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This New Android Smartphone Is For Everyone Who Misses the Blackberry
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This New Android Smartphone Is For Everyone Who Misses the Blackberry

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Clicks, the company behind those physical keyboard cases for your smartphone, has announced a new device, but it'll look pretty familiar to anyone who's used a Blackberry before. It's called the Clicks Communicator, and it's a pocketable little handset that's perfect for anyone who misses having physical buttons on their phone. It comes with a full, old-school style QWERTY keyboard and runs Android 16, and while you can pump it full of apps and use it standalone, Clicks says it expects many of its customers will prefer to use it as a minimalistic companion to a primary smartphone. In that way, this device is designed to be your secondary smartphone, where you only load it with the apps you need at a moments notice and ...
Chennai to house free women`s cancer screening centre by February
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Chennai to house free women`s cancer screening centre by February

Chennai is set to get a dedicated public women`s cancer screening centre at Thousand Lights by February.  The facility, being established at a cost of Rs 1.23 crore, will offer free screening services for breast, cervical and ovarian cancers - affecting women in Tamil Nadu the most. The three-storeyed centre will be operated by the Greater Chennai Corporation`s Health Department and will function from 8 am to 5 pm on all days except Sundays. It will be equipped with a mammogram unit for breast cancer screening, a laboratory for Pap smear tests to detect cervical cancer, and an ultrasound facility for screening abdominal and ovarian cancers. A dedicated consultation room will also be part of the facility. While government hospitals already provide several diagnostic services free of cos...
Finn Wolfhard says, `It was hard` growing up in the spotlight at a young age
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Finn Wolfhard says, `It was hard` growing up in the spotlight at a young age

Actor Finn Wolfhard, popularly known for playing Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things, has spoken about his return to the IT universe and shooting to stardom at an early age. With the first season of the spin-off series IT: Welcome to Derry now finished, Wolfhard has hinted that he could return to the IT franchise in the future. He played Richie Tozier in the 2017 film It and its 2019 sequel, It: Chapter Two. His character’s influence is reflected in the 2025 spin-off series, keeping Richie’s legacy alive in the IT universe. Speaking about whether he was aware that a picture of Richie would appear in Welcome to Derry, Wolfhard said: “I knew that years ago, actually. When they first started thinking about that show, it was probably 2021.” “(Creators) Barbara and Andy Muschietti both told me, ...
South Korean researchers develop AI model for `customised` cancer vaccine
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South Korean researchers develop AI model for `customised` cancer vaccine

A joint research team of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and domestic biotechnology firm Neogenlogic has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can help produce a whole new type of "personalised" cancer vaccine, the joint team said on Friday.  The new AI platform helps identify neoantigens unique to each cancer patient that can train the patient`s immune system, and thus prevent recurrence of the illness, reports Yonhap news agency. "Neoantigens -- mutation-derived protein fragments unique to a patient`s tumor -- are the `fingerprints` used by vaccines to train the immune system," the team, led by professor Choi Jung-kyoon of KAIST, said in a press release. "While current vaccines focus almost exclusively on activating cytotoxic T cells fo...
Punkt Has a New Smartphone for People Who Hate Smartphones
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Punkt Has a New Smartphone for People Who Hate Smartphones

If you've ever looked into trading in your smartphone for a dumbphone, you might have stumbled across Punkt. The German-based company's MP01 and MP02 phone were purposely not "smart;" rather, they were minimalist slabs of plastic, sporting a tiny display and an array of large, physical buttons. The point of owning one of these Punkt devices isn't to sit scrolling on your smartphone for hours on end; it's to use your phone when you need to—privately, at that. The MC03 looks like any other smartphone at firstThe company's MC0 line flips the script a bit, and that doesn't change with the latest: MC03. While there's still a focus on privacy and minimalism, this newest device is virtually indistinguishable from other Android smartphones on the market—at least, in outward appearance. Gone are th...
Stranger Things creators confirm spin-off to explore loose ends
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Stranger Things creators confirm spin-off to explore loose ends

The New Year began with the conclusion of Stranger Things after nine and a half years for fans of the Netflix series. The Right Side Up wrapped up the stories of all the major characters, after Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Will (Noah Schnapp), Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Joyce (Winona Ryder), and the rest of the Hawkins heroes ventured into the Abyss to defeat the Mind Flayer and kill Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) once and for all. Over the seasons, the story opened several narrative threads. However, not all of them received a conclusive ending. Stranger Things spin-off One of the biggest questions viewers were left with after the finale episode was whether Eleven is truly dead and the origin of the mysterious rock for which Henry Creel killed a man in the cave. The Duffer Brothers will not b...
Zach Bryan marries Samantha Leonard in Spain wedding – National
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Zach Bryan marries Samantha Leonard in Spain wedding – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Zach Bryan and Samantha Leonard have officially tied the knot. The couple held their wedding ceremony in San Sebastian, Spain, TMZ reports.The Pink Skies singer, 29, confirmed the news by posting a photo on Instagram of him carrying Leonard, 28, as she wore a strapless wedding dress.“Tougher than the rest,” Bryan captioned the photo.In the next slide of the Instagram post carousel, Bryan shared a video from the wedding where he is seen singing Bruce Springsteen’s song Tougher Than the Rest on stage. Story continues below advertisement The Something in the Orange singer also shared a photo on Instagram of him and his friends in formal attire and captioned it wi...
Beware! Mumbai doctors predict these health trends for 2026
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Beware! Mumbai doctors predict these health trends for 2026

Amid the happiness of entering the new year, many people are pondering their life choices, and like always, health remains a top priority — especially in a post-Covid world. People, except those who were immunocompromised, were mostly carefree earlier, but doctors say the need to prioritise health is now greater than ever.More importantly, making healthy choices is not only for the old but also for younger adults, who are increasingly being affected by lifestyle-related health issues.  The fact that air pollution is no longer an environmental issue but a growing health concern, say doctors, makes it even more necessary for us to focus on our health in 2026.  As you take on the new year, Mumbai doctors highlight key health trends spanning both physical and mental wellbeing — not to alarm,...
This Rally Orbital Massager Is My Tech Upgrade of the Week
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This Rally Orbital Massager Is My Tech Upgrade of the Week

We may earn a commission from links on this page. There's something extra satisfying about starting a new year with an upgrade that actually makes a difference in your daily routine. After years of relying on my traditional percussive massage guns, I've made the switch to the Rally Orbital Massager. And one by one, my friends have started following in my footsteps to make the same move. Hey, there's something validating about watching people you trust independently come to the same conclusion. Why I love the Rally Orbital MassagerDon't get me wrong—my Theragun still serves me well. It's been a reliable companion after workouts, helping ease tension and speed up recovery. But with the Rally, the orbital motion technology sets it apart immediately. Instead of the percus...
Carney will participate in Ukraine peace talks in France next week – National
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Carney will participate in Ukraine peace talks in France next week – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France to represent Canada in the peace negotiations on Russia’s war in Ukraine, his office said in a statement Monday. Carney will be in France on Monday and Tuesday, where leaders of the bloc known as the Coalition of the Willing will gather to “accelerate efforts toward a negotiated peace for Ukraine, supported by strong security guarantees.” 1:58 Peace talks wane as Russian drones strike Odesa, injuring 6 The group’s 35 member states, including Canada, have pledged their support for Ukraine against...