by the Zhengzhou-based company – the world's largest manufacturer of buses by sales volume. Yutong has exported nearly 110,000 buses to more than 100 countries, and holds more than 10% of...
Death row inmate declines to chose between the electric chair and lethal injection
Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols has declined to chose between the electric chair and lethal injection for his Dec. 11 execution, meaning the state will default to lethal injection
Idaho attorney general’s office says no charges warranted against sheriff after turbulent town hall
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has declined to file charges against a northern Idaho sheriff after investigating a turbulent legislative town hall meeting during which a woman was forcibly removed by security workers in plainclothes
Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman’s office pleads no contest to arson charge
A Wisconsin man accused of trying to burn down a congressman's office earlier this year because he was upset over the federal TikTok ban has pleaded no contest to felony arson
18 people sent to the hospital after mobile lounge crashes at Washington D.C.-area airport
Officials say a vehicle transporting passengers at a Washington, D.C.-area airport hit a dock at the building, sending 18 people to the hospital
Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say
As the government shutdown stretches on, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness