Apple is working on a new thinner and lighter MacBook Air
A few years ago, the company was criticized for not updating these computers enough and not paying attention to customer demands. Apple last updated the product in November with its own M1 Mac chip, replacing a processor from Intel Corp.

$1B Mega Millions jackpot fast facts
The Mega Millions top prize had been growing since September 15, when a winning ticket was sold in Wisconsin. The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to a projected $970 million, the third largest in US history.

90Hz OLED screen production for Samsung Display laptop
Hopefully, the new displays will not bring the major drawbacks of this technology like high power consumption and burn-in issues. While quite a few gaming laptops offer these as an option, you will have to forego high refresh rates if you choose this one.

United Kingdom resists EU's demand to grant full diplomatic status
Joao Vale de Almeida is the EU's first ambassador in London, after Brexit meant the UK's departure from the bloc. Mr de Almeida has not been given the identical standing as ambassadors despatched by nationwide governments.

Facebook upgrades AAT system that generates photo descriptions for visually impaired users
Facebook's AAT can now say where exactly people are standing in a photo instead of just saying the number of people in the photo. When the user selects this option, a panel will come in which more information about the content of the photo will be found.

Bond movie No Time To Die delayed again by pandemic
The delay will come as a further blow to cinemas that have been forced to shut for months at a time because of lockdowns. In the United States , more than 400,000 people have died from Covid-19 while the situation is also dire in the UK.

Impact on Washington Capitals for COVID-19 protocol fine
Ovechkin's wife, Nastya, was critical of the NHL's COVID-19 protocols in her Instagram story on Thursday. An initial positive test, which remains unconfirmed until confirmatory testing is completed.

Xbox Live Gold Games Arrive in Tandem With a Monthly Price Hike
Six months of Live Gold now is $40, but it'll be increased to $60, which is also the equivalent for a year of PlayStation Plus. Microsoft added that those in affected regions on exisiting 12 month or six month plans won't be impacted by the price change.

Russia Detains Ally Of Jailed Kremlin Foe Navalny Ahead Of Protest
Navalny was detained by Russian authorities on Sunday upon returning to his home country from Germany. Mr Navalny's allies told supporters not to be discouraged and show up on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest goalscorer in football history
Discounting those strikes puts Bican on 759 goals from just 495 games, although global football research website RSSSF (Rec. Sport Soccer Statistics Foundation) says data is partially missing from the 1952 season in the Czech second division.

Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris
The "Born This Way" singer also made a statement with a golden dove brooch to send a message of peace and unity. Lady GaGa's bold red lipstick at President Joe Biden's Inauguration marked the vibrancy of the special day.

Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty
The Biden administration and the Kremlin have just two weeks to negotiate the extension before the treaty expires on February 6. There is also a limit on the missiles and bombers that carry them.

Twitter suspends Iran's Supreme Leader after tweet threatening Trump
Tensions between the two countries also grew in 2018, when Trump exited the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers. The BBC notes that the tweet was apparently referencing the death of Iranian Gen.

Google's opening statement to Australia's Senate inquiry
The move will affect Australia's 19 million Google users and 17 million Facebook users, out of a total population of 26 million. Therefore, Google has said that if the code were to become law it will stop making Google Search available in Australia.

Google shuts down Loon, its venture to provide internet through balloons
The former Google X project was spun out as an independent company of Alphabet in 2018 alongside Wing, Alphabet's drone business. According to CNBC , Alphabet shut down its wind power-generating company which makes use of big kites last 2020.