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Denzel Washington has had his fair share of Oscar success over the decades, and he isn’t sweating the fact that the Oscars ignored his performance in Gladiator II. In speaking with The New York Times, Washington said that he’s been around too long to care that much about recognition for individual performances. “I was sitting there smiling [on nomination morning], going: ‘Look at you. On the day you didn’t get a nomination for an Oscar, you’re working on Othello on Broadway,’” he said. “Are you kidding me? Awww. Oh, I’m so upset,” he added sarcastically. Washington added, though, that he was happy…
TikTok said on Friday it was allowing US Android users to download and connect to the short video app through package kits on its website, in an effort to circumvent restrictions on the popular platform in the country.Apple and Google have not reinstated TikTok to their app stores since a US law took effect on January 19 requiring its Chinese owner ByteDance either to sell it on national security grounds or face a ban.President Donald Trump, who took office the day after the law went into effect, signed an executive order seeking to delay by 75 days the enforcement of…
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Google Pixel 9a has been spotted in a leaked design render that shows off the front of the company’s upcoming smartphone, giving us a glimpse at its display and bezels. While Google has yet to announce plans to launch a new midrange smartphone, recent reports suggest that the successor to the Pixel 8a will arrive earlier than usual this year. The upcoming Pixel 9a is expected to arrive with a Tensor G4 chip from Google, along with support for the company’s Gemini AI features.Google Pixel 9a Design (Leaked)Tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) leaked the design of the purported Pixel 9a (via…
Google Messages is reportedly working on adding a new feature that will allow users to make video calls via WhatsApp. As per the report, the feature is not currently active and was found within the code of the app. It reportedly activates when the caller does not have Google Meet installed on their device. This feature is said to make the video-calling process on the Mountain View-based tech giant’s first-party app easier for users. Separately, a report claimed that the app recently merged the camera viewfinder and the gallery picker when opening the camera option.Google Messages Could Reportedly Integrate WhatsApp…
One of the highlights for astronauts who spend time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is the chance to enjoy breathtaking aurora from some 250 miles above Earth. The space station’s X account has just shared some stunning footage showing an aurora captured by a camera on the ISS as it traveled over Canada, from west to east. The space station on Jan. 4 soared into a stunning aurora dancing over Canada with city lights dotting the landscape below before orbiting into a sunrise 259 miles above the Atlantic Ocean. pic.twitter.com/xhBJPZm5rm — International Space Station (@Space_Station) February 9, 2025 Please…
Zotac is taking a bold step to combat GPU scalping by selling its latest RTX 50-series graphics cards including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 directly to gamers through its official gaming Discord server. This initiative is an attempt to ensure that genuine customers have a fair chance to purchase the latest GPUs at MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) without interference from scalpers and bots. To qualify, users must actively engage in the Zotac Discord community by participating in discussions, events, and challenges. Winners are then selected using a random number generator, ensuring a transparent process. Currently, the program is…
Honor, the Chinese smartphone brand, announced the integration of its Yoyo virtual assistant with the DeepSeek-R1 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Saturday. The company claimed to have become the first Android manufacturer to offer the AI model in its devices. With this, the company’s native assistant will be able to tap into the capabilities of the reasoning model to complete complex tasks. Notably, in the previous weeks, Perplexity and Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry have also added the DeepSeek-R1 model as an on-platform offering. Notably, the Yoyo assistant is currently only available in China.DeepSeek-R1 Integrated With Honor’s Yoyo AssistantIn a post…
Oppo Find N5 will be launched in global markets next week. After several teasers, the company has finally confirmed that its next foldable phone will arrive in China and other markets on the same date. The upcoming Find N5 handset will feature a 3D-printed titanium alloy hinge, and it is expected to sport a triple outer camera setup. The company has also revealed the design of the foldable phone in three colourways — one of these might not debut outside China.Oppo Find N5 Global Launch DateThe upcoming Oppo Find N5 will be launched at an event in Singapore on February…
Table of Contents Table of Contents F1 (2025) Novocaine (2025) Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) Lilo & Stitch (2025) How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Smurfs (2025) Thunderbolts* (2025) Super Bowl 2025 is over, but the game gave people a lot more to tune into. Along with the Super Bowl’s usual brand of extravagant ads, several huge films and TV shows shared new trailers for audiences who watch the game. Viewers were given sneak peeks at highly anticipated blockbusters such as Thunderbolts*, Lilo & Stitch, and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, giving them a…