French fashion brand Coperni merged ’90s gaming culture with cutting-edge tech during its Paris Fashion Week show. The “LAN Party”-themed event featured 200 attendees playing games like Fortnite for 24 hours, channeling retro digital nostalgia seen in films like *The Matrix*. Coperni also unveiled a collaboration with Meta and Ray-Ban: $549 smart sunglasses with built-in … Read more
The Google Pixel 4a smartphone has been recalled in Australia due to a potential overheating hazard that could cause burns or fires. Sold at retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, and Telstra between August 2020 and September 2022 (model G025N), affected devices may pose risks. The ACCC urges users to immediately stop using the phone … Read more
The EU urges member countries to use a proposed €150 billion defense loan program to purchase military equipment made in Europe rather than relying on U.S. suppliers. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the loans should boost the EU’s defense industry by funding purchases from European producers and encouraging joint buying among nations. Currently, … Read more
The Shakespearean play *Othello* has broken Broadway’s highest-grossing preview record, earning $2.8 million in eight performances at the Barrymore Theater. This surpasses *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*’s previous mark of $2.7 million, highlighting the growing influence of Hollywood connections on stage plays. Both records are linked to film franchises or stars: *Harry Potter* drew … Read more
“The Russo Brothers’ latest film, *The Electric State*, a dystopian adventure about humans retreating into virtual reality after an apocalyptic war, has drawn mixed reviews for prioritizing glossy action over its source material’s existential themes. Adapted from Simon Stålenhag’s hauntingly quiet artwork, the Netflix production transforms the original’s eerie meditations on technology into a generic … Read more
New leaks about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup reveal thinner designs, redesigned cameras, and upgraded screens. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be the slimmest iPhone ever at just 5.5 mm thick, matching dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro Max (163 mm long, 77.6 mm wide, and a 6.9-inch screen). Other models vary in … Read more
Experts have rejected Elon Musk’s claim that a massive X outage was caused by Ukrainian hackers, calling his explanation “garbage.” The social media platform faced global disruptions on Monday, with over 1.6 million user reports of downtime. Musk alleged the attack originated from Ukrainian IP addresses but provided no evidence. Ciaran Martin, former head of … Read more
About 5% of U.S. adults live with long COVID, including UC San Francisco researcher Alison Cohen, PhD. Diagnosed in January 2022 after her first infection, she battles persistent fatigue, mobility issues, and cognitive challenges like “brain fog.” Cohen’s research includes a recent study highlighting Paxlovid as a potential treatment when used longer than standard regimens. … Read more
The New York Yankees’ World Series odds slightly declined to +900 after ace Gerrit Cole underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2025 season. Despite losing a key pitcher, the team remains the American League (AL) favorite at +350. Previously +800 to win the World Series and +300 for the AL pennant, their odds dropped but … Read more
The growing popularity of online weight-loss drug providers is increasing demand for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), once stigmatized but now sought by women struggling with menopause symptoms like weight gain. With limited access to traditional HRT care, many are turning to telemedicine platforms offering both HRT and GLP-1 drugs, such as Noom, Midi, and Hims … Read more