Author: Zayne Pham

David Howard Thornton, AKA “Art the Clown”, Cast as Horror Mickey Mouse David Howard Thornton, celebrated for his role as Art the Clown, will portray a murderous version of Steamboat Willie. The film’s premise involves a late-night ferry ride that turns deadly when a mischievous mouse begins a rampage, targeting unsuspecting passengers. The movie aims to blend horror and comedy, providing a unique twist on the classic Disney character. “I’m beyond excited to join this incredible cast and bring Steamboat Willie to life with a horror twist,” Thornton stated. “Screamboat is going to be a horrific and hilarious big-screen thrill…

North Korea-South Korea Border Tensions At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, a group of North Korean soldiers carrying construction tools, including some who were armed, inadvertently crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) that separates North and South Korea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated that the soldiers retreated immediately after South Korean forces fired warning shots and broadcast warnings. The JCS spokesperson, Lee Sung Joon, noted that the North Korean troops likely did not intentionally cross the border due to poor visibility of MDL markers in the wooded area. The DMZ, a 248-kilometer-long and 4-kilometer-wide buffer zone, is…

Apple (i)ntelligence: A New Era of AI Integration Apple Intelligence is a groundbreaking initiative that introduces AI capabilities to your iPhone. Although it won’t be available in the Developer Beta, it’s expected to roll out this fall, supporting the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This feature aims to provide a more personalized experience by leveraging AI for tasks like content summarization and image creation. With Image Playground, users can create images based on descriptions, suggested concepts, or people from their Photos library. Customization options allow for new styles and contextual changes, enhancing the storytelling aspect of your…

Design and Color Options Both the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro will be available in sleek Silver and White color options. A significant redesign has been introduced for the Buds 3 Pro, featuring a stem-like structure reminiscent of Apple’s AirPods. This new design is expected to enhance voice call clarity and overall stability, addressing previous performance issues noted in earlier Galaxy Buds models. The stem design allows the microphone to be closer to the mouth, improving call quality and incorporating a larger battery for extended use. Samsung ensures the durability of these new earbuds with an IP57 rating…

The Struggle with Vocal Atrophy and Long COVID Nearly a decade ago, Bon Jovi discovered that his vocal cords were atrophying, a condition commonly known as “presbyphonia” or “aging voice.” This condition, characterized by the thinning of vocal fold muscles and tissues, can result in a weak, quiet voice that is fatiguing to use. Individuals with vocal atrophy often experience pitch changes, hoarseness, or roughness in vocal quality. “For years, I’ve known that everything depends on something that small,” Bon Jovi shared with The Sun newspaper in the U.K. “It’s been horrible.” The situation worsened when he contracted long COVID,…

All-Digital Xbox Series X in Robot White The new all-digital Xbox Series X, dubbed the “Robot White” edition, was a major reveal at the showcase. Priced at $449.99, this version eliminates the disc drive, catering to the growing segment of gamers who prefer digital downloads over physical media. Despite the absence of a disc drive, the all-digital Series X retains all the performance capabilities of its standard counterpart, including a 1TB SSD for ample game storage. Key Features: New Xbox Series S 1TB in Robot White Microsoft also unveiled a new version of the Xbox Series S, now available in…

The Balloon Row: A Modern Twist on Cold War Tactics On Saturday, South Korea’s military detected over 300 balloons launched from North Korea, with approximately 80 of them landing within South Korean territory. These balloons, carrying waste paper, plastic, and other trash, are part of a recent wave of such provocations. Earlier in May and June, North Korea had sent nearly a thousand balloons loaded with cigarette butts, toilet paper, and other rubbish, marking a revival of Cold War-era psychological warfare tactics. The South Korean government issued text alerts to residents, warning them to avoid the balloons and report any…

A Record-Breaking Audience Score Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die has set a new high for the franchise with an impressive 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This score not only reflects the movie’s popularity but also surpasses the audience ratings of all previous Bad Boys films. The closest contender, Bad Boys for Life, holds a 97% audience score. This remarkable achievement underscores the movie’s success and the audience’s enthusiasm for the continuation of the series. The Rotten Tomatoes audience scores for the Bad Boys franchise have been progressively improving. The first two films, Bad Boys and Bad Boys II,…

Eminem’s “Houdini” Debuts at No. 1 in the UK “Houdini” has captivated fans worldwide, with 104,800 chart units moved in its first week, including 13.3 million streams. This impressive feat not only dethrones Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” after a five-week reign but also sets the record for the biggest opening week for a song in the U.K. in 2024. This makes “Houdini” the fastest-selling single of the year, surpassing even Taylor Swift’s releases. With “Houdini” debuting at No. 1, Eminem now ties with Calvin Harris for the most No. 1 singles in the U.K., both artists boasting an impressive 11 chart-toppers.…

What is the ‘Recall’ ? The Recall feature, introduced in Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to capture and store screenshots of user activity every few seconds. The idea was to enable users to access a timeline of their past activity, including files, photos, emails, and browsing history, similar to having a photographic memory. Microsoft promoted this as a groundbreaking tool for enhancing productivity and ease of use. Despite its potential benefits, the Recall feature raised significant privacy and security concerns. Critics pointed out that the constant capturing of screenshots could be a “privacy nightmare,” especially if the data…