DeepMind releases a new weather forecasting model for more accurate predictions
WeatherNext 2 can generate information around eight times faster than the previous version.
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Cloudflare hit by outage causing 'widespread' errors, Tesla won its bid to decertify a class action lawsuit, and DeepMind releases a new weather forecasting model for more accurate predictions
-If you're experiencing internet issues this morning, you're far from alone. Infrastructure company Cloudflare has been hit with what it calls "widespread 500 errors, with Dashboard and API also failing." The company said that services are starting to recover, but customers may continue to see "higher-than-normal errors rates" as it continues to work on the problem. As of 8:13 am, the company said that "the issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented." The company added that "we have made changes that have allowed Cloudflare Access and WARP to recover. Error levels for Access and WARP users have returned to pre-incident rates."
-Tesla has secured a ruling to strip a 2017 lawsuit claiming a racist work environment of its class-action status, as reported by Reuters. The lawsuit could not proceed with class-action status because the plaintiffs' attorneys had failed to find 200 class members willing to testify.
-Google's DeepMind just released WeatherNext 2, a new version of its AI weather prediction model. The company promises that it "delivers more efficient, more accurate and higher-resolution global weather predictions."
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Google plans to invest $40 billion towards building data centers in Texas
The investment will be made over the next two years and introduce three new data centers across Texas.
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Jeff Bezos will head a new engineering-focused AI startup called Project Prometheus, Rivian spinoff Also revealed a $3,500 starting price for its first e-bike, and the Mac Pro could be the latest addition to Apple's product purgatory
-Jeff Bezos is spearheading a new AI start-up called Project Prometheus, focused on his current interests in space and engineering. The New York Times reported that the company, which has yet to be made public, will reportedly have $6.2 billion in funding. Part of that sum will come from Bezos, who will act as co-CEO.
-Rivian's electric mobility spinoff named Also announced a $3,500 starting price for its first e-bike called the TM-B. The startup unveiled the shapeshifting e-bike last month, with options for a limited Launch edition, a Performance version or a base model.
-The wait for a new Mac Pro may take a lot longer, according to the latest Power On newsletter. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the Mac Pro has an uncertain future within Apple's desktop strategy and isn't likely to see a refresh in 2026.
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Apple is bringing MLS to the masses
Plus, Tesla is reportedly testing Apple CarPlay in its vehicles.
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