A high court in New Delhi has ruled that a ban on importing Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses can no longer be enforced, due to the Indian government’s inability to find the original 1988 customs notification. This was not a change of heart by authorities or a challenge to constitutional rights, but rather a case … Read more
Apple’s latest iOS 18 update introduces a new feature called the Maps Library, which allows you to save and access your pinned locations with ease. Here’s how to use it. To add a place to your library, follow these steps: 1. Open the Apple Maps app on your iPhone running iOS 18 or later. 2. … Read more
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated, sending crude oil surging 3.2% above $69 per barrel. The US greenlit Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles against Russian targets, amplifying fears of a wider conflict. Traders’ bullish bets on rising prices also contributed to the surge, with speculators selling short-term contracts … Read more
Choosing the right keyboard can significantly enhance your experience whether you’re a writer, gamer, or programmer. With various options available, finding a keyboard that fits your unique requirements can be overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll delve into different varieties, features, and suggestions to help you find the ideal keyboard. When it comes to keyboards, there … Read more
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is preparing to step down from leadership at the end of the year, but his influence will be felt for years to come. A seasoned politician with nearly 18 years in the Senate, McConnell plans to use his seniority to speak out on foreign policy and counter President-elect Donald Trump’s … Read more
Google is bringing its new Gemini AI-powered assistant to smart displays and speakers, upgrading the experience for users. The “improved Assistant” will offer more comprehensive answers and better understand instructions. Gemini was initially launched on the new Pixel 9 phones and is being pushed into multiple Google apps. However, Google Assistant will continue to be … Read more
Wafer fab equipment is poised for a strong showing due to rising semiconductor demand and increasing complexity in the industry. ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) and KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) are well-positioned to benefit from this trend, making them compelling investment propositions. A comparison of wafer fab equipment providers reveals that both ASML and KLA have dominant market … Read more
Holly Allgood, a preschool special-education teacher at Tupelo Early Childhood Education Center in Mississippi, has made an extraordinary gift by donating a portion of her liver to save the life of her 5-year-old student, Bowen Dorr. The surgery was scheduled for August 27, and both Allgood and Dorr are expected to make full recoveries within … Read more
Bitcoin’s price surge may not be enough to reach record highs just yet. According to BCA Research, a fractal pattern analysis tool, the cryptocurrency’s ultimate target could be as high as $200,000. The 260-day fractal dimension complexity metric, which measures patterns in bitcoin’s price changes, remains above 1.20 – a threshold that signals bull market … Read more
Google has upgraded its smart home experience with the integration of Gemini, its set of artificial intelligence large language models (LLMs). This new feature enables AI-generated summaries, automations, and a search function for Google Nest security cameras. Nest cameras can already detect general motion, people, and animals. However, with the introduction of Gemini-powered search, users … Read more