Author: Tim Rogers
Many women endure period pain every month, relying on painkillers or a hot water bottle for relief. For some, menstrual pain is debilitating, leading to bed rest for days each month. Women may also suffer from PMS or an even more severe mood disorder, PMDD, with limited treatment options. A UK medtech startup, Samphire Neuroscience, offers a drug-free and science-backed approach to managing menstrual pain and mood disorders with a head-mounted therapeutic wearable using non-invasive brain stimulation. Samphire’s wearable, called Nettle, applies a non-invasive, low electrical current type of brain stimulation, tDCS, to target regions of the brain associated with…
Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are some of the top brands whose apps are featured on the Indian fintech PhonePe’s Indus Appstore. This Android app store was launched on Wednesday to challenge Google’s monopoly in its biggest user market. To compete with Google Play Store, PhonePe has equipped Indus Appstore with a range of unique and personalized features as well as developer-friendly terms. Indus Appstore offers round-the-clock support in 12 regional languages (as well as English), according to the $12 billion Walmart-backed fintech company. The app store boasts over 200,000 apps across 45 categories, including big names such as Flipkart, Spotify,…
If you’re struggling with how to play against Gwen in LoL, we’ve got you covered with the best counters to beat her. Image Credit: Riot Games Gwen counters in LoL – top three picks Gwen is undeniably one of the most formidable carry top laners in the game. She boasts impressive split-pushing capabilities and deals true damage with her Q. To triumph over her, choosing the right champions is critical. Below are the top three Gwen counters for the current season. If you’re new to the game, take a look at our guide on counter picks in League of Legends…
Image used with permission by the copyright holder Words With Friends 2 is considered one of the best word games currently available. As opposed to Wordle, which is more of a solo game, Words With Friends 2 enables direct competition against friends to determine who possesses the superior vocabulary and strategic game skills. For individuals who have mastered the game, taking on any opponent solo is possible, but some might require a little assistance. While cheating at a game played for enjoyment contradicts the purpose of playing, there are instances when one may find themselves in a difficult position. Whether…
Language teachers are at risk of being replaced by AI according to some employers, despite the fact that AI-translated text tends to be less lexically rich than human translations. One company that is taking advantage of AI in language instruction is Loora, which uses conversational AI to teach English to students. Their iOS app allows users to chat with a chatbot that gives feedback on their English comprehension. Loora offers AI-generated conversation subjects and scenarios to choose from, and provides feedback on grammar, pronunciation, accent, and direct translation in the user’s native tongue if they get stuck. The app also…
Arrowhead Games Helldivers 2 is a PlayStation console exclusive, so it’s not available on Xbox Series X or S. Microsoft Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, has expressed disappointment in this, as have many Helldivers 2 players. If you don’t own a PS5 or a powerful enough gaming PC to run Helldivers 2, there are several alternative options available on Xbox Game Pass for a sci-fi or co-op game experience. Deep Rock Galactic Coffee Stain Publishing Deep Rock Galactic is a co-op shooter game about space dwarves who mine resources. It offers an enthralling gameplay experience with its first-person perspective and emphasis…
If you find it challenging to win against Sion in LoL, here’s a guide to the top counters you can use to improve your win rate. Image Credit: Riot Games Sion counters in LoL – the three best choices If you’re looking for a front line tank, Sion is one of the best top laners out there that fits the requirement. However, there are several champions that can easily dominate him. Here are the three best Sion counters. If you’re new to the game, check out our guide on counter picks in League of Legends. Understanding counter picks and how…
The video game market in the MENA-3 region, which includes Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, saw a total revenue of $1.92 billion in 2023, representing a 7.8% increase compared to the previous year. This figure is projected to reach $2.65 billion by 2027, indicating a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. All three countries in the region experienced growth in their gaming markets in 2023. The total number of gamers in the MENA-3 region reached 68.4 million in 2023, marking a 2.9% year-over-year increase, and is expected to grow to 79.6 million by 2027 with a…
According to data.ai’s latest State of Mobile Gaming report, the industry’s revenue saw a decline for the second consecutive year, dropping to $107.3 billion in 2023. Notably, downloads also decreased for the first time ever, reaching only 88 billion. Despite these setbacks, data.ai’s insights and forecasts suggest that there are “signs of a turnaround” on the horizon for the mobile games industry. While consumer spending experienced another drop, the report focuses on the slowed rate of decline, which fell by 5% in 2022 and further decreased by only 2% in 2023. Notably, half of the 10 largest markets also saw…
Find the solution to Wordle for February 21 and some helpful hints to assist you in solving the answer on your own. The answer is placed at the bottom of the page to avoid spoiling the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. Let’s begin with a quick reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer For those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, yesterday’s Wordle answer was “MATCH.” With that in mind, today’s answer is definitely not that. If needed, you can try using one of these Wordle starting words and circle…