Category: Science and Technology
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FDA Approves Drug That Slows Progression of Alzheimer’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Thursday (6) the use of the drug Leqembi, the first treatment that has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug was approved only for people in the early stages of the disease, those with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. It is…
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Battle of Giants
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This Wednesday, the Meta platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) launched its newest app. Threads is the bet on microblogging that promises to dethrone Twitter. It’s no secret that since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the platform has been losing many users. Positioned by Meta as “a separate space for real-time information and public conversations,” Threads…
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Battle of Giants
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This Wednesday, the Meta platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) has just launched its newest app. Threads is the microblogging bet that promises to shake the foundations of Twitter. It is no secret that since Elon Musk’s entry into Twitter, the platform has been losing many users. Positioned by Meta as “a separate space for real-time…
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Want to See the Total Solar Eclipse Next Year? Start Planning Now
In the path of totality. That’s where you’ll want to be on April 8, 2024, to take advantage of the last opportunity in decades to see a total solar eclipse over the United States. The path, where the total solar eclipse can be seen, will be about 115 miles (185 kilometers) wide, passing through northern…
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WhatsApp Follows Telegram’s Path and Gains Channels
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WhatsApp may be the most popular messaging app in the world, but from now on it will no longer be just an ‘App’ for keeping in touch with friends and family.
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Google removes game Slavery Simulator after racist outrage in Brazil
Google removed a game app that allowed players to buy, sell, and torture virtual black “slaves” following a racist outcry in Brazil. Named “Slavery Simulator,” the game in Portuguese allowed players to trade slaves and devise strategies to prevent the abolition of slavery in order to accumulate virtual wealth. The Public Prosecutor’s Office stated that…
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Hurricane Season Starts Today in the U.S. What Should You Expect This Year?
The hurricane season starts today, and although the outlook is for an average season, meteorologists warn that there is still the possibility of devastating storms, especially in coastal states.And what to expect in the coming months?How many hurricanes will there be?The CNN tracked two forecasts for the hurricane season this year: the forecast from the…
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In the U.S., Rich Goes to Prison: Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Serve 11 Years Behind Bars
Billionaire entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes begins serving her 11-year sentence this Tuesday (30). She was convicted last November of defrauding hundreds of investors while running the now-defunct startup, Theranos. Her request to remain free on bail while she fights to overturn her conviction was denied by an appeals court earlier this month. Judge Edward Davila, who…
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Top 5 Smartphone Features You Can’t Live Without
Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect to practically everything and everyone in our world. Americans check their phones an average of 344 times a day — once every four minutes — according to a 2022 survey by Review.org. But when was the last time you updated your phone? If it’s been…
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How Technology Will Transform Shopping
Above all, consumers value convenience, speed, and good deals, according to new research from Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect retailers to deliver these benefits in 2023. In the recent survey, respondents cited stocked shelves (64%), quick and easy checkouts (63%), and discounts or promotions (63%) as the top three contributors to positive shopping experiences.…