Credit:CanvasThe Scalability ChallengeScalability is a critical factor in the success of tech giants. It refers to a system’s ability to handle increasing amounts of work efficiently without compromising performance or stability. Twitter provides a prime example. In its early days, the platform had to scale from handling 12,000 tweets per second to millions of...
Image Credits:GoogleThe EU’s highest court has clarified interoperability rules for Big Tech in a case concerning Google’s Android Auto platform.In 2021, Italy’s competition authority fined Google €100 million for blocking Enel X Italia’s third-party electric car charging app from integrating with Android Auto. Google argued the restriction was necessary to prevent driver distractions, despite...
Credit: PixabayA new long-term study in the U.S. suggests that consuming just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect the bowels from certain types of cancer.While scientists have long believed that the live bacteria in yogurt support gastrointestinal health, research findings have varied on the specific benefits and when they take effect.This...
Credit: PixabayBecause mindfulness can be practiced at home for free, it is often seen as an ideal remedy for stress and mental health challenges.Rooted in Buddhist traditions, mindfulness meditation involves focusing on present-moment awareness of sensations, thoughts, and emotions.Ancient Texts Acknowledge Meditation’s Potential DownsidesThe earliest recorded evidence of meditation’s potential downsides dates back over...
Credit: PixabayAspartame has been promoted for years as a guilt-free sugar substitute in popular products like Diet Coke and sugar-free Jell-O. However, it has also faced controversy, and recent research has linked the artificial sweetener to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes in mice. Still, some experts remain skeptical about its implications...
Credit: PixabayOpenAI's "deep research" is the latest AI tool generating buzz, claiming to accomplish in minutes what would take a human expert hours.Integrated into ChatGPT Pro and promoted as a research assistant on par with a trained analyst, it autonomously browses the web, gathers sources, and generates structured reports. Impressively, it scored 26.6% on...
The LH750's 4LED light source puts out 5,000 lumens of peak brightness for daytime or lights-on viewingBenQBenQ has introduced a new conference room projector, the LH750, featuring an LED light source bright enough for use during the day. Designed for ceiling mounts, it offers "exceptional color accuracy and saturation" with Full HD resolution.The LH750...
Staying well hydrated may ensure you live a longer, healthier lifeDepositphotosA groundbreaking study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that inadequate hydration may increase the risk of chronic diseases and premature death.Published in 2023, the study builds on earlier research from the same NIH team, which explored the long-term effects...
Weekly egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of death, a new study has found. Credit: PixabayA recent study reveals that consuming one to six eggs per week significantly lowers the risk of death from any cause, especially heart disease—even among individuals with high cholesterol.The health effects of eating eggs have been debated...
Credit: PixabayWhile it's clear that prolonged sitting harms our health, how much exercise is needed to offset its effects? Studies indicate that 30-40 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily can help counterbalance the risks.How Much Exercise Is Needed to Offset the Effects of Prolonged Sitting?While it's clear that prolonged sitting harms our health,...
