New Bat-Virus Strain in Brazil May Pose Human Health Risk

A recent study found that Brazilian bats harbor a diverse range of coronaviruses, including a new strain that closely resembles Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus, which causes a high case fatality rate. Scientists are taking the threat seriously and plan to conduct further tests in a secure lab to determine if the variant can … Read more

Microsoft Improves Voice Commands in Windows 11 with Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft has made significant improvements to Windows 11’s voice commands on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon CPUs, introducing a new preview build that enables more natural speech input. The updated feature allows users to give voice commands without adhering strictly to exact syntax, making it easier and more intuitive to interact with the operating system. This … Read more

Roku Tests Auto-Playing Video Ads on Smart TVs

Roku has confirmed it is testing auto-playing video ads before loading the home screen on its smart TVs, but the company claims this is just a test and not a permanent change. Users of Roku-powered devices began reporting the issue on Reddit and other forums last week. The ads are supposed to be skippable with … Read more

The Electric State: A Lackluster Mega-Budget Blockbuster

The Electric State, a Netflix original film directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, boasts a reported budget of over $300 million, making it one of the most expensive movies in history. With a whopping production cost, the Russos seem to have spared no expense in creating an alternate 1990s world filled with quirky machines, robots, … Read more

Apple Foldable iPhone Could Cost $2,300, Analysts Predict

Analysts predict that the upcoming Apple foldable iPhone will cost around $2,300, according to research notes and industry rumors. This price would be higher than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6, which starts at $1,899. The pricing prediction comes from Barclays analyst Tim Long, who visited hardware makers in Asia and believes companies are preparing for … Read more

Inside Tesla’s Fortunate Few Who Are Weathering Stormy Stock Market

Tesla employees are shrugging off the company’s struggling stock performance, with many opting to ignore its fluctuations and focus on their work. Business Insider spoke with 10 Tesla workers across different roles and locations, who shared their thoughts on the impact of CEO Elon Musk’s actions on their mental state. Despite concerns about slowing sales, … Read more

Marvel Star Jonathan Majors Marries Meagan Good After Assault Allegations

Marvel star Jonathan Majors has secretly married actress Meagan Good months after assault allegations surfaced against him. The couple confirmed their engagement in November 2024 and reportedly exchanged vows at a private home in Los Angeles, with Majors’ mother serving as the officiant. According to sources close to the couple, they are “truly care for … Read more

Global Markets Plunge Amid Recession Fears

Investors are feeling gloomy as consumer sentiment has plummeted to its lowest since 2022, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. Wall Street is also in a similar mood, with both the Bank of America’s Global Fund Manager Survey and CNBC Fed Survey showing investors raising their recession probabilities. The stock market resumed … Read more