DoorDash starts testing drone deliveries 

DoorDash has announced that it has started experimenting with drone deliveries in the US. This follows a number of other companies, including Amazon, who have also been testing out the idea of... Read more »

Researchers start testing a new blood test for over 50 types of cancer 

A recent report from JAMA – the Journal of the American Medical Association – has revealed that a straightforward blood test could potentially detect over 50 types of cancer before they become... Read more »

US Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Apple 

The U.S. Justice Department, alongside several states, has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Apple over claims that the tech giant now has a monopoly over the smartphone market. The lawsuit states that... Read more »

AstraZeneca announces a cap on the cost of inhaler products 

The pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced that it will be yielding to demands for reduced prescription drug prices. From June 1st this year, there will be a limit on the cost of... Read more »

Airbnb announces a ban on security cameras inside properties 

Airbnb has announced a global ban on indoor security cameras in rental properties, effective immediately. Previously, hosts were permitted to install such cameras in common areas but were prohibited from placing them... Read more »

What are the risks of ultra-processed foods? 

A recent study published in The BMJ has found evidence that a high consumption of ultra-processed foods versus a low intake could elevate the risk of anxiety by up to 53% and... Read more »

Air pollution linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in a new study 

A recent study published in Neurology, a journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests a correlation between traffic-related air pollution—such as that found in Alabama, Indiana, and similar regions—and the onset of... Read more »

Why Apple could be cancelling its plans to develop electric vehicles

Apple has reportedly abandoned its ambitions to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) after a decade of speculation surrounding the tech giant’s involvement in the project.  The company has never officially confirmed its plans,... Read more »

How seniors can protect themselves from scams 

As technology advances and the methods of communication evolve, so do the tactics of scammers looking to exploit vulnerable groups. Among those most targeted are seniors, who often find themselves at the... Read more »

The hidden costs of living alone

Living alone is often romanticized as a symbol of independence and freedom. However, behind the facade of autonomy lies a harsh financial truth.  While the idea of having your own space may... Read more »