A recent warning from the FBI and CISA (US cyber defense agency) urges Americans to use fully encrypted messaging apps for cross-platform communication due to ongoing Chinese hacking of US networks. The warnings come after Apple’s adoption of RCS, a successor to SMS, left some security gaps. According to officials, fully end-to-end encrypted messaging is … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) is monitoring a small asteroid, 2020 XR, as it safely passes by Earth on December 4, 2024. The asteroid, approximately 300-700 meters across, will come within six times the distance from our planet to the Moon. Discovered four years ago, 2020 XR initially raised concerns about a potential collision in … Read more
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a groundbreaking electroencephalogram (EEG) system using liquid ink that can be sprayed directly onto a person’s scalp, forming an ultra-thin electronic tattoo. This innovation, dubbed “e-tattoos,” has the potential to transform brain monitoring and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. The traditional EEG setup involves attaching sticky … Read more
Alex Mashinsky, co-founder of Celsius Network, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud related to artificially inflating the price of CEL tokens, generating $42 million in personal profits, amid widespread crypto turmoil that led to Celsius’ collapse. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-03/ex-celsius-ceo-alex-mashinsky-to-plead-guilty-in-us-fraud-case
HBO has confirmed that Euphoria season 3 will premiere in 2026. The show, created by Sam Levinson, follows Rue Bennett as she navigates sobriety and adulthood. With a four-year gap between seasons, Euphoria faces the challenge of re-establishing its importance and cultural relevance. A potential time-jump to follow the characters as young adults could provide … Read more
A new study has found that a twice-yearly injection of Lenacapavir offers significantly higher HIV prevention efficacy compared to daily oral PrEP. The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that 96% of participants who received the injectable did not acquire an HIV infection, surpassing the efficacy of Truvada, a commonly used … Read more
Asteroid Alert: Two Large Objects Due to Soar Through Earth’s Neighborhood Later This Week Two enormous asteroids, 447755 (2007 JX2) and (2020 XR), are set to fly by Earth on December 3 and 4, respectively. Both objects have been classified as near-Earth objects (NEOs) and potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs) due to their large size and … Read more
Marvel Rivals, the new hero shooter game from NetEase, has finally unveiled its final launch characters ahead of its release date on December 6. The game boasts an impressive roster of over 40 characters, including some unexpected additions. The list includes big names like Wolverine and Spider-Man, as well as lesser-known heroes like Squirrel Girl … Read more
The Green Bay Packers are set to face off against division rivals the Detroit Lions next Thursday at Ford Field, seeking revenge for their Week 9 thrashing. The Packers have won three consecutive games, including a recent 30-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins. According to coach Matt LaFleur, the team’s newfound physicality is key to … Read more
A massive asteroid measuring approximately 70 cm in diameter crashed over Yakutia, Russia on December 3, 2024. The object was detected just 12 hours prior to impact and created a dazzling fireball that was witnessed by numerous residents in the region. Scientists from various global observatories predicted the asteroid’s impact with remarkable precision, estimating the … Read more