This week’s top tech news includes a surprise 12-day reveal from OpenAI, disappointing Spotify Wrapped, and an app that predicts when you’ll die. OpenAI launched its “12 Days of OpenAI” event, livestreaming updates and new features every weekday through December 23. The company revealed a $200 per month subscription tier for power users of ChatGPT … Read more
Bowel cancer is a significant health concern affecting one in 20 women and one in 17 men over their lifetime. According to Cancer Research UK, 54% of bowel cancer diagnoses are preventable. Ellie Wilcock’s stage 4 diagnosis serves as a reminder that subtle symptoms can be indicative of the disease. She shared her experience on … Read more
Concerns are growing over Elon Musk’s alignment with President-elect Donald Trump, as the billionaire entrepreneur uses his massive platform to criticize opponents and industry competitors. Experts warn that Musk may use his influence to intimidate adversaries, echoing Trump’s rhetoric on revenge. Musk recently targeted retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a critic of Trump who … Read more
This holiday season, tech gifts are more than just trendy – they’re practical, exciting, and transformative. Whether you’re shopping for a gadget guru, a futuristic wellness enthusiast, or a productivity fanatic, the right tech gift can strike the perfect balance between function and fun. Here are some top tech picks to consider: 1. Oura Ring … Read more
A couple from North Carolina has joined a group of millions of tourists who donated to the restoration efforts of the historic Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. Nick and Suzie Trivisonno, both 77 and 72 years old respectively, contributed an estimated $10,000 to the cause. The Trivisonnos, who are retired and have deep ties to France, … Read more
The Geminid meteor shower, considered one of the best and most reliable annual events by NASA, will peak in activity next week. The shower features up to 120 meteors per hour, with bright and fast meteors appearing as yellow or green hues. Caused by debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, the Geminid meteor shower peaks each … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that around 43,000 of its soldiers have died since Russia’s invasion in 2022. This statement comes after US President-elect Donald Trump previously claimed that Kyiv had lost “400,000 soldiers” in battle and many more civilians. The discrepancy between the two statements highlights the confusion surrounding the true extent of … Read more
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The systemctl command is a powerful tool in the systemd init system, which provides more than just service launching capabilities. Its extensive documentation, spanning over 1600 lines, highlights its features as a management tool. To identify if your distribution uses systemd or SystemV init, use the stat command to check the init file. In Ubuntu, … Read more
A popular website has temporarily shut down due to an overwhelming amount of traffic. The site’s servers have reached their limit, resulting in a “429 Too Many Requests” error message. This issue is likely caused by excessive usage, potentially due to increased interest or social media promotion. The website’s administrators are working to resolve the … Read more