A new brain-computer interface (BCI) device has successfully decoded a person’s internal chatter, accurately deciphering up to 74% of imagined sentences. The device requires users to think of a preset password before it can start decoding their thoughts. Developed by researchers at Stanford University, the BCI system uses artificial-intelligence models to recognize phonemes, or smallest … Read more
Investing in private equity through a 401(k) plan raises concerns among individual investors. The current regulatory requirements, such as having over $1 million in capital or making more than $200,000 in income annually, are steep. Private equity firms like Elon Musk’s SpaceX often lack public filings and analyst reports, making it difficult to value these … Read more
BMW has unveiled the highly anticipated 2026 M850i Edition M Heritage, a limited-edition Gran Coupe built to honor the first-generation 8 Series. Only 500 examples of this car will be produced, each featuring design cues from the original E31 that debuted in 1989. The new edition is rooted in the power and precision of the … Read more
The 2025 Perseid meteor shower peaked on August 12-13, dazzling skywatchers worldwide with its spectacular display of shooting stars. Despite the glare of a waning gibbous moon, the Perseids managed to put on an awe-inspiring show. The Perseid meteor shower occurs every July and August as Earth passes through the trail of dusty debris shed … Read more
Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley claims that the automaker has discovered a “better way of making a car” over 100 years after its founder, Henry Ford, pioneered the moving assembly line. This statement comes as the company continues to evolve its manufacturing process. A United Auto Workers (UAW) rally took place in Michigan to … Read more
A web hosting provider has taken action against a client’s IP address due to excessive requests, according to an incident report. The client’s IP address, 37.27.54.14, was blocked by the provider after it received multiple requests that exceeded its allowed threshold. The exact reason for the blockage is not specified, but it appears to be … Read more
A user attempted to access the sports website 247sports.com, but was met with an error message due to lack of authorization. The HTTP error code 403 indicates that the server is refusing access to the requested webpage. The issue may be caused by incorrect or missing credentials, expired session cookies, or a problem with the … Read more
Geo-restrictions on content access are a common issue faced by many online users worldwide. These restrictions limit the availability of certain websites, services, or digital content based on a user’s geographical location. There are several reasons why geo-restrictions occur, including copyright protection, censorship, and regulatory compliance. For instance, some countries impose restrictions on streaming services … Read more
Hollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis was approached by director Mark Waters to play Tess Coleman in the 2003 film adaptation of Mary Rodgers’ novel. Initially, Curtis thought her starring days were behind her and had expressed reluctance to take on the role due to concerns about her appearance. Source: https://www.eonline.com/news/1421239/freaky-friday-director-on-not-returning-for-freakier-friday-sequel
A new analysis has found that common cuff-based blood pressure checks can be inaccurate due to the mechanics of the artery beneath the cuff. Researchers at the University of Cambridge built a physical model to test this and discovered that the artery stays closed longer than expected, leading to lower systolic pressure readings. The auscultatory … Read more