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Google has announced the expansion of its passkey upgrades feature that you can currently find on Pixel phones, and is working with new partners to bring the added security to more accounts. Passkey upgrades is a feature that Google added to Pixel phones as part of its December Pixel feature drop in 2023. At that time it also introduced new AI camera features coming to the Pixel 8 series phones. If you’re unfamiliar with passkeys, that’s not surprising. Passkeys have yet to gain wide adoption but they are available on a…

A study from UC San Diego reveals that obesity causes mitochondrial dysfunction in fat cells, driven by a specific gene. Deactivating this gene in mice prevents obesity, suggesting new treatment approaches.UC San Diego Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction.The number of people with obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, resulting in a worldwide epidemic. While lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play a role in the development and progression of obesity, scientists have come to…

The eternally yoked-together blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer have cleaned up at the Critics Choice awards, suggesting the momentum is with both films as the Academy awards loom. Together the films won a total of 14 awards – with Oppenheimer edging their personal competition by 8 to 6.Oppenheimer dominated the headline awards, winning best picture, best director for Christopher Nolan and best acting ensemble, with Robert Downey Jr also picking up best supporting actor for his role as Atomic Energy Commission member…

New features are coming to Hyundai EVs. Hyundai’s software arm, Hyundai Autoever, is partnering with Mapbox to integrate 3D navigation into its EVs. The partners are also developing MapGPT, an AI voice assistant, to “redefine the driving experience.” Hyundai EVs to get 3D navigation, MapGPT from Mapbox Hyundai and Mapbox said they have already proved the product’s viability and are now “taking steps to commercialize” the AI solution. The voice assistant will be the center of a new digitally…

A recent study revealed that metformin helps prevent weight gain in youth treated for bipolar disorder with SGAs. Involving 1,565 patients, the study showed metformin’s effectiveness in weight management, despite its limited impact on metabolic syndrome.Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and Northwell Health discovered that metformin effectively prevents weight gain in young patients treated for bipolar disorder with SGAs, based on a large-scale study involving over 1,500 participants.A new large-scale study…

A judge denied Cher’s request for an emergency temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman on Friday after Allman appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom to oppose the move. The judge found Allman deserved more time to review his mom’s claims his life is at risk due to “severe mental health and substance abuse issues.” A follow-up hearing was set for Jan. 29. Before the ruling was final, Cher’s lawyer argued in court that an expedited order was urgently needed “for the protection of Mr. Allman.” The…

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a crypto-currency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesMicroStrategy was founded almost 35 years ago and existed for most of its history as a little-known software company focused on business intelligence.But in 2023, the stock has soared 337%, making it one of the biggest gainers in the U.S. among companies valued at $5 billion or more, topping Nvidia's 234% rally and…

It was a comeback year for the world's wealthiest. The combined net worth of the 500 richest people surged by $1.5 trillion in 2023, fully rebounding from the $1.4 trillion lost the year prior, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Once again, their fortunes were closely correlated to the performance of tech stocks, which rose to fresh records this year despite recession fears, lingering inflation, lofty interest rates, and geopolitical turmoil. Tech billionaires saw their wealth grow by 48% or $658 billion,…

If you want to try an EV out before getting locked into a long-term contract, there’s an option for you. EV micro leases are taking off, giving shoppers added flexibility with new models launching next year. Are you waiting for that new electric SUV coming out next year? Or, perhaps, you don’t want to commit to a long-term contract. Either way, EV micro leases may be an option for you. In October, Polestar launched its Flexible Lease program. The new option eliminates the worst part of…

SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: A "sale pending" sign is posted in front of a home for sale on November 30, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. According to a report by the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales fell 1.5 percent in October to their lowest level in 20 years. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesHome prices rose 4.8% nationally in October compared with October 2022, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index. That's…