Snapchat owner Snap Inc. reported a stronger-than-expected gain in fourth-quarter revenue, exceeding analyst estimates and sending shares soaring. The company’s ad business is showing signs of improvement, with small- and medium-sized marketers attracted to its targeted ads. Revenue rose 14% to $1.56 billion in the period that ended December 31, with Snap expecting first-quarter sales … Read more
Game developer Ondřej Bittner from Warhorse Studios says their new RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, aims to recapture the sense of freedom and discovery found in classic games like Oblivion. Bittner believes instant gratification has become a problem in modern gaming, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction. Bittner explains that the studio’s approach is to go … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has rejected a three to five year timeline for the reconstruction of Gaza, as proposed in a temporary truce agreement. The plan, which aims to relocate displaced Palestinians to neighboring Egypt and Jordan, has been met with rejection from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and other Arab … Read more
US President Donald Trump plans to attend Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday, making him the first sitting US president to do so. The visit has increased security measures following a terror attack on Bourbon Street early this year. Trump’s appearance at the Caesars Superdome … Read more
The death of the 49th hereditary imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, also known as the Aga Khan IV, has left a deep impact on the global community of millions of Ismaili Muslims. The spiritual leader, who died at 88 in Portugal surrounded by his family, was widely recognized for his philanthropic work … Read more
A new study from Ontario has found that the number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia after receiving care for cannabis use disorders (CUDs) has increased significantly since cannabis legalization. The study, which analyzed data from 2006 to 2022, shows a tripling of schizophrenia cases associated with CUDs over the past 17 years. Before legalization, only … Read more
NVIDIA has released its latest suite of technologies, DLSS 4, which enhances the gaming experience on GeForce RTX graphics cards. With DLSS 4, gamers can enjoy faster frame rates and improved image quality in a wide range of games. DLSS 4 includes several upgrades over previous versions, including Multi Frame Generation, which generates three additional … Read more
Actor Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network, has expressed his concerns about Facebook’s decision to drop independent fact-checking from its platform. Eisenberg believes that this move is problematic and can lead to the spread of misinformation. The decision was made by Meta, the parent company of Facebook, in response to criticism … Read more
The annual WM Phoenix Open golf tournament has begun, bringing excitement to TPC Scottsdale. With favorable weather conditions, fans are in for an action-packed week of golf. FOX 10’s Danielle Miller provides a preview of the upcoming events. Source: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1587421
A California wildfire destroyed Louise Hamlin’s and Chris Wilson’s identical homes, but their paths to rebuilding differ significantly due to the nation’s growing home insurance crisis. The two neighbors were once in nearly identical houses before the fire ravaged their streets in Altadena. Their contrasting recovery experiences highlight the unequal impact of wildfires on those … Read more