Samsung has finally released One UI 8 firmware on its servers for the international model of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, marking a significant development in the company’s efforts to bring this update to the Galaxy S24 series. The news comes after early builds of One UI 8 were spotted on Samsung’s servers months ago. The … Read more
The Nothing Phone 3 is now officially available in the United States, exclusively sold through Amazon and directly from the company. This marks a significant move by the brand into the North American market, where it aims to disrupt the smartphone landscape dominated by Samsung and Apple. According to CEO Carl Pei, the phone’s release … Read more
NASA has conducted a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Artemis 2 mission, practicing recovery procedures for an abort scenario in partnership with the Department of Defense. The crew members assigned to the mission are rehearsing all possible scenarios, including worst-case scenarios. The practice took place at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Orion … Read more
The number of US jobless claims decreased by 5,000 to 245,000 in the week ended June 14, stabilizing near record highs for eight months. Continuing claims, a measure of those receiving benefits, also dropped slightly to 1.95 million in the previous week, according to Labor Department data. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-18/us-jobless-claims-tick-down-remaining-at-elevated-levels
The Senate Finance Committee’s reconciliation bill would overhaul the Inflation Reduction Act, but one thing remains unchanged: its focus on renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Despite speculation among observers that geothermal, hydropower, and nuclear might be carved out from tax credits, the bill instead preserves these credits for everything except solar and wind. … Read more
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has introduced three key policies aimed at making it easier to develop microreactors. These new guidelines focus on efficient licensing processes, allowing for the safe testing and deployment of these smaller nuclear reactors in factories before they are shipped to operational sites. Source: https://www.nucnet.org/news/us-regulator-announces-new-policies-to-boost-development-and-deployment-of-microreactors-6-4-2025
DC Studios’ first film under James Gunn and Peter Safran, Superman, is set to open with a domestic box office range of $90M-$125M, according to various distribution sources. Despite its brand name recognition, the movie’s performance may be affected by its opening-weekend outlook relying heavily on word-of-mouth. Compared to other superhero films like Thor: Love … Read more
The second season of America’s Sweethearts, a Netflix documentary series, has ended on a triumphant note for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, with the dancers securing a “life-changing” 400% pay increase. The new rate will not only boost their hourly wages but also provide additional compensation for appearances outside of cheering at Cowboys’ games. The season’s … Read more
A Windows 11 user who stored 30 years’ worth of irreplaceable photos and work in OneDrive is facing a nightmare scenario after being locked out of the service with no apparent way to regain access. The user, who wishes to remain anonymous, had moved a large collection of files from old drives onto OneDrive as … Read more
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for a crucial Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals, with both teams fighting for their first championship. The series is tied at 3-2, and a win by either side could seal the title. Oklahoma City faces a tough road game, as closing out a … Read more