A new device called Swippitt is set to eliminate the frustration of running out of phone battery. This toaster-sized unit, unveiled at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, contains five batteries that can be swapped instantaneously with a dead one inside your phone’s case. Simply insert your phone into the top of the Swippitt Hub and … Read more
Fast-food chains are stepping up their game by offering budget-friendly deals for the new year. Following McDonald’s overhaul of its value menu, other popular restaurants like Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Burger King have announced their own promotions. Wendy’s is starting a “two for $7” promotion from March 2, allowing customers to choose between four items: … Read more
European Union foreign ministers will meet on January 27 to discuss the potential lifting of sanctions on Syria, with conditions attached. The decision comes a month after President Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power by insurgent forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). HTS has since established a caretaker government in Damascus. According to EU … Read more
The Houston Texans’ defense was the real star of the show in their AFC Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Quarterback Justin Herbert put up a dismal performance, throwing four interceptions as the Texans dominated the game 31-2. Herbert’s struggles were a direct result of the strong pass rush and secondary play that … Read more
At CES 2025, Jensen Huang discussed the potential role of artificial intelligence in games. Journalists and commentators wondered if AI can completely create them. Huang replied that AI cannot fully create games. Instead, NVIDIA introduced DLSS 4 technology, which creates additional frames from one rendered frame. This allows video cards to generate 15 out of … Read more
Blue Origin is waiting for clear skies and fair seas to launch its massive New Glenn vehicle from Florida. The company completed integration of the rocket this week, rolled it to its launch site at Cape Canaveral, and focused on weather conditions. Sea states in the Atlantic Ocean have been unsuitable for an initial attempt … Read more
Key earnings reports are expected this week, with several major banks and tech companies set to release their quarterly financial results. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo will report earnings on Wednesday, while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and UnitedHealth Group will also release results. Additionally, Federal Reserve officials, including New … Read more
The 2024 Detroit Auto Show has arrived at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit, showcasing an array of innovative vehicles that cater to gearheads and the general public alike. Media Day on Friday, Jan. 10, saw MLive journalists get a sneak peek at the latest concept cars, custom classics, and more. Cadillac unveiled its Opulent Velocity … Read more
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs suffered a concussion during Sunday’s wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The injury occurred when Doubs hit his head on the field after going up for a catch in the end zone. He needed assistance from trainers to walk off the field and went to the locker … Read more
Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Sunday that it shot down 60 Russian attack drones overnight from Saturday to Sunday. The drones were targeted in various locations, including Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad, and Donetsk. The attacks came after a day of large-scale shelling on the frontline area of Donetsk. The town of … Read more