Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is generating excitement with two design variants that have some speculating about radical changes. The iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro designs are expected to feature a camera bar on the back, which could be a significant departure from previous models. The idea of removing the Apple Watch-sized camera … Read more
The US consumer price index (CPI) increased by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years, with Americans facing higher costs for shelter, food, gasoline, and prescription medication. The CPI rose 0.5% in January, the largest gain since August 2023. The increase was driven by a record surge in prescription medication prices, which jumped 53.0% year-on-year, as … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency due to severe weather conditions affecting the state. The prolonged and harsh winter has caused record-low temperatures, with many areas expected to reach single-digit levels this week. Additionally, high winds with gusts up to 60 degrees are forecasted, exacerbating the situation. The governor’s executive … Read more
Lorne Michaels is known as the “father of Saturday Night Live,” but his biography is surprisingly humorless. Author Susan Morrison’s book, “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” claims to explore the life and career of this comedy legend. In a wayward journey through 600 pages, the author failed to deliver any laughs. Michaels’ … Read more
A new threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been using a novel technique to evade detection by ESET antivirus software. The attackers are injecting malicious payload into the “waitfor.exe” utility, which is used by ESET to synchronize processes between machines. The attack begins with an executable file called “IRSetup.exe”, which drops several files, including … Read more
A 22-year-old mother-of-one had a ‘lucky’ break when she was laughed at for her ‘drunk’ foot symptom, only to discover it was a terminal cancer symptom. Jade Collett’s experience has left doctors baffled as her brain tumour remains the same size nine years after diagnosis. Jade visited her GP with pain and numbness in her … Read more
DJI has released two new smartphone gimbals, the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P, with the latter offering native app tracking on both Android and iOS. The Osmo Mobile 7P features a “Multifunctional Module” that rivals Insta360’s Flow 2 Pro. The primary differences between the Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P are the presence of the Multifunctional … Read more
A new study published on Tuesday has shed light on how human language evolved, suggesting that a gene known as NOVA1 played a crucial role. Researchers found that the NOVA1 gene underwent significant changes between 250,000 and 500,000 years ago, allowing it to facilitate more complex sounds in our ancestors. However, experts caution that NOVA1 … Read more
Paul Simon, the legendary singer-songwriter behind hits like “The Sound of Silence,” has announced his first official tour in nearly seven years. The 83-year-old musician will embark on a four-month journey through North America, performing at various theatres and concert halls from April to August. Simon’s ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour’ kicks off with a performance … Read more
The US government has decided to keep strict guidelines for reviewing proposed corporate mergers, which were implemented by the Biden administration. The decision was made public in a Department of Justice memo and a social media post by Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson. The existing guidelines, adopted in 2023, include over a dozen criteria … Read more