CMF by Nothing, the sub-brand of the UK startup led by OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei, is creating buzz with reports of an imminent launch of its first smartphone. This news comes after the successful release of wireless audio products, a charger, and a wearable fitness tracker by the company. Recently, a device with a previously
The latest film in the popular Korean franchise, The Roundup: Punishment, has made history by setting a new all-time opening day presales record in its home market. With over 834,000 ticket reservations as of Wednesday morning, the film has garnered significant attention and anticipation from audiences. This achievement surpasses the franchise’s own previous best presales
In a recent study conducted by University of Tokyo marine biologist Shota Hosono and his colleagues, the influence of birthdate on mating behaviors in Japanese spear squid (Heterololigo bleekeri) was explored. The researchers found that male squid’s reproductive tactics were determined by the month they hatched, with early hatched squid exhibiting different mating strategies compared
The recent surge in commodity prices has raised concerns among investors and financial experts about its potential impact on inflation and monetary policy decisions. As the CEO of the Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) highlighted, the rising energy and raw material prices could lead to higher end-product prices, which in turn could fuel inflation. This
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been named the NBA’s most improved player, securing the award after an outstanding season with the team. Maxey, at just 23 years old, has made significant strides in various aspects of his game, showcasing career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and 3-pointers made. His transition to playing point
In a surprising turn of events, Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has seen a wave of success with its new electric vehicle, the SU7 sedan. CEO Lei Jun revealed that the company has received over 70,000 orders for the vehicle as of April 20th, nearing its full-year delivery target. Xiaomi’s initial target for this year was
Goldman Sachs’ David Kostin is optimistic about this year’s earnings despite concerns about margin pressures due to higher inflation. He notes that a significant percentage of companies have already reported their earnings for the season, with the majority exceeding expectations on the bottom line. Kostin believes that companies are managing to maintain their margins and
The Federal Trade Commission recently made a significant decision by voting 3-2 in favor of a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements. These agreements are typically used by companies to prevent their employees from seeking employment with competitors in the same industry. The implications of this ruling could have far-reaching consequences for the labor market and
One year after being exposed to COVID-19, taste dysfunction seemed to have fully resolved for most individuals, while smell loss persisted in some cases. According to a national cross-sectional study conducted by Shima Moein, MD, PhD, and her team, olfactory dysfunction was present in 30.3% of individuals who had previously contracted COVID-19, compared to 21%
TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have collectively spent over $7 million in 2023 to influence Congress and federal officials in an effort to prevent potential legislation that could ban the popular social media app in the United States. ByteDance alone allocated a record-breaking $2.68 million on in-house TikTok lobbyists in the first quarter of