50 First Dates, Severance, and AI: The World’s Smartest AmnesiacsLino Valdovinos6 min read·Just nowJust now--Press enter or click to view image in full size50 First Dates, Severance, and AI: The World’s Smartest AmnesiacsBefore I tell you what they have in common, let me check who I’m talking to.You watched the rise of ChatGPT and friends. Every week someone posts a chart about how models went from high school level to PhD level. Your timeline says this is the end of work. Maybe your company had a meeting a ...

Core Insights - The M5 MacBook Pro introduces significant improvements in storage capacity and SSD performance compared to the M4 Pro, with Apple claiming up to 2× faster SSD performance [2][4] - The M4 Pro remains superior in raw performance, particularly for demanding tasks, while the M5 focuses on efficiency and AI capabilities [5][56] Performance Comparison - The M5's read speeds are comparable to the M4 Pro, but the M4 Pro's SSD is approximately 15.7% faster in write speeds [3][4] - In synthetic benchmarks, the M5 scores 4,198 in single-core performance, about 5.8% faster than the M4 Pro's 3,966, while the M4 Pro excels in multi-core tasks with a score of 22,605, roughly 26% higher than the M5's 17,938 [12][13] - The M5's GPU features a dedicated Neural Accelerator in each core, resulting in over 4× the GPU speed compared to the M4, but the M4 Pro still outperforms the M5 in graphics-heavy tasks [18][20] AI and Creative Workflows - The M5 shows a significant leap in AI performance, with the GPU quantized score at 23,391, a 53% boost over the M4 Pro's 15,259 [25] - For video editing, the M4 Pro consistently outperforms the M5, completing tasks like rendering and exporting faster due to its higher core count and memory bandwidth [49][50] Battery Life and Efficiency - The M5 is built on a more advanced 3nm process, offering better power efficiency, but the M4 Pro's larger battery allows it to last longer in real-world tests, achieving 20 hours and 35 minutes compared to the M5's 18 hours [51][53][54] Target Audience - The M5 is designed for everyday users and creative professionals seeking efficiency and AI features, while the M4 Pro targets professional creators requiring maximum performance for intensive workloads [56][60]

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — About 100 Bangladeshi workers who were employed by Malaysian companies rallied Monday to demand unpaid wages, fair compensation and an end to alleged abuse by Malaysian employers.The Migrant Welfare Network, a Bangladeshi migrant group based in Malaysia and Bangladesh, organized the protest at the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka.The demonstrators said the event was organized to protest what they say is widespread mistreatment of ...

Huge swathes of cash are flowing from Japan to European tech startups as risk-averse investors favor a more mature entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping to scale the continent's booming deep tech cluster.While the European startup and venture capital ecosystem has long operated in the shadow of Silicon Valley, it has become fertile ground for Japanese corporates, whose domestic market is younger.  Japanese investors or venture capital funds who themselves have Japanese investors, known as limited partners, par ...

新京报讯（首席记者郭铁）第八届进博会期间，索尼（中国）有限公司携手湖南广播电视台发布4K美 食纪录片《主厨湘遇记》。该片由索尼从内容共创、影像技术到影视全球发行等进行全链路赋能，借助 进博展台向全球观众展现中华传统饮食文化与产业价值。 《主厨湘遇记》共十集，以法国主厨戴广坦视角为主线，深入湖南长沙、郴州、湘潭、怀化、张家界、 永州等地，从街头小吃到宴席大菜，从市集采买到灶台实践，全方位展现湘菜底蕴。该节目于近日正式 开播，首期便获得全国大屏收视率第二名，观看人数1000万，全网总曝光2亿，并通过索尼电视首页推 荐收获22万次曝光。 作为湖南广播电视台全国首档4K美食节目，《主厨湘遇记》在创作方式上展示了索尼从技术、内容共 创到全球发行的全链路赋能。在制作端，节目全程采用索尼CineAltaB、FX6、FX3等旗舰电影摄影机拍 摄，索尼影像技术学院深度参与内容拍摄，以4K HDR与AI智能对焦技术呈现电影感视觉；在内容与发 行端，索尼影视凭借其全球资源网络，深度参与策划并将负责节目国际发行，将中国湘菜文化推向全 球。 索尼中国总裁吉田武司表示："《主厨湘遇记》是索尼在中国深化创意娱乐愿景的重要实践。我们始终 看 ...

