Author: Robin Washington

Sonos Launches Discounts on Soundbars and Portable Speakers Sonos, the popular audio equipment company, has recently announced special discounts on a range of its products including soundbars and portable speakers. Among the deals are the Sonos Move 2 available at $359, which is a $70 discount from its usual price. The Sonos Ray soundbar is also on sale with a $56 discount, priced at an all-time low of $223. Additionally, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is available for $399, offering a $100 discount. For those looking to enhance their audio experience, the Sonos Sub Mini subwoofer is available at $343,…

The Wisconsin Badgers faced heartbreak in the NCAA Tournament as they were knocked out in the first round by the James Madison Dukes. Head coach Greg Gard did not hold back in expressing his disappointment with his team’s performance following the loss. Despite a valiant effort to battle back in the second half, the Badgers were unable to overcome the pressure imposed by James Madison. Gard pointed to turnovers and poor shot selection as key factors in their defeat, issues that had plagued the team throughout the season. Coming off a strong showing in the Big Ten Tournament, the early…

Security researchers have identified a major flaw in hotel room locks that affects 3 million locks worldwide, leaving them vulnerable to intrusion. This discovery has raised concerns about the safety and security of guests staying in these hotels. Apple is facing legal trouble as the Department of Justice and attorneys general are suing the tech giant for anticompetitive practices related to its iPhone business. This comes after a major vulnerability was discovered in Apple’s hardware, putting the privacy and security of users at risk. A recent study on cookie pop-up notifications revealed that some websites share data with over 1,500…

The Kansas City Chiefs have made a significant move by finalizing a trade to send cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans. The trade, which is expected to include a 2025 third-round pick and a swapping of seventh-round selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, comes after Sneed and the Titans were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term contract. Sneed, who was a fourth-round pick in the 2020 draft, has been a key player for the Chiefs with multiple interceptions in each of his four seasons and 6.5 career sacks. His performance has not gone unnoticed, as he received…

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently spoke with “SportsCenter” about the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason moves, specifically discussing the additions of Chris Jones and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown. However, amidst the excitement of these new acquisitions, the Chiefs are finalizing a deal to send star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans. In exchange for Sneed, the Chiefs are expected to receive a 2025 third-round pick, along with a 2024 seventh-round pick swap. The framework of an agreement between Sneed and the Titans is in place, which will reportedly make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in NFL history. Sneed had a…

The long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s classic film Beetlejuice is finally happening, and Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated movie. Set to release on Sept. 4, the trailer features familiar faces like Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara reprising their roles from the original film. In this new installment, Ortega plays Lydia’s rebellious teenage daughter, who accidentally opens a portal to the Afterlife. Michael Keaton also returns as the iconic character Beetlejuice, delivering his famous line “The juice is loose” once again. The star-studded cast also includes Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur…

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons in Boston have successfully carried out the first-ever kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig into a human patient. The 62-year-old recipient, a Black man suffering from kidney failure, is now showing signs of improvement following the historic surgery. The recipient’s new kidney, grown from genetically modified pigs, began producing urine shortly after the procedure. The patient, who has not been named to protect his privacy, is already up and walking around the hospital halls. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital, where the surgery took place, are optimistic about his recovery and believe he may…

Capcom’s much-anticipated fantasy action role-playing game, Dragon’s Dogma 2, is set to release on March 12. However, it seems that the game may be facing some technical challenges, particularly in terms of frame rate performance on the PC platform. Capcom has acknowledged that the performance issues on PC may be linked to heavy CPU demands from the Non-Playable Characters (NPCs) in the game. Director Hideaki Itsuno clarified that Dragon’s Dogma 2 aims for a frame rate of around 30 frames per second (fps) or higher on all consoles. According to IGN performance reviewer Michael Thompson, there are frame rate inconsistencies…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured another six-year term in the presidential election despite efforts from opposition protesters. The election, marred by controversy, saw two anti-war candidates being barred from running, limiting the choice for voters. Long lines were seen at polling places, with some supporting the “Noon Against Putin” protest. Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of prominent opposition figure Alexei Navalny, even joined the line at the Russian Embassy in Berlin. Voter turnout exceeded the highest ever recorded in 1996, showing the significant interest in this election. However, the election was not without its incidents, as at least 75 people…

After months of communication challenges, NASA engineers have successfully received a clear signal from the Voyager 1 spacecraft. Since November 2023, the spacecraft has been struggling with onboard computer issues, hindering its ability to send data back to Earth. However, on March 1, a breakthrough was achieved when a command prompt from Earth triggered a response from Voyager 1. The problem seems to stem from the flight data subsystem (FDS), which is responsible for preparing data before transmission to Earth. Engineers found a way to work around the corrupted data by instructing the FDS to use alternative sequences in its…