Microsoft has announced that they will be laying off employees in the mixed reality department, specifically those working on the HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset. This decision comes as part of a larger restructuring effort by the software giant, which also includes changes to their hardware lineup. The move follows a previous round of layoffs
Recently, Paramount and Skydance have reached an agreement on the terms of a merger, with CNBC’s David Faber reporting that a deal could be announced in the near future. This merger involves a special committee from Paramount and a buying consortium led by David Ellison’s Skydance, supported by private equity firms RedBird Capital and KKR.
Recent polling projections from YouGov indicate that the Labour Party could be on track to win a historic landslide in the upcoming election. The party is expected to secure a 194-seat majority, which would be the highest number of seats for any party since 1924. This projection suggests a significant shift in the political landscape,
A concerning incident occurred on a flight to Houston from an international cruise when numerous passengers suddenly fell ill with an unknown illness. The lack of information surrounding the nature of the sickness is alarming, as it raises questions about the spread of infectious diseases and the need for better monitoring and control on transportation
The recent ruling by a U.S. court allowing scientific evidence to be presented in the lawsuits surrounding the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac has sent shockwaves through the pharmaceutical industry. The decision has major implications for British pharmaceuticals giant GSK and other companies involved in the manufacture and sale of the drug. History of Zantac Zantac,
Recently, Amazon Prime Video found itself in violation of Ofcom’s code in the UK for the first time. This breach could potentially become a more common occurrence under the new Media Bill, which was passed just two weeks prior. The violation pertained to the prohibition of harmful content on what Ofcom defines as on-demand programme
AMD recently announced the launch of its latest processors at Computex 2024, aiming to cater to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The company introduced four new Ryzen 9000 series chipsets designed for gamers and heavier workloads. These CPUs are based on AMD’s cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture and are equipped with integrated GPUs
Rangelands cover a significant portion of Earth’s land surface and play a crucial role in sustaining billions of people worldwide. These diverse ecosystems, which include deserts, grasslands, shrublands, and tundra, provide essential resources such as meat, dairy, fiber, and other staple foods. Furthermore, rangelands are integral to Earth’s nutrient, water, and carbon cycles, highlighting their
China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe made history on Sunday by successfully landing on the far side of the Moon. This significant achievement represents the latest leap for Beijing’s decades-old space program. The probe landed in the immense South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the largest known impact craters in the solar system. This marks the first time
Yuka Saso created history by becoming a two-time U.S. Women’s Open champion, solidifying her place in the record books as the first Filipina to win the Women’s Open in 2021 and subsequently becoming the first from Japan to claim victory in women’s golf’s biggest event. The 22-year-old displayed a masterful performance at Lancaster Country Club,