【环球网科技综合报道 记者 心月】在第八届中国国际进口博览会上，索尼（中国）有限公司以"创意娱乐愿景"为核心，全球首展触感沉浸自然空间《虫鸣 幻林INSECTOPIA》，同步带来中国首展的次世代触感手柄原型，用多感官融合技术重新定义沉浸式娱乐体验。作为连续参展的全球创意娱乐领军企业，索 尼此次不仅展示了全新技术突破，更通过与媒体的深度交流披露了其线下实景娱乐（LBE）战略布局与本土协同创新蓝图，彰显了以科技之力赋能行业、与 中国市场共成长的决心。 走进索尼400平方米互动展台，《虫鸣幻林INSECTOPIA》无疑是全场焦点。这款全球首发的沉浸式体验项目，通过横10米、纵1.5米的超广角LED屏幕构建 微观自然场景，搭配特制触觉地板、坐姿振动系统、同步风效与动态光影，让观众化身"隐形观察者"，亲身感受昆虫振翅的气流、地面微颤的细腻触感，实 现"视听触风"多维一体的深度沉浸。与2024年进博会"四季"主题体验相比，今年的项目实现了质的升级：不仅从单一地板触觉反馈拓展为多感官协同，更摒 弃实拍与动画形式，联合RED团队进行数字艺术创作，融合"昆虫有机生命律动"与"光粒子编织的精密数字世界"，打造出原创影像作品。 多 ...

11月5日至10日，索尼（中国）有限公司联合索尼集团在华企业，以"创意无界，共启未来"为主题，第 四次亮相中国国际进口博览会技术装备展区。本届进博会上，索尼不仅带来多项首发首秀的创新技术， 还全面展示了其涵盖内容制作、移动出行、无障碍支持、绿色环保、IP共创等多个领域的创新和探索成 果，进一步深化对中国市场的长期承诺。 索尼中国高级副总裁、人力资源和ESG负责人金燕敏对记者表示，"中国市场是索尼全球战略布局中至 关重要且极具潜力的组成部分。我们始终秉持'根植中国，长远发展'的核心理念，这一承诺贯穿于我们 的所有业务实践。我们的战略重点之一，是深度整合与挖掘中国IP的价值。索尼作为一家业务多元化的 企业，汇聚了影视、音乐、游戏、动画等多个娱乐业务单元的优势资源。我们将致力于构建一个从IP源 头创作到终端用户体验的全价值链生态系统。" 本次进博会上，索尼首次集中展示其在移动出行领域的技术整体实力。索尼中国研究院带来两项移动出 行领域的全球首发技术：由自主研发的语义慧行（see-throughV2X）系统，通过语义通信技术实现"透 视"可视化预警，可在障碍物遮挡情况下将行人或车辆形象实时叠加至驾驶员视野，显著提升复 ...

Core Earnings Reports - Walt Disney is set to report earnings on Thursday, following the launch of its ESPN sports app and plans to acquire the NFL network [4] - CoreWeave, an AI data center firm, is expected to report earnings on Monday, with shares having more than doubled since going public earlier this year, driven by partnerships with Nvidia and Meta [3] - Cisco's earnings report on Wednesday comes after the company nearly doubled its AI sales target in the previous quarter [4] - Applied Materials is scheduled to report on Thursday, facing sales restrictions to China [4] Economic Indicators - The small business optimism survey for October will provide insights into how economic pressures are affecting small firms [2] - The monthly federal budget report from the Treasury Department is anticipated to reveal revenue from tariffs [2] - Key economic data releases, including the Consumer Price Index and retail sales for October, are delayed due to the government shutdown [10] Market Context - The trading week will be shortened due to the Veterans Day holiday, with bond markets, banks, and government offices closed on Tuesday, while stock markets remain open [1] - Investors are focusing on corporate earnings reports amid the government shutdown, which is delaying several key economic reports [1][2]

Core Insights - Panasonic India is evolving from a consumer-centric company to a technology and manufacturing powerhouse, emphasizing a solutions-oriented approach [2][4][14] - The company operates with two main growth engines: a consumer business and a B2B industrial solutions portfolio, with the latter currently driving faster growth [2][3] - The smart factory solutions business is projected to grow significantly, potentially reaching ₹1,000-2,000 crore in the coming years due to the expansion of surface mount technology (SMT) machines [3] Company Transformation - The leadership transition marks a significant cultural shift within Panasonic India, moving from a hierarchical structure to a more decentralized, entrepreneurial organization [4][5] - The outgoing Chairman highlighted the importance of empowering employees and fostering a sense of ownership, which has been a key aspect of the company's transformation [5][11] - Panasonic India is increasingly perceived as a company that operates for the Indian market while maintaining its Japanese roots [14] Leadership and Future Outlook - The outgoing Chairman, who has been with the company since 2008 and served as Chairman for the last two years, is handing over leadership to Tadashi Chiba [6][10] - The Chairman's tenure is noted for significant contributions to both business growth and cultural transformation within the organization [15] - Future plans for the outgoing Chairman include announcing a new venture that is expected to have a larger impact than previous roles [9]

From Courtroom to Creative Lab: How Universal Music and Udio Rewrote the Rules of AI MusicLakshmi narayana .U9 min read·Just nowJust now--Press enter or click to view image in full sizeimage by author and ChatGPTThe $250 Million QuestionOn June 24, 2024, Udio woke up to a nightmare. The Recording Industry Association of America, representing Universal Music Group, Sony, and Warner Records, had just filed a lawsuit alleging “copyright infringement on an almost unimaginable scale.” The potential damages? Up t ...