Sky could share content with ITV in next rights cycle Tests in England have been behind paywall since 2006 The England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to offer more rights packages to free-to-air broadcasters in the next set of TV contracts beginning in 2029, with the aim of broadening...
Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication The current shingles vaccine appears to significantly lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to scientists who say it could help prevent thousands of deaths each year. The research, based on records...
Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion to end trial over Instagram, Facebook child addiction claims
This case dates to 2023, when 29 states sued Meta alleging it built infinite scroll, push notifications, and recommendation algorithms specifically to maximize how long kids stayed on its apps, misled the public about the harm, and collected children's data without parental consent in violation of COPPA. Read Entire Article
Perplexity and Nvidia launch “Portable Computer,” a local AI agent for Nvidia GPUs
Speaking at a press conference, Perplexity's Nate Kupp said the new app carries the exact same UI as the original Computer platform and includes every feature needed for local inferencing. He added that some complex tasks may still require access to more powerful frontier models hosted online, but the app......
Star Wars Zero Company reviewed: XCOM-style tactics are a strong fit for Star Wars
Star Wars Zero Company is earning strong reviews for bringing XCOM-style turn-based tactics to the Star Wars universe. Critics are praising its cinematic presentation, characters, and grittier story, while pointing to some occasional performance issues. Read Entire Article
Raspberry Pi now has an official guide for building your own cyberdeck
Raspberry Pi recently shared a series of DIY instructions for building a custom cyberdeck. The organization said the maker community has fallen in love with these homemade machines, which is why it has now published an "official" tutorial explaining how to build one using Raspberry Pi hardware and accessories. Read...
Prominent Sikh separatist says FBI has warned him of new threat on his life
A prominent Sikh separatist says that the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have warned him that he faces a new credible threat to his life
California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect have testified in a Texas court
Polygamous sect leader sentenced to 24 additional years in prison for hauling girls in unventilated trailer in Arizona
Polygamous sect leader sentenced to 24 additional years in prison for hauling girls in unventilated trailer in Arizona
Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns
Robert Gilman is the latest in a succession of high-profile prisoners freed by Russia going back years, but his release hardly cleared the decks of Americans behind bars there