Macau’s casino revenues reached 226.8 billion patacas ($28.35 billion) in 2024, a 23.9% increase from the previous year, according to data published by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. However, this still falls short of pre-pandemic levels, which stood at 292.5 billion patacas in 2019. The revenue growth is attributed to a strong recovery in … Read more
OnePlus is set to unveil its latest smartwatch, the Watch 3, which promises to deliver advanced health tracking features. The device will support ECG readings, atrial fibrillation detection, and wrist temperature monitoring. To track wrist temperature, users must first establish a baseline by sleeping with the watch for at least five days, with one sleep … Read more
Dry January, the 31-day alcohol abstinence challenge, has gained popularity over the years, with more adults becoming sober-curious in recent times. Started by Alcohol Change UK in 2013, the challenge aims to promote sobriety and encourage individuals to reassess their drinking habits. The benefits of Dry January include improved sleep, weight loss, increased energy, and … Read more
Cryptocurrency experts are predicting a record-breaking year for the market in 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum reaching new all-time highs. According to Steno Research, the spot prices of these two major cryptocurrencies will surpass $150,000 and $8,000, respectively. The analysts attribute their optimism to a favorable regulatory environment, declining interest rates, improved liquidity, and historically … Read more
South Korea has banned Jeju Air chief executive Kim E-bae from leaving the country as authorities investigate the deadliest-ever air disaster on South Korean soil. The move comes amid a probe into the cause of the deadly crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which killed 179 people. On Thursday, police conducted “search and seizure operations” … Read more
The biopic “A Complete Unknown” directed by James Mangold, starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, has sparked a mixed reaction among Bob Dylan enthusiasts. Writer Lucy Sante and podcast host Ian Grant, both experts on the musician’s life and career, shared their thoughts on the film. According to Sante and Grant, the movie provides an … Read more
The US Department of Justice announced that the final distribution from a fund for victims of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme has been completed, bringing recovery to nearly 94% of losses. The 10th and final payment, worth over $131 million, was sent to more than 23,000 victims worldwide. Since its inception, the Madoff Victim Fund has … Read more
Vercel’s CEO Guillermo Rauch has introduced a new twist on traditional CAPTCHAs using the company’s AI site builder. The innovative system invites users to play a game of DOOM, requiring them to kill at least three monsters. While not entirely original, this approach has garnered attention among developers, with some praising its uniqueness and others … Read more
Texas won the Peach Bowl on Wednesday afternoon, edging Arizona State 39-31 in a double-overtime thriller. The Longhorns advanced to the Cotton Bowl, where they will face Ohio State. The Sun Devils were significant underdogs and struggled early, but their offense came alive in the fourth quarter behind quarterback Cam Skattebo’s heroics. Skattebo threw two … Read more
Boeing is facing another setback after a jet crash in South Korea on Sunday, which killed all but two of the 181 people on board. The incident occurred on the company’s 737-800 model, a “very proven airplane,” according to Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines. The cause of the crash is … Read more