Alphabet and Microsoft reported surging demand for artificial intelligence in their quarterly earnings Wednesday, and the technology giants continue pouring billions of dollars into the infrastructure needed to support the growing industry. Google parent Alphabet expects capital expenditures to increase significantly in 2027 after projecting between $195 billion and $205 billion in spending this year, underscoring the enormous costs associated with expanding AI infrastructure.Alphabet reported third-quarter revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25% from a year earlier, while Microsoft posted fiscal first-quarter revenue of $92.3 billion, an increase of 19%. SAN FRANCISCO STARTUP OFFERED $20 AN HOUR TO WALK ROBOT DOGS…

A San Francisco startup reportedly posted a job offering $20 an hour to walk robot dogs through city streets as it works to train AI to better navigate the real world. Dimensional recently posted a job listing seeking robot dog operators to take four-legged machines on four- to six-hour walks around San Francisco. No robotics experience was required, and paid training was included, according to The New York Times. “Start right away and get paid right after each completed shift. Paid training is included,” the Oct. 5 posting said, according to a screenshot shared by the outlet. “Dimensional is hiring dependable…

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have historically been very vocal about their ups and downs as a couple — and that openness extends to their parenting skills. Bell and Shepard welcomed daughter Lincoln in March 2013, seven months before they tied the knot at Beverly Hills courthouse. The couple went on to welcome daughter Delta in December 2014. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. While raising their back-to-back babies, the pair have been vocal about potty training, sex talks and more. The actor even had an open dialogue with his girls after his 2020 relapse following a motorcycle accident. “We…

Apple introduced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, reversing its longstanding approach to laptop design as the company rolls out new models with higher starting prices. The redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,899, compared with $2,199 for the M5 Pro model introduced in March. The 16-inch version starts at $3,399, up from the previous model’s $2,699 starting price.The $700 differences reflect Apple’s advertised starting prices rather than direct comparisons of identical configurations. The new laptops have different hardware and features. The move marks a shift for Apple, which has long kept touchscreen functionality on devices such as the…

California’s newest attraction is ready for liftoff — with a towering space shuttle set to bring an out-of-this-world experience to Los Angeles. The California Science Center unveiled its massive new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Wednesday ahead of its Nov. 13 public opening, giving the retired space shuttle Endeavour a dramatic new home in a 20-story launch configuration. “The opening of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is the fulfillment of a decades-long dream to create one of the world’s leading science centers,” said Jeffrey Rudolph, President and CEO of the California Science Center. Sign up for the…

MARION, Ill. — Loved ones of Cody Birchfield, the murder victim of escaped Tennessee inmate Jacob Morley, are speaking out amid the manhunt for the 28-year-old fugitive as authorities upped the reward for information leading to his arrest.Birchfield’s sister and friends discussed the pain imposed by Morley’s escape in separate statements to News.Carrie Norman, Birchfield’s sister, said she was “reliving this horrible tragedy all over again.”Authorities announced on Wednesday the reward for information leading to Morley’s arrest has reached a combined $15,000.According to News Tennessee affiliate WJHL, Morley was found guilty of murder in 2022. He was sentenced to life…

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Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Finding the perfect holiday gift doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune, especially when there are so many luxurious finds at surprisingly affordable prices. Whether you’re shopping for your best friend, sister or the woman who seemingly has everything, these gifts deliver designer-worthy appeal without the extravagant price tags. From buttery-soft cashmere to elegant jewelry and indulgent beauty essentials, there’s something to make everyone on your list feel spoiled. After all, the best gifts are the ones that feel thoughtful, personal…

Better bring your appetite. Three California kitchens cracked the top 12 in a new list of the top 100 pasta places in the U.S., based on Yelp reviews. Family owned Assenti’s Pasta in San Diego ranked seventh on the list, making it the only restaurant along the west coast to make it into the top 10. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! Assenti’s Pasta in San Diego was ranked the seventh-best pasta shop in the U.S. by Yelp reviewers. Instagram/@assentispasta Founded by Adriana Assenti…

The worst violent protests in years expose France’s stagnant economy and its romance with revolt. Thomas Chatterton Williams says the country is on a knife’s edge. If you’d like to share your own great question, email us at [email protected].

Barbara Barrie, an Oscar nominee and original Broadway cast member of Company, has died at age 95. Barrie originated the role of Sarah in Stephen Sondheim’s 1970 Tony Award-winning musical, and earned a Tony nomination for best featured actress in a musical for her performance.  Barbara Barrie has had a distinguished career in film, television and theatre. On Broadway, Ms. Barrie has appeared in The Selling of the President, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, California Suite, Torch Song Trilogy. She appeared Off-Broadway in the Roundabout production of Significant Other, I Remember Mama (OCC nomination), The Vagina Monologues, Current Events, After-Play, The…

A New Mexico man allegedly fatally shot his longtime partner while their five children were home before he died by suicide in a horrific murder-suicide. The Las Cruces Police Department announced in a news release that officers responded to the family’s residence around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, after they received a report of the shootings. Upon their arrival, officers found the deceased bodies of Angelica Aguirre and her boyfriend, Shane Perez. “Las Cruces police investigators believe Perez shot Aguirre before turning the gun on himself,” the police department wrote. Authorities added that Aguirre, 30, and Perez, 46, share…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman wearing a burka was escorted out of a Florida county commissioners meeting on Wednesday after playing a recording of the Islamic call to prayer during the public comment period.The incident occurred as the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners was listening to residents address the board. A woman covered head-to-toe in black, with only her left eye visible, and approached the podium. Rather than making a verbal statement, she activated a recording of the call to prayer.It was not immediately clear whether the gesture was a protest or a prank.PASTOR…

This food is clucking amazing. Zaxbys continues its poultry offensive against competitors Popeyes, Raising Cane’s and Chick-fil-A with the rollout of two new menu items — one sweet, one savory — just in time for the holiday travel rush. The move comes as Zaxbys tries to expand its New York City presence with an Upper East Side location at 1267 First Avenue. The Upper East Side location is the second Zaxbys outpost in the city, following a Bronx opening earlier this summer. New offerings from Zaxbys debut on November 2. Zaxby’s In the spicy category, the Georgia-born fast food hub…

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as the economy faces a monthslong surge of inflation ahead of the midterm elections.The Fed’s benchmark interest rate currently stands between 3.75% and 4%. That level marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but rates stand well above a 0% level established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.An acceleration of price increases this year has posed a challenge for Fed officials tasked with containing inflation. The central bank raised interest rates a quarter of a percentage point last month in an effort to battle back price…