Martin Christiansen, now 53, has shed over 100 pounds, but his journey wasn't straightforward. For years, he struggled with his weight, especially during stressful times like finishing his Ph. D. He turned to food for comfort, often feeling hungry no matter how much he ate. At his heaviest, he weighed 386 pounds. He tried different things to lose weight. Running hel...
Crypto holders are getting better deals on loans than people taking out mortgages or car loans. This is because of something called DeFi, or decentralized finance. DeFi lets people use their crypto as collateral to get loans, and the interest rates are lower than what you'd get from a bank. DeFi has been growing fast. In the second quarter of 2025, DeFi lending apps...
The tech world is buzzing with a major change that caught many off guard. The shift to TPUs, or Tensor Processing Units, is happening faster than anyone predicted. These specialized chips are designed to handle complex tasks that regular processors struggle with. They are becoming the go-to choice for many tech giants. But why the sudden interest? TPUs are incredibl...
Robots are improving at making plans, even when things get chaotic. Think about a robot trying to move through a room full of stuff. It needs to split big jobs into smaller, easier tasks. This is where something called hierarchical reinforcement learning (HRL) helps. HRL lets robots plan by setting smaller goals. But, it's not always smooth sailing. The robot's actio...
Enxhi Qirici, a former Boston police officer, recently won a $1 million verdict against the Boston Police Department. She claimed her colleagues made inappropriate comments about her personal life and relationship. The jury did not agree that her firing was due to discrimination or retaliation, but they did find that she faced a hostile work environment. Qirici, who...
Mercy Ships is on a mission to bring advanced healthcare to some of the most remote places in the world. They use two large hospital ships, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy, to serve low-income communities in Africa. These ships are like floating cities, with over 800 people on board, including medical staff, families, and volunteers. The ships dock in areas whe...
Ever thought about working or gaming on a giant screen while on the move? The Xreal One Pro glasses make this possible. These aren't your average glasses. They turn any space into a 200-inch screen. Imagine working on your laptop, but with a massive display. That's what these glasses offer. The Xreal One Pro is packed with features. It has a wide field of view. This...
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has shared the lineup for its 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference. This event, taking place on December 4th, will honor three industry leaders with the Commitment to California Award. These awards recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the entertainment scene in California. Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg are a...
Tron: Ares is making its way to home screens sooner than expected. Fans can catch the latest installment in the Tron series on video-on-demand starting December 2. Those eager to own a physical copy can look forward to the 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases on January 6. The story picks up years after the events of Tron: Legacy. This time, Julian Dillinger, played by...
The Game Awards 2025 is set to showcase a fresh sci-fi RPG called Exodus, which has been quietly building hype since its initial reveal. Fans of the genre have been eagerly awaiting more information, especially those who have been missing the Mass Effect series. Exodus, developed by Archetype Entertainment—a studio founded by former BioWare developers—is stepping int...