SAN FRANCISCO: A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant with his mind, the company behind the technological innovation announced on Monday, letting him stream shows and control devices with only his thoughts. An implant in a blood vessel on the surface of the 64-year-old man’s brain let him mentally “tap” icons on an Amazon Fire tablet, brain-computer interface company Synchron said. The patient, who is living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was able to make video calls, play music, stream shows, control smart home devices such as lights, shop online, and read books…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Taylor Swift is opting for a different approach as she makes bold statements in the current politically-charged atmosphere. In an new clip released of Swift’s old interview by 60 Minutes: A Second Look, Swift revealed how she felt about “making decisions” about the country. “As far as politics and who I want to be making decisions for our country and all that, I don’t really sing about that,” Swift told the platform at the time. The Tortured Poets Department singer added that melodies and ideas about “economic climate” of the country don’t “fit into a chorus.” However, the Eras Tour performer has significantly shifted her…
Katy Perry, fresh off her departure from *American Idol*, is set to headline the Rock in Rio music festival on Friday, September 20th. The *Dark Horse* singer will perform at the biennial event in Rio de Janeiro on a day dedicated to celebrating women artists. Perry was warmly welcomed by fans upon her arrival in Brazil, with one fan presenting her with a red heart, which she was seen holding as she left the airport. The *Roar* hitmaker greeted fans cheerfully, stopping for autographs and pictures. Dressed casually in a white vest, joggers, flip-flops, and accessorized with a black baseball…
Priyanka Chopra recently attended her husband Nick Jonas’ concert at London’s O2 Arena and took the opportunity to reflect on an unforgettable moment from her past. On September 16, the global star shared a series of family photos from the Jonas Brothers’ concert and reminisced about a wardrobe malfunction during the 2000 Miss World pageant, held at the same venue, which was then called the Millennium Dome. In her Instagram post, Chopra, 42, wrote, “I was crowned Miss World at this arena 24 years ago. I’ll never forget my 18-year-old self—excited, nervous, and competitive—trying to look my best.” She recalled…
Zayn Malik thrilled fans by announcing his first solo tour in almost 10 years since leaving One Direction. The *Dusk Till Dawn* singer made a surprise appearance on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* on Tuesday, September 17, crashing the host’s monologue to reveal his upcoming *Stairway to the Sky* tour. Without saying a word, the 31-year-old casually played his music on Fallon’s laptop, showed off some dance moves, and left a note for the host. Fallon read it aloud, revealing that Malik’s debut solo tour would kick off this autumn, covering the U.S. and U.K. Fans were quick to…
Chappell Roan, the rising popstar behind *The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess*, is establishing clear boundaries after a troubling incident at the 2024 VMAs. The 26-year-old’s debut album has been a hit, with four songs landing on the Billboard Top 100, and she recently won the Best New Artist award at the event. However, the red carpet turned “overwhelming” when a photographer shouted at her to “shut the f–k up.” Roan quickly responded, holding up a finger and shouting back, “You shut the f–k up, not me b–ch.” In an interview with *Entertainment Tonight*, Roan opened up about…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, now residing in Montecito with their two children, have been given new titles by their neighbours following King Charles’ birthday honour to the Duke. Locals in the area have expressed surprise at the couple’s choice to settle in the Riven Rock Estate, which is traditionally favored by older residents. One neighbour remarked, “It’s where the elephants come to die,” highlighting the unexpected nature of the couple’s move to the area. Frank McGinity, an 88-year-old neighbour, shared his experience of being turned away when he attempted to deliver a film to the couple’s home. In his…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been charged with sex trafficking and ordered to remain in custody without the possibility of bond. After a nearly two-hour hearing, Manhattan federal magistrate judge Robyn Tarnofsky ruled in favor of the prosecution, which argued that Combs posed a risk to the public and potential witnesses. Combs pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking during the hearing. The rapper’s legal team proposed a $50 million bond, including in-home detention and GPS monitoring in New York City, but the judge sided with the US Attorney’s office, which sought to keep Combs in custody.…
Nicole Kidman recently shared her struggles with body image and self-doubt in the Hulu documentary series *In Vogue: The 90s*. The Oscar-winning actress reflected on her youthful insecurities, revealing that she always wished to be shorter and curvier. “My whole life, I wanted to be 5’2″ and curvaceous,” Kidman said. Instead, she found herself at 5’11, tall and slim, which designers appreciated for dressing her. Kidman, now 57, recalled being teased as a tall, red-headed, fair-skinned girl, standing nearly 5’11 by the age of 14. “I would get teased, and it wasn’t kind,” she admitted. One memorable moment in her…
Eva Mendes recently discussed her career plans during an interview with George Stephanopoulos on *Good Morning America*, revealing she may take a break from acting. When asked if she might walk away from the profession for good, the 50-year-old actress responded, “I don’t know. If there are interesting roles, maybe.” Mendes, who hasn’t appeared in a film since her role in Ryan Gosling’s 2014 thriller *Lost River*, reflected on her career, saying, “I kinda felt like I did it. Working with Ryan Gosling was such a high point that I thought, ‘This is a good time to just Seinfeld it…
