Robots already lend a hand around the home, figuratively speaking. Some can brush the char from the barbecue, others can mow your yard, wash your windows, or clean your pool. Amazon’s Astro follows owners from room to room with their favorite music, delivers snacks to the kids down the hall, serves as a home security patrol when you’re away from home, provides peace of mind when you want to check in on a loved one, and much more.But in 2023, my prediction is that robots will evolve to play a more humanlike role. They will develop the ability to converse,…
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After a five-day trial, a jury has found in favor of DaBaby, who was facing a $6 million federal lawsuit accusing him of battery, breach of contract, and defamation, according to documents viewed by Pitchfork. In DaBaby’s countersuit, plaintiffs Kenneth Carey and Steve Anyadike were found to be liable for invasion of privacy and unauthorized use of name or likeness.In January 2020, DaBaby was arrested and questioned by police in Miami about an alleged robbery; he was found to have an outstanding warrant in Texas, spent the night at Miami’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, and was released the next…
The lengthy and extremely public legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has ended, with Heard announcing on her Instagram account that she had “made a very difficult decision to settle the defamation case brought against me by my ex-husband in Virginia.”Depp originally sued Heard for $50 million, claiming that an op-ed she wrote in the Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse” sullied his reputation and cost him millions of dollars. Heard later countersued Depp for $100 million, saying her reputation was ruined when his side described her accusations as a “hoax.”The seven jurors in the case ultimately found defamation…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. January is a great time to read YA books about fresh starts, though I find it hard to believe it is 2023. To be fair, I’m pretty sure that it took me two full years to recover from 2020. Nonetheless, I am ready to acknowledge that we made it through another trip around the sun and that’s worth writing about. However, I am not a resolutions person. It feels like too much pressure to put on myself at the beginning of a new…
Oceans hit their warmest levels on record for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, according to a new report by two dozen scientists. Previous heat records were broken in 2021, 2020 and 2019, and all of the top six hottest levels have occurred in the last six years. It’s an ominous sign of the speed at which the world is warming. The world’s oceans are massive heat sinks—they absorb as much as 90 percent of the excess heat in the atmosphere. And because the air is swiftly warming, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, the oceans are soaking up more and…
Fox is putting a lot of faith in Accused, and it’s no wonder after 24, with Howard Gordon at the helm, put them on the map. Accused premieres this Sunday on Fox after football before settling into its regular time slot on Tuesdays at 9/8c. Fox uses football slots to promote shows they’re particularly proud of, and after years of success with Howard Gordon’s 24 franchise, they’ve got a good record with the creator. The first thing you’ll notice about Accused is that it doesn’t look like other Fox programming. The anthology series has very high production values and a…
Heading into 2023, Selena Gomez is reportedly feeling very “optimistic” about a potential blossoming of her love life in the new year. A source told Entertainment Tonight, “Selena is feeling positive and optimistic.”They added, “She is open to dating.”Gomez has talked about being single this year, mostly joking about her relationship status. In May 3, she posted a TikTok where she’s sitting on a couch surrounded by loving couples and says to the camera, “No, I’m fine. I’m totally fine being single.”“It’s a real thing,” the Only Murders in the Building stressed. “It’s fine.”This content is imported from Tiktok. You…
iPhone 15 Pro — the purported successor to the iPhone 14 Pro — will be equipped with 8GB of RAM and a USB Type-C port, according to predictions by a research firm. The company recently launched the iPhone 14 Pro lineup, comprising the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which were the only two handsets to feature Apple’s flagship A16 Bionic chip this year. The iPhone 15 Pro models, which are expected to launch next year, are also expected to come with camera improvements.The Cupertino company’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will…
Iggy Pop had to be persuaded to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Grammys, telling Classic Rock magazine, “I hate those people.” “Things changed and society met me halfway,” Pop said of his decision to accept. He added that he wasn’t sure why the Recording Academy was trying to contact him and assumed it was for something stupid. “The Grammys kept wanting to talk to me on the phone and I kept telling my manager: ‘I don’t want to talk to them. I hate those people. They want me to be an exhibit in their museum or something.’”…
A lot was made of the very last moment in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, where Indy’s long-lost son, Mutt Williams, picks up his father’s hat and nearly tries it on. Just as Mutt is about to place the hat on his head, his dad snatches it and walks away with a wry grin on his face. The implication: While the film had seemingly groomed Shia LaBeouf’s Mutt as a potential inheritor of the Indiana Jones franchise, Harrison Ford had no intention of retiring. (Sure enough, 15 years later we’re going to get a fifth film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of…
