Google is set to replace its classic Google Assistant with Gemini as the default virtual assistant on Android phones later this year. This change comes after a year of feature parity updates and follows recent model updates that have brought Deep Research capabilities to all users. According to Google, the “classic Google Assistant will no … Read more
SpaceX launched a historic rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying over 70 payloads into space on its Falcon 9 rocket. The Transporter-13 mission was the second of three launches by SpaceX within 12 hours and marked another milestone in the company’s dedication to reshaping the small satellite industry. The launch included … Read more
The New York City Health Department has issued guidelines for pet owners after two cats from separate households were infected with bird flu. The infected cat, an 8-month-old kitten on the Upper West Side, consumed raw chicken and was euthanized due to severe illness. The department advises against feeding pets raw food or milk, as … Read more
The discovery of the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) is rewriting our understanding of life’s origins on Earth. According to a recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, researchers believe that LUCA emerged around 4 billion years ago, hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously estimated. The study, led by Edmund Moody, analyzed … Read more
The recent death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, but it also raises a more pressing concern: the fragility of family caregiving systems. As Hackman struggled with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, authorities suspect he may not have understood his wife was gone for at least a … Read more
SmackDown made history last night as The Street Profits captured the WWE Tag Team Championship for the first time ever. Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford defeated #DIY’s Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa to win the coveted title. The event took place in Barcelona, Spain, marking SmackDown’s first-ever visit to the city. The night began with … Read more
Valve has released the SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which introduces support for non-Steam Deck handhelds and improves various features like Bluetooth controllers and graphics performance. The update is still only available for the Steam Deck, but it brings several exciting changes. The preview release requires users to set their Steam Deck’s update settings to “Preview” in … Read more
Natasha Rothwell, known for her role as Belinda in HBO’s The White Lotus, has shared an unforgettable experience from a trip to Ireland. While visiting a castle, she came across a Black family on a foggy hill, and instead of being alone, they were surrounded by the beauty of finding other Black people while traveling. … Read more
A Stanford University study suggests that tiny microlightning charges from crashing waterfalls and breaking waves may have played a crucial role in the origin of life on Earth. Researchers found that water droplets, when sprayed into a mix of gases, can create organic molecules, including uracil, a key component of DNA and RNA. The new … Read more
NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov docked at the International Space Station on Sunday as part of a crew swap. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft linked up with the station’s Harmony module, paving the way for hatch opening at 1:45 a.m. The incoming crew of four … Read more