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Microsoft is positioning its contentious Recall feature for Windows 11 as a headline capability for Copilot+ laptops. So it’s kind of weird that when the previously delayed tool went live, it only did so for x64-based machines and not Arm-based Snapdragon laptops that made such a splash earlier this year. Well, if you have one of those, you can now try Recall via the Windows Insider program. Microsoft that Recall, which records pretty much everything you do on Windows, is now available to Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. You’ll need to get on the Insider Program (a fancy title for a beta) and join the Dev Channel if you want to see what all the hubbub is about. Fortunately, it’s easy enough to get back off when the updates reach stable (or you just don’t want to be on that channel anymore). Recall has had a rocky road since its announcement as one of Microsoft’s most dramatic new AI-powered tools. After being the focus of for its privacy and security implications, Microsoft and assured regular users that they could turn off its access to certain programs. Microsoft also made the decision to — if you want it on a compatible work PC, you’ll need to clear it with your IT manager before manually opting in and turning it on. At this point, it seems exceedingly unlikely that Recall will make it into the general release channel for Windows 11 before 2025. And even then, only a fraction of the market will have the ability to try it out since it’s only available on Copilot+ PCs from this year or newer. Which, by the way, Microsoft wants you to buy into — so much so that it’s pushing . Michael is a 10-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he's the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop "battlestation" in his off hours. Michael's previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he's covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he's always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.
NBC Sports makes its first foray into doing an NFL alternate broadcast on Saturday when it puts the matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs into the realm of the Madden video game universe. The Madden altcast will be streamed on Peacock with the main broadcast airing on NBC, beginning at 1 p.m. EST. It is the first time NBC has done an alternate broadcast of an NFL game. CBS has done at least one game on Nickelodeon since the 2020 season, while ESPN/ABC have the “ManningCast” as well as animated presentations featuring “ The Simpsons ” and “ Toy Story .” Amazon Prime Video also has “Prime Vision with Next Gen Stats” during “Thursday Night Football.” “It’s ironic that you want to make the video game as much as actual live play as possible and now you are doing the opposite of trying to make the real game look like the video game,” said Josh Helmrich, the NFL's senior director of media and Next Gen Stats. The altcast on Peacock will blend video game elements — such as Madden 25 graphics, route trees, player cards, button icons on eligible receivers and player ratings — with live action. GenuisIQ will provide real-time data via the league’s Next Gen Stats. There will also be times when animations from the video game — such as touchdown celebrations — will be used instead of live action. NBC has used the “Sunday Night Football” games the last two weeks as test broadcasts to make sure all the technology was working as well as build cohesion in the studio in Stamford, Connecticut, with the announcers doing the game. Paul Burmeister will handle the play-by-play with Madden NFL expert Kurt Benkert and six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Ochocinco providing commentary. Ochocinco will serve as a real-time player “ratings adjuster.” Henry Leverette, who won the Ultimate Madden Bowl championship ring in February, will also be part of the broadcast. Burmeister noted earlier this week that there will be more hard core football schematic chess match talk on the altcast compared to what might happen on a traditional football broadcast. “I’m really excited to toe that line and weave this in to show how much parallel the game has to the real game itself,” Benkert said. “I think will resonate really well with the younger audience and with people that are used to seeing it in the video game that way.” While the Madden video game is known for the high camera view above the quarterback, that will be used only for replays or to show formations before plays. The traditional sideline camera will be used the most since that better shows route trees and other features most associated with the game. In an added twist, Ochocinco will be able to adjust a player's rating depending on what happens during the game. The Texans (9-5) have clinched the AFC South while the AFC West champion Chiefs (13-1) are looking to remain the conference's top seed. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were two of only six players to begin the season with 99 overall ratings in the Madden game. Houston's highest-rated players in Madden are offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (95) and running back Joe Mixon (93). Eleven players on the Texans and Chiefs rosters have a Madden rating above 90. The Madden altcast also takes on personal meaning for NBC Sports Executive Producer of NFL Fred Gaudelli, who was Madden's producer during the final seven years of his broadcast career. Madden joined ABC's “Monday Night Football” in 2002 before Madden and Gaudelli moved to NBC for the start of “Sunday Night Football” in 2006. “The one thing John held fast is you couldn't put something in the video game that you couldn't do in a real game,” Gaudelli said. “I had some memorable times picking his brain about the advent of the video game and what led him to it. He has been foremost in my mind as we’ve all tried to strategize what this should look like on Saturday.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Joe Reedy, The Associated Press