Preparation and application of ligand-tethered lipidoid nanoparticles for targeted siRNA delivery to HSCs to treat liver fibrosis. a Formulation of AA-T3A-C12/siHSP47 LNP via microfluidic mixing. The ethanol lipid solution containing anisamide-tethered lipidoid (AA-T3A-C12), phospholipid (DSPC), PEG-lipid (C14-PEG), and cholesterol is rapidly mixed with an acidic aqueous solution containing HSP47 siRNA in a microfluidic device to formulate AA-T3A-C12/siHSP47 LNP. b Scheme of targeted AA-T3A-C12/siHSP47 LNP delivery to activated HSCs to knockdown HSP47 and treat liver fibrosis. HSCs are located in the space of Disse, an area between LSECs and hepatocytes. After rapidly shedding PEG in circulation, the LNP exposes multivalent anisamide…
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes What’s it About? This can’t-put-down thriller follows Maya as she tries to prove once and for all that her best friend was murdered years ago by her then-boyfriend. Reese Witherspoon has announced that her January Book Club pick is debut author Ana Reyes’ The House In The Pines (Dutton). Filled with eerie nostalgia, impossible-to-guess twists, and a fascinating look at how the fantasy of “going home” can quickly fall apart, the book is a fresh, impressive launch for Reyes which is already receiving rave reviews. Bestselling author Riley Sager calls it “a compelling mix…
It was a down night for most shows on the broadcast networks on Monday, thanks to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game. The telecast scored 15.3 million viewers and a 3.2 rating among adults 18-49. Both FOX’s Fantasy Island rotation (1.6 million/0.2 rating) and Alert (1.5 million viewers/0.2 rating) held steady. The latter’s series premiere drew enormous ratings for FOX, with three days of multi-platform and DVR viewing factored in. Over on CBS, The Neighborhood (5.1 million/0.4 rating) and Bob Hearts Abishola (4.6 million/0.3 rating) were both down from their last originals. NCIS (6 million/0.3 rating) and NCIS: Hawai’i (4.2…
Populations of native mussels in the river Thames have dropped massively between 1964 and 2020, possibly because of the effects of pollution and invasive species Environment 28 November 2022 By Matthew Sparkes One of the mussels gathered in the 2020 survey on the river ThamesIsobel Ollard Mussel populations in the river Thames in the UK have dropped by as much as 99 per cent between 1964 and 2020. Why isn’t clear, but the researchers involved suspect it is down to the effects of pollution and invasive species. To shed light on the long-term trend, Isobel Ollard and David Aldridge at…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. I don’t know about you, but I’m celebrating the new year by continuing to do what I do best: shopping at Zara (duh!). No matter the season or array of fashion trends that are floating around TikTok, I can always turn to the brand for trendy and reasonably priced styles that will not only elevate my closet but also keep me clued in on…
Seagate Technology said in a filing on Wednesday it has been warned by the US government that the company may have violated export control laws by providing hard disk drives to a customer on a trade blacklist. The customer is China’s Huawei, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, which is on the US Commerce Department’s entity list and banned from buying US exports and certain foreign-made items without government approval.Seagate was warned in a “proposed charging letter” it received from the Commerce Department on August 29, according to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.But the company’s position, according to the filing,…
MIKE’s latest album, Beware of the Monkey, is out today (December 21), and the New York–based rapper and producer has shared a new video to coincide with its release. Directed by frequent collaborator Ryosuke Tanzawa, the “No Curse Lifted (Rivers of Love)” visual follows MIKE as he enters a bright-lit photo studio by car and raps over the beat, as a stylist hands him clothes to try on and another person uses a money-counting machine. Watch it happen below.Beware of the Monkey was announced in October with the single “Nuthin I Can Do Is Wrng.” Since then, MIKE has released…
With some major films still on the horizon written and shot before James Gunn stepped in as co-CEO of DC Studios, it’s impossible to know what the future of DC movies will look like. Fortunately, Gunn himself hopped onto Twitter to update the general population as to whether or not a complete recast is happening. With films that have long been in development hanging in the balance like The Flash or Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, it would be rather strange just to scrap everything.This story is still developing, so there’s no final word on the subject. That being said, some wild fan theories have…
Right-wing politicians got the new legislative year off to an impressive start with several new bills across the country directly targeting books, reading, and intellectual freedom. Of course, we know that these bills aren’t about the books at all, but instead are another avenue to chip away at the rights of marginalized populations: people of color, queer people, and young people. Here are some of the bills of concern, and this is not comprehensive. If you live in these jurisdictions, it is crucial to begin calling and writing your representatives. If you live in these areas and are part of…
When the rover Perseverance landed on Mars, it was equipped with the first working microphone on the planet’s surface. Scientists have used it to make the first-ever audio recording of an extraterrestrial whirlwind. The study was published in Nature Communications by planetary scientist Naomi Murdoch and a team of researchers at the National Higher French Institute of Aeronautics and Space and NASA. Roger Wiens, professor of earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences in Purdue University’s College of Science, leads the instrument team that made the discovery. He is the principal investigator of Perseverance’s SuperCam, a suite of tools that comprise the…
