London CNN — A London-based technology company is looking to âdemocratizeâ talent-identification and scouting in soccer using a mobile app. Free to download and available globally, the aiScout app allows aspiring soccer stars to enter virtual trials for professional clubs by uploading self-recorded footage of themselves completing a series of drills. It offers 75 exercises, …
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Streaming and texting on the Moon: Nokia and NASA are taking 4G into space
CNN — Texting on the Moon? Streaming on Mars? It may not be as far away as you think. Thatâs the shared vision of NASA and Nokia, who have partnered to set up a cellular network on the Moon to help lay the building blocks for long-term human presence on other planets. A SpaceX rocket …
Steps you can take now to avoid college sticker shock
New York CNN — Long before you take your high schooler on college campus tours, consider this: Shopping for college shouldnât be any different than shopping for a home. When you want to buy a home, you come up with a range of how much you can afford and get pre-qualified for a mortgage. Then you …
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New York CNN — Financial files in disarray. Late payments and last-warning service-cutoff notices. Multiple daily bank withdrawals. Out-of-character purchases. When a family member who has been fairly responsible with money all their lives becomes careless with their finances, it may be one sign of as-yet-undiagnosed . Researchers at the who analyzed both US credit …
Digital humans: the relatable face of artificial intelligence?
London CNN — Scrolling through the of DJ and aspiring model Dex youâll see her wearing new outfits, performing at shows around the world and chatting to her thousands of followers about her hobbies. However, itâs clear that there is something different about Dex; sheâs an entirely virtual âdigital human,â designed by a startup in …
Microsoft stock hits all-time high after hiring former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
New York CNN — Microsoft stock reached a record high on Monday after the company said that Sam Altman, former chief executive of OpenAI, to head its artificial intelligence innovation leg. Shares of the tech behemoth rose 2.1% to an all-time high close of $377.44 on Monday, beating the previous record of $376.17. That comes …
‘Life changing’: How a cash-strapped county found success with a 32-hour workweek
CNN — Last summer, Kristen and Eric Rezabek were feeling pinched. Eric was considering taking on a four-hour commute for higher paying jobs, while Kristen, who works two jobs, planned to add a full day to her already full-time work schedule to help cover their familyâs expenses. Then, their employer presented a unique offer: an …
Are you a Latino who voted for Trump because of the economy?
Washington CNN — Latino voters in key battleground states were crucial in handing president-elect Donald Trump his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The economy was also a top voter issue in this yearâs election. Republican candidates have steadily gained ground in recent years with the working-class Latino electorate â a trend that held firmly …
Urban areas are getting hotter. A startup from one of the world’s hottest cities wants to help
CNN — Climate change is impacting urban areas especially hard, and densely populated cities are . The urban heat island effect means that city temperatures can be several degrees higher than nearby rural regions. Thatâs because materials like concrete and asphalt absorb and radiate heat. Vehicles and air-conditioning units expel heat, and towering buildings block …
McDonald’s spends $100 million to lure customers back after E. coli outbreak
New York CNN — McDonaldâs is spending $100 million on marketing and to help franchises most heavily affected by a that has sickened more than 100 people and damaged sales. In a memo sent to employees and obtained by CNN, McDonaldâs is spending $35 million on marketing, which includes a value deal focused on its …