Roku has launched a new streaming app called Howdy without users’ explicit consent. The app provides ad-free content for $2.99 per month and is now available on all its devices, including TVs and mobile apps. Howdy was added to Roku’s platform in an effort to provide cost-effective access to various streaming services. However, some users … Read more
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will miss at least one week of action due to a procedure on his injured left thumb. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced Tuesday morning that Love is undergoing a ligament injury repair, which he believes will allow him to return to practice by next week. Head Coach Matt LaFleur … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced that the slate of honorees for this year’s Kennedy Center Honors will be revealed on Wednesday, leaving speculation over who will receive the prestigious award. The decision comes after Trump ousted board members and secured his position as chairman, giving him control over the selection process. According to reports, … Read more
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to come with an A19 Pro chip featuring a 5-core GPU, according to Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo. The leak claims that only the iPhone 17 Pro models will have the full 6-core GPU configuration. This is not the first time Fixed Focus Digital has accurately … Read more
Researchers have found that users of GLP-1 receptor agonists for diabetes are at a slightly higher risk of developing new-onset diabetic retinopathy (DR), despite lower risks of vision-threatening complications. According to a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open, the use of these medications increased the incidence of DR by 7% over a two-year … Read more
A collision between a Chinese guided-missile destroyer and a Philippine Coast Guard ship in the South China Sea has left analysts praising the “good fortune” that prevented more severe consequences. The incident occurred on Monday while personnel were distributing aid to Filipino fishermen near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela of the … Read more
A heatwave is raging across southern Europe, fueling dozens of wildfires that have forced thousands to flee their homes. Red heat alerts have been issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Balkans, warning of significant health risks. Spain’s temperatures are expected to reach 44C (111.2F) in Seville and Cordoba, with winds over … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing ahead with plans to seize more territory in Gaza, as settlers in the occupied West Bank continue to take over Palestinian land through settlements and outposts. The situation has become increasingly volatile, with settler attacks on Palestinians becoming more frequent and violent. Filmmaker Katie Arnold documents the struggles … Read more
US automaker Ford has announced a new electric vehicle (EV) strategy, bypassing Washington’s guidelines and instead focusing on its Kentucky plant, marking a significant shift in the industry. The move is seen as a major bet by CEO Jim Farley, who framed it as a “Model-T moment” to “change the game again”. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-08-12/ford-s-new-30-000-ev-pickup-cuts-against-washington
Google is finally working on adding a gaming forum to the Play Store app. Although not yet available, the feature appears to be in early development. According to recent updates, users can access their interactions with the forum-like feature from the Manage Apps & Devices page. The new “Your Contributions” section allows users to see … Read more