Day: January 20, 2025

A cutting-edge technology firm has introduced an innovative reward platform designed to boost employee engagement and motivation through the power of artificial intelligence (AI). The platform, which uses machine learning algorithms, analyzes individual work patterns, identifies areas for improvement, and offers personalized rewards to employees. The AI-powered system assesses each employee’s productivity, task completion, and … Read more

Microsoft has released a new set of patches for its software portfolio, addressing a total of 161 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-days that have been actively exploited in attacks. The fixes include a trio of flaws in Windows Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP that could grant SYSTEM privileges to attackers. According to the Zero Day … Read more

A lucky winner in Oregon has claimed the state’s first winning Powerball jackpot ticket of 2025, worth $328.5 million. The prize was purchased on Friday in Beaverton and features white balls 14, 31, 35, 64, and 69, as well as red Powerball 23. The odds of winning this massive jackpot are one in 292 million, … Read more

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews took a beating from Sunday’s loss to the Bills, fumbling and dropping a game-tying two-point conversion attempt. Coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson defended their teammate, saying it wasn’t Andrews’ fault. “We wouldn’t be here without Mark Andrews,” said Harbaugh. “He handles these situations fantastic because he’s a … Read more

Apple has confirmed it will bring its new hearing aid features to UK AirPods Pro 2 customers following government regulatory changes. The move comes as the UK government policy statement allows over-the-counter hearing aids. The hearing health update includes a home hearing test that checks if users would benefit from hearing aid assistance, and the … Read more

Elon Musk has expressed his dissatisfaction with China’s ban on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). This comes as US President Donald Trump is reportedly working on a potential reprieve for TikTok. China banned X in June due to concerns over the spread of misinformation and national security threats. Since then, many high-profile users … Read more

A 30-year fixed rate mortgage has recently topped 7%, according to Freddie Mac. For homebuyers, this rising interest rate poses a significant challenge. Daryl Fairweather, a Redfin expert, discussed the reasons behind the increasing rates and offered advice for prospective buyers. Meanwhile, online advertising and data collection have become essential components of modern web browsing. … Read more

Intel’s stock price surged nearly 9% on Friday as rumors of a potential takeover reignited investor excitement. The technology news site SemiAccurate claimed to have reviewed and confirmed an email detailing an acquisition bid for the entire company. This is not the first time Intel has been involved in takeover talks. In September, Qualcomm reportedly … Read more

The early universe’s rapid expansion, known as inflation, has long been attributed to a new entity called the inflaton. However, new research proposes an alternative model that eliminates the need for this hypothetical field. Physicist Alan Guth introduced the concept of the inflaton in the 1970s, which described a quantum field driving a brief but … Read more

Matthew Stafford’s final pass attempt of the 2024 season sailed over the head of Puka Nacua into the Rams’ sideline, signaling the end of a magical season for the Los Angeles Rams. The team, which had overcome a 1-4 start to reach the playoffs, was defeated 28-22 by the Eagles in the Divisional Round. Despite … Read more