The sixth strongest earthquake ever recorded struck Russia’s far east Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29 and has seemingly triggered a string of nearby volcanoes. According to the United States Geological Survey, it’s not uncommon for large earthquakes to cause volcanic activity, though volcanoes will only erupt if they were already close to erupting on their […]
Fed up with Microsoft’s attempts to sell you stuff in Windows 11? One such nag has been minimized – but something worse has been introduced
Windows 11 users are seeing a positive change, but also a less-welcome one The good news is the ‘second-chance out-of-box experience’ nag has been streamlined considerably The bad news is there’s a new nag pop-up in the Start menu that pushes you towards taking out a OneDrive subscription Microsoft has tidied up one annoyance with […]
The Hulu App May Not Be Long for This World
Hulu shows and movies have been available to stream on Disney+ for a while now, but Disney announced today that it finally plans to fully merge the two into a single app. Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston dropped the news in the company’s third-quarter earnings report this morning. In a statement, the […]
Our Brains Contain Lithium—and Its Loss Might Help Drive Alzheimer’s, Study Finds
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the cruelest conditions a person can develop. And even with recent advances, there’s only so much that can be done once its symptoms emerge. Research out this week might highlight a critical and previously missed factor driving the disease, one that could even lead to new treatments. Scientists at Harvard […]
Google has a new AI coding agent – and it’s now free for everyone to use
Google’s latest AI coding agent, Jules, is now generally available to all Jules offers a free tier and two paid options with higher limits Gemini 2.5 Pro produces high-quality code outputs Google has announced the general availability of its latest AI coding agent, Jules. Initially revealed in December 2024 as a Google Labs project, Jules […]
This Gaming Handheld’s External Battery Isn’t as Dumb as You Think
As we’re waiting for the ROG Xbox Ally and the next generation of slightly more powerful gaming handhelds to hit the scene, I’m stuck thinking about where portable gaming could go if designers got a little weirder with it. China-based company GPD, known for offering off-kilter laptops that straddle a business and gamer lifestyle, has […]
NASA Approves Ted Cruz’s Plan to Move a Space Shuttle to Houston, Setting Up a Fight With the Smithsonian
NASA has selected a yet-to-be-named Space Shuttle to move to Houston, conceding to a long-running bid by Texas senators to house one of the iconic vehicles. If the chosen vehicle is Discovery—which it likely is—the Smithsonian, which houses the vehicle, may put up a fight. The Trump administration included the shuttle’s relocation in the budget […]
Cybersecurity must be a top priority for businesses from beginning to end
Like it or not, cyberattacks are now a regular occurrence, and part of everyday life. However, despite this predictability, it still remains impossible to pinpoint exactly when and where they will occur. This means that businesses must remain vigilant, constantly on the lookout for any and all potential threats. From the moment a company is […]
Tim Cook to Appear With Trump at the White House as Apple Announces $100 Billion Investment
Apple CEO Tim Cook will join President Donald Trump at the White House Wednesday afternoon to announce a new $100 billion pledge to invest in the United States, according to a report from CNBC. Dubbed the “American Manufacturing Program,” Cook’s appearance comes on the same day that Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on goods […]
Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 Review: Gothic Delights,Brutal Horror
Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) is back at Nevermore Academy with a new deadly mystery in Tim Burton’s Wednesday. Season two of the hit Netflix series raises the stakes with bolder teen angst, as well as a surprising body count. Showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar return with exactly what fans loved from season one, amplified by […]