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Max is joining the ranks of streaming platforms that are blocking excessive password sharing. As reported by The Wrap, JB Perrette, Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO and president of global streaming and games, announced the change on 4 March 2024. Speaking at Morgan Stanley’s 2024 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, Perrette said that limiting password sharing will be a “meaningful opportunity” for the company. It’s worth mentioning that Warner Bros. Discovery has been struggling…

Notwithstanding the spate of positive news flow that has taken Paytm shares 10% higher in two days, global brokerage Jefferies temporarily suspended the coverage on the fintech stock but stopped short of stopping coverage.Stating that the valuation could vary on the basis of merchant/user attrition to the tune of 10-30% and a hit to net revenues of 20-45%, Jefferies said the news on regulatory actions on other pending issues is still incoming. "We move to Not Rated (from underperform) until the news flow settles down,"…

Researchers have identified growth regulators that trigger the proliferation of dormant leukemic stem cells in a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia, suggesting a possible approach to prevent relapse by using repurposed drugs. Credit: SciTechDaily.comThe discovery of two growth regulators involved in acute myeloid leukemia relapse offers hope for targeted therapies to prevent recurrence, emphasizing the need for further research to extend these findings to other leukemia subtypes.The mystery of why myeloid leukemias…

A study published in Nature Cancer provides new insights into the role of efferocytosis in pancreatic cancer’s spread to the liver, highlighting a potential therapeutic target to reduce tumor growth and restore immune function by inhibiting the immunosuppressive activity of macrophages. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew research reveals targeting efferocytosis in pancreatic cancer could inhibit liver metastasis by countering macrophage-induced immunosuppression, providing a promising therapeutic avenue.A research paper…

Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals.These hunters, however, are not just on the front lines of an American tradition. Experts say they are also on the front lines of what could be a serious threat to public health: chronic wasting disease.The neurological disease, which is contagious, rapidly spreading, and always fatal, is caused by misfolded proteins…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image Fossil Group has decided to exit the smartwatch business, making the Gen 6 series its last offering in this category. Fossil, known for its Wear OS smartwatches, cited significant changes in the smartwatch landscape as the reason for this strategic decision.  Reportedly, the company plans to redirect resources to…

Samsung unveiled three new phones at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event last night. While people were expecting the South Korean firm to unveil or at least tease its upcoming XR headset, the company surprised everyone by teasing its upcoming fitness tracking ring, the Galaxy Ring. Galaxy Ring was a well-kept secret inside Samsung Samsung is infamous for not controlling the leaks of its upcoming products. Even the Galaxy S24 series that was announced last night was leaked in detail weeks before the official announcement.…

Spending and targets of recent US climate policies. a, Spending on reducing GHG emissions (not including adaptation) from the IIJA, the IRA, and the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act), compared with a 2009–2017 baseline5. b, Historical net GHG emissions (including land-based carbon sinks), compared with net-zero targets, and projections to 2030 from policy scenarios9. Lines shown connect 2021 observations to projected 2030 values, for simplicity. c,…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While self-driving vehicles are being deployed in numerous cities globally, persistent controversies continue to challenge their deployment.…

Researchers have developed a new, lightweight foam made from carbon nanotubes that, when used as a helmet liner, absorbed the kinetic energy caused by an impact almost 30 times better than liners currently used in US military helmets. The foam could prevent or significantly reduce the likelihood of concussion in military personnel and sportspeople.Among sportspeople and military vets, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the major causes of permanent disability and death. Injury statistics show that the majority of…