As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact federal healthcare spending, over a million Texans are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage over the next year. The state’s Department of Health and Human Services is currently reviewing Medicaid rolls to determine who qualifies, a process that was postponed during the pandemic. However, public health experts predict…
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Netflix to invest $2.5 billion in South Korea for producing Korean content
On Tuesday, Netflix announced its plans to invest $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years, doubling the company’s investment in the market since 2016. The investment will be focused on producing Korean TV series, movies, and unscripted shows. The announcement came after a meeting between Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and South Korean…
Apple’s rumored VR headset to feature external battery pack
Apple’s rumored virtual reality headset, the Reality Pro, is reportedly taking an unusual approach by having an external battery pack. This news was revealed by Mark Gurman, a notable industry analyst in a recent Bloomberg newsletter. Gurman claims that Apple made the choice to include the external battery pack to “reduce weight and improve comfort”…
Amazon delays launch of NFT Marketplace to May 15, citing readiness issues
Amazon has pushed back the launch of its highly anticipated NFT marketplace, the Amazon Digital Marketplace, from April 24 to May 15. The e-commerce giant cited technical and commercial challenges as the reasons for the delay. The marketplace was set to offer about 15 NFT collections on its launch day, but now 80 NFT collections,…
Binance launches Wrapped Beacon ETH (WBETH) to enhance Ethereum liquid staking market
Binance has launched a new token called Wrapped Beacon ETH (WBETH) to give users more flexibility when it comes to using their staked ETH in DeFi protocols. The exchange announced on April 24 that it had rebranded its ETH 2.0 Staking to ETH Staking and had introduced the WBETH on its ETH Staking service. Each…
American Airlines extends 5 routes through winter due to strong demand for travel to Europe
American Airlines has announced an extension of five of its European routes past September, according to data from Cirium. This move comes as a response to the strong demand for travel to Europe. The airline will continue flights from its hubs in Dallas, Charlotte, and Philadelphia, and will add more than 300 flights in November…
Moto G 5G (2023) could be coming as soon as in May this year
Motorola has long been a staple in the mid-range smartphone market, offering budget-friendly devices that still pack a punch in terms of features and performance. Now, it seems the company is gearing up for yet another release, as new renders have emerged indicating an imminent launch of the Moto G 5G (2023). According to reliable…
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max: What to expect from the fall launch
Apple fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of the new iPhone 15 range, with the likely launch month being September. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to head up the family and go head-to-head with rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8. Apple launches iPhone 15 series with four…
Google to Use Samsung’s ISOCELL GN2 Camera Sensor in Pixel 8 Pro Smartphone
Google has been using Samsung’s electronic components such as camera sensors, modems, and display panels since the launch of the Pixel 6 series. And it will continue to do so with its next-generation Pixel series smartphones. In addition, Google is expected to upgrade to Samsung’s biggest camera sensor yet in the Pixel 8 Pro smartphone….
Woodoo raises $31M to turn discarded wood into sustainable building materials
Paris-based biotechnology startup Woodoo has raised $31 million in funding to expand its technology platform that transforms discarded wood into alternatives for construction material. The company’s proprietary engineering platform enables it to transform low-grade and even diseased wood products into premium high-tech materials, using lignin engineering at the molecular level. The new capital will be…
UK and Netherlands cross-border electricity line to deliver energy to 1.8 million homes
The UK and the Netherlands are set to be connected by a new power line that will deliver enough electricity to power 1.8 million homes. The innovative cross-border electricity line, known as LionLink, will be the largest of its kind in the world in terms of capacity, carrying more than four times the amount of…
BAE Systems signs Microsoft Azure Cloud platform for digital defence capabilities
LONDON, UK: BAE Systems, a UK-based defence, aerospace, and security company, has signed a strategic agreement with Microsoft to utilize its Azure Cloud platform. The partnership will help BAE to develop complex digital systems for militaries and governments to analyze incoming data. The partnership aims to support faster and easier deployment, development, and management of…