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Andrew J. Hawkins

Uber’s not out of the woods yet

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In 2023, Uber achieved an important milestone, earning more money than it spent for a full year for the first time. It was widely seen as a sign that the perennially cash-strapped business was finally on a more sustainable path.

Today, there are signs that the journey may be longer than we thought.

The ridehailing and delivery company reported a surprise net loss of $654 million for the first quarter of the year, as legal settlements and...

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Emilia David

Google DeepMind’s new AI can model DNA, RNA, and ‘all life’s molecules’

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Google DeepMind is introducing an improved version of its AI model that predicts not just the structure of proteins, but also the structure of “all life’s molecules.” The work from the new model, AlphaFold 3, will help researchers in medicine, agriculture, materials science, and drug development test potential discoveries.

Previous versions of AlphaFold only predicted the structures of proteins. AlphaFold 3 goes beyond that and can model DNA, RNA, and...

Mashable

Grab pet toys on sale during Amazon Pet Day and maximize your furry friend's fun

AMAZON PET DAY DEALS: May 8th is Amazon Pet Day. Get deals on enrichment toys, apparel, and more. These deals end at midnight.

Our top picks: Best dog toy deal Nina Ottoson Dog Twister treat puzzle $6.84 at Amazon ...

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Apple's thin new iPad Pro with OLED and M4 is already $50 off at Best Buy

SAVE $50: As of May 8, My Best Buy Plus members get $50 off when pre-ordering either size and any configuration of the new Apple iPad Pro (starting at $949).

Quick links: 11-inch model Apple iPad Pro Starting at $949...

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Amazon deal of the day: Save $50 on the Skylight digital picture frame — a sweet Mother's Day gift idea

Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Skylight digital picture frame (10-inch) $119.99 at Amazon (save $50) ...

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Save up to $60 on a pet DNA kit during the final hours of Amazon Pet Day

Ever wondered which breed your dog really is or how your cat's dental health is going? Wonder no more thanks to these great deals on pet DNA kits during the last day of Amazon Pet Day.

Best pet DNA kits at Amazon Pet Day Best pet DNA kit for dogs AncestryDNA dog breed identification test ...

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Would you trade in your iPad for a free Pixel tablet? Google is making your dreams come true.

Sure, you could replace your old iPad with a new one. But what if you got an Android tablet for free instead?

That's a deal Google is currently running on its U.S. online marketplace, anyway, as spotted by Android Police. Google will give you a Pixel Tablet (first released in 2023) for free if you trade in an iPad — and it can be as old as 2018's sixth-gen iPad.

SEE ALSO: 2024 iPad Air hands-on: Call me greedy, but I want more What do you...

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'Twisters' trailer: Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones chase gnarly tornadoes

"Twisters," starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, hits theaters July 19. Trailer.

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Get an automatic pet feeder up to $36 off before Amazon Pet Day ends

SAVE UP TO $36: Amazon Pet Day ends at midnight. Shop discounted automatic pet feeders and put your pet's mealtimes on autopilot.

Our top picks: Best automatic dog feeder deal Petlibro Automatic Dog Feeder (6 L) ...

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Leave cleaning up after the cats to self-scooping litter boxes on sale for up to $300 off

Cleaning out the cat's litter box is a job no pet owner relishes. Leave it to the robots with deals on self-scooping litter boxes during Amazon Pet Day:

Best self-scooping litter box deals Best Overall Deal Petkit Self-Cleaning Litter Box ...

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'Good One' trailer teases a family camping trip taking a dark turn

The trailer for "Good One", India Donaldson’s debut feature about a 17-year-old hiking with her dad and his friend, has dropped.

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Making moves: LIV allows teams to trade players

In a first for LIV, the 13 teams can negotiate trades through June 9 in an effort to improve their teams but without altering the contracts of players.

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Baxter Holmes

How a forgotten basketball icon revolutionized the NBA -- and blazed a trail for Nikola Jokic

He once scored 99 points in a game. Radivoj Korac, from the same town as the Nuggets' star, ignited a basketball revolution that continues to shape the NBA -- even five decades after his tragic death.

Wired Top Stories

Medea Giordano

10 Great Deals on Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts (2024)

Does Mom need a KitchenAid or new headphones? Some of our favorite gear is on sale from Amazon and Target.

SBNation.com

Jack Milko

USGA leaves door open for LIV golfers to find way into future U.S. Opens

USGA CEO Mike Whan at the 2024 Masters Tournament. | Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images

USGA CEO Mike Whan did not rule out the possibility of LIV Golf stars directly receiving access to the U.S. Open.

Many LIV Golf members have begged governing bodies to create pathways into majors since the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) does not award points at LIV events.

After all, the Saudi-backed circuit has robust talent, including Brooks Koepka, who won the PGA Championship last year at...

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Lauren Feiner

Intel expects revenue blow after US blocks chip sales to Huawei

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Intel expects new export restrictions to China to impact its revenue for the next quarter, according to a new financial filing.

The US Department of Commerce said Tuesday it had revoked certain licenses for chip exports to sanctioned Chinese company Huawei. Intel said in its filing that the Commerce Department informed it Tuesday of the license change, which it said impacted the export of “consumer-related items to a customer in China,...

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David Pierce

I regret to inform you that LinkedIn’s games are very fun

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I almost didn’t get Pinpoint this morning. Here’s what it taught me about B2B sales.

I’m kidding! But I have to admit something: I’ve been going on LinkedIn every day recently, and I’m having a great time. Last week, the company announced it was adding three games to its app, both on desktop and mobile, as a naked engagement ploy to get you to open the app every day. I hate to say this, but it’s working.

The three games are called Pinpoint, Crossclimb, and...

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Will Knight

Google DeepMind’s Groundbreaking AI for Protein Structure Can Now Model DNA

Demis Hassabis, Google’s artificial intelligence chief, says the AlphaFold software that revolutionized the study of proteins has received a significant upgrade that will advance drug development.

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Andrew Higgins

In Serbia, Xi Underlines Close Ties With Ally That Shares Wariness of U.S.

Visiting friendly leaders in Eastern Europe, the Chinese president commemorated the 25th anniversary of a misdirected U.S. airstrike that destroyed China’s embassy in Belgrade.

SBNation.com

James Dator

NHL mock draft 2024: Macklin Celebrini gives Sharks what they’ve been missing

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The Sharks are getting a new star at the top of the 2024 NHL Draft. Here’s what happens after that.

The San Jose Sharks are the big winners after the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, landing the No. 1 pick and Macklin Celebrini with it. Celebrini is nowhere near as highly touted as Connor Bedard was a year ago, but nevertheless he’s an absolute lock to be the first pick — with a considerable fall off after that.

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