Global Flights Disrupted Amid Middle East Conflict

The US entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions worldwide, with flight cancellations continuing on Tuesday despite President Donald Trump claiming a ceasefire was “in effect”. The conflict began on June 13 when Israel launched surprise attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile strikes. Airports in … Read more

Paramount+ Ditches “with SHOWTIME” Branding

Paramount+ is rebranding its premium tiers by dropping the “with SHOWTIME” label. The ad-free tier will now be known as “Paramount+ Premium.” This move comes as the streaming service tries to simplify its branding amid criticism for its South Park deal and journalism sales. Source: https://www.avclub.com/paramount-plus-with-showtime-rebrands-paramount-plus-premium

Samsung Boosts Foldable Production Ahead of US Tariffs

Samsung plans to increase foldable phone production in the US ahead of looming tariffs. In contrast to its struggling Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, which sold fewer units than expected, the company is now aiming to manufacture more foldable phones for the US market. The move is a response to the anticipated impact of US tariffs … Read more

Yahoo Vastaa Evästeiden Käytölle

Yahoo on julmahtanut osaksi evästeen käyttökohteitaan, koska muutamia käyttäjien tietoisuus säännöistä vähenee. Konsernin omistamissa verkkosivuilla, kuten Yahoo, AOL, Engadget ja malleihin on ilmoitettu käytettävän evästeitä henkilötiedoista sisältäessä. Source: https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_8820d512-085f-4bc1-abb6-f1addb44676d

Israel’s Times of Israel Website Under Maintenance

The official website of Israel’s English-language newspaper, the Times of Israel, is currently under maintenance. According to reports, the website is experiencing technical difficulties, with users prompted to enable JavaScript and cookies in order to access the site. The cause of the issue remains unclear at this time, but it appears that the website is … Read more

Alternative Paths to Regime Change in Iran

A non-violent approach may be on the table in regime change efforts in Iran. Edelman and Takeyh (2020) proposed a gradual strategy to topple the Islamic Republic, assuming outside powers could only weaken the regime’s foundations. Israel’s recent attack on Iran has introduced new volatility but maintains the core idea of exploiting weaknesses over force. … Read more

Reversing Heart Aging with Lab-Grown Biomaterials

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to new therapies for aging hearts. By studying the extracellular matrix, a complex framework that surrounds and supports heart cells, they found that certain effects of aging in the heart can be slowed and even reversed. The team developed a … Read more

Google Tensor G6 Chipset to Boost Performance and Efficiency

Google’s next-generation Tensor G6 chipset is expected to deliver improved performance and efficiency gains. According to reports, the chip will be produced using TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process, which could result in up to 15% better performance than its predecessor, the Tensor G5. The new chipset is still unofficially confirmed by Google, but it has been … Read more

NATO Summit to Take Place in The Hague Today

The 2025 NATO Summit is set to take place today in The Hague, Netherlands. A series of events and meetings are scheduled, including the Secretary General’s address at the NATO Public Forum, which will be broadcast live on the NATO YouTube channel and website. Other key events include a meeting between the Secretary General and … Read more

Google TV Updates Android 14 on Chromecast with Fix for Issue

Google has finally rolled out the long-awaited Android 14 update for the Chromecast with Google TV. The new update, which includes improvements and security patches up to January 2025, is now available for both users who installed the initial small patch and those still running Android 12 on their devices. The update brings several key … Read more