US mortgage rates dropped slightly last week, falling to 6.93% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less). However, this decrease in rates was not enough to boost demand, as total mortgage application volume fell 6.6% for the week. Applications to refinance a home loan declined 7% for the week but were … Read more
Paleontologists have made a significant discovery in Victoria, Australia, unearthing five new theropod fossils from the Cretaceous period. Among these finds are two carcharodontosaurian specimens, marking the first evidence of this dinosaur group in Australia. The two carcharodontosaurian fossils were found in the Strzelecki Group (121.4-118 million years old) and the Eumeralla Formation (113-108 million … Read more
Nvidia’s new 16-pin connectors have been plagued by issues with overheating and melting, forcing third-party manufacturers to develop creative cooling solutions. The standard has been criticized for its vulnerability to high temperatures on power-hungry GPUs. To combat this, Ezdiy-fab and Cablemod have designed adapters with copper PCBs, thermal pads, and aluminum heatsinks. These designs keep … Read more
Apple has been working on wireless reverse charging for a long time, but it hasn’t been fully implemented in any iPhone model yet. The feature allows a smartphone’s wireless charging coils to work in both directions, enabling devices to be charged. This technology is common on Android phones and can charge low-power devices like AirPods … Read more
Nvidia has launched a new “Verified Priority Access” program to help fans buy its highly sought-after RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards. The program allows eligible gamers to apply for access to purchase the limited-edition GPUs, which have been in short supply due to launch issues and scalper activity. To join the program, applicants must … Read more
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has launched a new lifestyle brand called As Ever. The controversy surrounding the name choice began after it was revealed that the brand shares the same name as an existing clothing company from New York and New Jersey. Markle announced the launch on her Instagram account, stating that As … Read more
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in Luxor, Egypt, uncovering the main entrance and corridor of an ancient tomb belonging to King Thutmose II. Initially believed to be the wife’s tomb due to its proximity to other royal spouses’ tombs, further research revealed it was actually the king’s final resting place. While not much is … Read more
UFC 314 is set to feature a new featherweight champion. Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes in the main event on April 12, while Ilia Topuria vacates his title and moves up to lightweight. Volkanovski has suffered two consecutive knockout losses before facing Lopes. The challenger boasts a five-fight winning streak, with his last victory … Read more
Artificial sweeteners like aspartame have long been marketed as a guilt-free alternative to sugar, but new research suggests they may be more damaging than initially thought. A study published in Cell Metabolism found that aspartame can trigger insulin spikes and inflammation in blood vessels, leading to the buildup of fatty plaque in arteries. The researchers, … Read more
OpenResty is a popular, lightweight, and high-performance web application firewall (WAF) that provides robust protection against cyber threats. However, when an error occurs with OpenResty, it can be frustrating to diagnose the issue. One common error encountered by users is the “404 Not Found” error. This error indicates that the server cannot find the requested … Read more