Big tech companies are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence, contrary to predictions that lower costs would lead to reduced spending. Amazon announced a massive $100 billion predicted capital expenditure for its cloud division AWS in 2025, with most of the funds going towards enhancing AI capabilities. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated that decreased prices … Read more
I’ve spent 10 years reviewing smartphones and still get excited when I receive new devices. This time, the excitement was missing with the arrival of the Galaxy S25 series from Samsung. The phones boast impressive specs, but the changes are minor, making it hard to find character in their design. The Galaxy S25, S25+, and … Read more
Marc Andreessen, a prominent venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, revealed on Joe Rogan’s podcast that the US government secretly cracked down on the crypto industry during the Biden administration. The accusations date back to 2022, when FTX collapsed, and many crypto founders and investors suspected a government crackdown. However, there was no official plan. Andreessen … Read more
A new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open has found that cannabis legalization in Canada is associated with a significant increase in new cases of schizophrenia linked to cannabis use disorder (CUD). The study, which analyzed data from over 13.5 million Ontario residents, revealed that the proportion of new schizophrenia cases tied to … Read more
Citigroup predicts gold prices will hit a record $3,000 an ounce within three months due to US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and geopolitical tensions. Analysts believe investors are seeking safe-haven assets amid concerns of slower economic growth and high interest rates. The bank also expects central banks from emerging economies to boost gold holdings … Read more
A$AP Rocky’s trial for allegedly shooting his former friend A$AP Relli is nearing its conclusion. The rapper is facing two felony assault charges after his 2022 arrest at LAX airport, just moments after touching down from a trip to Barbados with Rihanna. If convicted, Rocky could face up to 24 years in prison. Despite the … Read more
NASA is set to host a live Twitch stream from the International Space Station (ISS) next week, marking its first-ever event from space. The 45-minute stream will take place on February 12th at 11:45AM ET and feature astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick. During the stream, Pettit and Dominick will discuss their daily life aboard … Read more
A violent outburst by a passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Houston has raised concerns about safety conditions in the US aviation system. The incident occurred when someone asked the man to move seats, prompting him to punch and kick in his seat until he cracked one layer of the plane’s window … Read more
Gold’s price surged to a record $2,871.74 per ounce, up 40% from its January 2024 start point. With inflation rising and interest rate cuts on hold, investors may be considering investing in gold now. Here are three reasons why it could be worth investing before the price rises again. Firstly, gold can act as a … Read more
A recent study led by Cornell University Qatar suggests that infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant provides weak, short-term protection against reinfection, compared to earlier variants such as Alpha, Beta, and Delta. The researchers used a test-negative, case-control study design to compare the efficacy of Omicron infection against reinfection and poor outcomes in Qataris. The … Read more