We may have said goodbye to New Amsterdam, its doctors, and “how can I help?” on January 17, but perhaps some new content will make the loss a bit easier. Jocko Sims, who played Dr. Floyd Reynolds throughout its five-season run, sat down with TV Insider at The Television Critics Association 2023 Winter Press Tour to reflect on the show. Sims reveals he did take something with him from set to remember his time on the NBC medical drama: his scrub cap from the surgery scenes. “That is very special. When you see that, and you see Dr. Reynolds wearing…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Fashion lovers know that come winter, their coat is the statement-making piece of their outfits. You could be wearing couture or pajamas, but the coat speaks first, and it’s important to get right. When the temperature dips, you want to have a few styles at the ready, and these are the 16 winter coats we like this year. Let’s face it, it’s almost inevitable…
Funtouch OS 13, the update for eligible Vivo devices based on Android 13, has been announced by the company. The Chinese smartphone maker has revealed the rollout schedule for the eligible Vivo and iQoo models. The announcement comes a day after Samsung announced the One UI 5.0 rollout for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. Funtouch OS 13 will be released as a successor to Funtouch OS 12 which was based on Android 12 and rolled out to eligible handsets last year.The latest OS update for Vivo smartphones will come with a custom Android skin based on Android 13. The company…
RuPaul’s Drag Race is back for another lap! Season 15, which arrived on Jan. 6, became the show’s highest-rated premiere in six years, according to Deadline. Ariana Grande joined as a guest judge for the two-episode season premiere while Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews return as mainstays and Ts Madison is a rotating judge this season. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Fans can catch up on their favorite queens just in time for the new season. New episodes air on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET. See below for how…
Although Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery just came to Netflix last month, director Rian Johnson already has some ideas brewing for what a third film might look like. Speaking to Empire Magazine recently, Johnson said that the next film he plans to make would be the third entry in the Knives Out series and that he’s got some ideas brewing for what Benoit Blanc’s next adventure could be. “I’m making the next [Benoit Blanc movie] next,” Johnson said. “Because it’s the most exciting thing right now to me. That’s served me really well. I feel like any movie I’m…
“Beyond the Heart” is a brand-new podcast hosted by renowned Cardiologist, Women’s Health Advocate and Author, Dr. Nieca Goldberg. Weekly, she explores essential conversations with doctors, thought leaders, health practitioners and game-changers to help you redefine how to view your body and the healing process. This groundbreaking conversation series is a cross-generational exploration of all aspects of women’s health so that you can become your own best health advocate. This Week’s Episode Trained at Yale and the University of Chicago, Dr. Lisa Larkin is a women’s health internist, specializing in menopause, sexual medicine, and medical breast expert and a physician and…
Scientists and manufacturers are charting a path toward material sustainabilityThe circular economy minimizes waste and maximizes reuse. Credit: Jan KallwejtAdvertisement At a family gathering in August, I gave a brief tribute to my mother on the occasion of her 90th birthday. As the guests sipped their coffee in the warm summer air, I ticked off a dozen or so pieces of wisdom that she has imparted to her family over the decades. One insight that I credited to her was an aversion to waste. In our household, items such as clothes and toys would have multiple lives before being thrown…
Chrisley Knows Best stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have officially kicked off their prison sentences. TMZ reported Tuesday that the reality TV stars turned themselves in for lockup. Todd reported to FPC Pensacola in Florida, where he’s been sentenced to 12 years behind bars. Meanwhile, Julie reported to a different federal prison in Lexington, KY, at Federal Medical Center Lexington. Julie was handed a seven-year sentence in the couple’s bank fraud and tax evasion case. The pair were found guilty in 2022, and their motion for bail pending their appeal was recently denied. Prosecutors said that the couple used loans…
The bones of 2-metre-long tetrapod Whatcheeria reveal that it had an early growth spurt – a trait that was thought to have evolved later Life 28 November 2022 By Riley Black The early tetrapod Whatcheeria was a large predatorCourtesy the FIeld Museum of Natural History A large, crocodile-like animal that lived more than 340 million years ago was one of the earliest vertebrates to have a fast-growing phase in its youth. Whatcheeria was an early tetrapod – one of the first vertebrates to have arms and legs instead of fins. At 2 metres long, it was one of the biggest…
Right now, I have a load of washing that’s been sitting in the machine for over five hours, a passport to renew, a fridge that’s basically empty and a letter sitting on my desk that I wrote over a week ago that I’m yet to post. My point? It’s hard to have everything together at all times. Some weeks, I fly through my to-do list with ease, have a clean house, and I’ve messaged all of my friends back on WhatsApp. Others? Even the bare minimum seems like a chore. I can’t magic away all the tasks you might have at hand,…