Research suggests that taking a 30- to 40-minute moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity session can offset the negative health effects of sitting for long periods, balancing out 10 hours of inactivity. The study, which analyzed data from over 44,000 people wearing fitness trackers, found that individuals who engaged in regular exercise had a lower risk of … Read more
Google’s Gemini team has informed Android users of a significant change set to take effect on July 7, 2025. Starting then, Gemini will have access to Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities apps on Android phones, even when the Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. The move raises serious privacy concerns as the email explaining the … Read more
xAI appears to be developing an advanced file editor for its Grok platform, which would include spreadsheet support. According to reverse engineer Nima Owji, the new tool would allow users to edit files while simultaneously collaborating with Grok’s AI copilot. Grok Studio, launched in April 2025, provides a split-screen workspace for generating documents and collaborating … Read more
Russia has launched a ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s key industrial city of Dnipro, killing 17 people and injuring over 270, according to local authorities. The attack is described as “unprecedented” by Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov. The incident marks the latest escalation in Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, which has been ongoing for four years. Moscow … Read more
Acclaimed screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin is set to helm a sequel to his 2010 film “The Social Network”, which told the story of Facebook’s early days. The new movie, inspired by a series of articles on the harms caused by social media, has been in development for over a decade. Sorkin had previously expressed … Read more
The Houston Rockets have secured Fred VanVleet’s future by signing him to a two-year, $50 million extension. The deal includes a player option for the 2026-27 season and will keep VanVleet with the team until at least 2026-27. VanVleet had a team option for next summer but has opted to stay with the Rockets instead. … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are no longer just futuristic sidekicks but have become an essential part of modern business workflows. These intelligent tools can understand context, follow through on tasks, and integrate with existing company systems, making them a vital operational layer behind businesses. Companies like Google, IBM, Microsoft, Anthropic, Cohere, and OpenAI are already … Read more
The sequel to the sleeper hit “M3GAN” is here, but it fails to recapture the campy fun of its predecessor. Director Gerard Johnstone returns with a new script and a more ambitious tone, making the android assassin even more formidable. In “M3GAN 2.0,” M3GAN’s creator, Gemma, teams up with her AI counterpart, AMELIA, to take … Read more
The Financial Times (FT) offers various subscription plans, but first, you can sign up for their free resources, including articles, editor’s digest newsletters, and personalized topics. After registering, users can access Alphaville, a popular markets and finance blog. To get full digital access to quality FT journalism, subscriptions start at €69 per month or €848 … Read more
Country singer LeAnn Rimes was forced to run offstage during a concert in Washington on Friday night after her teeth fell out while singing. The incident happened mid-performance of her hit song “One Way Ticket.” According to Rimes, she had dental surgeries and a bridge in the front of her mouth that fell out unexpectedly. … Read more