Technology

Another big esports brand is making some major changes. 100 Thieves, which already announced layoffs in January, is laying off more staff and spinning out its internal game development studio and its Juvee energy drink, 100 Thieves president and COO John Robinson said in a Thursday thread on X (formerly …

Apple fans got a surprise on Oct. 30 when the company held a short but spooky online event titled “Scary Fast” to announce its latest products powered by its own silicon chip, the M3. The event, which lasted only 30 minutes, showcased the new 24-inch iMac and the 14-inch and …

A pregnant woman was aboard a boat of North Korean escapees rescued by South Korean officials last week. The unidentified woman in her 20s was rescued from the same makeshift wooden boat as three others last month. The group was discovered on Oct. 25 in the waters near Sokcho, South …

The Cup Series is the highest level of racing in NASCAR. All season, racers participate in a variety of racing events, aimed at qualifying for the playoffs, and finally, the championship. In NASCAR’s early days, races took place on dirt surfaced racetracks. Now, speedways are located throughout the country and …

Drawing tablets (also known as graphics tablets or art tablets) aren’t just for digital creatives like graphic designers, artists, and photo editors. They’re useful for gamers, office workers, and teachers, too. While varied in design, each drawing tablet serves the same purpose: to replace your mouse or trackpad with a …

Pope Francis is calling for a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, saying that they are “two peoples who have to live together,” a report says.  Francis made the remark Wednesday during an interview with Italian state television channel RAI, when he also said he hopes a regional escalation of …

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning for those aged 65 and over not to bin a crucial letter that may be coming in the post. During The Martin Lewis Money Show last night, he urged Britons to spread the word to any female pensioners: “Do not bin it”. His …

Better care for cancer patients may be on the horizon. A new prescription medicine for treating cervical cancer has been showing positive results in clinical trials. In phase 3 global trials, TIVDAK (tisotumab vedotin) was linked to a 30% overall reduction in the risk of death compared to chemotherapy. BREAST …

Scarlett Johansson has become the latest high-profile victim of a seemingly unauthorised deepfake advert. A version of the Marvel actress created using artificial intelligence (AI) reportedly appeared in an online promotion for a firm called Lisa AI, which lets users create avatars and images using text prompts. A lawyer for …

A woman has been charged with the murder of three people who died from suspected mushroom poisoning at a family meal she hosted and cooked, Australian police said in a statement Thursday. The charges follow her arrest Wednesday after a monthslong investigation into the July deaths, which happened after a …