Aileen MoynaghBBC News NI health reporter Getty Images Breast cancer urgent referrals target time has “never been met” in Northern Ireland, says health minister Only 183 patients referred for an urgent appointment with a breast cancer specialist were seen within 14 days between July and September 2025, according to latest …
Read More »WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official
President Donald Trump made an unconventional pick for his nomination to the Federal Trade Commission: WeatherTech founder and CEO David MacNeil. MacNeil founded the company, which makes weather-resistant car floor mats, in 1989, according to its website, and he owns 100 percent of the company. WeatherTech has made it a …
Read More »Meta’s metaverse layoffs apparently include some of its VR studios
Meta is laying off about 10 percent of its Reality Labs metaverse division, and the cuts apparently include closing down some of its VR gaming studios. It “appears” Twisted Pixel Games, the developer of Marvel’s Deadpool VR, Sanzaru Games, the developer of the Asgard’s Wrath franchise, and Armature Studio, who …
Read More »Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of $2.5 million crypto ‘rug pull’ as his NYC Token crashes
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams has come under fire after his new cryptocurrency token crashed just hours following its launch on Monday. As reported by CoinDesk, Adams’ “NYC Token” hit a $580 million market capitalization at its peak before plummeting to around $130 million at this time of writing. Data …
Read More »PC shipments just grew unexpectedly amid RAM shortages
The PC market is bracing for a turbulent year ahead, but shipments managed to exceed expectations in the recent holiday quarter. IDC reports that shipments grew nearly 10 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching 76.4 million in total. Microsoft’s end of Windows 10 support undoubtedly helped push …
Read More »Baseus’ retractable travel adapter is on sale for more than 50 percent off today
If you’re planning on traveling at all this year, the Baseus EnerCore CG11 Universal Travel Adapter is worth a look. The adapter can power up to six devices at once, and now through the end of today, January 12th, it’s on sale for just $34.19 (about $36 off) at Amazon, …
Read More »Elon Musk says he’s going to open-source the new X algorithm next week
In 2023, what was then still called Twitter, open-sourced at least portions of the code that decided what it served up in your feed. But that GitHub repository is hopelessly out of date, with the vast majority of the files appearing to be from the initial upload three years ago. …
Read More »The FCC is letting SpaceX launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites
The FCC approved SpaceX’s plan to launch an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites on Friday. That brings the total number of satellites the company will have in orbit to around 15,000 worldwide. As part of the approval, the government is also waiving previous requirements that prevented overlapping coverage and enhanced …
Read More »Amazon is planning a Super Amazon-mart store near Chicago
Amazon could be taking another, even bigger swing at physical stores, this time with a Walmart-like supercenter. On Tuesday, the Orland Park Plan Commission in the Chicago suburb Orland Park, Illinois voted 6-1 to approve Amazon’s proposal to develop 35 acres of land for a 229,000-square foot retail center, as …
Read More »Featherstone Rovers: Troubled rugby league club denied RFL membership
Financially-troubled rugby league club Featherstone Rovers will not compete in the second-tier Championship in 2026 after the Rugby Football League (RFL) denied them membership. The club went into administration in December and one takeover bid submitted did not meet the required criteria set by the RFL. The West Yorkshire club …
Read More »Chase is taking over Apple’s credit card
Apple Card users can continue to enjoy the award-winning experience of Apple Card, which includes up to 3 percent unlimited Daily Cash back on every purchase, easy-to-navigate spending tools, Apple Card Family, access to a high-yield Savings account, and more. Mastercard will remain the payment network for Apple Card, and …
Read More »Bluetti now charges power stations at up to 1200W in your car
Bluetti’s latest car charger can quickly charge power stations at a very fast 1200W — about 10 times faster than plugging it into the 12V cigarette lighter outlet. The Charger 2, as it’s called, can also reverse the flow of electrons to jump-start your vehicle or maintain its starter battery …
Read More »Alienware is working on new slim and cheaper gaming laptops
Dell-owned Alienware is looking to reach a wider swath of gamers, announcing at CES 2026 that it’s working on two new laptops: one with a lower, entry-level price and one with an ultra-slim chassis. There aren’t many details right now, as Alienware is only sharing some basic renders, and the …
Read More »Brazil's genetic treasure trove: Supercentenarians reveal secrets of extreme human longevity
[ A Viewpoint published in Genomic Psychiatry by Dr. Mayana Zatz and colleagues at the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center, University of São Paulo, examines why Brazil represents one of the most valuable yet underutilized resources for understanding extreme human longevity. The synthesis draws upon the team’s ongoing …
Read More »AMD heard you like powerful gaming portables — so here are new Strix Halo chips
But all those machines cost around $2,000, even before today’s global RAM shortages. Maybe that’ll change now that AMD’s announcing two lower-end Ryzen AI Max Plus parts with full-fat graphics but fewer CPU cores, specifically aimed at gaming devices. They still have 40 graphics compute units for 60 teraflops, but …
Read More »The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX features a slimmer chassis and stronger specs
The latest MSI Crosshair gaming laptop announced at CES today doesn’t make any major changes, but does manage to fit improved specs into less space. According to MSI, the Crosshair 16 Max HX is 14.3 percent thinner than its predecessor, a difference of 2mm. The slightly more svelte chassis comes …
Read More »Manchester United: How does Ruben Amorim’s record compare to other managers?
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim departed the club after 14 months in charge – but how does his record compare to previous managers? Amorim’s sacking came after his side’s 1-1 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday, with the club sixth in the table. United had won …
Read More »Belkin’s CES 2026 Lineup Can Keep Your Phone Charged for Days (and Protect Its Screen, Too)
While CES 2026 won’t be too focused on phones, Belkin has a suite of new products to keep them charged and their displays protected. There are even a few products specifically designed for laptops and gamers. Belkin’s main offering is a trio of power banks to recharge your devices on …
Read More »The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now
If you’re in the market for a new Android smartphone — or on the hunt for a solid last-minute gift — Google’s Pixel 10 is a great place to look. We consider it the best Android phone you can buy, and right now, you can grab it at Amazon starting …
Read More »The RAM shortage is here to stay, raising prices on PCs and phones
Your next smartphone or PC might cost more amid a global memory shortage that the International Data Corporation expects to “persist well into 2027.” A new report from the research firm lays out the potential impact of the RAM crunch, saying it “signals the end of an era of cheap, …
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