Sorber scores 22 as Georgetown beats Coppin State 83-53Let integrity, resilience and continuous learning be your guide. Always pursue excellence with humility and discipline, contributing meaningfully to your field and community’ —-Dr. Francis Toromade (On his piece of advice to Nigerian youth) His life trajectory is one of the most inspiring types, moving from an unknown village primary school teacher decades ago to the pinnacle of professional excellence as a distinguished agribusiness consultant, an erudite academia as the Director General of the popular Premier Agribusiness Academy as well as a facilitator at the Rome Business School. But that is only a tip of the iceberg. And that is all because the multi-talented and versatile Francis Olubanjo Adetoro Toromade (Ph. D) also happens to be a Deputy Commissioner of Police (Supernumerary Unit) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria! Can you beat that? Not likely. Yet, beyond meeting him at the Nigeria Soyabean Stakeholders Coalition Conference at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos a few months back, where his lecture drew am instantaneous standing ovation, something outstanding he achieved recently caught yours truly’s attention. But what could that be? That is the million naira question. The answer is that of the highly resourceful Nigerian patriot garnering 10 prestigious awards from world-renowned institutions all within this year alone! That should be a matter of interest to the Guinness Book of Records. These include that of clinching the Fellow, Chartered Institute of Marketing ( FCIM), Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration (FCIA ), Fellow, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (FNIMN), Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), CMC and of course, Doctoral Fellow, Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management (Dr. FCICRM). Others are Doctoral Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Dr. FCILSM), Doctoral Fellow, Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (Dr. FCIPMN) and Doctoral Fellow, Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management (Dr. FCIHRM). The last but certainly not the least awards include Doctoral Fellow, Artificial intelligence and Finance Management Institute (Dr. FAIMFIN) and Distinguished Fellow, the African Business Club (DFTABC). Expectedly, he was effusive in appreciating all the awards for one poignant reason or the other. While he stated that he felt honoured to be recognised for advancing ethical and innovative marketing practices in response to that of the FCIM, he similarly felt grateful for the FCIA Award which serves as an inspiration for his continued dedication to effective governance. For that of the Dr. FAIMFIN he is indeed motivated to explore AI’s role in advancing management and financial decision-making, while the DFTABC he feels highly honoured to support business growth and collaboration across Africa “with this recognition”. But what matters most in all of Franing lessons for the present and future generations to glean from. Ordinarily, he could have decided to retire back in the village after his working experience as a school headmaster. But with deeper insight into what God has abundantly blessed him with he was able to discover, hone and eventually show the world the gold and diamonds pearls from within. That is the mark of a visionary, principled and futuristic thinking achiever who walks the talk. Said he: “I felt that I have to engage in multi-disciplinary ventures to be relevant in agribusiness. Also, I discovered that there are gaps to be filled. Bishop Oyedepo inspires me on daily basis”. He confessed. For him therefore, with God and his unshakable belief in his abilities the word, “impossible” makes no meaning. Once his heart is focused on walking the talk on his dreams he knows that his steps forward are unstoppable. That perhaps, explains why he exhib ited his extensive expertise in agribusiness spanning livestock management, sales, marketing, research and business development. In fact, he has a proven track record driving growth, innovation and sustainable development in the agric sector bouyed with his iconic transformative leadership. It would interest the reader to know that under Francis’ leadership Byng Nigeria Limited recorded a remarkable and history-making 350% revenue increase! His immense contribution in this regard was honoured by Amo Byng Nigeria Ltd. with a feedmill named after him.Yet, the indefatigable is not one to rest on his oars. So, what steps did he take forward? Characteristic of his unfailing principle of resilience added to his versatile nature he veered into the world of academia and served as the Director General of the Premier Agribusiness Academy championing education and development through strategic learning solutions. This he did in partnership with both the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). With such proud pedigree in agricultural science and technology the question presented for answer is what role that critical sector can and should be playing to get Nigerians out of the current economic hardship and the attendant hunger in the land. Stated here is his insightful response. “Agribusiness should serve as a catalyst for economic growth by creating jobs, boosting food security and driving industrialisation. By empowering farmers with modern technologies, training and access to finance it can enhance productivity and reduce poverty. “Processing agricultural produce locally can reduce import dependency, stimulate exports and generate revenue. Agribusiness can also attract investments and support rural development through infrastructures like roads, storage facilities and electric power supply. “Furthermore, fostering value chain – from production to distribution – ensures fair pricing and sustainability. A robust agribusiness sector can alleviate economic hardship, enhance livelihoods and build resilience against global economic shocks.” This should serve as food-for-thought to our policy makers and those who implement them. It is of great significance for us all to learn from the vast and varied career experiences from Francis whose heroes include Norman Borlaug, known as the “Father of Green Revolution” whose innovations transformed global food security and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) who championed agricultural revolution in Africa. The next person is George Washington Carver the pioneer in agricultural science and sustainability, who developed practical farming methods, value addition that aligns with Francis’ expertise in agribusiness strategy. As we celebrate this rare gem, who is an epitome of Nigeria’s “can-do-it” positive mental attitude he wants” to continually innovate so as not to evaporate, be inspired so as not to expire, keep studying so as not to look stupid, keep reading so as to be read, make reference so that I can be referred, move so as not to be moved and to continually think so as not to stink”. Words of wisdom, these would remain for eons. That is Francis Toromade for us, who knows that true success is measured by the positive impact each of us leaves behind as our footprints in the sands of time. Let us learn from him.
