Web archive - July 18, 2024

Entertainment

Hulk Hogan to speak at RNC before Donald Trump formally accepts GOP nomination

Wrestling legend will join a line-up of speakers at the RNC’s final night, including Dana White and Linda McMahon.

Technology, Sports

Google introduces AI enhancements for US broadcast of Paris Olympics

Google partners with NBCUniversal to bring AI-powered insights to the US coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics

World

China Shock 2.0

New high tech Chinese-made items are starting to dominate the international market

Technology

OpenAI launches affordable GPT-4o mini

New AI model costs 15¢ per million input tokens and 60¢ per million output tokens, over 60% less than GPT-3.5 Turbo

Pakistan

Ahsan Iqbal pushes for swift CPEC 2.0 implementation

Pakistan and China renew commitment to CPEC; planning minister calls for enhanced preparation and cooperation

Technology

Apple seeks to license more Hollywood films for streaming

iPhone maker's licensing of around 50 movies from Hollywood studios this year has encouraged it to pursue more content

Entertainment

Andrew Scott to star in StudioCanal and Working Title's D-Day film 'Pressure'

Andrew Scott to portray Chief Meteorologist James Stagg in StudioCanal and Working Title's D-Day film 'Pressure'.

Technology

Meta eyes 5% stake in EssilorLuxottica, Ray-Ban's parent company

Stake in world's largest eyewear company could give Meta Platforms more control over smart glasses development

Pakistan

Karachi gets new police chief to tackle escalating street crimes

Javed Alam Odho, who previously held the position, was replaced by Khadim Hussain Rind in September 2023

Entertainment

Dune: Prophecy trailer unveiled, explores origins of the Bene Gesserit 10,000 years before Dune

HBO has unveiled the trailer for its highly anticipated Dune: Prophecy set 10,00 years before dune.