Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trends A continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline. Researchers say focusing on what has been described...
‘Disgusting’: Hearts see off Falkirk but McInnes fumes as late Celtic penalty tilts title race
Hearts players and supporters had this much in common; they did not have a clue how to act or react. For eight minutes, with this game already at an end, the scene promised to be a euphoric one. Hearts, having swept Falkirk aside, were staring at the prospect of travelling...
Neanderthals used stone drills to treat cavities 59,000 years ago, tooth suggests
Molar found in Siberia features deep hole that appears to show earliest known evidence of dental treatment Neanderthals used stone drills to treat cavities almost 60,000 years ago in what is the earliest known evidence of dental treatment. The single molar, which was unearthed in a cave in southern Siberia,...
Do we judge people by the way they sound? How accents shape our lives
A new book by linguistics professor Valerie Fridland, who was raised in Memphis by parents with French accents, explores the power behind the way we speak Valerie Fridland writes in her new book, Why We Talk Funny: the Real Story Behind Our Accents, that humans instinctively use accents to categorize...
Nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents have one year to find new power as their utility pivots to data centers
A Nevada energy company recently informed a nearby California utility provider that it will no longer supply electricity to 49,000 Lake Tahoe customers after May 2027. Although the decision is not tied to a specific AI data center, data centers have grown their footprint in Nevada significantly in recent years....
Android Auto’s biggest update in years delivers edge-to-edge Maps, Gemini, and HD video streaming
The updated Android Auto brings a complete Material 3 Expressive design overhaul, including expressive typography, smooth animations, and vibrant wallpapers. It is the biggest update to the platform since the 2023 "Coolwalk" redesign, which introduced a dynamic interface, split-screen multitasking, a revamped dock, and enhanced safety features. Read Entire Article
The EU is going after TikTok and Meta over addictive algorithms and child safety failures
Von der Leyen stated that the EC – one of the European Union's highest governing bodies – is taking action against TikTok and Meta's social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The video-sharing platform and Meta's services are said to rely on engagement-driven features such as endless scrolling, auto-play, and......
NAND contract prices surge over 600% since September 2025, DRAM up ~400%
You've no doubt heard the short version of this story time and again: AI startups are gobbling up all of the memory that manufacturers can produce, leaving traditional electronics firms to fight for the remaining scraps. In all situations, that means heavily inflated prices and for some near the bottom......
ForkLift 4.6.2 refines one of macOS’ favorite SFTP file managers
ForkLift is one our favorite SFTP/SSH file manager for macOS, alongside WinSCP on Windows. ForkLift 4.6.2 improves Finder integration, checksum tool with CSV export support, and fixes for icon preview glitches on macOS Sequoia. Read Entire Article
Google Nest Wifi Pro three-pack hits new $229 record low
Google's Nest Wifi Pro three-pack has dropped to a new low of $229 at Woot, undercutting its usual $299 price while still offering one of the easiest mesh setups around. The Wi-Fi 6E system adds access to the cleaner 6 GHz band, recent software updates have improved mesh stability and...