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Microsoft has finally revealed how much the ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles will cost you, now that they’re available for preorder. The ROG Xbox Ally X, which the company describes as the “ultimate high-performance handheld” that’s “built for the most demanding players,” will set you back $1,000. Meanwhile, the ROG Xbox Ally is “for everyone from the casual player to the avid enthusiast.” That model costs a more palatable $600.ASUS + XboxMicrosoft unveiled the devices during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest in June, with the promise that they’d be available by this year’s holiday shopping season. It…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 19 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their actions in 1890 at Wounded Knee will keep their awards in a video posted to social media Thursday evening.Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review of the awards in 2024 after a congressional recommendation in the 2022 defense bill — itself a reflection of efforts by some lawmakers to rescind the awards for those who participated in the bloody massacre on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near Wounded Knee Creek.While the events of that…
Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a critical phase in its cycle, prompting analysts to debate whether the long-standing bull run is finally nearing its peak. With volatility tightening and historical cycle data indicating a potentially explosive breakout, market experts are closely watching the next few weeks for signals that reveal the market’s current position and future direction. Bitcoin Bull Run Cycle Nears Endgame Market analyst, ‘CRYPTOBIRD’ has warned that the Bitcoin bull run could end within 30 days. In a thread on X social media, he noted that this current cycle has now reached 1,038 days since the November 2022 bottom,…
Microsoft has announced that it has stopped providing cloud services and AI tools to a division of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, following an investigation into a report from the Guardian about the IDF’s Unit 8200 building a system for tracking Palestinians’ phone calls. Microsoft has announced that it will stop providing specific cloud services to a unit within the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The decision comes in the wake of an investigation prompted by an August report from the Guardian, which revealed that the Israeli Defense Forces’ Unit 8200 had developed a system to monitor and store phone calls…
YouTube just announced YouTube Labs, which is being described as a “new way for users to take our cutting edge AI experiments for a test drive.” This looks like a YouTube-centric version of the pre-existing Google Labs, which is another place for folks to test out experimental AI tools.There’s already something new to play with here. YouTube Labs is testing AI hosts for its Music app. These hosts are designed to deepen a listening experience by providing “relevant stories, fan trivia and fun commentary about your favorite music.” This is just the latest music-streaming platform to introduce AI hosts, as…
From late-night fridge raids to “joyful binges,” researchers say wearables may one day unlock personalized ways to curb overeating A necklace that counts your bites, a wristband that tracks your motions and a bodycam that only turns on when you eat. Northwestern researchers strapped all three to dozens of adults with obesity and uncovered five hidden overeating styles that may shape the next generation of digital health tools. Researchers at Northwestern University developed a lifestyle medicine program using three wearable sensors (a necklace, a wristband and a body camera) to capture eating behavior in real-world settings while respecting privacy. “Overeating is a major contributor…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday approving a proposed deal that would allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States. The deal is not final until China agrees to it — but details of the new operation are taking shape. CNBC reports that President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, giving his approval to a proposed deal that would keep the platform alive in the country. The deal, which still requires China’s approval, comes as a result of a national security law that mandated China’s ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations or face an effective ban.…
Bitcoin has experienced a sharp price drop in recent days, but one well-followed crypto analyst remains undaunted. Popular chartist Egrag Crypto says Bitcoin is still in a bull market, even with the pullback. He believes what is happening now is only part of a larger repeating pattern that has played out since the end of 2022. According to him, this cycle is not over yet, and the market still has another strong upward move before an actual bear phase begins. Bitcoin Holds Strong Above Key Levels Egrag Crypto explains that Bitcoin follows a clear pattern that has been in place…
Trump family earns $5B from World Liberty crypto ventureTrump and family made about $5 billion from World Liberty Financial’s $WLFI token, sparking ethical concerns.Ohio has approved a vendor to begin accepting cryptocurrency for state fees and services.The Secretary of State’s office aims to be the first state agency to implement the new payment option.Customers using cryptocurrency will pay a transaction fee, similar to using a credit card.Need to pay state fees in Ohio? You may soon be able to pay using cryptocurrency.Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced this week that the state’s Board of Deposit selected a vendor, Grant…
Trump family earns $5B from World Liberty crypto ventureTrump and family made about $5 billion from World Liberty Financial’s $WLFI token, sparking ethical concerns.Ohio has approved a vendor to begin accepting cryptocurrency for state fees and services.The Secretary of State’s office aims to be the first state agency to implement the new payment option.Customers using cryptocurrency will pay a transaction fee, similar to using a credit card.Need to pay state fees in Ohio? You may soon be able to pay using cryptocurrency.Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced this week that the state’s Board of Deposit selected a vendor, Grant…