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Google's Gemini 4 Argon is incredibly smart, but it might not affect you much
AI

Google's Gemini 4 Argon is incredibly smart, but it might not affect you much

Google just gave Gemini a massive brain upgrade, and I'm not sure most people need it

Audeze has created something incredibly special with the Maxwell 2 ANC, and I doubt I’ll ever go back to another wireless gaming headset on PS5 or PC
Technology

Audeze has created something incredibly special with the Maxwell 2 ANC, and I doubt I’ll ever go back to another wireless gaming headset on PS5 or PC

The Maxwell 2 ANC is a super-charged version of my favorite gaming headset, and audiophile planar magnetic driver specialists Audeze have created something really special.

Science

Exploring the potential of immunotherapy in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

Triple-negative breast cancers, which are more frequently diagnosed in younger women, are a subtype of breast tumor characterized by the absence of hormone receptors and HER2 overexpression. As a result, they do not respond to hormone therapy or HER2-targeted treatments. Their prognosis is generally

Argent BioPharma licences non-core cannabis genetics in global deal | Stockhead
Health

Argent BioPharma licences non-core cannabis genetics in global deal | Stockhead

Argent BioPharma signs an exclusive worldwide licensing deal with Thai Phytomed International for the commercial development of four proprietary cannabis genotypes.

Jackson Chourio just showing off now as the face of the Brewers as Crew creeps closer to World Series title
Sports

Jackson Chourio just showing off now as the face of the Brewers as Crew creeps closer to World Series title

In Game 3 on Monday, Chourio became the youngest player with a four-hit World Series game since Joe Garagiola in 1946

World

Iran, Russia could build fair energy architecture together — Tehran’s envoy

According to Kazem Jalali, the future of the global gas market "must be shaped by pluralism, diversified supply sources and respect for suppliers’ sovereignty"

Kings continue hot Eastern Conference trip with 6-3 win over Rangers
Business

Kings continue hot Eastern Conference trip with 6-3 win over Rangers

NEW YORK (AP) — Drew Doughty had a goal and two assists, and Artemi Panarin added a power-play goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night.

‘BioShock’ movie gets promising update as director Francis Lawrence says they’re ‘getting close’
Culture

‘BioShock’ movie gets promising update as director Francis Lawrence says they’re ‘getting close’

Director Francis Lawrence (‘The Hunger Games’) and screenwriter Michael Green are working on the project

Kate Kallot on Leaving NVIDIA, Sovereign AI and Building Amini | Deep Learning Indaba 2026
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Kate Kallot on Leaving NVIDIA, Sovereign AI and Building Amini | Deep Learning Indaba 2026

“Local context is not something you can learn. It’s something you live.” Amini founder Kate Kallot, a TIME100 AI honouree, on leaving NVIDIA, why sovereignty is about choice, raising money as a solo African woman founder, and competing with Big Tech.

Technology

Long-term analysis questions whether Japan's depopulation policy can stabilize shrinking communities

Small and medium-sized cities (SMCs) are essential for balanced national development, yet many are now facing prolonged population loss, aging and weakened labor markets. Japan has addressed this challenge for more than half a century through the Depopulated-Area-Designation (DAD) policy, a national

Hybrid-electric aircraft makes aviation first with 150-foot landing
Science

Hybrid-electric aircraft makes aviation first with 150-foot landing

Electra wants to transform regional air travel with an aircraft that can use compact landing sites, including heliports and small fields.

Gene switch therapy could prevent AND treat Alzheimer's
Health

Gene switch therapy could prevent AND treat Alzheimer's

Researchers at the University of Bristol recently reported that they were able to convert the high-risk Alzheimer's gene, APOE4, into the lower-risk APOE3 gene.

Sports

2027 Super Bowl headliner announced: Jay-Z picks himself to perform for Super Bowl LXI

This is a public service announcement sponsored by Roc Nation

Albanese admits ‘sewage’ claim for $6 million grant was wrong
World

Albanese admits ‘sewage’ claim for $6 million grant was wrong

The prime minister’s admission came after bureaucrats said Albanese’s stated use for the funding was not what it was designed for.

