David Kim, a former multiplayer lead at Blizzard Entertainment on StarCraft 2, has left his position to work on a new real-time strategy (RTS) game called Battle Aces. The game aims to be an accessible and enjoyable experience for both newcomers and seasoned veterans of the genre. Kim expressed frustration with the idea that StarCraft … Read more
Researchers at Texas A&M University College of Medicine have developed a promising nasal spray therapy targeting neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease, potentially delaying its progression by over 10 years. The treatment uses extracellular vesicles derived from neural stem cells to reduce inflammation and protein build-up in the brain. In early-stage animal models, the therapy altered the … Read more
A groundbreaking study has revealed the genetic switches controlling the distinctive colors of the Australian finch’s red, yellow, and orange bills. Researchers from eight institutions across five countries have identified key genes that control how birds process yellow pigments from their diet. The long-tailed finch, found primarily in northern Australia, was the focus of the … Read more
Google has rolled out a new update for Android 15, focusing on its Quick Share feature to make it a more prominent part of the user experience. The latest setup wizard aims to introduce users to seamless file transfers among devices. With this new focus, Google hopes to increase usage and familiarity with Quick Share, … Read more
Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, securing his return to the Oval Office. This development has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin briefly reaching an all-time high of $76,000 on Wednesday. The surge in Bitcoin’s price is largely attributed to the significant inflows of $622 million into spot Bitcoin ETFs … Read more
Historian Allan Lichtman, who has correctly predicted election outcomes for nearly 50 years, was stunned to see Donald Trump win the presidential election despite his predictions. Lichtman, a professor at American University, had forecasted that Vice President Kamala Harris would narrowly defeat Trump. Lichtman described the outcome as “unfathomable” in a podcast interview with his … Read more
Quantum-computing specialist IonQ’s share price has surged 34.6% after posting its third-quarter results, beating analysts’ expectations for sales and announcing a major new acquisition. The company reported a loss of $0.24 per share on revenue of $12.4 million, with sales up 103% year over year and $63.5 million in new bookings. IonQ’s partnership with Ansys … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump is set to build on his judicial legacy by appointing more conservative judges, potentially surpassing the 234 appointments made during his first term. This move could cement a more conservative federal judiciary, with Republican-appointed judges already holding half of all active appellate court seats. Trump’s approach may differ from his previous adviser, … Read more
PlayStation 5 Pro, the latest and most advanced console hardware from Sony, is now available worldwide today, November 7. With its upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, this console promises to deliver enhanced gaming experiences. Key Features of PS5 Pro: * Measuring approximately 388mm x 89mm x 216mm (width x height … Read more
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D has created a surge in demand due to its high performance capabilities. As a result, the CPU is now out of stock at major US retailers, including Newegg, Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. eBay scalpers are charging up to $999 for new Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs, which is a whopping 56% … Read more