A powerful solar storm may illuminate the skies across 18 US states tonight as an incoming coronal mass ejection (CME) could spark geomagnetic storm conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The storm is predicted to arrive between 11pm EDT on August 7 and 2am EDT on August 8, offering a brief … Read more
ZDNet Recommends disabling automatic content recognition (ACR) on smart TVs for better privacy. This feature collects data about what viewers watch and transmits it to a centralized database, which can be used to deliver targeted ads. To understand how ACR works, imagine a constant, real-time Shazam-like service running in the background while your TV is … Read more
Eyal Zamir, Israel’s newly appointed chief of staff, has sparked controversy after rebuking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to seize the entire Gaza Strip. Zamir, a former tank commander and military secretary to Netanyahu, argued that taking control of all of Gaza would put hostages at risk and mire an exhausted military in the conflict. … Read more
Amtrak is set to launch its new NextGen Acela on August 28, updating rides between Washington D.C., New York, and Boston. The new trains boast a range of improvements, including a “tilt system” that promises a smoother and quieter ride, even at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour. Inside the new trains, passengers … Read more
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie Travis Hunter is set to take on an unprecedented challenge this season: playing both offense and defense. As training camp approaches, coaches will track his snaps on both sides daily, making it a talking point as the team implements their initial plans. Travis Adams, Los Angeles Rams star receiver, expresses concerns … Read more
Celebrity talent manager and Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has died from cancer at the age of 48. The news was confirmed by a family representative to CBS News, who stated that Blackstock bravely battled cancer for over three years. Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency due to Blackstock’s illness, citing the need to be … Read more
NASA has released a breathtaking panoramic image of the Martian landscape captured by its Perseverance rover on May 26, 2025. The image is a mosaic of 96 images taken with the Mastcam-Z instrument and combined to create a 360° view. To enhance contrast, the sky’s color has been digitally enhanced, but in the natural-color version … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) has released new data showing that Americans are eating slightly fewer calories from ultraprocessed foods, but the trend is far from a public health win. The data, based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), indicates that over 50% of daily calories come from these … Read more
Id Software has surprised fans by releasing an ‘enhanced’ bundle of classic fantasy shooters Heretic and Hexen, along with two new episodes. The bundle includes the three original games, as well as new content created in collaboration between id Software and Nightdive Studios. Enhanced features include 4K resolution support, widescreen displays, frame rates up to … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock surged on Thursday after its latest earnings report revealed an ongoing collaboration with Microsoft to develop system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology for Xbox devices, including the next-generation console and handheld gaming PCs. This news has investors excited about potential expansion into the gaming PC market. The partnership is part of AMD’s established … Read more