Major League Baseball (MLB) debuted its new automated ball-strike challenge system, known as a “robot ump,” during the opening game of spring training between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The system, which uses Hawkeye technology powered by Statcast, allowed both teams to initiate challenges twice during the game. The first challenge … Read more
Alibaba’s shares rose 10% on Friday, reaching their highest level in over three years, after the company reported its third-quarter revenue exceeded analysts’ expectations. The Chinese e-commerce giant’s cloud business outperformed forecasts, and its AI strategy showed promising signs of growth. For the quarter ended December 31, Alibaba’s revenue grew 5%, with its international e-commerce … Read more
Former Bellator double champion Patricio Freire has officially joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), marking a new chapter in his illustrious MMA career. The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter made the announcement during an exclusive interview with MMA Junkie, revealing that the journey to UFC onboarding was filled with uncertainty and obstacles. According to Freire, there were … Read more
Japan is considering an investment deal with Tesla as part of its plan to revive struggling car maker Nissan. The proposal comes from a high-level Japanese group, including a former Tesla board member and a previous Prime Minister. The move could benefit Tesla by tapping into Nissan’s large US plants, which have an annual production … Read more
A rare live-fire exercise conducted by China’s navy off the coast of Australia has forced airlines to alter their flight paths. The exercise, which took place in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, was announced on a civil aircraft radio channel just hours before it began. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) broadcast a … Read more
The Financial Times (FT) is launching its digital subscription service, which offers complete access to high-quality journalism and publications on various devices. For €69 per month, subscribers will get: – Unlimited reading of free articles – Access to the Editor’s Digest and other newsletters – Personalized topic tracking and event setup – Complete access to … Read more
The US Space Force has released a rare photo of its secretive X-37B space plane, revealing details about the vehicle’s orbit and experiments being conducted. The image, taken onboard the X-37B itself, shows one solar panel and an open payload bay while it orbits high above Africa. Launched on December 28, 2023, atop a SpaceX … Read more
Apple will adopt its own custom-designed Wi-Fi chip in all upcoming iPhone 17 models, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The move is expected to enhance connectivity across Apple devices and reduce costs. Currently, the company’s iPhones rely on a combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip supplied by Broadcom. However, Kuo predicts that nearly all Apple … Read more
Aging is a natural part of life, but research suggests that certain foods may accelerate the aging process and contribute to worse brain health. Here are three types of foods that could be harming your body and brain. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are high in added sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives, making them a prime … Read more
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has unveiled its latest flagship device, the Find N5, a foldable phone that can transform into a larger tablet. The device boasts an ultra-thin design, measuring 8.93 millimeters thick when closed and 4.21 millimeters when opened. Priced at around $1,870, the Find N5 is a direct competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold … Read more