McDonald’s teams up with Google to bring AI to thousands of stores by 2024

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McDonald’s and Google are teaming up to bring generative AI to thousands of stores by 2024. The fast-food giant will use artificial intelligence to analyze huge amounts of data and improve its operations. One of the benefits, according to McDonald’s, will be “hotter, fresher food” for customers. How exactly will AI achieve that? It’s not very clear, but it seems to imply more automation at the drive-through.

The fast food chain doesn’t reveal much about how AI will be used, but it says it will involve hardware and software upgrades in "thousands" of stores and Google Cloud services. The new system will help managers solve problems and avoid disruptions faster.

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'Overwatch 2' Season 8 plagued by performance issues on PS5

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Overwatch 2’s eighth season launched on Tuesday, but not everyone is having a smooth experience. Many players are experiencing performance issues, especially on PlayStation 5. According to posts on Blizzard’s forums and Reddit, the game is lagging even on the menus.

One player, Sartell, wrote: “I play on PS5 with 120 Hz monitor and settings for that output, but randomly either in [fights] or walking back from spawn, even on menus, I am dropping down to what seems like single digit to low double digit frames per second.” 

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Retrospekt and Peanuts celebrate 50 years of Beagle Scouts with retro-tech gear

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Do you love Snoopy, nature, and vintage cameras? If so, you might want to check out the latest collaboration between Retrospekt and Peanuts. The two brands have joined forces to create a nostalgic collection of retro-tech gear inspired by the Beagle Scouts, the adventurous group of scouts led by Snoopy in the Peanuts comic strip.

The Beagle Scouts were introduced by Charles Schulz in 1974 and quickly became popular among fans for their spirit of exploration and appreciation of nature. Now, you can capture their timeless charm with a special-edition Polaroid instant camera, a 35mm film camera, and a portable cassette player, all featuring vibrant Beagle Scouts graphics.

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Razer launches new earbuds for VR gaming

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Razer has announced the launch of its new earbuds, the Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed for Meta Quest. These earbuds are designed to enhance the virtual reality (VR) gaming experience with high-quality sound, wireless freedom, and cross-platform compatibility.

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