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Physicians Raymond Bunge and C. M. Kinloch Nelson noticed something unusual happening at their Iowa clinic in the early 1970s: a growing number of men seeking infertility treatment. To investigate whether there might be changes in sperm in the general male population, they looked at sperm samples from 386 presumably fertile men—those seeking an elective vasectomy. Bunge and Nelson were shocked by their results: compared with men in the few studies prior, these men had lower semen volume, a higher quantity of abnormal…

Last updated: May 11th, 2023 at 14:17 UTC+02:00 Smartphone shipments in the USA and Europe have declined in the first quarter of 2023, and OEMs have more or less maintained their market shipment shares amid the market’s decline. In the USA, smartphone shipments declined 17% year-on-year, with Counterpoint Research citing weak consumer demand and inventory correction. Samsung’s market shipment share in the USA stagnated at 27%. Apple’s shipment share increased from 49% to 53%. Analysts say that inflation started…

The International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker reported a 31% year-over-year decrease in Chromebook shipments during Q1 2023. In the market for Chromebooks, HP emerged as the leader with a 27.8% market share by shipping 1.1 million units. Further, HP was the only manufacturer which witnessed year-over-year growth in Q1 2023. Last year, HP shipped 0.8 million units, which turned a 35.5% growth for the company.Following closely was Lenovo, with a market share of 21.3%, having…

The media are reporting that Tesla’s (TSLA) share of the US EV market is declining as “competitors are taking over,” but there’s more to the story. The data is too early to give the full picture. Tesla has been dominating the electric vehicle market for years now. The word “dominating” is not an exaggeration. Despite a significant increase in electric models from other automakers, Tesla has been able to maintain a 60 to 70% market share. Today, the media are reporting that Tesla’s…

Wholesale natural gas prices continue to decline, which means Xcel Energy-Colorado customers will see lower bills in March. The utility has submitted a price fuel adjustment to state regulators to reflect the lower prices. Xcel said the average residential monthly bill will drop 11.50%, or $11.60 from February. The average bill for small businesses will decrease 13.15%, or $57.15 compared to February. The lower-than-expected bills will provide some relief for Coloradans whose heat bills have shot up because of high…

Ozzy Osbourne has announced that he is retiring from touring due to declining health. The 74-year-old Black Sabbath singer was due to embark on a tour of the UK and Europe later this year, but in a statement said that he has “come to the realisation that I’m not physically capable … as I know I couldn’t deal with the travel required.”“This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans,” he continued. “As you may all know, four years ago this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged…

Too Long; Didn't ReadIntel recorded a $664 million loss overall in the year's last quarter. Revenues were down 32% to $14 billion. CEO Pat Gelsinger remained upbeat about the future growth of the company. Despite acknowledging that the business may continue to decline, he stated that such a decline may only last for the first quarter.L O A D I N G. . . comments & more! Too Long; Didn't ReadIntel recorded a $664 million loss overall in the year's last quarter. Revenues were down 32% to $14 billion. CEO Pat…

A selection of AR-15-style rifles hangs on a wall at R-Guns store on Jan. 11, 2023, in Carpentersville, Illinois, a day after the state ban.Armando L. Sanchez | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesThe largest firearm manufacturers in the U.S. are facing a post-Covid slump.Gunmakers saw top-line benefits in recent years as Americans experienced feelings of insecurity and instability during the pandemic, protests over police killings of unarmed Black people, and the 2020 presidential election. But the past year has seen gun…

Update from CES 2023, Russian exhibitors barred from tech show of gadgets! Read more tech news Good Morning Tech fam, here are some quick tech updates for you to catch on to! What’s New Today: Employees Who Were Laid Off in Bulk by Twitter Are Still Waiting for Severance Offers Two Months Later. Fast-Track Insights: Alex Mashinsky, CEO Of Celsius Network, Is Sued In New York On Charges of Cryptocurrency Fraud. Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, CES is not allowing Russian companies to exhibit their products at…

Dementia is a term used to describe a decline in cognitive function, including memory, language, and problem-solving abilities. It is often associated with old age, but it can occur at any age. There are many different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common cause of dementia.The study also found a decrease in disparities based on race and sex.A recent study conducted by the RAND Corporation found that the prevalence of dementia among people over age 65 in the United States decreased by…