Technology
OpenAI’s first ChatGPT gadget could turn out to be a smart speaker with a camera on it
OpenAI could be developing a ChatGPT smart speakerA price point of $200-$300 has been reportedIt looks like more devices are in developmentWe know OpenAI is working on hardware, but what form will the first gadgets take? According to a new report, the first official ChatGPT device to see the light…
Microsoft warns US tech firms to brace for Chinese AI models fueled by massive government subsidies and low-cost infrastructure
State-backed financing gives Chinese companies significant operational advantagesLower cost AI models from China appeal to developing countries worldwideMicrosoft is investing billions to strengthen AI tools and infrastructure globallyMicrosoft President Brad Smith has warned US technology companies may face growing challenges from Chinese competitors that benefit from significant government subsidies.Beijing has…
NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Monday, February 23rd (Game #722)
Looking for a different day?A new NEW Strands puzzle appears at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people always play ‘today’s game’ while others play ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for the Sunday puzzle instead then click here: NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Sunday, February 22…
Sports
NFL News: Chiefs star reveals message sent by Rondale Moore hours before death
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts…
The White House faces criticism for Olympic joy
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann criticized the White House for slamming former Canadian…
Lindsey Vonn slams critics amid injury recovery
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! U.S. Olympian Lindsey Vonn fired back at critics who pushed her to take…
Health
Maternal deaths rise amid war and instability, new report warns
The risk of a woman living in a conflict-affected country dying from maternal causes is about five times higher for each pregnancy she undergoes compared to her peers in stable countries, according to new findings in the WHO report.In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died of preventable maternal causes…
New recombinant mpox strain discovered in UK and India, WHO calls for continued surveillance
The WHO confirmed that two cases of the recombinant strain – combining genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb of monkeypox virus (MPXV) – have been identified to date: one in the UK and one in India. Both patients had recent travel histories and neither experienced serious illness.No secondary cases…
Measles cases fall in 2025 across Europe and Central Asia, but risk of outbreaks remains
“Although the cases have reduced, the conditions that led to the resurgence of this deadly disease in recent years remain and need to be addressed,” said Regina De Dominicis, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia.53 countries in Europe and Central Asia reported 33,998 cases…
Entertainment
Andrew ‘just a heartbeat away’, succession cleansing is fantasy politics
Andrew ‘just a heartbeat away’, succession cleansing is fantasy politicsPlans to formally remove Andrew from the line of succession may…
Paul Mescal, Gracie Abrams make red carpet debut at BAFTAs
Paul Mescal walks the BAFTA red carpet with girlfriend Gracie Abrams after two years togetherGracie Abrams and Paul Mescal made…
Iran vows to defend itself but sees diplomatic solution to US standoff
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, October 19, 2024. — Reuters Tehran says…