The US is considering banning Chinese-made TP-Link routers due to security concerns, with President-elect Donald Trump potentially introducing a ban as early as next year. The move comes amid growing tensions between the two countries over intellectual property and cyber security. While TP-Link claims its products meet industry standards, a recent Microsoft analysis found that … Read more
For years, scientists have puzzled over a feature that makes barn owls’ white plumage puzzling – shouldn’t it make them harder to approach their prey undetected? Researchers finally shed light on the mystery, suggesting that the owl’s brilliant white feathers are actually a form of nocturnal camouflage or counter-illumination. According to lead author Juanjo Negro, … Read more
Two NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, will stay on the International Space Station (ISS) longer than expected due to technical issues. The original eight-day mission has been extended to over nine months. NASA announced that the ISS is well-stocked with supplies, including food, water, and oxygen, after … Read more
Microsoft and Electronic Arts (EA) are teaming up to give Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers a holiday gift. From December 17 through December 26, these members will earn more rewards through EA Play’s holiday countdown. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers need only an active EA Play membership to claim their gifts, which is included in … Read more
The Asian markets tumbled on Thursday, following a surprise rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged at 0.25%, despite Governor Kazuo Ueda’s vow to raise rates if the economy meets its forecast. The Japanese yen dropped 0.74% against the greenback, hitting a one-month low, as investors … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed the nation ahead of New Year’s, pushing back against concerns that the country is weakened by its involvement in Ukraine and Syria. Addressing his annual news conference, Putin stated that Russia remains a powerful force globally. However, his comments have been met with skepticism from some who point to … Read more
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, have become more accessible to people in many parts of the world due to the sun’s upcoming solar maximum. This 11-year cycle is expected to last until mid-2025 and will bring more frequent coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that interact with the Earth’s atmosphere, producing the spectacular … Read more
Russia’s economy is under fire after central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina raised interest rates to combat high inflation. Despite initially helping the country weather sanctions and a war in Ukraine, Nabiullina is now facing criticism from top officials who say her actions are harming the economy. Experts predict further rate hikes could push the key … Read more
Week 16 promises to be a crucial one in the fantasy football world, and our experts are here to help you make informed decisions. Here’s who to start and sit this week. Start ‘Em Ja’Marr Chase is a top-five fantasy QB, despite being overshadowed by other signal-callers. He averages 27.2 fantasy points per game over … Read more
A Redditor claiming to be in possession of a final retail unit of the Nintendo Switch 2 has shared images and insights about the console’s design, sparking hope that the leak might be genuine. According to NextHandheld, the successor to the original Switch will retain backward compatibility with its library, and will be formally announced … Read more