Comcast has named the board members of its planned spinoff company, Versant Media Group Inc., moving forward with separating cable channels from NBCUniversal. The Philadelphia-based internet and cable-TV provider had previously announced plans to spin off the channels while keeping the NBC broadcast network, Bravo, and Peacock streaming platform. Versant will be a publicly traded … Read more
A recent study has found that living through the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains, with accelerated aging seen in both those infected and those not infected. Researchers at the University of Nottingham compared brain scans from 1,000 people during and before the pandemic, finding that pandemic-era brains aged about 5.5 months faster than pre-pandemic brains. … Read more
Nvidia has denied any involvement in smuggling its artificial intelligence chips into China, despite at least $1 billion worth of its products entering the country illegally. The US chipmaker responded to reports that its unauthorized H200 chips are being sold on the black market and used in data centers. In a statement, Nvidia said that … Read more
Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest incident. The news comes as high-profile stories of cardiac arrests in recent years have shed light on this medical emergency. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood to vital organs, including the brain, liver, and kidneys. … Read more
Samsung’s latest flagship folding phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, has undergone a significant transformation. Weighing in at just 215g and measuring 8.9mm when shut, it’s now one of the thinnest devices available. When opened, the device transforms into a compact tablet, standing at an impressive 4.2mm thick. Despite its hefty price tag of £1,799 … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ended its emergency response to the bird flu outbreak, citing a notable decline in cases. The agency had declared the emergency response on April 4, 2024, to provide additional resources to combat the virus. Bird flu, or avian influenza, had raised concerns earlier this year … Read more
Sarepta Therapeutics has announced a voluntary pause of ELEVIDYS shipments in the US due to safety concerns. The company is taking this proactive step to address any requests for information and complete the safety labeling supplement process with the FDA. ELEVIDYS, a single-dose gene transfer therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, was approved by the FDA … Read more
Google has reported a record-setting Q2 earnings call, with the company showcasing remarkable growth in its AI, cloud, YouTube, and Waymo businesses. AI-driven Search features have seen double-digit revenue growth, with over 10% more queries globally driven by Gemini Overviews. The new end-to-end search experience, AI Mode, has attracted over 100 million monthly active users … Read more
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows COVID-19 cases are increasing across more than half of the US, with a surge in several states, particularly in the South and Southeast. As summer approaches its midpoint, the CDC is reporting growing cases of the virus in at least 26 states, … Read more
Scientists have been struggling to detect and study small, faint exoplanets like K2-18 b, a temperate sub-Neptune orbiting an M-dwarf star. However, recent observations using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal that K2-18 b’s atmosphere may be rich in hydrogen, methane, and possibly carbon dioxide. Researchers used a new … Read more