Imagine binge-watching your favorite shows and TV series for under a dollar a month. That's right! Hulu has just launched an incredible Black Friday deal where you can get their ad-supported plan for only $0. 99 per month for a whole year. This deal knocks down the usual $9. 99 monthly fee, saving y
Ever seen those cool 3D cloud points in movies? Yeah, those are point clouds. Compressing them is a big deal, and MPEG has a special way to do it called V-PCC. This method can squeeze point clouds into tiny sizes, but sometimes, the original ones go missing. That's where no-reference or reduced-refe
Contraceptives are a popular way for women to avoid pregnancy. But did you know they can cause other health issues too? Some types of contraceptives can lead to weight gain, high blood pressure, and problems with blood sugar. Over time, this mix of issues could result in something called metabolic s
You might have heard about Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker that's been making waves. Well, they just got a huge boost from the government. President Biden's administration has agreed to give Rivian a conditional loan worth a whopping $6. 6 billion! This loan isn't just for fun, though. It's
Manchester United is on the hunt for a new striker this winter, and many names have been thrown into the mix. Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani was one of the rumored targets, but according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the deal isn't hot right now. The French international has
If you're thinking about buying a new graphics card this holiday season, hold on! New and improved GPUs are just around the corner, and it might be worth waiting. Here's why. In January 2025, big names like Nvidia and AMD are expected to announce their next-gen GPUs at CES in Las Vegas. These new c
The NFL saw a unique family feud as brothers John and Jim Harbaugh faced off as head coaches. John's Baltimore Ravens emerged victorious, beating Jim's Los Angeles Chargers 30-23. Lamar Jackson, the Ravens quarterback, played a key role, throwing two touchdowns and running for another. A late touchd
Have you ever wondered why learning Mandarin can be such a challenge? With China's growing influence worldwide, many people from non-Chinese countries are diving into the language. But teaching and learning this language isn't a walk in the park. In fact, it comes with a bunch of obstacles. To find
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) hasn't been a big part of the global chat about long-term care (LTC) policies, even though many SSA countries have adopted global promises to build fair and sustainable LTC systems. This piece looks into why there's a roadblock in creating policies that truly fit the needs o
In a surprising turn, major car brands like Ford, GM, and Rivian are letting their electric vehicle (EV) drivers use Tesla's Superchargers. This shift started in May 2023 when Ford struck a deal with Tesla. Many other automakers, such as Hyundai, BMW, and Mercedes, quickly followed suit. While Tesla
