Good Morning! This update was generated May 01 2025 07:00:01. Here is a technology joke for you: Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Because the light attracts bugs!.
Currently in Mount Prospect, the temperature is around 50°F with overcast clouds. The high for today is expected to reach around 53°F. Light rain is expected in the next 24 hours, starting around 3:00 pm today with a temperature of 53°F and continuing into the evening. Tonight’s low temperature will be about 55°F. Tomorrow’s forecast shows overcast clouds with a high near 62°F. Make sure to stay prepared for some light rain later today.
In recent news in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, an armed robbery occurred on 75th Street in Downers Grove near The Grove Shopping Center. Cook County Sheriff’s Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing teen girl in unincorporated Arlington Heights. Schaumburg Police are investigating a fight that took place near soccer fields at Olympic Park. Meanwhile, in the city, a crematory is under fire after an alleged mishandling of a husband’s remains. The Thursday forecast calls for widespread rain and storms in the morning, becoming more scattered later in the day. Cook County health officials have reported two confirmed cases of measles. In other news, a man was detained after a 130 mph car chase by Oak Brook police. A former Elk Grove Village trustee who worked to build global ties and boost civics has passed away at the age of 80. Overall, these stories highlight various incidents and events happening in and around Chicago.In technology news, Meta is facing accusations of using someone’s book to train its AI without permission. The bigger issue is the ethical implications of AI training on copyrighted materials. In other news, a retro cassette walkman is being released with a pencil, but not the Barbie in-line skating outfit. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 launch is happening with a Star Wars theme. Canon is expected to launch a world-first prime lens for astrophotography. Tariffs could further disrupt the stability of the PC hardware market, prompting a study suggesting it’s best to buy right now. The latest Nintendo Switch system update adds Virtual Game Cards and GameShare support ahead of the Switch 2 launch. TechRadar Pro readers are reminded to change their passwords more frequently. Mark Zuckerberg confirms that new Ray-Ban smart glasses are coming later this year. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is getting free post-launch updates to improve gameplay. Android users can expect design changes with the release of Android 16. Apple strongly disagrees with a ruling that could change the App Store, which could potentially lead to Fortnite’s return to iPhones. A viral ChatGPT trend goes wrong as an image of The Rock is turned into abstract art. Microsoft has fixed Windows 11’s folders to open faster with a new update. Borderlands 4 gameplay deep dive reveals a new release date. Microsoft reports record-high revenues due to Microsoft 365 and Azure. Chaos ensues in James Gunn’s DCU as conflicting reports emerge over the supposed cancellation of a Sgt Rock movie. Microsoft signs a huge $544 million data centre deal with UAE’s Telco Du. In other news, an alleged member of the ‘Scattered Spider’ is extradited to the U.S. WhatsApp now has over 3 billion monthly users. Belarusian tech pioneers face exile and statelessness for building startups. Tesla’s board reportedly sought a successor while Elon Musk was in Washington. Microsoft’s Phi 4 AI model rivals the performance of larger systems. Sam Altman’s World unveils a mobile verification device. World partners with Tinder and Visa to expand its ID-verifying tech. Meta forecasts $1.4 trillion in revenue from generative AI by 2035. Epic Games scores a win against Apple. Amazon launches Nova Premier, its largest AI model yet. LM Arena is accused of helping top AI labs manipulate their benchmark. Microsoft expects some AI capacity constraints this quarter. A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs is compiled. Google’s Gemini chatbot gets upgraded image-creation tools. Visa and Mastercard unveil AI-powered shopping. Microsoft’s most capable new AI model, Phi 4, is released. Microsoft’s 365 and Azure revenues push company results to another record high. The BBC uses AI to bring Agatha Christie to life for its writing masterclass series. Apple is ordered to stop collecting fees for purchases made outside the App Store. The best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro cases for 2025 are listed. Meta considers adding ads and a premium version of its AI assistant. Google funds electrician training to meet the power demands of AI. Mark Zuckerberg predicts that AI will write most of Meta’s code within 12 to 18 months. YouTube tests blurring thumbnails of mature videos. Nintendo Switch 2 system update, pre-orders, and other updates are highlighted. PlayStation Plus monthly games for May are announced. The best streaming deals include discounts on YouTube TV, Audible, Starz, and Disney+. Canon Powershot V1 is reviewed as a powerful compact camera. The 14 best gifts for moms are recommended. Spotify lets EA Sports FC players stream music during gameplay. OpenAI rolls back an update that made ChatGPT behave oddly. The upcoming Sea of Stars expansion Throes of the Watchmaker has a release date. Trump temporarily eases car tariffs following automaker complaints. Samsung warns that US tariffs will affect smartphone and memory chip prices. Toyota and Waymo announce a partnership for a new autonomous vehicle platform. Google Wallet adds support for UK passports. X brings 4K video uploads to premium subscribers. The best immersion blender for 2025 is identified.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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