AI Expected to Drive Gaming Industry Growth, Says NYU Stern Professor

Joost van Dreunen, an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business, shares his outlook on the future of gaming in light of Sony’s PlayStation 30th anniversary. According to Bloomberg, van Dreunen expects AI to continue playing a significant role in the gaming industry, driving growth and innovation. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2024-12-04/what-s-next-for-gaming-industry-as-playstation-turns-30-video

Short Bursts of Physical Activity May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Women

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that short bursts of incidental vigorous physical activity, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes among women who don’t exercise regularly. Researchers analyzed data from 81,052 middle-aged men … Read more

How to Report and Resolve Technical Issues with Our Page

If you’re having trouble confirming you’re a human or reporting a problem, follow these steps: To confirm you’re a human, press and hold on your keyboard key (usually the “Enter” key) until you see a confirmation message. This is a security measure to prevent bots from interacting with our site. If you’re experiencing issues with … Read more

Pro Bowl Vote Leaders Revealed After First Week of Voting

The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games are just around the corner, and fans have already cast their votes. Lamar Jackson leads all players with 44,681 votes, followed closely by Derrick Henry (40,729) and Saquon Barkley (40,602). In terms of team voting, the Detroit Lions top the list, while the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs … Read more

Flu Season and COVID-19 Activity Remains Low Nationwide

The US is experiencing a delayed winter surge of flu and COVID-19 cases, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This year’s trends are significantly lower than last year, with rates of weekly flu hospitalizations down five times. Flu cases are only now starting to cross the CDC’s … Read more

OnePlus 13 Set to Launch in January 2025 Globally

The wait is almost over for OnePlus fans worldwide, as CEO Pete Lau has announced that the OnePlus 13 will be launching globally in January 2025. The phone was initially unveiled in China over a month ago and is now available for purchase. However, it has not been released outside of Asia. Lau took to … Read more

Bird Flu: Turkeys, Eggs, and Holiday Risks Explained

As the holiday season approaches, two pressing concerns have emerged: the safety of consuming turkey during bird flu outbreaks and the impact on egg prices. Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a highly contagious virus that affects birds. It can be transmitted to humans, although the risk remains low for healthy individuals. The … Read more

Georgia Protests Evoke Memories of Ukraine’s Maidan Movement

Protesters in Tbilisi hold signs outside parliament, echoing the 2013 Maidan movement in Ukraine. However, unlike their Ukrainian counterparts, Georgian authorities show no signs of compromise. Nana Dvalishvili, a 55-year-old real estate agent, has joined thousands of protesters demanding change. The protest highlights concerns over Georgia’s democratic transition. Dvalishvili attributes the government’s reluctance to engage … Read more

MIT Unveils Energy-Efficient AI Chip with 92% Accuracy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed a new photonic chip that can perform key computations of deep neural networks on a chip, promising energy-efficient machine-learning computations. The chip demonstrates 96% accuracy in training and 92% during inference, comparable to conventional electronic hardware. Deep neural networks are being deployed for cutting-edge AI applications, but … Read more