Research suggests that strong social relationships can influence physical health through specific biological pathways involving the brain and gut. A new study found that married individuals with high-quality relationships tend to have lower body mass indexes and healthier eating behaviors, potentially due to the hormone oxytocin and its interaction with the microbiome. Oxytocin is known … Read more
CNBC has revealed its top 6 luxury investments that are worth splurging on this year, according to their staff. The list includes exclusive assets and opportunities that offer significant returns. However, it’s essential to note that these recommendations are based on the opinions of CNBC’s experts and may not be suitable for everyone. The six … Read more
Visiting your boomer parents can be a joyous experience, but for many adult children, it’s a source of stress and frustration. Unintentionally, some behaviors from their generation can transform your peaceful home into a low-grade stress factory. Here are the seven things that make adult children quietly dread the next visit. 1) Rearranging your space … Read more
Intel has signed a term sheet to acquire AI chip startup SambaNova Systems, despite a nonbinding deal that could be dissolved without penalty. The acquisition comes after the company’s interest in SambaNova was first reported in October last year. As part of its efforts to shift focus to AI chips, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has … Read more
Fortinet has released security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719) that could allow attackers to bypass FortiCloud SSO authentication. However, the vulnerable feature is not enabled by default on devices not registered with FortiCare. To protect their systems against attacks, admins are advised to temporarily disable the FortiCloud login feature until they … Read more
A new study published in the journal “Gut Microbes” found that people in high-quality marriages may be less likely to struggle with obesity due to a connection between the brain, gut, and the “love hormone” oxytocin. Researchers analyzed 100 people from different marital statuses and backgrounds to see if having strong emotional support would impact … Read more
Eugene, Oregon city manager Sarah Medary outlined the terms for ending a contract with surveillance technology company Flock Safety after canceling their license-plate reader cameras. The city asked Flock to remove all cameras and associated hardware by December 12, 2025. Despite this request, Flock has not responded. The city’s decision comes amid concerns over system … Read more
The power duo of AI tools – NotebookLM and Gemini – has become an unstoppable force in my productivity system. Originally designed to manage drafts, notes, and references effectively, it was only when Obsidian joined the mix that everything truly came together. NotebookLM acts as my research engine, using only the sources I upload to … Read more
Intel (INTC) has agreed to acquire AI chip company SambaNova Systems in a deal, according to two sources with direct knowledge. The terms of the agreement are not yet public, but it’s non-binding and doesn’t require further negotiations. This latest move highlights Intel’s focus on expanding its capabilities in the rapidly growing field of artificial … Read more
Startup Fal raises $140 million to support multimodal AI infrastructure for big-name customers like Adobe and Shopify, valuing the company at $4.5 billion. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/fal-nabs-140m-in-fresh-funding-led-by-sequoia-tripling-valuation-to-4-5b