The Austin Film Festival has announced the honorees for its highly anticipated 30th edition, which will take place from October 26 to November 2. Among the esteemed recipients are producer Lauren Shuler Donner, writer-producer James V. Hart, and filmmaker So Young Shelly Yo. These individuals will be recognized for their significant contributions to the industry
In a surprising turn of events, tech giants Apple and Samsung, along with other notable companies like Intel and Nvidia, have expressed their intention to invest in Arm, the chip designer owned by SoftBank Group. This announcement comes ahead of Arm’s anticipated initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for September. Competition Heats Up The news of
Binaural beats, the popular brain stimulation technique that promises enhanced cognitive performance, has been long endorsed as a study aid and mood enhancer. However, a recent study conducted by cognitive neuroscientists at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland has discovered that binaural beats might actually hinder learning instead of helping it. This revelation challenges the widely-held
The sports platform Fanatics and its competitor Panini have recently found themselves embroiled in a legal battle, with both companies filing lawsuits against each other. These trading card rivals are facing off in court, each accusing the other of various wrongdoings and breaches of duty. While this dispute revolves around licensing rights for professional sports
The political landscape is witnessing a new war, and it is not between Democrats and Republicans. Former President Donald Trump finds himself locked in a battle against the political network funded primarily by billionaire industrialist Charles Koch. This clash comes as a surprise since Koch has traditionally backed Republican candidates, but this time, Trump is
Asia-Pacific markets are preparing for a mixed start on Tuesday as investors eagerly await China’s trade data for the month of July. Economists surveyed by Reuters are predicting a further decline in exports, with a projected slide of 12.5% compared to June’s 12.4% drop. The outcome of this data release will likely have a significant
Marvel Studios’ visual effects (VFX) crews have made a groundbreaking move by filing for a unionization election with the National Labor Relations Board. This bold action comes as a result of a supermajority, consisting of over 50 members of Marvel’s VFX crew, who have signed authorization cards expressing their desire to be represented by the
OXNARD, Calif. – The Dallas Cowboys’ kicking competition took an unexpected turn with the release of Tristan Vizcaino, according to coach Mike McCarthy’s recent announcement. While Brandon Aubrey remains the sole kicker on the 90-man roster, the team may soon consider adding another contender. However, the Cowboys have yet to show interest in recruiting any
The world of digital currencies is experiencing a major shift as PayPal, the payments giant, enters the scene with its launch of a US dollar stablecoin. This groundbreaking move marks the first time a major financial technology firm has embraced digital currencies for payments and transfers. While stablecoins have been around for years, they have
Breast cancer screening has long been established as an essential tool in detecting and treating breast cancer. However, a recent study has shed light on the potential risks of overdiagnosis in older women. The study, conducted by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, revealed that a significant proportion of breast cancers in women aged