Bill Lawrence is working on a reboot of his iconic sitcom “Scrubs” at ABC. The new iteration will be produced by 20th Television, which absorbed ABC Studios as part of a restructuring by Disney parent company. Despite this, Lawrence remains under his deal with Warner Bros. Television, allowing him to work with his former studio … Read more
A mysterious disease has killed at least 79 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo since late October. Laboratory testing results are expected soon, and health officials say delays in testing highlight the need for improved surveillance. The outbreak, dubbed “Disease X”, has sickened over 376 people with flu-like symptoms. Almost 200 of those affected … Read more
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OpenAI has launched a new subscription tier, called ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200 per month. This version is designed for research use in engineering fields, providing access to advanced tools, including the reasoning model o1, o1 mini, GPT-4o, and enhanced voice capabilities. The subscription also includes o1 pro mode, which uses additional computing power to … Read more
Streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime have faced criticism for blocking users in certain regions due to geo-restrictions. This practice limits access to popular titles and original content, causing frustration among viewers. The issue arises when these services use IP-based geo-location tracking to restrict access to their libraries based on a user’s location. However, … Read more
A new study warns that the Arctic Ocean could experience its first ice-free day as soon as this decade, with climate models predicting a wide range of possibilities for when this will occur. The research, published in Nature Communications, used 11 different climate models to run simulations of climate change from 2023 to 2100. According … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s first major move in her second term has ignited a deepening rift between France and Germany, threatening the foundations of the European Union. Von der Leyen, a German herself, traveled to Uruguay on Thursday in an effort to finalize a landmark trade deal with South America, which Berlin … Read more
Google is developing an AI Mode feature to boost web browsing with natural language queries via voice and visuals. The “AIM” technology uses both device microphone and camera input, offering improved contextual understanding in voice searches. A dedicated tab will be added to the Google app’s navigation bar, featuring a new “Threads” option to revisit … Read more
A suspect is still on the loose after fatally shooting Brian Thompson, the top executive of UnitedHealthcare, outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The 50-year-old was targeted in a pre-planned killing with no clear motive. Police have gathered over 200 images of the suspect from his arrival in New York to his escape route, including … Read more
Google has announced several updates to its Android and Pixel devices as part of its December feature drop. The updates include new Gemini extensions, an improved Pixel Screenshots app, expressive captions, and accessibility enhancements. New Gemini extensions will allow users to explore songs and playlists through the Gemini interface, send messages or make calls using … Read more