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Google has released a new update to its Veo AI video generation model that should make it do a better job of sticking to prompts and converting images into videos. Veo 3.1 is available to try today through Google’s Gemini API and is now also powering the company’s Flow video editor.Veo 3.1 builds on the new capabilities Google introduced with launch of Veo 3 at Google I/O 2025. The new model offers better “prompt adherence,” according to Google, and should have an easier time creating videos based on the image “ingredients” you upload alongside your written prompt. Veo 3.1 also…

Flights were briefly delayed by hacks of the public address systems at two North American airports where travelers heard pro-Palestinian messages praising Hamas and denouncing President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The unauthorized recordings played at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania and Kelowna International Airport in British Columbia, Canada, several news outlets reported. In Pennsylvania, local news outlets carried a portion of the announcement, while editing out expletives that reportedly were featured from the hacked PA system.   “During this incident, one flight was boarding,” Harrisburg airport spokesman Scott Miller told WGAL8. “Out of an abundance of…

The telehealth giant is entering the menopause market with a new line of treatment plans, meeting a long-overlooked need in women’s health as Millennials drive the shift toward digital care Hims & Hers has already built one of the most visible names in telehealth. Now, it’s using that reach to take on perimenopause and menopause, with a line of treatment plans on the Hers side of the platform, which serves more than half a million subscribers and is on track to surpass $1 billion in annual revenue in 2026. Starting Wednesday, eligible patients can work with a provider to access…

Razer is updating its lineup of creator-focused webcams with two new models, the Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X. The webcams offer new AI-powered features and 4K streaming at a more affordable price than the company’s Kiyo Pro webcams.The $100 Kiyo V2 X is capable of capturing 720p video at either 60 or 30 frames per second, 1080p video at 24, 30 or 60 frames per second and 1440p video at 60 frames per second. Like some of Razer’s other webcams, the Kiyo V2 X has a wide, 83-degree field of view that can be customized with the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom because a windshield cracked on a flight back to the U.S. from a NATO meeting and all aboard are safe, the Pentagon said.The plane landed “based on standard procedures,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a post on X.After Hegseth left Brussels, open source flight trackers spotted his C-32 lose altitude and begin broadcasting an emergency signal.No members of the Pentagon press corps were traveling with Hegseth, as was regular practice under previous defense secretaries. Instead, Pentagon reporters were emptying their desks and cleaning…

Kohler’s new venture, Kohler Health, reimagines the bathroom as a connected health space with Dekoda, a toilet accessory that decodes hydration and gut data First, it was smart mirrors and circadian lighting. Now your toilet wants to join the wellness revolution. Kohler, the well-known bathroom brand, has launched Kohler Health, a new digital health division focused on turning everyday routines into health insights. Its first product, Dekoda, is a low-profile device that attaches to the toilet bowl and tracks hydration, gut health and other wellness indicators, including traces of blood. It’s that last part, especially, where the timing may prove meaningful. Colorectal…

The recent market-wide crash that sent the XRP price tumbling to $1.2 before an immediate rebound has left traders wondering whether the worst is over. Crypto analyst Steph, in a detailed technical analysis shared on X, noted that the latest move could be an important turning point for XRP. Although his outlook acknowledges the possibility of recovery, his deeper analysis of XRP’s chart history and key indicators paints a mixed picture of what lies ahead for the cryptocurrency. Bearish RSI Divergence Echoes 2021 Price Collapse According to Steph, XRP’s current structure on the weekly timeframe closely mirrors the 2020 to…

Bitcoin is facing a pivotal moment after last Friday’s flash crash briefly sent prices tumbling to the $103,000 level, shaking market confidence before a swift recovery. The leading cryptocurrency has since stabilized, consolidating below the $115,000 mark as traders and institutions reassess short-term momentum. While volatility has returned, on-chain and institutional data continue to show underlying strength in Bitcoin’s fundamentals. Related Reading According to a new report from Bitwise, institutional demand remains robust — with 72 publicly known companies collectively holding more than 1 million BTC, valued at roughly $117 billion. This includes major corporate holders, ETFs, and investment funds…

A recent survey from Monster reveals a disturbing trend in the American workforce: an increasing number of employees say they are facing toxic work environments, with detrimental effects on their mental health. The latest Mental Health in the Workplace survey conducted by Monster paints a grim picture of the current state of American workplaces. The survey, which polled 1,100 workers, found that an alarming 80 percent of respondents described their workplace as toxic, a significant increase from the 67 percent reported just a year prior. This toxic environment is taking a toll on employees’ mental well-being, with 71 percent of…

Like clockwork, Apple has introduced a new M-series chip on updated versions of the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and for the first time, Apple Vision Pro. The new M5 chip shares plenty of similarities with the M4 chip Apple introduced in 2024, but the biggest seems to be a focus on improving graphics and AI performance.The M5 chip is made using a new third-generation 3nm process, according to Apple, with an updated 10-core GPU architecture on all versions that offers four times the peak GPU compute performance of the M4, while carrying over support for things like hardware-accelerated ray tracing.…