A team of astrophysicists has made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the origins of cosmic dust, which is believed to be the building block of the universe. According to Melissa Shahbandeh, an astrophysicist at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), specks of cosmic dust and gas clump together over millions of years … Read more
Major Japanese advertisers, including Toyota and Nissan, are abandoning their spots on broadcast powerhouse Fuji Television after a sex scandal involving former boy band idol Masahiro Nakai. The scandal, which involved an alleged sexual assault at a 2023 dinner party, led to a JPY90 million settlement with the victim. Fuji TV’s president, Koichi Minato, faced … Read more
A recent study by Cedars-Sinai investigators suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can be an effective tool for mental health therapy, providing bias-free counseling to patients. Two studies found that virtual therapists programmed with AI can deliver positive feedback and support to individuals struggling with alcohol addiction, as well as anxiety and depression. The first study … Read more
In Diablo 4, you’ll spend a significant amount of time clicking on mobs, but this can be intense with hordes of enemies. To take a break from mouse movement, try using WASD controls. To set up WASD movement: 1. Press the Escape key to open the Options menu. 2. Navigate to the Controls section and … Read more
Blake Lively’s team fired back at Justin Baldoni, the director of It Ends With Us, after he released edited footage from the film to counter her claims of sexual harassment. The video, which shows Baldoni repeatedly touching and kissing co-star Blake Lively on set, corroborates Lively’s allegations made in her lawsuit. Lively’s attorneys said the … Read more
Stripe, a leading payments technology company, has laid off approximately 300 workers in an internal memo. The company’s Chief People Officer, Rob McIntosh, stated that the business performance continues to be strong despite making adjustments. Despite this, the cuts aim to “ensure we have the right people in the right roles and locations” to execute … Read more
AMD has unveiled its innovative Ryzen AI Max chips, codenamed “Strix Halo,” which have earned the Best-in-Show award at CES 2025. These advanced chips offer incredible performance in gaming, content creation, and artificial intelligence, making them a significant threat to existing technologies. The Ryzen AI Max series boasts impressive specs, including up to 128GB of … Read more
The European Union is standing firm in its commitment to global cooperation despite President Donald Trump’s isolationist stance. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of a “new era of harsh geostrategic competition” during a speech at the Davos Economic Forum, hinting at the growing tensions between the US and other nations. In response, the … Read more
The US-brokered Gaza cease-fire deal is a welcome respite for millions in the besieged territory, but its long-term prospects are uncertain. The agreement, which includes exchanges of hostages and prisoners, and Israeli troop withdrawals, has been hailed as a “moonshot” by some. However, critics warn that the pact’s success depends on the US maintaining strong … Read more
The game industry job market has taken a hit, with one in ten developers losing their jobs in the past year, according to the recently released 2025 State of the Game Industry report. The survey, which polled over 3,000 developers, found that nearly 60% are concerned about future layoffs in their companies. The main reasons … Read more