Zyn Nicotine Pouches Get Official FDA Approval for Quitting Smoking

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Zyn nicotine pouches for sale as a tool to quit smoking cigarettes. The decision allows 10 flavors, including mint, coffee, and menthol, to remain on the market. Zyn’s products have been popular among US adults for over a decade. Nicotine pouches emit nicotine between the gum … Read more

Samsung Works on Stacked Batteries for Future Flagships

Samsung is reportedly developing batteries with stacked technology, which could enable its future Galaxy flagships, like the S26 Ultra, to offer a 5,500mAh battery without increasing size. This approach aims to achieve around 10% higher energy density compared to traditional Li-ion batteries. The tech, developed by Samsung SDI, would allow for larger battery capacities in … Read more

Corbin Burnes Joins Arizona Diamondbacks in $210M Deal

The Boston Red Sox were in a heated pursuit of starting pitcher Corbin Burnes before the Arizona Diamondbacks landed him with a six-year, $210 million deal. Burnes’ impressive 2022 season with the Baltimore Orioles (15-9, 2.92 ERA) drew interest from several teams, including the Red Sox and New York Yankees. Burnes revealed that he met … Read more

US Cracks Down on Advanced Chip Exports to China

The US has introduced new regulations in an attempt to curb the flow of advanced semiconductors to China. The measures target companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Samsung Electronics Co., requiring them to scrutinize their customers, particularly Chinese firms. The move comes as part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to strengthen … Read more

Samsung Unveils Galaxy AI Suite on New Galaxy S25 Phones

Samsung is set to launch its new Galaxy S25 series next week with a range of innovative features that showcase its focus on artificial intelligence. The Galaxy AI suite, exclusive to the three handsets, leverages partnerships with Google and other AI service providers to deliver cutting-edge experiences. One key feature, Circle to Search, is now … Read more

Gophers Win First Big Ten Game of Season on Garcia’s OT Three-Pointer

The Minnesota men’s basketball team finally broke through and earned its first Big Ten win of the season with Dawson Garcia’s game-winning three-pointer in overtime. The 6-11 senior scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, including two free throws that tied the score before Garcia’s winning shot. Garcia hit the buzzer-beater from a … Read more

UnitedHealth Misses Revenue Expectations Amid CEO’s Tragic Shooting Death

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported its first earnings call since the shooting of its insurance executive last month. CEO Brian Thompson was killed outside an investor day meeting in New York City on December 4. The company missed revenue expectations, sending shares down nearly 3% Thursday. UnitedHealthcare’s full-year revenues for 2024 reached $400 billion, a 8% … Read more

Aorus RX 9070 XT Revealed with PCI-E 4.0 & 16GB GDDR6

The highly-anticipated AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs have finally been listed by Danish retailer Fonix, revealing their specs, availability, and a surprising twist. The cards are expected to launch on January 22nd, with a review sample already being shipped to reviewers. Interestingly, the availability status for both GPUs has changed from … Read more

Breakthrough Prosthetic Hands Can Grasp Multiple Objects at Once

Prosthetic hands have long struggled to replicate the dexterity and functionality of natural hands, often limiting users to a single grasp function at a time. However, a groundbreaking study from Florida Atlantic University offers promising advancements that could transform the experience of prosthetic hand users. Researchers developed a new technology that enables users to grasp … Read more

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