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Chinese car manufacturers Geely Holding Group said on Saturday it launched a second dispatch of 11 low-orbit satellites to expand its ability to provide more precise navigation for self-driving cars. Geely Auto said in a statement that the satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern Sichuan province. Geely said it expects to have 72 aircraft in orbit by 2025 and plans an eventual constellation of 240 aircraft. The first launch took place in June 2022. Geely Auto said that in addition to providing high-precision positioning support for self-driving cars, its network will also provide other commercial…
Tony Rock claims Will Smith lied about contacting Chris Rock after the infamous “slap” incident at the 2022 Oscars ceremony. Chris Rock's younger brother Tony has spoken out after his name was mentioned in Will Smith's apology video last year. In a video posted to Smith's social media accounts on July 29, 2022, the 54-year-old actor apologized for slapping the comedian on stage. The video apology was a follow-up to a statement he wrote days after the incident. Also read: Chris Rock mentions Will Smith's slapping in Netflix special In the video, Smith claimed he “reacted emotionally” to Rock's joke…
According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2023, traffic has improved slightly in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. Bengaluru's ranking has dropped to 6th from 2nd in 2023 as the city's congestion levels have declined. In 2022, the average travel time within the city was nearly 30 minutes for a 10km drive. However, by 2023, the journey time will be reduced to 28 minutes for the same distance. Video showing huge crowds in Bangalore's Nadi Hills, internet reaction London maintained its top spot as the world's 'most congested city', with a distance of 10km covered in 37 minutes and 20 seconds.…
friday europe The EU is one step closer to introducing rules governing the use of artificial intelligence and AI models, such as the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT, after EU member states approved a political deal reached in December. The regulation, proposed by the European Commission three years ago, aims to set global standards for technology used in a wide range of industries, from banking and retail to automotive and aviation. It also sets parameters for the use of AI for military, criminal, and security purposes. EU industry chief Thierry Breton said the AI law was historic and a world first. The aim,…
A paramedic and his accomplice have been arrested on suspicion of armed robbery at a post office in Mangweni, near Tonga, on the outskirts of Malelane, Mpumalanga. Witnesses told police that two armed robbers broke into the post office Friday morning and pointed guns at employees. The armed robbers demanded the keys to the safe, tied up the employees and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. They drove off in a VW Golf. Police acted on a tip-off and were able to arrest the suspect within hours. Shockingly, when the 26-year-old and 39-year-old suspects were arrested, it turned…
Dado Luvitch/Reuters Metaplatform added The stock market value hit US$196 billion (R3.7 trillion) on Friday, the biggest single-day gain in Wall Street history after Facebook's parent company declared its first dividend and reported strong results. Meta's stock rose 20.3% during the session, its biggest single-day gain in a year and the third-biggest since its Wall Street debut in 2012. Its stock market value currently stands at over $1.22 trillion. Late Thursday, just days away from Facebook's 20th anniversary, Meta announced it would approve an additional $50 billion in stock buybacks and pay a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. Paying…
Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Nda still believes the Buccaneers can win this season's DStv Premiership despite being 10 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates lost two of their last games during the PSL break in December and are now likely to be in contention for second place on the record. Also read: Billiat had other plans but was convinced to join Chiefs “that [the gap between them and Sundowns] They have 10 points and still have about 15 games to play. I really don't think the league is over yet. 10 points is really nothing. If there were probably two…
Pakistan, with a population of about 250 million people, will vote on Thursday to elect its central government, parliament and lower house of parliament. The vote took place amid a fluid political climate and a crackdown on former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Like most major democracies, Pakistan's political parties span a range of ideologies. This includes the country's major political parties, including those in power nationally, those with significant regional and regional influence, and smaller parties that reflect the diverse issues and challenges facing Pakistan. Introducing political parties. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) Former Prime Minister Nawaz…
Singer Karlian van Jaarsveld congratulated UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) champion Drikas du Plessis on her Instagram account. Also read: Doricas du Plessis visits Stormers in Cape Town Karlian: “Freaking World, My Friend” Singer Karlian van Jaarsveld shared a photo of herself and her friends, Doricas du Plessis and Springbok player Franco Mostert wearing Springbok jerseys. “You're a hell of a world champion, my friend!!!” It's been a while since my stomach felt like this! I was very quiet!! Today we will all celebrate! Now they know what we know,” she wrote. The South African fighter dethroned Sean Strickland in the…
Police are searching for a former Kruger National Park manager who stole nearly R900,000 from a restaurant. Also read: Wimpy, Stairs, Debonairs, Mug & Bean owners issue warning Who is that man? The Citizen newspaper reported that the Hawks were searching for Amos Tinay Campinya, a Zimbabwean man who stole nearly R900,000 from Mug & Bean in Mpumalanga. Captain Dineo Lucy Sekgotodi said: “The Mpumalanga Hawks need the community's help in locating the suspect pictured in the attached photo, known as Amos Tinay Kampinya (44), a Zimbabwean national. ” he said. According to a report by IOL, Campiña worked as…