Elon Musk’s xAI Launches the Grok Chatbot App
Grok, a standalone consumer app developed by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup xAI, provides access to the company’s named chatbot. According to its description in the Apple App Store, Grok Beta for iOS provides free access to xAI’s most…
1.2-Million-Year-Old Ice Unearthed from Beneath Antarctica
A recently discovered Antarctic ice core is the oldest known ice on Earth, dating back 1.2 million years. The 1.7-mile-long ice core was found more than 9,000 feet (2,800 meters) below the surface, where bedrock and the Antarctic ice sheet…
Wicked Shatters Records: $70 Million PVOD Debut After $700 Million Worldwide Gross
Wicked, the highest-grossing Broadway musical film ever, made $70 million in its first seven days on Premium VOD, Universal announced Thursday. This comes after the Jon M. Chu-directed film, which starred Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, was released on December…
Macy’s Closing One of Its 66 Locations in Center City, Philadelphia
WPVI (Philadelphia) — The firm said Thursday afternoon that the Macy’s department store in Center City, Philadelphia, would permanently close. The store is one of 66 shutting nationwide and is housed in the historic Wanamaker building at 1300 Market Street….
Stephen Curry and LeBron James tied for third in NBA All-Star voting
LeBron James and Stephen Curry are ranked third in the NBA’s first round of All-Star voting, which was announced Thursday afternoon. This is the latest indication of a shift in the association’s history. James has a healthy lead over Los…
Benn Leads Stars to Fifth Straight Win with OT Victory Over Rangers
NEW YORK – The Dallas Stars defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday after twice coming back, including from a three-goal deficit, led by Jamie Benn’s goal on a power play 2:17 into overtime. After…
Samsung to Launch Galaxy S25 Ultra Rental Program Next Month
If you could rent a smartphone instead of buying it with monthly installments, would you pay less each month? When Samsung releases the Galaxy S25 series next month, that might be an option. Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee stated…
Universal Studios Hollywood Closes Wednesday Amid Flames, Disneyland Remains Open
Popular amusement parks and other local businesses are being damaged as fast-moving brush fires ravage portions of Southern California. Due to fire conditions, Universal Studios declared on Wednesday that both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk in California would be…
Google’s Gemini AI Assistant Debuts in Android Auto Beta
Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant, is beginning to take center stage in its ecosystem and appears to be making its way to Android Auto soon. Google appears to be testing Gemini within the Android Auto framework, per a recent story from…
Carson Hocevar’s new multi-race sponsor for 2025 is announced by Spire Motorsports
In the 2025 NASCAR season, Carson Hocevar and the No. 77 team will have a new appearance and a new sponsor. Today, Spire Motorsports announced the news. This season, Hocevar will host several races with Miner Corporation, a company that…
