Konami has announced that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will feature the return of the beloved and quirky Secret Theater bonus feature from Snake Eater. This side of the series, known for its humorous and fantastical take on the game’s cutscenes, was originally created as an Easter egg for the production team but eventually … Read more
A new video from NASA’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission is showing what this first-of-its-kind spacecraft can do. Launched on March 11, PUNCH is in polar orbit, creating 3D observations of the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The mission aims to improve space weather predictions by observing Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), which cause … Read more
Google has confirmed the release of Android 16, dubbed “Advanced Protection Mode,” which aims to narrow the security gap with iPhones by restricting sideloading and other safeguards. The new update is rolling out first to supported Pixel devices and will be available on more phone brands later this year. Android 16 brings significant security features, … Read more
A technical issue with the Varnish cache server at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has led to access denials and disruptions for travelers. The problem, identified as Error 54113, resulted in a denial of service notice being displayed. Details about the incident include a cache identifier ‘iad-kjyo7100129-IAD’ with timestamps 1749764078 and 2663007780. The affected server … Read more
Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo announced that three major business tax provisions will be made permanent in the GOP’s megabill, but at a cost. The pledge to restore larger tax deductions for research-and-development costs, business equipment purchases, and interest on debt is a priority for Crapo and his panel, which considers them key drivers … Read more
A new report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has identified the “Dirty Dozen” — 12 conventionally-grown produce items contaminated with high levels of pesticides, including some banned in Europe. The list includes spinach, strawberries, kale, and potatoes, which were found to contain toxic chemicals such as cypermethrin and chlorpropham. The EWG’s annual report is … Read more
Apple’s WWDC keynote focused on software updates rather than emphasizing its ambitious AI projects. However, the company still made some notable announcements related to Artificial Intelligence. Visual Intelligence allows users to gather information about their surroundings by analyzing images with Google Search, ChatGPT, and similar apps. Users can access this feature in the Control Center … Read more
US President Donald Trump expressed amazement at Elon Musk’s endorsement during his election campaign despite his stance on demolishing the electric vehicle mandate. The row began when Mr Trump signed a bill blocking California’s ban on new gas-powered cars by 2035, which was later met with criticism from Musk. In response to the controversy, Mr … Read more
Two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in Nevada, according to officials from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Residents are advised to be cautious when cleaning or entering areas where deer mice may have nested or left droppings. Deer mice are widespread throughout Nevada and can … Read more
Intel’s shares surged 8% on Tuesday, outpacing gains in the S&P 500, amid hopes that export curbs to China could be eased. The stock has risen 10% so far this year, driven by chip stocks’ rally. The U.S.-China trade talks in London are reportedly discussing restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals and chips. Investors … Read more