Business

What trends are influencing the food and beverage industry?

Small brands are out-innovating giants, buying patterns are changing, and scale isn’t the shield it used to be. To thrive, companies will need real product innovation and focused use of AI.

Jay-Z headlining Apple Music Super Bowl 2027 halftime show
Culture

Jay-Z headlining Apple Music Super Bowl 2027 halftime show

The exciting news was announced during Monday Night Football on Oct. 26 with a black-and-white ad featuring the “Empire State of Mind” rapper.

SCX.ai plugs into SpaceX AI network as cash receipts surge | Stockhead
AI

SCX.ai plugs into SpaceX AI network as cash receipts surge | Stockhead

Newly listed SCX.ai has joined a global AI partner network alongside tech giants, with annualised recurring revenue reaching $8.3m and $23.9m in cash.

What sorcery is this? Telstra actually has some excellent NBN deals
Technology

What sorcery is this? Telstra actually has some excellent NBN deals

And you can even find some cheap introductory costs with its Belong sub-brand

UFO files detail sightings near California 'underwater alien base'
Science

UFO files detail sightings near California 'underwater alien base'

The seventh batch of UFO files was released by the Pentagon, featuring witness reports about mysterious objects soaring near a California island that some claim is home to an alien base.

Nonprofit Bon Secours Mercy Health strikes $5.7 billion deal for surgery center chain
Health

Nonprofit Bon Secours Mercy Health strikes $5.7 billion deal for surgery center chain

The deal would make the Catholic system one of the largest operators of outpatient surgery centers.

Oregon QB Dante Moore won't return this season after concussion, Dan Lanning confirms
Sports

Oregon QB Dante Moore won't return this season after concussion, Dan Lanning confirms

Moore, who turned down the 2026 NFL Draft for a return to Oregon, has not played since suffering the head injury against USC on Sept. 26

World

Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces tough test in high-stakes polls

Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel's history.

Winnipeg mixed martial artist earns first flyweight victory with speedy TKO
Business

Winnipeg mixed martial artist earns first flyweight victory with speedy TKO

What Aidan Labao once believed was his greatest limitation is becoming his greatest strength.

Jay-Z to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Culture

Jay-Z to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Rap superstar Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation produces the Super Bowl halftime show, will headline the 2027 musical interlude.

CVE-2026-116843 Mistral AI Mistral Vibe Worktree config add code injection
AI

CVE-2026-116843 Mistral AI Mistral Vibe Worktree config add code injection

A security flaw has been discovered in Mistral AI Mistral Vibe up to 3.0.2. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-116843. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce
Technology

Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce

On Monday, Microsoft said it will offer voluntary buyouts to eligible employees in select parts of the company. CNBC reports that the buyouts will be offered to roughly 60,000 employees, or about a quarter of its global workforce. The company describes the offer as an opportunity for employees who may have already been considering career moves outside Microsoft.

Science

Hemoglobin component heme shown to inhibit enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots

When it comes to blood clots, it is not only how they form that is crucial, but also how the body can break them down again. A team of researchers at the University of Koblenz, led by Prof. Dr. Marie-T. Hopp, has demonstrated that heme—a component of hemoglobin—can influence this process. The findin

First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
Health

First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial

The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.

Basel 2026: Alex Michelsen vs Botic van de Zandschulp preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | Swiss Indoors
Sports

Basel 2026: Alex Michelsen vs Botic van de Zandschulp preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | Swiss Indoors

Fixture: Alex Michelsen vs Botic van de Zandschulp

World

Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?

Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.

4 steps for running a panel people actually want to attend
Business

4 steps for running a panel people actually want to attend

Suppose you are called upon to organize a panel discussion. The task may look easy. But if you’re not careful, you might end up overseeing a boring multispeaker event or a free-for-all where panelists interrupt each other and talk at cross-purposes. It is up to you to make this format work and create a coherent, engaging session. But how? Follow the steps below and you’ll bring order to the panel, inspire listeners, and create an exciting event. 1. Choose Speakers Your first task is to

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
Culture

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show

The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today - Engadget
AI

Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today - Engadget

Apple has rolled out software updates for all its platforms today.

