Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study shows From Africa to Latin America to Asia, babies have been carried in cloth wraps on their mothers’ backs for centuries. Now, the practice of generations of...
Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems – study
Research finds no evidence heavier social media use or more gaming increases symptoms of anxiety or depression Screen time spent gaming or on social media does not cause mental health problems in teenagers, according to a large-scale study. With ministers in the UK considering whether to follow Australia’s example by...
Grief over pet death can be as strong as that for family member, survey shows
Researcher calls for guidelines for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder to be expanded to cover people who lose pets Grief over the death of a pet could be as chronic as that for a human family member, research has shown, confirming what many people already know about their bond with their...
Laptop makers have about a year of memory stock to ride out the RAM crunch, Intel says
In a recent interview, Intel said the laptop market is likely to emerge mostly unscathed from the memory chip shortage driven by the AI data center craze. Some analysts had predicted sharp price increases or the possibility of downgraded specs for upcoming laptop models. According to Intel, however, things should......
Amazon shares first look at Sophie Turner as Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft
Amazon has confirmed that production has begun on a live-action Tomb Raider series. While plot details remain limited, the company unveiled the main cast alongside an early image of Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) as Lara Croft. Read Entire Article
FTC sues AI chatbot startup Pearl over alleged deceptive billing practices
The lawsuit names San Francisco-based JustAnswer, which operates Pearl.com along with a network of related domains, including AskALawyer.com and AskWomensHealth.com. According to federal investigators, what appeared to be a low-cost trial for professional advice often morphed into an unapproved plan charging up to $79 per month. Read Entire Article
Physical keyboards are back: two new BlackBerry-style phones to launch in 2026
BlackBerry disabled legacy services for its mobile operating systems in 2022, rendering classic BB phones unable to handle calls or text messages. While actual BlackBerry devices are now functionally obsolete, the legendary smartphone brand still holds a certain charm in a world dominated by touch-based iPhone and Android devices. Read...
The RTX 5070 Ti is effectively dead, and the GPU market is worse for it
The headline story is that Nvidia has essentially killed off the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti from the market. Asus, the largest Nvidia AIB partner, explicitly told us this model is currently facing a supply shortage and, as a result, has been placed into end of life status. This means Asus......
Dell Alienware AW3423DWF gaming OLED hits record-low $499
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is available at a record-low price of $499. We have repeatedly recognized it as one of our top gaming monitor picks since its release. It features a 34-inch QD-OLED panel with a 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and fast response times well suited...
Opera browser R3 update expands tab organization and AI integration
Opera One R3 is a major update that adds more customization options to Tab Islands for improved tab management, a faster and more context-aware AI built-in, plus a more versatile sidebar with Google services and expanded split-screen layouts. Read Entire Article