The flu season has reached its peak, with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest CDC data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Carrie Reed noted that there are many viruses causing fever, cough, and other symptoms similar to the flu. The flu virus is … Read more
The United Arab Emirates’ AI-powered space technology champion, Space42, launched its new Thuraya-4 satellite on January 3 using a Falcon 9 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The all-electric satellite is equipped with a 12-meter L-band antenna to provide narrowband connectivity for mobile devices across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle … Read more
Markus Persson, also known as Notch, has announced plans for a spiritual successor to the hit game Minecraft. The announcement came after a poll on social media platform X, where Persson asked his 3.6 million followers if they preferred him create Minecraft 2 or another game like Uncursing Potions, which is similar to Stardew Valley. … Read more
Researchers at UCLA have made a groundbreaking discovery using PSMA-PET imaging that nearly half of patients with high-risk prostate cancer may have metastases undetected by traditional imaging methods. This finding could significantly impact treatment decisions and patient outcomes. A study published in JAMA Network Open found that advanced imaging technology, PSMA-PET, detected cancer metastases in … Read more
Microsoft has released two new builds for Windows 11 insiders, with the Beta Channel getting build number 22635.4660 and the Canary Channel receiving build number 22635.4660 as well. The latest update brings several improvements, including added labels to File Explorer’s context menu and enhanced Magnifier features. The update includes changes in the File Explorer context … Read more
Leaders predict that artificial intelligence will continue to shape the workforce and tech use in 2025, with both positive and uncertain outcomes. Tech leaders such as Amazon CTO Werner Vogels and Clement Delangue, CEO of AI startup Hugging Face, share their visions for the future. Vogels emphasizes the growing importance of wellbeing and creating positive … Read more
Thousands of protesters gathered outside President Yoon Suk Yeol’s residence on Friday, defying a planned detention attempt and blocking efforts to question him about his martial law declaration last month. The move is part of the ongoing protests that have paralyzed the country since Mr. Yoon’s startling announcement in December. The protests are largely divided … Read more
A simultaneous rise in COVID, flu, Norovirus, and Respiritory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases has been reported across the US, with Rhode Island’s Department of Health noticing a significant increase in these illnesses. The phenomenon is being referred to as a “Quad-demic.” Consultant Physician Dr. Carol Martin attributes this surge to growing concerns about preventable ways … Read more
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s system proved effective in a 10-point win over the New York Knicks, despite the team facing a significant deficit and feeling overmatched at times. The Thunder stuck to their guns, relying on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Isaiah Hartenstein to make key contributions. In contrast to Tom Thibodeau’s … Read more
Samsung is starting 2025 with its latest attempt at popularizing 3D displays, launching the Odyssey 3D monitor. The device uses advanced technology to convert 2D content into lifelike 3D images without requiring separate glasses. The new monitor features a lenticular lens attached to the front panel, which directs different images to each eye to create … Read more