Oura has bought a startup that can read tiny hand motions. The new tech lets people control their rings with simple gestures. It uses artificial intelligence and biometric signals to recognize the movements. Oura plans to put this gesture control into its next generation of rings. The co
Semtech Corp. announced that its LoRa radio modulation will keep Amazon’s Sidewalk network running worldwide by 2026. The move follows the company’s decision to use LoRa for its long‑range, low‑power connectivity. Sidewalk is a free service that lets devices stay connected beyond normal Wi‑Fi border
The Pope shared a short video this week, asking God to guide world leaders toward peace instead of war. He urged them to leave behind plans that bring death and destruction, calling for dialogue and diplomacy. The message was released as fighting between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifi
Scientists studied how a common steroid, prednisolone, affects bone health in young rats. They looked at three blood markers that show how fast bones build and break down: a protein from new bone, another marker of bone strength, and one that signals bone loss. The team also checked the bones with d
A recent shift in policy lets sailors decline voyages through the Middle East Gulf, especially the Strait of Hormuz, when danger spikes. The move follows rising military tensions and incidents that left ships damaged and crew injured or dead since late February. About 300 vessels are currently stuck
The 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival will feature a sizzling lineup of celebrity chefs and music stars who will cook up tasty treats for fans. The event, held from April 24 to 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will see Guy Fieri hosting his own stage and a tent full of barbecue stands. Fans
A new study shows how computer learning can help doctors decide who needs extra treatment after surgery for mouth cancer. The researchers built models that look at many patient details—age, tumor size, and other health factors—to score the risk of cancer coming back. They tested these models on a la
Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow
In a fresh move, Hezbollah has sent its top fighters back to the border zone of southern Lebanon, where they had previously withdrawn after last year’s conflict. Sources close to the group say these seasoned troops were ordered to confront Israeli tanks and block further advances, citing Khiyam a
ZeroHash, a company that builds tools for stablecoins, has filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to become a national trust bank. This type of charter lets it offer special digital‑asset services without running a traditional retail banking business. The firm wants to provide cus
