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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru-based corporate professional Rohit Bidappa still calls himself a “loyal PC gamer who would never buy a console." After kick-starting his interest in gaming on a peer’s PC in the early 1990s, Bidappa has today been a PC gamer (someone who plays games on a personal computer or PC) for over three decades.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Avid futurists have promised the world AI assistants for years. Now, a real one has finally arrived, and things got weird really fast.

Grimes is openly discussing her health. The singer recently shared that she has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD, thinking about how the conditions have impacted her life. Her confession comes as she continues to face co-parenting challenges with Elon Musk The singer talked about how the conditions affected her childhood and condemned social media's involvement in mental health issues. Grimes recently made a vulnerable admission on social media after criticizing her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk's decision to take their 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, to the White House last month.

DeepSeek, a leading AI company, is taking an unconventional approach to hiring under the leadership of CEO Liang Wenfeng. Unlike many tech companies that prioritize candidates with extensive technical expertise, Liang focuses on creativity, intellectual curiosity, and diverse perspectives. His strategy places an emphasis on hiring Generation Z, avid readers, and humanities graduates, believing that imaginative thinking is more valuable than years of experience. During a 2023 interview with Chinese media outlet 36Kr, Liang explained his approach. “When aiming for rapid results, it makes sense to hire those who already possess the necessary expertise,” he said. “However, for long-term ambitions, experience holds less significance. Core competencies, an inventive mindset, and an unwavering passion for the work are attributes I value above all else.” His perspective challenges the industry norm, where companies like OpenAI and Meta favor candidates with strong technical backgrounds. Liang, however, sees open-mindedness and a willingness to explore unconventional solutions as more critical for addressing complex AI challenges.

President Trump, an avid Diet Coke drinker, had the beverage served up at his inauguration luncheon.

Independent bookstores are enjoying a new chapter across the country as the market shifts from big box bookstores back to quaint and niche neighbourhood shops.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are currently undergoing a tough divorce proceeding and although it looks like this rough patch may take a toll on both of them and their family, insider reports suggest that Lopez has a strong affinity for Ben and the children, and they may be spending the holiday season together, and in good spirits. Lopez and Affleck are trying hard to not let their divorce proceedings hurt their children, and in this light, they are reportedly planning a unified holiday season this December and Jan, and reports are also suggesting that tables could be set for Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner's children as well, who are also an avid part of the Affleck-Lopez family. Affleck and Garner were seen together recently in a charity event, where their kids were also seen assisting them during the activities. Lopez may be thinking along the same lines and trying to do something special for all the young guns in the family. Lopez is always generous when it comes to holiday season, and that has certainly not gone unnoticed by Affleck. Reports claim that whenever holiday season is in question, Lopez simply goes all out, with extravagant presents, home-cooked meals, and much more, for not only Ben, but his children and the whole bunch of family members. Looking at these latest developments, it looks like the recent divorcees will spend their holiday in a rather amicable manner.

If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your holiday gifting opportunities are vast and deep

Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare “double eagle” gold coin at a Southern California auction house

Kamala Harris is leading in the polls, showing a huge turn of affairs. The sudden momentum shift towards Kamala Harris is more like a 'ferocious comeback', according to Thomas Peterffy, founder and chairman of Interactive Brokers.

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Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe Faber Auto-Ignition HOB SUPERIA HT905 is a comprehensive 5 burner gas stove with concealed controls for a clean and seamless look. The auto-ignition feature and durable construction make it a top choice for any kitchen.

Three news outlets were recently leaked confidential material from inside the Trump campaign, but have chosen not to reveal any of the details about what they received

sports division and its employees will be absorbed into the India Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd (CSKCL), said people close to the development. UltraTech Cement is acquiring promoter N Srinivasan's stake in India Cements. The IPL team isn’t part of the acquisition. Srinivasan's daughter Rupa Gurunath, whole-time director of India Cements, will likely join the board of the IPL franchise. She has been directly involved in its management and will now spearhead expansion plans. India Cements has a strong sports tradition with cricket teams playing in the first division of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) league, along with support staff. The chairman of CSKCL is R Srinivasan, the promoter’s cousin.

Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest person, is an avid reader. During an interaction, Ambani himself revealed his reading habits.

Black Friday sales had all the spotlight in the US as consumers used to wait throughout for these sales but after Amazon Prime Day sales stepped in during the year 2015, and was observed in just six countries initially, the focus of online shopping sales somehow shifted entirely to Amazon.

Prince William is as much a sports freak like you are. Not only he is an avid soccer lover, he also spearheads the management of England's FA, and also leads from the front while rooting for the national team. Prince William was as much invested in England's road to the Euro Cup 2024 finals, as the players and England boss Gareth Southgate were. A proof of his excitement and indulgence in the sport came in when a lip-reader caught him throwing an old-fashioned insult during a tense conversation around the Euro Cup finals, as England were battling to win against Spain, but ultimately failed to do so after an 86th minute goal by their formidable opponents.

Netflix has its own set of 'secret codes' that avid Netflix fans know about and if you don't know about them already, you can get an idea when you read below. The kind of search codes that can be used on Netflix is rather fun and also saves you time if you know exactly what and where you want to search. However, it may also leave you a little triggered if you enter the wrong code and it yields a result that you wanted to avoid in the first place.

Investing in cryptocurrency has become synonymous with the potential for significant returns. Amidst a market that’s gaining momentum, Aptos, Optimism, and BlastUP are drawing attention from savvy investors aiming to capitalize on the next big surge. As the bull run of 2024 unfolds, the prospect of turning a modest investment into major gains is more than just wishful thinking—it’s a scenario grounded in the reality of the current market’s performance. This article will delve into how a $1,000 investment in these particular cryptocurrencies today could potentially translate into life-changing wealth by the end of 2024.

Godrej billionaire Rishad Kaikhushru Naoroji has decided to gift most of his shares in group companies to nephews and nieces, an executive aware of the development said, in a rare instance of corporate India's super-rich leaving his wealth to relatives. Naoroji, 72, is a third-generation member of the Godrej business family and a cousin of Adi, Nadir and Jamshyd Godrej, and Smita Godrej Crishna. Naoroji owns shares in four of the five listed Godrej companies—Godrej Agrovet, Godrej Consumer, Godrej Properties and Godrej Industries -totalling about ₹7,050 crore as on 1 May.

The NHL on Tuesday announced a multiyear agreement with Bodyarmor to be the league's official sports drink