A new study reveals that frequent cannabis use can damage the brain’s working memory—important for tasks like safety decisions, boss communication, and remembering details while multitasking. Researchers found heavy users showed reduced activity in brain areas responsible for decision-making, memory, attention, and emotional processing. Heavy users’ cognitive decline even after stopping use was significant, though … Read more
Apple has introduced its AI features, called Apple Intelligence, in iOS 18.1, but users have mixed reactions. Some capabilities, like voice note transcription and email proofreading, work well, while others, such as inaccurate notification summaries, have been criticized. New users and those upgrading to iOS 18.3 now have Apple Intelligence enabled by default, though they … Read more
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts expressed satisfaction with head coach Nick Siriaggi during a recent news conference following their Super Bowl victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. Despite a strained relationship at times, Hurts praised Sirianni for his leadership and decision-making, calling him “a great job.” During the interview, Hurts also quipped about … Read more
A team of security researchers has uncovered new side-channel vulnerabilities in modern Apple processors that can steal sensitive information from web browsers. These flaws, named FLOP and SLAP, target speculative execution mechanisms used in Apple’s M2/A15, M3/A17, and later models to predict memory addresses or data values. Exploited remotely through malicious websites, these attacks can … Read more
MLB faced connectivity issues after verifying user authentication, likely due to security concerns. The platform enabled JavaScript and cookies to ensure proper connection during this process. System details were displayed, including the Ray ID 909c16bf994dd91e, reflecting technical aspects managed by Cloudflare for performance and security. — Title: MLB Connectivity Stumbles Amid Security Checks Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/kirby-yates-dodgers-free-agent-contract
Nvidia’s shares could face further declines after its U.S.-based rival reported a historic one-day loss in market value. Meanwhile, Chinese startup DeepSeek has raised concerns about how much big tech companies will invest in AI, potentially hurting Nvidia, a key AI chipmaker. Portfolio manager Dan Niles expressed caution, warning that the stock might not have … Read more
** The Sacramento Kings are in talks to trade for De’Aaron Fox before the February 6 deadline. The Kings fired coach Mike Brown after their poor performance, and interim coach Doug Christie has led them to an 11-15 win streak. Fox, entering his eighth season, is averaging 25.2 points and 6.2 assists with a career-high … Read more
The FDA has approved semaglutide (Ozempic) as the sole glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) for addressing cardiovascular and kidney risks in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This approval broadens its use beyond its previous indication for T2D alone, now targeting patients with both conditions to mitigate risks of … Read more
A groundbreaking study reveals that tiny hummingbird flower mites use electricity to hitch rides on hummingbirds, enabling them to travel between flowers. These mites, which spend their lives feeding on pollen and nectar, cannot fly or hop like hummingbirds, so how they move from flower to flower has long been a mystery. New research by … Read more
Are you an iPhone user and fed up with Apple Intelligence? You can now opt out of this intrusive feature starting with the next update! Apple Intelligence, a new AI that helps you personalize your phone, is rolling out slowly. If you want to take control of your device, here’s how: 1. **Turn off Apple … Read more