DeepL CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski. DeepL German startup DeepL on Wednesday said it was expanding beyond artificial intelligence-powered translation into general AI agents focused on businesses. The term “agent” refers to an AI tool that can carry out tasks in the background in response to user prompts. DeepL Agent is designed to complete “repetitive, time-intensive…
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Alphabet — The parent of Google and YouTube jumped more than 6% after a federal judge ruled that Alphabet can keep its Chrome browser. But Google won’t be able to sign exclusive search deals and also has to share its data, the ruling said. Macy’s —…
Quantum computing firm IQM says it’s raised $320 million of fresh funding to ramp up investments in technology and commercial growth. The startup, which is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, was founded in 2018 by a team of scientists with the aim of building powerful quantum computers in Europe like the machines companies such as Google…
Graham Linehan, co-creator of British sitcoms “Father Ted” and “The IT Crowd,” says he was arrested for his posts criticizing transgender people LONDON — The co-creator of British TV sitcoms “Father Ted” and the “IT Crowd” said he was arrested over a series of posts about transgender people. Graham Linehan, 57, said he was arrested…
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians despite rookie phenom Roman Anthony leaving the game in the fourth inning. Anthony struck out and was immediately seen grabbing at his left side. Boston later announced that it was left oblique tightness that hampered Anthony. Alex Bregman legged out a hard chopper down the third-base line…
Scott Olson | Getty Images Macy’s posted second-quarter earnings Wednesday that easily topped Wall Street’s expectations, as it said revamped stores helped sales trends. The department store operator also raised its full-year earnings and sales guidance. It now expects adjusted earnings of between $1.70 and $2.05 per share, compared with $1.60 to $2 per share,…
Walmart-backed OnePay offers credit and debit cards, high-yield savings accounts, buy now, pay later loans and a digital wallet with peer-to-peer payments. Courtesy of OnePay OnePay, the fintech firm majority owned by Walmart, is launching its own branded wireless plan as it seeks to become a one-stop shop for its users, CNBC has learned. OnePay…
This week, I unpack how China is not only striking economic deals but expanding its tech training programs to a slew of countries outside the U.S. orbit. It was one of the announcements coming out of the largest-ever Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit that I attended in Tianjin over the weekend. Enjoy! Pictured here are auto mechanic…
NEW YORK — Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner, wagering $300,000 on the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world to win the U.S. Open. The rapper known for placing big bets on sporting events — and often losing them — posted on social media the screenshot of a betting slip from Tuesday afternoon….
Rafael Devers’ 30th home run of the season was a weird one. Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night’s game following a benches-clearing incident that started after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning. Devers hammered a sweeper over…
