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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has done more than his fair share of movies over the years. The actor has delivered some fun moments for moviegoers, from his face-off with Vin Diesel in Fast Five to his musical and humorous turn in Moana (which he had to convince his daughter of). But in his spare time, he also enjoys taking in a good film like many of us. This was clear when he checked out the Beverly Hills Cop flicks and, no big deal, took the time to shout out Eddie Murphy for his work. Fans of NBC’s Young Rock are more…

For many people around the world, watching television has long been a favourite pastime. But if you're watching television for long periods of time, it's time to reconsider your daily routine. According to a new study, watching TV for lengthy durations can increase the risk of coronary heart disease, regardless of one's genetic composition. The study conducted by a team of experts from the University of Cambridge and the University of Hong Kong states that watching less than an hour of television every day can avoid up…

Researchers say that watching too much TV is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, even without genetic susceptibility or other known risk factors.Watching too much TV is linked with an increased risk of coronary heart disease regardless of an individual’s genetic makeup, says a team of researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge and the University of Hong Kong.In a study published today (May 23, 2022) in BMC Medicine, the scientists show that –…

A future so bright it’s literally blinding If there is one thing I’ve learned from the current era of pop culture, it’s that I shouldn’t get too attached to the characters and stories that entertain me and bring me joy. Because, inevitably, this world will find a way to ruin everything that we love. Whether it’s turning cinema’s most magical moviegoing experience into one of the stupidest film franchises ever, or stripping away all meaning from a beloved character so you can endlessly monetize them, there are no depths…

Boost Mobile will now let you pay part of your phone bill with “blockchain-backed” Boostcoins earned through watching ads and playing games (via CNET). In a press release, the carrier says you can get BoostCoins by downloading the new BoostOne app, and then interacting with the games, ads, and Boost Mobile’s partners from within the app. But don’t get too excited just yet — one Boostcoin equals just one cent. In other words, you’ll likely have to dedicate a lot of time to the app if you want to see any significant…

Two years ago, Gaspar Noé had the best cinematic experience of his life. He was watching the 2013 blockbuster Gravity on a tiny television from a hospital bed in Paris. The French-Argentine filmmaker had suffered a brain haemorrhage and was doped up on morphine. “I enjoyed that movie so much!” he enthuses in earnest over Zoom. “The whole room was spinning; it was like I was in a womb. I was so happy.” Doing a “load of ketamine” will likely yield similar results, he adds. Sandra Bullock bobbing about in space was the best…

Science is an important but less popular part of sports. We, as viewers, often overlook the techniques employed by players in the excitement to enjoy the spirit of the game. However, a team's support staff is keenly on the lookout for the finer details. Consider cricket for instance. While most viewers are interested in how many runs a batsman made, the support staff would analyse the batting and bowling techniques and other minute details, taking help from technology for analysis. Even the most precise calculations have…

Watching content on in-built screens will be allowed when the UK’s first self-driving cars hit the roads in the near future, according to updates to the country’s Highway Code on Wednesday. The UK government said the changes to the code, the result of a public consultation, will help ensure the first wave of technology will be used safely. While travelling in self-driving mode, motorists must be ready to resume control in a timely way if they are prompted to, such as when they approach motorway exits, and the use of…

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi speaks at a product launch event in San Francisco, California on September 26, 2019.Philip Pacheco | AFP via Getty ImagesUber will report first-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday and Wall Street notes to investors are providing insight into what investors might expect.The latest financials come after what's appeared to be a daunting three months for the company. Shares are down more than 29% year to date as inflation challenged consumers and the spread of the Covid omicron variant and…