Crunchyroll Announces Subscriptions Via PlayStation; Priced At RM14.90/Month - Lowyat.NET
Technology

Crunchyroll Announces Subscriptions Via PlayStation; Priced At RM14.90/Month - Lowyat.NET

Crunchyroll has announced that it is offering its Mega Fan subscription plan via PlayStation, allowing users to stream anime via their consoles.

Six Pets Are a Tough Test for Any Robot Vac-Mop. Eufy’s Omni E35 Held Its Own.
Science

Six Pets Are a Tough Test for Any Robot Vac-Mop. Eufy’s Omni E35 Held Its Own.

It vacuums, mops, and soaks away dried-on stains, then washes its own mop with hot water.

Butter recalled over mold and potentially deadly bacteria
Health

Butter recalled over mold and potentially deadly bacteria

About 1,300 cases of vegan butter have been pulled from store shelves over fears they may be contaminated with mold and potentially deadly bacteria.

Who will Jay-Z bring out for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show? Four possible guests
Sports

2027 Super Bowl halftime show: A look at which special guests Jay Z could bring out for Super Bowl LXI

Will Jay Z bring out any guests? If he does, here are some guesses of who they could be

World

Macklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin

American rapper Macklemore opened his ‘Free Palestine’ tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin

China's industrial profit growth picks up amid deepening economic divergence
Business

China's industrial profit growth picks up amid deepening economic divergence

BEIJING: China's industrial profits grew at a faster pace in September, though a deepening divergence across the economy weighed on business earnings.Profits at industrial firms rose 14.4 per cent from a year earlier last month, quickening from a 4.2 per cent increase in August, data from the Nation

Jimmy Kimmel Tries to Master the Gesture Trump Pulled While Ogling Nicki Minaj: ‘I’m Grossing Myself Out’
Culture

Jimmy Kimmel Tries to Master the Gesture Trump Pulled While Ogling Nicki Minaj: ‘I’m Grossing Myself Out’

Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump’s lewd gesture after the president shouted out Nicki Minaj’s behind, attempting to recreate the viral moment.

AI

Ant Group rolls out LingGuang 2.0 with proactive AI features

Ant said the first LingGuang, launched in November 2025, could build simple apps in 30 seconds.

Anthropic’s IPO May See Australia’s Biggest Lender Sitting on Multi-Billion Windfall
Technology

Anthropic’s IPO May See Australia’s Biggest Lender Sitting on Multi-Billion Windfall

Anthropic PBC’s initial public offering may give Commonwealth Bank of Australia an opportunity to cash in on a stake it purchased in the artificial intelligence startup more than a year ago and whose valuation has ballooned.

Science

How dismissed symptoms can push patients to breaking point

Patients have been left feeling suicidal after feeling like their doctor was saying their symptoms were 'all in their head'—according to research from the University of East Anglia and the University of Cambridge.

Health

Trump announces $250M-plus initiative to recruit, retain nursing home nurses

President Trump announced Monday an initiative worth hundreds of millions of dollars to recruit and retain nursing home nurses. “The Trump Administration is proud to announce a 250 MILLION DOLLAR PLUS initiative to RECRUIT and RETAIN Nurses for Nursing Homes!” Trump said in a Truth Social post Monda

Milwaukee Bucks poke fun at Rays' World Series loss, Heat's 0-4 start in postgame jab
Sports

Milwaukee Bucks poke fun at Rays' World Series loss, Heat's 0-4 start in postgame jab

The Bucks' neighbors, the Brewers, defeated the Rays in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday, and the Heat fell to 0-4.

World

People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon

Five people are missing after a massive offshore drilling platform sank into the sea off Gabon’s southern coast.

