Pushpa 2 Ticket Prices Hiked by 20%, Industry in Crisis

The latest craze, Pushpa 2, has seen its ticket prices skyrocket to Rs. 3000 at Mumbai-based PVR Maison Luxe screens, leaving fans and theater owners alike struggling to cope with the drastic increase. The trend is being observed nationwide, with many theaters following suit. Producers claim that such price hikes are necessary to make the … Read more

Spyware Found on 7% of iVerify Device Scans, Including Business Leaders and Government Officials

Commercial spyware has been increasingly used against a wider range of victims, with recent findings suggesting that the malware is not just targeting activists but also business leaders and government officials. A mobile device security firm, iVerify, has discovered Pegasus malware in 7 out of 2,500 scans of their customers’ devices. The company’s Mobile Threat … Read more

US telecom firms, dozens of nations hit by Chinese hacking campaign

The White House has confirmed that at least eight US telecom firms and dozens of nations have been targeted in a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger revealed the details during a call with reporters on Wednesday. The hackers gained access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of … Read more

NASA Launches Lunar Rescue System Challenge

NASA is launching a competition to develop a reliable rescue system for astronauts stranded on the lunar surface due to an injury, medical emergency, or accident. The Artemis mission in 2026 aims to explore the Moon’s south pole, but the harsh environment poses significant challenges. A fully suited astronaut cannot be manually transported due to … Read more

Google Unveils GenCast AI Weather Model with 15-Day Forecasts

A new AI model, GenCast, predicts weather and extreme conditions with unprecedented accuracy, advancing the field of weather forecasting. The high-resolution model provides forecasts up to 15 days ahead, outperforming existing systems in predicting day-to-day weather and extreme events. GenCast builds on previous models by using an ensemble approach, comprising 50 or more predictions that … Read more

Mullen Weighs In On Alabama vs. Miami CFP Debate

College Football Playoff (CFP) spot debate between Alabama and Miami has been a topic of discussion among fans and analysts alike. Dan Mullen, the ESPN college football analyst and former SEC head coach at Florida and Mississippi State, recently shared his thoughts on The Pat McAfee Show. Mullen believes that Miami should be ranked above … Read more

“The Voice” Live Finale Reveals Top 5 Competitors

Tonight’s episode of “The Voice” revealed the top 5 competitors who will compete for the title in the live finale. Four artists were voted through by America, and four more performed for the instant save. The stakes are high as only five artists will make it to the finale. The first artist advancing to the … Read more

California’s Orphan Well Crisis Leaves No Money for New Sales

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Orphan Well Prevention Act, AB 1167, in autumn 2023, aiming to prevent a rise in orphan oil wells. The law requires approval from the State Oil and Gas Supervisor before selling non-producing or marginal wells. The act creates a process for operators to file an individual indemnity bond or … Read more

Chewy Shares Drop Amid Disappointing Q3 Earnings and Guidance

Shares of online pet retailer Chewy are experiencing modest selling pressure due to disappointing quarterly earnings. The company provided upbeat guidance for the full year, but this was overshadowed by a softer-than-expected profit for the third quarter. Additionally, Chewy’s active customer base declined. Despite an 8.7% increase in autoship sales, which is a key revenue … Read more

Microsoft Makes TPM 2.0 Requirement Non-Negotiable for Windows 11 Upgrades

Microsoft has reiterated its requirement that Windows 10 users must have Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support to upgrade to Windows 11. Senior product manager Steven Hosking described this as a “non-negotiable standard for the future of Windows”. TPM 2.0 is a dedicated processor on modern computers that provides hardware-based security functions, including encryption key … Read more