Outstanding questions as Twitter and Elon Musk deal nears completion

Shares of social networking company Twitter are gradually inching closer to the $54.20 per share that Elon Musk indicated in his buyout deal. The company jumped 0.3 percent yesterday to a nearly seven-month high of $52.94. Notably, the stock price …

Argo, the startup funded by Ford and Volkswagen to develop autonomous vehicles will be dissolved

Signed three years ago, a strategic alliance signed between giants Ford and Volkswagen was supposed to provide an alternative to Tesla competing in the autonomous driving systems and electric vehicle segment. In the agreement signed between the two companies, Volkswagen …

Microsoft is working to link its services to the Metaverse

Microsoft is looking to adapt part of its software services stack to the metaverse. Ihsan Anabtawi, CMO of Microsoft UAE, said the company is working to make its cloud division compatible with metaverse experiences, and allow companies to use the …

Study estimates direct costs of mental illness to be 30% higher by 2025

Direct costs linked to mental health-related pathologies would be as much as 30% higher by 2025. 30% higher in 2025 than at present, according to a study by the consulting firm IQVIA. The study shows that during the first year …

An Apple Watch saved the life of a woman buried alive by her husband

A woman was able to call the police via an Apple Watch before she was buried alive by her husband in a forest, NBC News reports. The incident happened in the US city of Seattle. The victim was attacked in …

White House says reports of national security investigations into Elon Musk are ‘false’ – Tesla CEO prepares to seal the deal on Twitter Friday

The White House clarified that the Biden administration is not considering national security review of Elon Musk’s companies. The Tesla CEO is reportedly preparing to close the $44 billion Twitter buyout deal by Friday to avoid a lawsuit. No national …

Apple displayed gambling ads alongside addiction “cure” services, including for minors

Apple’s plans to bolster revenue by selling ads using managed platforms (e.g. the App Store) appears to have hit a “little” snag, with users being inundated with ads for banned, or simply age-inappropriate, services. For example, audiences of all ages …

Barcelona doctors inaugurate a pandemic memorial in the midst of the covid surge

The sculpture ‘Nus’, by Joan-Pere Viladecans, symbolizes the pain and the union of health workers during covid-19. “The virus is no longer perceived as aggressive, but we need people to be responsible,” says Jaume Padrós. Pain, suffering, strengthening of the …

Ethereum can be used for cancer research. Here’s how it works

Ethereum’s smart contracts have allowed three different teams of researchers to simultaneously update their AI models without going through a centralized authority. The AI models themselves are used to predict the emergence of cancer cells in the body. The Ethereum …

Ultimate Guide To Finding The Best Online Casino For You

Casino players’ desires when betting are determined by several factors which include making money, education and entertainment. Online casinos remain the perfect place for everyone to make money and get entertained. Before an online casino player starts betting, he needs …

Vivo X90 could be the first phone with Dimensity 9200, Pro+ model could use Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

The Vivo X90 series is shaping up to be one equipped with extremely high-performance hardware, if the unofficial information so far holds true. The Chinese manufacturer is reportedly planning to launch the Vivo X90 Pro+ and Vivo X90 “standard” models …

The Simpsons enters the minefield: the Death Note parody shows Homer, Lisa, Marge and Bart in a new guise

Springfield’s most famous family is reimagined anime-style in what will be called Death Tome in “Treehouse of Horror XXXIII”. The episode is the second belonging to The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” from 2022, and will air on October 30. Centered …