As if it weren’t enough to have AI tanning humanity’s hide (figuratively for now) at every board game in existence, Google AI has got one working to destroy us all at ping pong as well. For now they emphasize it is “cooperative,” but at the rate these things improve, it will be taking on pros in no time. The project, called i-Sim2Real, isn’t just about ping pong but rather about building a robotic system that can work with and around fast-paced and relatively unpredictable… Source link

In October 2006, Nouriel Roubini predicted that a housing crash in the U.S. could trigger a recession and “hard landing” around the world. The economist, known as “Dr. Doom,” continued to warn of impending worldwide threats during the following decade and a half. In an interview with Yahoo Finance’s editor-in-chief on Monday for the All Markets Summit, Roubini outlined imminent risks around the globe that he also details in his new book, “MegaThreats: Ten Dangerous Trends That Imperil Our… Source link

Google is making audio ads available to all advertisers, giving businesses more ways to reach music and podcast listeners on YouTube. Previously, specific product categories were ineligible to run audio ads. With this broader rollout, it looks like Google is lifting the prior restrictions. Google is also adding new targeting options to audio ads. Advertisers can now specifically reach podcast listeners. Google announced these updates during Advertising Week New York, along with several other… Source link

Netflix (NFLX): Shares soared 10% after the company said it added 2.41 million subscribers during the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street’s estimates of 1 million. Netflix executives noting in the earnings release that “after a challenging first half, we believe we’re on a path to reaccelerate growth” and the key is “pleasing members.” Netflix noted the strong dollar as a headwind and estimates the greenback’s appreciation to negatively impact full year 2022 revenue by up to… Source link

The Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Terms of the deal weren’t initially reported. Jackson, 35, last played in 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders. The three-time Pro Bowler who was one of the league’s most dangerous deep threats in his prime started 2021 with the Rams. He was seldom used in Los Angeles, and the Rams released him after he tallied 12 catches for 233 yards and a touchdown in nine games. Jackson… Source link

Netflix (NFLX) reported its fiscal third quarter earnings on Tuesday after the bell, crushing expectations and prompting shares to surge more than 14% in after hours trading. Here are Netflix’s third quarter results compared to Wall Street’s consensus estimates, as compiled by Bloomberg: Revenue: $7.93 billion versus $7.85 billion expected Adj. earnings per share (EPS): $3.10 versus $2.22 expected Subscriber net additions: +2.41 million versus +1 million estimated In a note to shareholders, the… Source link

In December 2021, a vulnerability in a widely used logging library that had gone unfixed since 2013 caused a full-blown security meltdown.  The 10/10-rated Log4Shell flaw in Log4j, an open source logging software that’s found practically everywhere, from online games to enterprise software and cloud data centers, claimed numerous victims from Adobe and Cloudflare to Twitter and Minecraft due to its ubiquitous presence. It was described by security experts as a “design failure of… Source link

Walmart (WMT) is out with a new platform for influencers, called Walmart Creator. On Tuesday, the big box retailer announced a beta version of the site that allows influencers and social media creators to monetize shoppable Walmart product recommendations to their followers. The company plans to fully launch the platform in 2023. In a press release, Walmart marketing executive William White said, “We know our customers are inspired by the content and stories they see from their favorite… Source link

Whether you’ve played Daily Fantasy on Yahoo before or are giving it a try for the first time, this weekly column will take an early look at the DFS landscape, revealing whom I like building lineups around, stars to fade, undervalued plays and bargain bin options to help you construct a better team. Lineup building blocks Lamar Jackson ($40) vs. Cleveland Browns Jackson has totaled just three touchdowns over the last three weeks after ripping off 12 scores over the first three games of the… Source link

Google reveals the latest data on top Halloween costume searches in the US in an update to the Halloween Frightgeist website. Halloween Frightgeist is a website powered by Google Trends designed to highlight popular costume ideas. Google’s data can be helpful to marketers who work in related verticals and are looking to get high-value products in front of last-minute shoppers. With two weeks left until Halloween, it’s not too late for one last marketing push before the season ends. Data… Source link