The Golden Globes is abandoning its long-standing practice of paying voting members, a move aimed at addressing perceived bias in the voting process. Effective immediately, approximately 50 paid voters will no longer receive annual salaries of $75,000. Instead, they’ll be offered a severance of $102,500 and the chance to stay on as Globe’s voters for … Read more
ZDNET’s recommendations are based on extensive testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from top sources and analyze customer reviews to find out what matters most to real people using these products. The new iPhone 16e is a refreshed entry-level phone with a lower price tag than its predecessor. With an Apple Intelligence system, … Read more
The New York Knicks edged the Memphis Grizzlies 114-113 on Friday night, thanks to a game-winning 3-pointer by OG Anunoby with 5.3 seconds remaining. The victory marks the second win for the Knicks against the Grizzlies this season. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 23 points and six assists, while Deuce McBride added 17 points … Read more
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a system called e-Taste that can replicate flavors like cake and fish soup in virtual reality. The device uses sensors to detect chemicals corresponding to five basic tastes – salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami – and sends digital readings to a pump that releases flavor-containing hydrogels under … Read more
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Friday after suffering a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty, but his condition improved over the weekend. The 82-year-old pontiff was put on a breathing machine and received treatment for vomiting, which caused him to aspirate. According to Vatican sources, Francis can eat solid foods and has no fever. However, his … Read more
The flu vaccine’s effectiveness this season has been comparable to previous years, according to new CDC data. However, the ongoing measles outbreak raises concerns about herd immunity levels in some communities. Despite the steady flu vaccine performance, many areas have likely lost their collective immunity to measles, highlighting the need for continued vigilance and vaccination … Read more
A security measure implemented by Cloudflare to prevent automated requests has caused issues for users. The company’s system, designed to identify and block bot traffic, failed due to a CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) challenge. The problem occurred when a legitimate user tried to access a website that … Read more
A new study suggests that regular physical activity may significantly lower the risk of developing dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Researchers analyzed data from 73,411 people who wore accelerometer devices for seven days to measure their physical activity and sedentary behavior. The study found that moderate to vigorous physical activity reduced the risk … Read more
Two spacecraft launched as rideshares on a lunar lander mission have experienced problems after their deployment. NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, built by Lockheed Martin, lost contact with controllers four hours after launch due to intermittent power system issues. Contact was restored several hours later. The 200-kilogram spacecraft is part of a NASA line of small planetary … Read more
The 2025 NFL Draft is just months away, and the top prospects are putting on a show at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. While some players struggled with injuries, others impressed with their speed and athleticism. Here’s who helped or hurt their draft stock. Top performers included James Pearce Jr., DE from Tennessee, who ran … Read more