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Google chief executive Sundar Pichai has expressed confidence that weaving Gemini artificial intelligence into search will benefit the tech firm’s business. Google on Friday began letting people turn online searches into conversations, with generative artificial intelligence providing spoken summaries of query results. With Audio Overviews, Gemini AI models quickly sum up query results in conversational style, according to Google. “An audio overview can help you get a lay of the land, offering a convenient, hands-free way to absorb information whether you’re multitasking or simply prefer an audio experience,” Google said in a blog post. “We display helpful web pages right…

Amazon tapped into an emerging trend this week, one that’s seeing big tech firms buy power from existing nuclear power plants. The tech company will power a chunk of its AWS cloud and AI servers using 1.92 gigawatts of electricity from Talen Energy’s Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. Amazon is the latest hyperscaler to go direct to big nuclear operators, following on the heels of Microsoft and Meta. Amazon’s deal was announced Wednesday, but it’s not entirely new, instead modifying an existing arrangement with Talen. The old version had Amazon building a data center next to the Susquehanna power…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company will start offering public rides in driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas, on June 22, which would mark the beginning of his long-promised robotaxi service. That date could shift because Musk claimed Tesla is “being super paranoid about safety.” Tesla Model Y SUVs have been spotted in recent days and weeks being tested around Austin with no drivers in the seat. Bloomberg News previously reported that Tesla was eyeing a June 12 launch of the service. Musk has spent years claiming Teslas would be able to drive themselves. In 2019, he claimed Tesla would…

COLORADO SPRINGS (Jun. 4, 2025) – During today’s Annual Business Meeting, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) approved twenty-one individuals to serve on its board of directors for new or extended terms beginning January 1, 2026.Chris Jahn, President & CEO | American Chemistry CouncilThe expertise, knowledge, and product diversity reflected in our board of directors is a tremendous asset to ACC. Our Board’s leadership will continue to guide us as we navigate a dynamic political landscape and pursue the goal of a world made better by chemistry.The ACC board of directors sets council policy, provides strategic direction, and approves advocacy priorities…

Chinese beverage chains are redefining coffee culture in the country — and now they’re trying to win over customers in the U.S. and beyond.Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, has expanded aggressively in China and overtaken Starbucks on the mainland, with more than twice as many outlets.Following an accounting fraud scandal that got the company delisted from the Nasdaq in 2020, Luckin has staged an unlikely comeback with quirky flavors and steep discounts — as low as $1.40 per cup during an earlier price war with rival Cotti Coffee.The Wall Street debacle hasn’t dampened Luckin’s ambitions in the U.S., where it still trades…

A major new UK study warns that evolving swine flu viruses in Europe could pose a serious future pandemic threat if left unchecked.The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) study emphasises the urgent need for robust pandemic preparedness and vaccine effectiveness in both animals and humans.Swine flu is widespread in pig farming, affecting an estimated 50% of UK production pigs, although human cases remain rare. However, the 2009 pandemic demonstrated the devastating potential of swine-origin flu viruses crossing into human populations. Moreover, flu viruses can also pass from humans to pigs, introducing new strains and complicating control efforts, making vigilance essential.The RVC…

June 13, 2025 Weidmuller News Summary Weidmuller Canada’s journey began in 1975, as Weidmuller Terminations Ltd., operating from a modest, warehouse-style office. Weidmüller Celebrates 50 Years in Canada and 175 Years Globally June 13, 2025 – The year 2025 marks a truly momentous occasion for Weidmüller as the company celebrates not only 50 years of operations in Canada but also its 175th global anniversary—an extraordinary achievement few companies can claim.   Weidmuller Canada’s journey began in 1975, as Weidmuller Terminations Ltd., operating from a modest, warehouse-style…

Estée Lauder Cos. is advancing its multi-year transformation strategy, first announced in 2023, with cost optimization plans set to continue through 2026. As part of this initiative, the company is focused on automating inventory processes to increase profitability and enhance operational efficiency.Estée Lauder is developing an artificial intelligence-powered application designed to automatically deploy stock, according to statements shared during the D.B. Global Consumer Conference. The system analyzes global trends and consumer behavior to anticipate demand spikes and reposition inventory accordingly.The AI system will learn over time, refining its accuracy and intelligently aligning the demand and supply sides of the business. The…

MIDLAND, Texas, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), and Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE:STR) (“Sitio”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Viper will acquire Sitio in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, including Sitio’s net debt of approximately $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2025. The consideration will consist of 0.4855 shares of Class A common stock of a new holding company (“pro forma Viper”) for each share of Sitio Class A common stock, and 0.4855 units…

UCLA researchers used tweezers to devise a thin battery for a study introducing a new electron microscopy method that captured images of the battery while it charged. Credit: Yuzhang Li/CNSI Lithium-metal batteries have not hit the market yet, but if they do, they could be a solution to the everyday woes of the dwindling battery meter. They are cousins of the lithium-ion batteries found in legions of everyday electronic devices, but with the potential to hold twice as much power. Unfortunately, the lithium-metal battery’s limited number of recharges has been a major obstacle to their wide adoption. A new study…