Technology
We might be just a year away from the RAM crisis if this ex-Samsung executive is right
The former head of Samsung’s semiconductor business has made a more optimistic prediction about the RAM crisisThe memory situation will improve thanks to an increase in RAM production from Chinese companies and some deflation in the AI bubbleDue to these factors combined, we are told, “There is a possibility that…
Big changes are coming to Android Auto – it’s the music apps that are in line for a major redesign
Google announced that music apps in Android Auto will get major design upgradesDevelopers will be able to have more flexibility when designing their app experiences across dashboards with Android AutoImprovements include more content layout templates, better visual headers, and smoother navigation featuresThe experience of listening to your favorite songs in…
Dolby Atmos on streaming will finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind test results from sound engineers – but this still won’t make collectors switch from physical media
Dolby AC-4 was the codec of choice for several audio professionalsBetter than existing Atmos sound without high bandwidth requirementsPeacock is upgrading, but other streamers have not announced any plansOne of the biggest differences between streamed movies and 4K Blu-ray is sound quality: even the most expensive streaming tiers deliver compressed…
Sports
What is the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500? Everything to know about the Epic Hot Dog Race
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! There are countless marquee races in the calendar year, but there is only…
Twins legend Joe Mauer is a big fan of MLB’s ABS challenge system
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer is a fan of Major League Baseball’s ABS…
The ex-WWE announcer is pulling back the curtain on one of the best jobs she’s ever had
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Former WWE broadcaster Kayla Becker spent eight years with the company before leaving…
Health
Ebola risk is high in DR Congo, but it is not a pandemic emergency: WHO
In an update on the rapidly evolving situation in eastern DRC, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in addition to the several dozen confirmed cases of infection, there almost 600 suspected cases of Ebola Bundibugyo virus and 139 suspected deaths. “We expect these numbers to continue…
WHO meeting opens in shadow of Ebola, hantavirus and funding cuts
Health ministers and diplomats are in Geneva for the 79th World Health Assembly – a week of talks on key topics such as pandemic preparedness, health financing and how to manage public health across borders to save the most lives.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used the opening session to argue…
DRC Ebola outbreak: hundreds of suspected cases, no vaccine
WHO’s representative in the DRC, Dr. Anne Ancia, told reporters in Geneva that there are more than 500 suspected cases, including 130 suspected deaths, but that only 30 cases have been confirmed in the country so far.The agency is working closely with authorities and is rushing more test kits to…
Entertainment
Tobey Maguire spotted with ex Jennifer Meyer and her fiancé
Tobey Maguire, his ex-wife Jennifer Meyer and her fiance Geoff Ogunlesi were spotted enjoying a casual family dinner together in…
UK secretly eases Russian oil sanctions amid global fuel crisis: Ukraine ‘disappointed’
UK secretly eases Russian oil sanctions amid global fuel crisis: Ukraine ‘disappointed’ The UK has secretly eased sanctions on Russian…
Timothee Chalamet takes bold steps days after double date with Kylie Jenner
Timothee Chalamet shocks fans with new transformation during solo outing Timothee Chalamet had fans doing a double take when new…