From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the World Cup “There’s more talent and potential than in 2022,” Kylian Mbappé said ominously this week after France had beaten Brazil 2-1 despite having Dayot Upamecano sent...
Will Wembley wobbles actually matter when England head to World Cup training camp?
Thomas Tuchel played down the significance of latest friendlies and history suggests team lineups can have little bearing on actual tournament “It’s just March,” Thomas Tuchel said after a winless international break. March doesn’t matter. March is for winding up the Wembley crowd by playing Ben White. For Phil Foden...
Lauren Price: ‘I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe’
The IBF and WBC welterweight champion on returning to the ring, boxing politics and her imminent wedding A year ago, on a historic night for boxing when an all-women card of fights was held at the Royal Albert Hall last March, Lauren Price produced an imperious headline performance which should...
US approves new oral weight-loss pill developed by Eli Lilly
Called Foundayo, the tablet becomes the second one to receive FDA’s green light after Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green light on Wednesday to a new oral weight-loss medication developed by the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. Known as orforglipron or brand name...
Sauna and cold plunge: where does the evidence stand? – podcast
Saunas and cold plunge pools are popping up everywhere in the UK, bringing fiery heat and icy cold to a beach, city farm or park near you. Their users will be ready with all the reasons why it’s good for both the mind and the body. But what’s the evidence...
Sony’s upcoming handheld could outperform Xbox Series S with next-gen upscaling
Prominent leaker KeplerL2 recently claimed that Sony's rumored handheld will feature a faster graphics chip than the Xbox Series S. The device, codenamed Canis, is expected to complement the PlayStation 6, which is not expected to arrive before late 2027. Read Entire Article
Google offers researchers early access to Willow quantum processor
The Early Access Program invites researchers to design and propose quantum experiments that push the boundaries of what current hardware can achieve. It is a selective program – the processor will not be publicly available – and Google is setting firm deadlines for participation. Research teams have until May 15,......
US government hires BlackSky to build next-gen AI surveillance satellites for Earth and beyond
The US government has selected BlackSky to design and build the next generation of its space surveillance capabilities. The newly announced contract is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement, meaning the company will provide as many satellites and monitoring services as the Air Force Research Laboratory requires for its missions.......
Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests
The tests, conducted by NJ Tech, used identical hardware: an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with a Radeon RX 6700 XT, alongside 16GB of DDR4 memory, a 2TB NVMe SSD, a Corsair RM1000x power supply, and a Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite motherboard. On the software side, Windows 11 ran AMD's......
AirPods Max 2 reviewed: premium sound, top-tier ANC, same high price
Early reviews of the AirPods Max 2 highlight improved sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and deeper Apple ecosystem integration, powered by the new H2 chip and added smart features. Read Entire Article