Scientists have presented the results of the first phase of clinical trials involving 14 people with inherited blindness, specifically Leber congenital amaurosis. Significant improvements in vision parameters have been observed with the application of CRISPR gene editing technology. Leber congenital amaurosis is characterized by a mutation in the CEP290 gene, resulting in severe vision loss,…
Riot Games, in collaboration with Netflix, unveiled two new posters for the upcoming second season of the series “Arcane” (Arcane: League of Legends). The creators of the show decided to present new footage on June 12 at the International Animated Film Festival in Annecy, France. The images will be showcased in the format of “Developer…
Machine vision is a rapidly developing field in robotics, integrating cameras, sensors, and algorithms into systems for capturing and analyzing images. Modern conditions require that collected data be processed as quickly as possible, ideally within the device itself—whether in a smartphone, laptop, or car. For such edge computing needs, specialists from Tsinghua University in China…
Kristen Stewart returns to the land of vampires, this time alongside Oscar Isaac. They will star in the film “Flesh of the Gods,” directed by Panos Cosmatos (“Mandy”) from a screenplay by Cosmatos. The producer will be Oscar-winning Adam McKay. According to the official synopsis, Stewart and Isaac will play Raoul and Alex, “a couple…
A new gel has been developed to break down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing the negative effects of alcohol on the body and reducing excessive intoxication. It is intended to be consumed before or during alcohol intake. The protein-based gel was created by scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. The…
While Windows 11 continues to gain users (according to third-party statistical services), the OS is still quite far from its predecessor, which will soon cease official support. However, in the gaming realm, Windows 11 seems to be doing much better. In its latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey, Valve reports that Windows 11 is very…
The popularity of the Galaxy A series, including the Galaxy A55 5G, is evident in its sales figures. The predecessor, the Galaxy A54 5G, was among the top 10 best-selling phones in Q1 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. This is a rare achievement for a mid-range phone. With significant upgrades, the Galaxy A55 5G is…
At the Computex 2024 expo, Asus showcased the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, its first model featuring Google TV and a remote control with an integrated Google Assistant microphone. This 27-inch 4K IPS panel boasts ultra-thin bezels. It comes with built-in 5W Harman Kardon speakers and a headphone jack on the rear panel. One standout feature of…
The second part of “Wonka” featuring Timothy Chalamet is set to premiere in theaters on December 17, 2027. The news was reported by the portal World of Reel, citing their sources. While there is no official confirmation yet, indications point to this based on an update in Warner Bros.’ release schedule. In a recent announcement,…
Deadline reported that Jeff Bridges will play the lead role in a new adaptation of the legendary monster from “Beowulf.” In the film “Grendel,” the monster from “Beowulf” will tell his version of the story. The director of this new interpretation will be Robert D. Krzykowski. Bridges will be joined by an impressive cast of…
