Microsoft, the tech giant, rose by 10.13% in Wednesday’s trading session, defying the trend of other stocks that benefited from planned tariff relief. The company’s gains were largely driven by a combination of factors, including job cuts and a shift to prioritize its workforce. According to reports, Microsoft is planning to cut middle management positions … Read more
Sony has unveiled its new top-end OLED TV, the Bravia 8 II, which promises to take image refinement to a new level. Unlike the A95L, which is a QD-OLED TV, the Bravia 8 II uses the latest-gen panel found in the Samsung S95F. This means it’ll be brighter than any previous Sony OLED TV and … Read more
A teenage girl’s diagnosis with a rare lung disease known as “popcorn lung” has raised fears about the dangers of vaping. 17-year-old Brianne Cullen started using disposable vapes aged 14 to cope with anxiety and was diagnosed with popcorn lung four months later. Popcorn lung, also known as bronchiolitis obliterans, is a serious disease that … Read more
A cinema in Cannock, Staffordshire, has banned under-18s from attending evening showings of the movie “A Minecraft Movie” without an adult due to reports of rowdy behavior. The Electric Palace Picture House has set a 6pm cutoff for child-free screenings. The ban comes after viral social media trends encouraged audience members to cheer, shout iconic … Read more
The Trump administration’s introduction of wide-ranging tariffs on most trading partners has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with stocks in a freefall. However, amidst the turmoil, some companies are holding up better than others and may make good buys for investors with a long-term perspective. Two such companies are Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Dollar … Read more
Samsung has announced pricing for its latest TV, The Frame Pro, which boasts improved picture quality and convenient features but comes at a premium price. Available in three sizes – 65-inch ($2,199), 75-inch ($3,199), and 85-inch ($4,299) – the TV’s prices are significantly higher than last year’s model. The real star of The Frame Pro … Read more
Declan Rice scored two spectacular free-kicks in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, showcasing his skills and leaving fans stunned. The 26-year-old midfielder had never scored with a direct free-kick before, but he defied expectations with his first goal, curling the ball around the four-man defensive wall to find the top … Read more
The Iraq War is often associated with grand strategies and heroic moments, but Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland’s “Warfare” shatters these clichés. The film follows a platoon of American Navy SEALs on an unspectacular mission in 2006 without resorting to backstories or emotional monologues. Instead, it immerses the viewer in the intense, real-time atmosphere of … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4 first appeared to humans on December 27, 2024, sparking alarm about its potential impact on Earth. However, further research revealed that it originated from the middle of the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. A gravitational interaction with Jupiter pushed it towards Earth. The ‘city killer’ asteroid is classified as a … Read more
Google has made significant strides in its generative AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, which promises to challenge ChatGPT’s dominance. The new release comes after the company refocused its efforts following a sudden increase in interest from users. According to Google’s Tulsee Doshi, director of product management for Gemini, the latest update is the result of … Read more