Nintendo's adoption of microSD Express for the Switch 2 spurred innovation in fast, removable storage. Chinese firm Biwin unveiled a "Mini SSD," a 15x17mm card boasting read speeds up to 3700MB/s via a two-lane PCI Express 4.0 interface. This surpasses current microSD Express cards, which typically reach around...
Hurricane Erin, the first of the 2025 Atlantic season, has formed as a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds. Tropical storm watches are in effect for several Northern Leeward Islands. Erin is expected to pass near these islands Saturday, then move north of Puerto Rico, potentially strengthening...
Leaked images purportedly showing the iPhone 17 Pro Max's internal components have emerged online. The images, shared on a Korean blog, suggest a metal-covered battery, similar to the iPhone 16 Pro, and a larger camera bump. The battery's design may vary depending on the presence of a...
A federal appeals court has allowed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to proceed with layoffs affecting over 1,400 employees. The 2-1 ruling overturns a lower court injunction, siding with the Trump administration's plan to "streamline" the agency. A dissenting judge argued the action undermines Congress's intent. ...
Liverpool and Bournemouth face off in their first Premier League match since the tragic passing of Liverpool's Diogo Jota and his brother. A moment of silence and black armbands will honor Jota. Both teams feature several new players making their Premier League debuts; Liverpool's include Wirtz, Ekitike, Frimpong,...
Regina Hall and Anna Faris are returning as Brenda and Cindy in the upcoming "Scary Movie" reboot. The Wayans brothers are reuniting after 18 years to write the script, with Michael Tiddes directing. The film, aiming for a June 12, 2026 release, marks the sixth installment in the...
A week after a gunman, motivated by anti-vaccine sentiments, killed two people at the CDC in Atlanta, employees express frustration at the perceived lack of strong condemnation from President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The shooter, Patrick White, harbored long-held grievances against the COVID-19 vaccine. ...
A lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of rewriting climate science. Environmental groups allege the Department of Energy secretly commissioned a report minimizing the economic impact of climate change and downplaying human contributions to warming. The report, authored by five scientists labeled as climate skeptics, contradicts the overwhelming scientific...
Smaller, more affordable plug-in solar panels are gaining popularity in the US as an alternative to rooftop systems. These panels, about the size of a door, are easily installed on balconies or decks and offer a cheaper way to harness solar energy. While awareness and utility regulations have...
AstraZeneca launched FluMist Home, an at-home delivery option for its FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine. Previously only available at pharmacies, FluMist is now available for online order and home delivery for eligible individuals aged 2-17 (with caregiver administration) and 18-49 (self-administration). The FDA approved this self-administration option in...
