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Jio Platforms is investing $200 million in Google-backed Glance
Glance, which serves media content, news, and casual games on Android handsets’ lockscreens, has received a $200 million investment from Jio Platforms, the latest in a series of bets from Mukesh Ambani’s empire as it looks to expand its offering to more than 420 million telecom subscribers in the South Asian market. Jio Platforms’ parent…
A Camera Obfuscator app is included in Android 13 DP1 for some Pixel smartphones
For its Pixel devices, Google has finally released the first Android 13 developer preview build. Redesigned APIs, developer tools, new Quick Settings panels, and more are among the new features and enhancements included in the update, which will be available to customers with the next major Android release. Furthermore, the Camera Obfuscator app is included…
FDA approves a new monoclonal antibody for Covid-19 that works against the Omicron variant
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new monoclonal antibody treatment for Covid-19 that appears to act against the virus’s Omicron form. Monoclonal antibodies are lab-created proteins that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight diseases such as the coronavirus. Eli Lilly and Company’s Bebtelovimab is a monoclonal antibody administered via intravenous injection.…
Researchers suggest that eating more beans can help you live 10 years longer
According to studies, choosing legumes over red meat can help boost a person’s life expectancy by more than a decade. A team from the University of Bergen in Norway discovered in a study published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Medicine that long-term shifts from a conventional Western diet to “optimizing diets” could “translate into more…
After a NASA mission fails mid-launch, Astra stock drops 26%
Astra’s stock dropped dramatically on Thursday after the company’s most recent mission failed to reach orbit. Astra’s stock dropped 26% to $3.91 per share at the close. A problem with the rocket mid-flight stopped it from delivering a set of four cube satellites to orbit on a NASA-funded mission, according to the company. “I’m deeply…
Oscars 2022: Here’s complete list of 94th Academy Awards nominees
The 94th Academy Awards nominees were released on Tuesday, and they included films from a wide range of genres. The 94th Academy Awards candidates were announced Tuesday morning, with The Power of the Dog leading the pack. The film received 12 nominations, including best picture, best director for Jane Campion, and actor nominations for Benedict…
Elon Musk’s Tesla roadster was launched into space four years ago. What happened to it?
Four years ago this week, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, the world’s most powerful operational rocket, launched from Florida and tore into space, carrying nothing but Elon Musk’s personal Tesla roadster. The cherry red sports car — driven by a spacesuit-clad mannequin nicknamed “Starman” — is still orbiting the sun, taking a lonely, oblong orbital route that…
Sifu’s early access launch is causing problems for some PlayStation players
Sifu, the deluxe edition of the kung-fu action-adventure, was released today for those who preordered it, however PlayStation owners had some issues downloading it (via TheGamer). While PlayStation claims to have fixed the problem, it appears that some gamers are still experiencing problems accessing the game. Sloclap (the creators of Sifu) recommends restarting your console…
The Importance of Fire Watch Guards
It’s horrifying just imagining the aftermath of any accidental fire. There are damages to the property, cost of repair, and even the possibility of life loss. Though many business owners and managers rely on fire alarm systems, there are other options to be assured that there is a low risk of fire. One of them…
Sashi Brown resigns NBA’s Washington Wizards to take over as president of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens
Sashi Brown is leaving Monumental Sports and the NBA’s Washington Wizards to join the Baltimore Ravens as president, the team announced Friday. Brown, 45, takes over as the Ravens’ third president, succeeding Dick Cass, who turned 76 last month and is retiring after 18 years in the position. Brown is slated to join the Ravens…