Brick has become essential for reducing screen time during the day. Its new device will curb your pre-bed scroll
Business

Brick has become essential for reducing screentime during the day. Its new device is curbing you pre-bed scroll

Since it launched in September 2023, Brick—the NFC-enabled productivity tool that lets users tap their phone to block a set list of apps—has become a popular way to get people to limit their screen time. Now the company wants to bring the simplicity of its flagship product into the bedroom to help people get a good night’s sleep sans smartphone. Brick Night, launched October 22, is only the second product from Brick, and it’s designed to make cutting out smartphone distraction eff

Cops called to Florida youth soccer game over dispute with 3-year-old's 'disruptive' parent
Culture

Cops called to Florida youth soccer game over dispute with 3-year-old's 'disruptive' parent

A three-year-old was scoring goal after goal before a dispute between his parents and league officials brought police to the Florida game

AI

How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant

Alexander Embiricos, the OpenAI executive responsible for dots, never wants to have a meeting with someone else's AI agent.

Musk's grim outlook hits neoclouds as debt concerns mount
Technology

Musk's grim outlook hits neoclouds as debt concerns mount

Oct 26 (Reuters) - Shares of neocloud companies declined on Monday after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the sector could face consolidation and failures, adding to concerns over a widening gap between AI infrastructure investment and revenue generation.

A-81 Reaches South Georgia
Science

A-81 Reaches South Georgia

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A-81 Reaches South Georgia Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search   Iceberg A-81 slows its drift near the edge of South Georgia’s shallow underwater shelf in this image, ac

Health

Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health

Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. And rather than wait for a reason to smile,…

Every Super Bowl halftime performer ever: Full list as Jay Z announces himself as the 2027 artist
Sports

Every Super Bowl halftime performer ever: Full list as Jay Z announces himself as the 2026 artist

Explore the full list of halftime show performers

World

Israel heads to the polls as shift to the right dominates critical election

Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.

The Latest: Israelis vote in a tense national election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Business

The Latest: Israelis vote in a tense national election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu

Israelis were voting Tuesday in a tense national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
Culture

Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia

The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.

AI

Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing

An AI model said it wouldn’t use any tools, then tried to send something to a server in Beijing anyway, and while researchers say it’s probably a training quirk and not espionage, the whole thing has people asking how much to trust free Chinese AI.

Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, Business Insider reports
Technology

Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, Business Insider reports

Oct 26 (Reuters) - Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, Business Insider reported on Monday, citing a company spokesperson.

APOD: 2026 October 27 – Noctilucent Clouds over Sweden
Science

APOD: 2026 October 27 – Noctilucent Clouds over Sweden

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 27 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Noctilucent Clouds over Sweden Explanation: Sometimes it’s night on the ground but day in the air. As the Earth rotates to eclipse the Sun, sunset rises upfrom the ground.

Do you suffer from shaky hands? A new treatment could offer hope
Health

Do you suffer from shaky hands? A new treatment could offer hope

Sarah Couldwell was shocked when a customer mistook her shaking hands as a sign that she was angry

Former WWE Champion Returns To WWE After 4 Years Away From Wrestling
Sports

Former WWE Champion Returns To WWE After 4 Years Away From Wrestling

Former TNA World Champion Eric Young has reportedly returned to WWE as an NXT producer. Mike Johnson says he has held the role since July, while Fightful Select reports that Triple H had kept the door open for Young to return whenever he wanted.

Brighton mansion of embattled property tycoon firebombed in ‘targeted attack’
World

Brighton mansion of embattled property tycoon firebombed in ‘targeted attack’

Arsonists rammed the front gates of the Manor Street home of Simon Pitard and set two luxury cars alight.

Singapore-listed India ETF may help foreign investors on taxes
Business

Singapore-listed India ETF may help foreign investors on taxes

UTI India Nifty 50 Index ETF VCC will invest in an onshore India-listed fund Read more at The Business Times.

The First Corporate Psychopath Got Shipwrecked on an Island and Tried to Start a Pirate Empire
Culture

The First Corporate Psychopath Got Shipwrecked on an Island and Tried to Start a Pirate Empire

The concept of a corporate psychopath feels relatively new, but it turns out they've been around for centuries.

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