Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 graphics cards have vanished from retailers across the US, just hours after their release. The sudden scarcity has sparked debate about whether the launch was genuinely high-demand or a “paper launch” – implying Nvidia had little to sell in the first place. In anticipation of strong demand, Nvidia’s … Read more
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell doubled down on the league’s commitment to inclusive hiring practices, including the Rooney Rule, during his state of the league address. The rule requires clubs to interview minority or female candidates for key positions. Goodell stated that the efforts are fundamental in attracting top talent and making the NFL better. He … Read more
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has shared his thoughts on vaccine conspiracy theories surrounding him, the struggles of Intel, and the antitrust challenges facing Google. Despite being a long-time advocate for vaccines, Gates expressed puzzlement at the recent surge in conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines and his role in them. Gates attributed the confusion to the … Read more
Canada’s largest export market for US wine has imposed 25% tariffs on US goods, including alcohol. The two provinces of Ontario and Quebec will stop selling US-alcohol products starting Tuesday, a move that could devastate the struggling California wine industry. The tariffs are retaliation for President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. However, the … Read more
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, following Meta’s earnings last week. Investors are eager to see how Alphabet will respond to the threat of Chinese startup DeepSeek’s AI models. Google has been investing heavily in AI efforts, but DeepSeek’s efficiency raises questions about whether Silicon Valley is … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines recommending the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes, including potassium chloride, in an effort to reduce sodium intake and combat hypertension. The guidelines aim to promote public health behavior change, particularly among adults in India, where excessive salt consumption is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Sodium, … Read more
For decades, the notion that taking a daily low-dose aspirin reduces heart attack and stroke risk has been widely accepted by medical professionals. However, it’s crucial to weigh the benefits against potential drawbacks. The American Heart Association and other prominent health organizations concur that daily low-dose aspirin can lower cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with … Read more
Open-source distribution Alpine Linux is struggling to find new server infrastructure and sponsorships after Equinix Metal announced it would sunset its bare metal servers, which have supported the project since long. The crisis affects Alpine’s storage services, continuous integration testing, and development box, forcing the developers to scramble for alternatives. They are seeking colocation space … Read more
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges the long-held assumption that fossils completely erase original organic molecules. The research, published in Analytical Chemistry, found vestiges of original organic compounds in ancient remains, including dinosaur bones. A 50-pound hip bone from an Edmontosaurus, excavated from South Dakota’s Hell Creek Formation, … Read more
XRP, a popular altcoin, has experienced a significant price drop of over 33% in the past 24 hours, plummeting to a low of $1.95. The token’s value had surged as high as $3.13 just days ago. Analysts attribute the downturn to market-wide factors, including recent developments involving U.S. President Donald Trump. However, data from Santiment … Read more