Grand Theft Auto 6 has been in development for over a decade, leaving many to wonder if it will be able to capture the essence of contemporary gaming. The trend of making video games that feel dated is becoming increasingly common, with big-budget live-service games struggling to stay relevant. The game’s massive open world and … Read more
US stocks have fallen short of expectations this year, lagging behind European and Chinese markets despite a business- and crypto-friendly Trump administration. The Dow Jones closed 0.37% higher on Tuesday but remains below pre-recession levels. Concerns about inflation are growing, with the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index seeing its largest monthly decline since August 2021. … Read more
The UK government has announced plans to cut its international aid budget by 0.2% from 0.3% of gross national income to boost defence spending. Humanitarian charities have expressed concerns that this move could put vulnerable populations at risk and damage the UK’s global reputation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would increase Britain’s annual defence … Read more
Framework has announced its latest upgrades to the laptop lineup, introducing new systems and improvements to the existing Framework Laptop 13. The company is now offering two new motherboard options based on AMD’s Ryzen AI 300-series processors, which provide better performance and customizability. The new boards are available for preorder today, with shipments expected to … Read more
Mira Murati, a former chief technology officer of OpenAI, has founded a new artificial intelligence startup called Thinking Machines Lab. The company aims to make AI systems more widely understood, customizable, and capable. According to its blog post, Thinking Machines Lab plans to freely share its technologies with outside researchers and companies through an open-source … Read more
Pope Francis remains critical but stable after being hospitalized 11 days ago with bronchitis that developed into pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican’s medical bulletin. The pontiff has undergone a follow-up CT scan and resumed his work activities, sparking hopes for his recovery. However, some clerics worry that this latest downturn could be … Read more
A high-stakes title match is brewing in the world of professional wrestling. NXT Women’s Champion Giulia has issued a challenge to Stephanie Vaquer, the champion of the NXT North American Title. The two women are set to face off at the upcoming WWE Roadblock event at Madison Square Garden. Vaquer captured her first championship at … Read more
The Times of Israel website is currently experiencing technical difficulties. The site appears to be undergoing maintenance, with the user interface displaying a “just a quick check” message. Users are being prompted to enable JavaScript and cookies in order to proceed. The status of the website is currently unknown and is expected to resume normal … Read more
Nothing has officially revealed the design of its upcoming mid-range phone series, the Phone (3a), including the Pro model. The company is set to launch the Phone (3a) series on March 4, and the latest renders show a transparent back and signature Glyph lights. The Phone (3a) Pro boasts a larger camera module, likely accommodating … Read more
Bitcoin’s price plummeted below $90,000 on Tuesday, marking a three-month low and continuing its slide from a record high set last month. The cryptocurrency’s decline is attributed to economic uncertainty weighing on investor sentiment. A double top pattern formed between December and January, with the recent breakdown below the neckline confirming the formation. Investors should … Read more