What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn't just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin, gold and other investments also drove higher. Here's a look at some of the numbers that defined the year. All are as of Dec. 20. Remember when President Bill Clinton got impeached or when baseball's Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run against the Montreal Expos? That was the last time the U.S. stock market closed out a second straight year with a leap of at least 20%, something the S&P 500 is on track to do again this year. The index has climbed 24.3% so far this year, not including dividends, following last year's spurt of 24.2%. The number of all-time highs the S&P 500 has set so far this year. The first came early, on Jan. 19, when the index capped a two-year comeback from the swoon caused by high inflation and worries that high interest rates instituted by the Federal Reserve to combat it would create a recession. But the index was methodical through the rest of the year, setting a record in every month outside of April and August, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. The latest came on Dec. 6. The number of times the Federal Reserve has cut its main interest rate this year from a two-decade high, offering some relief to the economy. Expectations for those cuts, along with hopes for more in 2025, were a big reason the U.S. stock market has been so successful this year. The 1 percentage point of cuts, though, is still short of the 1.5 percentage points that many traders were forecasting for 2024 at the start of the year. The Fed disappointed investors in December when it said it may cut rates just two more times in 2025, fewer than it had earlier expected. RELATED STORY | FBI arrests man charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange That’s how many points the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by the day after Election Day, as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world. The more widely followed S&P 500 soared 2.5% for its best day in nearly two years. Aside from bitcoin, stocks of banks and smaller winners were also perceived to be big winners. The bump has since diminished amid worries that Trump’s policies could also send inflation higher. The level that bitcoin topped to set a record above $108,000 this past month. It's been climbing as interest rates come down, and it got a particularly big boost following Trump's election. He's turned around and become a fan of crypto, and he's named a former regulator who’s seen as friendly to digital currencies as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, replacing someone who critics said was overly aggressive in his oversight. Bitcoin was below $17,000 just two years ago following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Gold's rise for the year, as it also hit records and had as strong a run as U.S. stocks. Wars around the world have helped drive demand for investments seen as safe, such as gold. It's also benefited from the Fed's cut to interest rates. When bonds are paying less in interest, they pull away fewer potential buyers from gold, which pays investors nothing. It's a favorite number of Elon Musk, and it's also a threshold that Tesla's stock price passed in December as it set a record. The number has a long history among marijuana devotees, and Musk famously said in 2018 that he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share. Tesla soared this year, up from less than $250 at the start, in part because of expectations that Musk's close relationship with Trump could benefit the company. RELATED STORY | Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy That's how much revenue Nvidia made in the nine months through Oct. 27, showing how the artificial intelligence frenzy is creating mountains of cash. Nvidia's chips are driving much of the move into AI, and its revenue through the last nine months catapulted from less than $39 billion the year before. Such growth has boosted Nvidia's worth to more than $3 trillion in total. GameStop’s gain on May 13 after Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty,” appeared online for the first time in three years to support the video game retailer’s stock, which he helped rocket to unimaginable heights during the “ meme stock craze ” in 2021. Several other meme stocks also jumped following his post in May on the social platform X, including AMC Entertainment. Gill later disclosed a sizeable stake in the online pet products retailer Chewy, but he sold all of his holdings by late October. That's how much the U.S. economy grew, at annualized seasonally adjusted rates, in each of the three first quarters of this year. Such growth blew past what many pessimists were expecting when inflation was topping 9% in the summer of 2022. The fear was that the medicine prescribed by the Fed to beat high inflation — high interest rates — would create a recession. Households at the lower end of the income spectrum in particular are feeling pain now, as they contend with still-high prices. But the overall economy has remained remarkably resilient. This is the vacancy rate for U.S. office buildings — an all-time high — through the first three quarters of 2024, according to data from Moody's. The fact the rate held steady for most of the year was something of a win for office building owners, given that it had marched up steadily from 16.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Demand for office space weakened as the pandemic led to the popularization of remote work. That's the total number of previously occupied homes sold nationally through the first 11 months of 2024. Sales would have to surge 20% year-over-year in December for 2024's home sales to match the 4.09 million existing homes sold in 2023, a nearly 30-year low. The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. A shortage of homes for sale and elevated mortgage rates have discouraged many would-be homebuyers.'Unbelievable' Odegaard transforms Arsenal and gets Saka smiling again
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