Author: Aurora Lane

Next-Gen Foldable May Finally Break the 4,400mAh Ceiling The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 earned its place among the best foldable phones of 2025 thanks to its innovative design and refined build quality. However, its 4,400mAh battery—unchanged since the Z Fold 3—and the removal of S Pen support left some fans disappointed. New leaks suggest that Samsung may be addressing both of these concerns with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8. According to Dealsite (via Jukanlosreve on X), the next-generation foldable could feature a battery capacity of over 5,000mAh. That would mark the first significant increase in power since the…

AI200 and AI250 Accelerators Target the Booming Data Center Market Chipmaker Qualcomm announced Monday that it will launch a new generation of artificial intelligence accelerator chips, marking its official entry into the competitive AI data center space long dominated by Nvidia. The news sent Qualcomm’s stock soaring 15% as investors cheered the move into one of technology’s fastest-growing markets. The new chips, named AI200 and AI250, will target large-scale AI infrastructure and cloud providers. The AI200 is expected to go on sale in 2026, while the AI250 is planned for 2027. Both models will be available in rack-scale systems capable…

Changing Priorities and Social Trends Redefine Parenthood Across the world, families are having fewer children — and Finland is no exception. Once celebrated for its generous family policies, the Nordic nation is now experiencing one of the lowest birth rates in Europe. NPR’s Population Shift series explores how cultural, economic, and technological shifts are reshaping family decisions in an era defined by uncertainty and individual choice. In Helsinki, Poa Pohjola and her partner Wilhelm Blomberg embody this new reality. Their baby naps on the balcony — a Finnish tradition — while the couple reflects on how long they waited to…

New Research Reveals Exercise as a Powerful Biological Intervention Exercise does more than build strength or improve cardiovascular health — it literally reprograms the body at the molecular level, according to new research published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology. The findings, led by Professor John Hawley and Dr. Nolan Hoffman from the Australian Catholic University (ACU), show that regular physical activity reshapes molecular pathways throughout the body, offering new strategies for disease prevention and treatment. “For chronic conditions like heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, these findings suggest a future where exercise is integrated into healthcare as a form of…

Demonstrations Erupt as Federal Agents Prepare Operations in Northern California More than 200 protesters gathered early Thursday outside Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, attempting to block access to the base amid reports that it would serve as an operational hub for upcoming federal immigration raids across the San Francisco Bay Area. The protests began after federal officials confirmed Wednesday that the Alameda base was being used as a coordination site for immigration enforcement actions scheduled to begin Friday. However, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said he had received assurances from President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…

Tentative Agreement Ends Threat of Industry-Wide Shutdown Broadway narrowly avoided a strike that could have crippled New York’s theater district and dealt another blow to an industry still recovering from the pandemic. After an 18-hour bargaining session that stretched into early Thursday morning, the American Federation of Musicians Local 802 reached a tentative contract agreement with the Broadway League, representing theater owners and producers. The union, which had planned to walk off the job later in the day if no deal was reached, announced the breakthrough at 4:30 a.m. “United in solidarity, Local 802 Broadway musicians are thrilled to announce…

Federal Operation Uncovers “Brazen” Sports Rigging and Poker Fraud Tied to Crime Families Federal authorities announced Thursday that more than 30 people — including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier — were arrested in connection with an expansive investigation into illegal gambling and sports rigging operations allegedly tied to the Bonanno, Gambino, and Genovese crime families. “We are here in New York to announce a historic arrest across a wide, sweeping criminal enterprise that envelops both the NBA and La Cosa Nostra,” FBI Director Kash Patel said during a press conference in Brooklyn.…

Mico Gives Copilot a Face, Personality, and Emotional Reactions Nearly three decades after the debut of Clippy, Microsoft’s infamous animated paperclip, the company is reviving the idea of a digital assistant with a modern twist. Enter Mico — a new virtual character built into Copilot’s voice mode that blends real-time emotional reactions with conversational AI. “Mico walks so that we could run,” joked Jacob Andreou, Microsoft’s corporate VP of product and growth for AI, in an interview with The Verge. Designed as a small, expressive orb, Mico reacts dynamically to users’ voices — smiling, frowning, or nodding in rhythm with…

Police Van Torched and Officer Injured as Crowd Clashes With Gardaí Irish police arrested six people after a violent protest erupted outside a hotel housing asylum-seekers near Dublin, where rioters threw bricks, bottles, and fireworks at officers before setting a police van on fire, authorities said Wednesday. The incident marks the latest in a series of anti-immigration disturbances in Ireland over the past two years. The Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police force, confirmed that one officer sustained a foot injury during the confrontation. Hundreds of demonstrators, many waving Irish tricolor flags, gathered Tuesday evening outside the CityWest Hotel in Saggart,…

League Becomes First Major U.S. Sports Organization to Partner With Prediction Platforms The National Hockey League announced multiyear partnerships Wednesday with prediction market companies Kalshi and Polymarket, marking the first time a major U.S. professional sports league has entered into agreements with such platforms. The deals highlight how prediction markets are reshaping the betting landscape and expanding beyond traditional sportsbooks. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket allow users to trade on yes-or-no outcomes of real-world events, including sports results. Unlike sportsbooks such as FanDuel and DraftKings, these platforms operate legally across all 50 U.S. states, including those where sports betting…