After Dave Clawson’s resignation, Wake Forest has hired Washington State head coach Jake Dickert as his replacement. Dickert, 41, led the Cougars to an 8-4 record this season and emphasized building relationships with current student-athletes and retaining key roster players. Dickert praised his former colleagues at Washington State, expressing gratitude for their support during his … Read more
The highly anticipated Samsung Unpacked event has confirmed its release date, set for January 22, 2025. Industry tipster Evan Blass has shared an Italian poster for the event, which reveals several details about the upcoming phones. According to the poster, four new smartphones will be showcased: the Galaxy S25 Slim, Ultra, and two additional models. … Read more
Ripple has announced the release of its long-awaited stablecoin, RLUSD, after receiving approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) last week. The coin aims to advance Ripple’s goal of becoming the go-to network for international payments. RLUSD is backed 1:1 by the US dollar and will be available on select exchanges including … Read more
Apex Legends, a popular battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment, has seen a significant decline in player base since March 2023. According to SteamDB, the game’s concurrent players peaked at over 600,000 around February last year but have since dropped. The game was once considered one of the top battle royale games alongside Fortnite, … Read more
The former home of late jeweler Harry Winston has finally sold after years on the market, closing on Wednesday for $24.5 million. The “King of Diamonds” had bought and lived in the apartment from 1951 to 1976 before selling it to Judith Hernstadt. Located on the ninth floor of a 12-story co-op building on Fifth … Read more
Bills quarterback Josh Allen is gaining momentum in the NFL MVP conversation after a standout season. His recent performance has been enhanced by the departure of star receiver Stefon Diggs, who had previously praised Allen’s abilities. Diggs, currently on injured reserve due to an ACL injury, reiterate his support for Allen’s MVP candidacy during an … Read more
The US auto market is expected to experience a surge in sales for the fourth quarter, with General Motors and Honda emerging as big winners, according to Cox Automotive analysts. The projected sales increase of 18.5% for GM and 5.9% for Honda will contribute to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.4 million vehicles. … Read more
Google has launched its most advanced video generator, Veo 2, which takes on the reigning champion, Sora Turbo. With improved understanding of real-world physics, Veo 2 produces videos with more detail and realism. The AI model can generate videos up to 4K resolution and tackles common challenges, such as hallucinations like extra fingers. It also … Read more
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has reportedly decided to skip this year’s traditional Royal Family Christmas gathering at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Instead, he will stay at his home in Windsor with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. The decision comes amid a recent scandal surrounding an alleged Chinese spy, Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK … Read more
The US is planning an investigation into Chinese dominance of legacy chips, which could lead to tariffs or import bans. The Biden administration is preparing the probe with just weeks left in its term, but it’s expected to take at least six months to conclude. If implemented, any policy decisions will be made by the … Read more