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Grimes is stepping into the toy business with “Grok,” a character that she voiced for Curio’s new line of screen-free AI plushies. The toy is not affiliated with the AI chatbot backed by Grimes’ ex, Elon Musk, which is also named Grok. Musk described xAI’s Grok as having a “rebellious streak” and a willingness to answer “spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems.” It’ll be vulgar if you ask. Grok, Gabbo and Grem, on the other hand, are designed to encourage play. In a conversation with Curio founders Misha Sallee and Sam Eaton, posted on Curio’s blog, Grimes…

As an employee, you will receive a payslip every month which outlines your earnings and deductions for that period. There’s quite a lot of information on your payslip, so it’s important to understand it so you can ensure you’ve been paid correctly, as well as know how to identify any issues that may need addressing with your employer. There’s 11 things on your payslip you need to pay close attention to, so keep reading as we help you understand your payslip better.   What’s On My Payslip and What Does It Mean?   Personal Details The top of your payslip…

Entrepreneur Prateek Gupta’s application to remove the worldwide freezing order failed after the High Court ruled evidence used did not provide “any real support” for the case. Global commodities trader Trafigura filed a claim against Gupta and several of his entities over systematic fraud Trafigura alleged to have been committed by a group of companies connected to and controlled by Gupta. In a statement back in February, the company said the fraud concerns containerised nickel in transit during 2022 and involved misrepresentation and presentation of a variety of false documentation. Trafigura applied without notice for a worldwide freezing order to…

Scotland’s former First Minister will be speaking about her career in politics at the Kelvin branch’s Christmas social on Saturday. David McKenzie, branch secretary, said her appearance was thanks to the “dilligent efforts of our MSP Kaukab Stewart” and the event is sold out. He said: “We have no doubt that Nicola will be an interesting and engaging speaker.” The event is being held at 11am at St Peter’s Hall in Partick. On March 28, Scotland’s first-ever female First Minister tendered her resignation to the King and left Bute House after eight years in the job. She said the role had been the “privilege of a…

Ether (ETH) price is down on Dec. 15 after failing to break above the $2,320 resistance level. The recent price correction can be attributed to negative remarks from regulators, a hack that affected nearly the entire Web3 ecosystem, reduced activity in the Ethereum network, and criticism from a former Ethereum Foundation developer.Ether price index, USD. Source: TradingViewA broader analysis of the time frame provides a different perspective on the relatively narrow 7.6% daily close fluctuations over the past 11 days. Ether saw a 40% rally before entering the current $2,190 to $2,360 range. Consequently, the lack of a clear direction…

A permafrost-created a pingo or “ice pimple” in the North Slope of Alaska. Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories have been using a fiber optic cable to study permafrost in the Arctic seafloor to improve the understanding of global climate change. Credit: Sandia National Laboratories The Arctic is remote, with often harsh conditions, and its climate is changing rapidly—warming four times faster than the rest of the Earth. This makes studying the Arctic climate both challenging and vital for understanding global climate change. Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories are using an existing fiber optic cable off Oliktok Point on the North…

The pilot was forced to land the plane into a field near Shoreham Airport after his engine started coughing and lost power. In a report into the accident, by the government’s air accidents investigation branch (AAIB), an investigation revealed that the pilot, who is not named, had recently practised forced landings. The report said: “This likely contributed to the safe outcome.” The cause of the engine losing power on January 2 this year is still unknown but it is thought that it could be due to the weather conditions at the time, which were conducive to carburetor icing. A carburetor…

Location : The M3 eastbound at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 15 December 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Image Credit: Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock Don Diamont is a veteran of the soap opera world. He began his career as a model, but he made the transition to acting with a role on Days of Our Lives in 1984. He was a series regular for a brief time before moving on to The Young and the Restless, where he worked from 1985 to 1996 and then again from 1998 to 2009 (plus a 2021 appearance). He made small appearances in The Bold and the Beautiful in 1993 and 1995, but he became a series regular in 2009. He’s been on the show ever since and received tons…

Tech gifts that loved ones will put to use don’t have to come with a hefty price tag If you’re looking for a gift for someone but don’t want to break the bank, there are a number of great gadgets you can choose from. This list includes a selection of budget-friendly gift ideas, ranging from Bluetooth trackers and wireless earbuds, to smart home accessories. I personally use most of the items on this list, especially my AirTag, and have even gifted some of the products to my own family members (my brother loves his Govee Smart LED Strip Lights). You…