Marvel Snap just went through the most bizarre period in its history, where it got caught up in Bytedance’s conflict with the US government which led to it briefly taking TikTok offline. TikTok, and all related ByteDance apps including games they published, including…Marvel Snap. Snap took longer to return to life than TikTok, and while it’s still not on the app store, it’s supposed to be soon (as for TikTok, also off the app store, that remains to be seen). Now, even though Second Dinner had absolutely no hand in any of this and was unaware Snap was being taken…
As Sweden’s second largest city, Gothenburg stands out for its sustainability credentials, entrepreneurial ethos and ability to cultivate innovation. It also serves as headquarters for global organizations like Volvo, Polestar, AstraZeneca and Ericsson. In October, Gothenburg was ranked second of 40 countries by the Global Destination Sustainability Index for its…
TikTok has gone dark — as the platform said would happen if the ban came into force on Sunday. 170 million users were shut out even before the midnight deadline, and while TikTok has said it is hopeful the new Trump administration will bring it back once in office, there…
This is the last of my blogs on the 2025 CES in Las Vegas. In this blog I will talk about meetings with Phison, Weebit Nano, Seagate Technology and OWC. I also discuss my meetings with Ambiq, Alexera and Hailo. Digital storage and memory technologies are enabling AI applications in…
If you’re eagerly awaiting Jake Paul’s first MMA bout, you might not want to hold your breath. According to Donn Davis, the owner of the Professional Fighters League, who signed the YouTuber-turned-boxer to an MMA contract, Paul’s MMA debut won’t come before the fall of 2025. Davis was interviewed by…
While millions of people in China and elsewhere in Asia celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake on January 29, 2025, supply chain managers around the world may already be struggling with significant backlogs at ports and warehouses. Also known as Chinese New Year (CNY) this annual logistical déjà vu…
On Tuesday, Donn Davis, the owner of the Professional Fighters League, made a statement. He granted Patricio Pitbull what appears to be his unconditional release. How Did Pitbull Wind Up Getting His Release From the PFL? On the same day the PFL issued a statement about their removal of the…
In case you missed Monday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers here: The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper’s larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles…
Gervonta Davis and Turki Alalshikh probably won’t be working together anytime soon. The reigning WBA lightweight champion was seemingly upset he wasn’t invited to the Ring Magazine awards, where most of the top stars and legends in the sport convened to recognize the best in the business in 2024. The…
The OnePlus 13R builds on the strengths of its predecessor while addressing its shortcomings. This new value flagship packs the same processor as last year’s flagship, the OnePlus 12, alongside an upgraded camera setup, a larger battery, and a fresh design. But is that enough to make a dent in…
Looking for Friday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here: Saturday is here at last! I hope you have something fun planned—if you’re not snowed in or, worse, one of the unfortunate victims of California’s ongoing wildfires who’s had to evacuate your home. It’s so horrible to…
Looking for Wednesday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here: Just like that, we’re a third of the way through January. Just three weeks remain before February spreads its wings and takes flight. The world feels a bit unstable at the moment. Massive snow storms across much…
Dolby has partnered with several car manufacturers over the last few months to offer Dolby Atmos surround sound in vehicles. Now, it wants to make the experience even more immersive with Dolby Vision. At CES 2025, the company announced its collaboration with Samsung Display to bring Dolby Vision to more…
Daniel Cormier thinks the UFC may need Jon Jones isn’t hating on Jon Jones. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion stopped doing that a long time ago. Cormier was being 100 percent authentic when he said the UFC may need Jones to lose to Tom Aspinall when the…
Looking for Monday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here: Tuesday, Tuesday. Here we are again. We do this every week! Like clockwork! And every day we solve a new Wordle. They’ve been kind of tricky lately, though today’s is a little less so. Let’s get right…
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