Apple is reportedly developing a new chip, codenamed “Proxima,” that could simplify its devices and reduce reliance on Broadcom’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi components. The Proxima chip will be manufactured by TSMC and may debut in the HomePod Mini, Apple TV, iPhones, iPads, and Macs in 2025 and 2026 respectively. Sources indicate that the chip has … Read more
Q Lazzarus, a mysterious musician who rose to fame in 1991 with her song “Goodbye Horses” from Jonathan Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs, will see her legacy cemented with an album and documentary release next year. Diane Luckey, aka Q Lazzarus, was discovered by Demme in the mid-1980s after she played him a demo … Read more
Tom Holland has launched his producing company, Billy17, under a deal with Sony Pictures. The deal includes Harry Holland and Will South, marking the trio’s first partnership. They will produce an original project titled “Burnt,” which is expected to be a starring vehicle for Tom Holland. Additionally, the trio will work on adapting bestselling novel … Read more
The head of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has called for an investigation into chemical attacks that killed and injured thousands during the Syrian civil war, following President Bashar al-Assad’s sudden toppling. Fernando Arias said his office had seen positive signals from Syria about ridding the country of chemical weapons, but … Read more
Three men have filed civil cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging they were drugged and raped by the rapper in separate incidents between 2019 and 2022. In a move to facilitate his legal preparation, Judge Arun Subramanian has granted Combs access to a pre-loaded laptop containing discovery materials for his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering … Read more
The Bay Area Reporter took home the top prize for overall excellence at the San Francisco Press Club’s Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards. The LGBTQ newspaper received awards in various categories, including first place for sports feature and news story, as well as an editorial category win. Assistant editor Matthew S. Bajko was awarded first … Read more
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest attempt at keeping its Spider-Man movie license alive, Kraven the Hunter, is a cringeworthy exercise in mediocrity. The film’s poorly executed CGI, combined with a convoluted storyline and underdeveloped characters, make it a chore to watch. Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Sergei Kravinoff, a mythical “Hunter” who can talk to animals … Read more
Harvest Portfolio Management CIO Paul Meeks joined Brad Smith on Morning Brief to share his top stock picks for 2025. According to Meeks, the only stocks he supports for growth and valuation are Amazon (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), and a few semiconductor companies. Meeks is optimistic about AI infrastructure building plays in 2025, citing Nvidia as … Read more
A fireball blazing overhead was witnessed by multiple people across Indiana early Tuesday morning, December 10. The meteor, referred to as a bolide, streaked across the sky at approximately 4:05 a.m. ET, traveling south by southeast just west of Indianapolis. The event was captured on camera by several residents, including Andrew B. and Michael Denney, … Read more
California is expanding its network of electric charging and hydrogen refueling stations as part of a $1.4 billion investment plan approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC). The plan aims to accelerate progress on the state’s zero-emission transportation goals, with at least 50% of funding targeting priority populations. The CEC’s Clean Transportation Program will allocate … Read more