Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling
When you’re walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like “What neighborhood am I in?” or “What are top-rated restaurants nearby?”
Las Vegas Sands sees uptick in Q4 financial report, but Sands China declines
Las Vegas Sands, which owns properties worldwide, posts a strong Q4 and full-year, but Sands China sees dip. The net revenue of the company was $3.65 billion, compared to $2.90 billion in the prior year quarter. The
Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica
The child, whose age is not known, sustained minor injuries according to Waymo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating.
Upwind raises $250M at $1.5B valuation to continue building ‘runtime’ cloud security
The $250 million Series B was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Picture Capital.
Lumbee Tribe teases possible casino plans after land purchase in North Carolina
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina secures 241 acres of land in Robeson County and teases the idea of a casino and resort in the announcement. The update comes from the Lumbee Tribal Chairman, John L. Lowery, who
Apple hires iPhone camera app Halide’s co-founder for its design team
Halide also released a public preview of its up coming app Halide Mark III.
Coalition for Prediction Markets takes out full page advert in Washington Post
The newly formed Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) have gone big on the marketing budget, as they share a full page advertisement in the Washington Post. Within it, it reads “CFTC regulated prediction markets
Entain announces it will end Coral Cup sponsorship after 52 years
Entain has officially confirmed that it will no longer be sponsoring the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham festival after a 52-year association with the event. The operator first sponsored the race in 1974, but the
Six wagering providers breach gambling self-exclusion rules, ACMA says
A number of licensed wagering providers are said to have breached self-exclusion rules, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The independent commonwealth statutory authority, in
Deezer makes it easier for rival platforms to take a stance against AI-generated music
Last year, Deezer introduced an AI detection tool that automatically tags fully AI-generated music for listeners and removes it from algorithmic and editorial recommendations. The company announced on Thursday that