Apple’s long-awaited AI technology, now available in iOS 18.1 and 18.2, has received lukewarm reviews from early adopters. A recent survey found that most iPhone users feel it adds ‘little to no value’ to their smartphone experience. However, experts argue that this perception is short-sighted. Apple Intelligence was designed as a gradual enhancement, rather than … Read more
Nintendo has launched its personalized Year in Review 2024 for the Nintendo Switch system. The website allows users to relive their gaming memories by checking out their most-played genres, combined playtime across the year, busiest gaming month, and more. Users can visit the official website to see their personalized statistics, which are based on data … Read more
US life expectancy has increased by almost a year, rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, thanks in part to a significant drop in COVID-19 deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy in 2023 reached 78.4 years, an increase of nearly 11 months from 2022. The decline in COVID-19 deaths … Read more
A 403 Forbidden error occurs when a user attempts to access a website or webpage that is restricted due to permission issues. This type of error is different from the more common 404 Not Found error, which indicates that the requested URL cannot be found. When a user encounters a 403 Forbidden error, it typically … Read more
Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are in talks to form a new holding company that would own both automakers, creating a potential powerhouse to compete with Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, and Chinese companies like BYD. If successful, this merger could make Nissan-Honda-Mitsubishi the third-largest automaker globally. The proposed alliance aims to boost competitiveness in … Read more
Rap artist Megan Thee Stallion has filed a new petition seeking a restraining order against fellow rapper Tory Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting her in both feet during an altercation on a Los Angeles street. Megan claims that even behind bars, Lanez continues to “terrorize” her with harassment and … Read more
John Mateer, a No. 1 overall player in ESPN’s transfer rankings, has committed to Oklahoma after a breakout season as the starter at Washington State University. The 6-foot-1 quarterback threw for 3,139 yards and 29 touchdowns on 64.6% passing, ranking sixth among quarterbacks with 826 rushing yards. Mateer joins the Sooners after coach Jake Dickert’s … Read more
This year has been full of fascinating science news that’s both entertaining and enlightening. From mysterious circles in deep space to what our pets might do to us after we die, here are some of our favorite stories that’ll spark wild conversations over the holidays. In 2019, astronomers discovered a strange “odd radio circle” undulating … Read more
Billie Eilish celebrated her 23rd birthday by releasing her eighth annual Vanity Fair interview, where she reflects on her “big, big year” that included the release of her album Hit Me Hard & Soft and her first Oscar win for her Barbie track. The singer stated that having monthly listeners on Spotify was the biggest … Read more
Nvidia (NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) have been top-performing artificial intelligence stocks in 2024 according to Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall. However, with the recent surge in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), their strategies are worth re-evaluating. Hall attributes his success in these AI stocks to their significant growth potential and innovative technologies. For instance, … Read more