Amazon is sending out exclusive invitations to a February event in New York City, where the company’s long-awaited smarter version of Alexa may be officially launched. The event will be hosted by Panos Panay and the Amazon Devices & Services team on February 26th. While details about the announcement are scarce, the blue swirly logo … Read more
Newcastle United’s midfielder Bruno Guimarães has proven once again why he’s a Premier League leader in terms of distance covered, showcasing his boundless skill and industry. During their 2-0 win against Arsenal, Guimarães displayed his technical gifts on the ball, but it was his psychological game that made all the difference. Guimarães’ ability to read … Read more
Los Angeles Rams player Cooper Kupp is leaving the franchise for another NFL team. His wife, Anna Marie, shared her thoughts on their experience in Los Angeles. Anna Marie wrote a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for the 9 years they spent in the city. She said she’s feeling “anxious and excited” about … Read more
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has introduced a new AI video creator called OmniHuman. This innovative model can transform a single image into a lifelike, full-body video with realistic singing, speaking, and movement. OmniHuman was trained on over 18,700 hours of video data and can now mimic human-like movements, expressions, and interactions in videos. … Read more
A pro-Trump Arab American group is rebranding itself after President Donald Trump’s comments on Gaza, dubbed the “Riviera of the Middle East.” The group, formerly known as Arab Americans for Trump, has changed its name to Arab Americans for Peace. Chairman Bishara Bahbah stated that the name change came after Trump proposed taking ownership of … Read more
A night sky photographer captured a rare comet sighting alongside the southern lights in Tasmania on February 1. Ben Swanson’s 7,000 photos shot throughout the night were spliced together to create the stunning video. The comet, C/2024 G3 Atlas, was visible in the Northern Hemisphere from mid-January but remained visible in the Southern Hemisphere until … Read more
Respawn’s popular multiplayer shooter, Apex Legends, is celebrating its sixth anniversary this month, marking a significant milestone for the game. To celebrate its longevity, Respawn has announced several updates and changes that will shape the future of the game. Apex Legends Season 24, dubbed “Takeover,” kicks off soon and promises to bring an exciting array … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has revealed a shocking scenario of how climate and life on Earth would change in response to a potential future strike of a medium-sized asteroid. Researchers from the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) at Pusan National University in South Korea simulated an idealized collision scenario … Read more
Colin Simpson ’26, a college student, views sports betting as a way to make an extra buck. Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, the industry has grown consistently, with Americans wagering over $120 billion in 2023. However, many college students, including Brendan Duffy ’26, who is 21, find ways to circumvent age … Read more
OpenAI has launched its Deep Research feature, a tool that can synthesize content from the web into one detailed report in minutes. This feature can save workers hours by completing research autonomously. However, it also raises concerns about job replacement. According to Min Choi, an X user who asked ChatGPT’s o3 reasoning model to list … Read more