November 2024 - The Mike's P(a)lace

Why Chicago Is Becoming a Serious AI Hub

Chicago is positioning itself as a genuine AI research and commercialization hub, leveraging its world-class universities, enterprise infrastructure, and geographic advantages to

11/18/202405/19/2026 Mike

Xiaomi 15 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Elite and Leica Summilux Lead the 2025 Charge

Xiaomi is first to market with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, unveiling the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro at a launch event in

11/12/202405/26/2026 Mike

Qualcomm FY2024: $39.1B Revenue, 55% Automotive Growth, Amon Eyes PC and AI Frontier

Qualcomm’s fiscal year 2024 results are in, and the diversification story has never been stronger. The company posted revenues of $39.1 billion,

11/06/202405/26/2026 Mike

MacBook Pro M4: 16GB Standard RAM, Apple Intelligence, Best Laptop Yet

Apple just refreshed its entire MacBook Pro lineup with the M4 chip family, and this generation is particularly special. Every MacBook Pro

11/01/202405/26/2026 Mike

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US drafting post-war plan for the Middle East, report says 09/05/2026

Axios reported that the plan remains in its early stages but that it could set out US policy towards the Middle East for the remainder of Trump's term.

Two people pulled alive by Nepal's search and rescue team 10 days after devastating flash floods 09/05/2026

Ten days after floods devastated Nepal, one woman and one man were pulled alive on Saturday in separate search and rescue operations. Meanwhile, more than 5,000 people remain missing and at least 1,300 were killed.

Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić commemorated in Belgrade, but no state honours 09/05/2026

Thousands are expected at Mladić's burial in Belgrade on Monday, which will proceed without serving officials, artillery salutes or ceremonial military presence. Brussels has earlier said any glorification would be "incompatible with the values on which the EU path is built".

US says its forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC targeted navy warships 09/05/2026

“We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet," CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper said in a statement.

Three killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, health ministry says 09/05/2026

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon "in response to Hezbollah’s attempted attack yesterday against IDF troops operating in the security zone."