In a thrilling bid to democratize access to AI, Microsoft has released two new Surface devices: Surface Laptop and Surface Pro. Priced at as low as $799, the devices aim to make powerful AI capabilities available to students, creatives, and young professionals. AI Capabilities at Your Fingertips The new Surface devices are powered by Qualcomm’s…
On April 28, 2025, Newark Liberty International Airport was hit with a 90-second communication shutdown. Air traffic controllers lost contact with arriving aircraft during that time. A United Airlines pilot asked, “Are you there?” as he tried to make contact with controllers. What Caused the Outage? The blackout resulted from a malfunction in the stream…
According to a new scientific study, bee production in Brazil, one of the country’s most powerful economic engines, is emitting over twice the greenhouse gas levels allowed under international climate targets. Published in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research, the study estimates that if current trends persist, Brazil’s beef sector would produce between 0.42 and 0.63…
BOSTON, It was loud, it was wild, and it felt like Boston had it in the bag. But the Knicks had other plans. Down by 20 points in the third quarter, the New York Knicks clawed their way back and stunned the Boston Celtics with a 108-105 win in overtime in Game 1 of the…
Netflix’s hit survival series ‘Squid Game’ returns on June 27 for its highly anticipated third and final season. The newly released trailer hints at a deadly new chapter — with shocking returns and unexpected twists. The new footage opens in a familiar, chilling fashion. A group of players cautiously approaches a massive black box, identical…
End of an Era: Skype Signs Off Skype, once the face of internet calling, is officially shutting down in 2025. Microsoft, its parent company since 2011, confirmed the decision on May 5. The platform revolutionized global communication by letting people call and video chat over the internet for free. How Skype Changed the Game Launched…
OpenAI confirms its nonprofit arm will stay in control, even as it restructures to raise funds and grow faster in AI. A New Chapter for OpenAI OpenAI has made a big announcement. The company says it will stay under nonprofit control despite a major restructuring. The plan is to turn its for-profit arm into a…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a plan to cut senior military ranks, aiming to refocus resources on combat-ready troops. The move, pitched as a strategy for a “lean and mean” force, has already sparked debate in Congress over whether such deep cuts could threaten military readiness. Hegseth Declares War on Military Bloat, Proposes Slashing Top…
Life on Earth couldn’t exist without heavy metals. These elements are vital from the iron in our blood to the gold in our electronics. But where did they come from? A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters finds that some of the universe’s heavy elements, such as gold, platinum, and uranium, possibly came from one…
In a time when celebrity relationships are defined by hyper-theatrics, Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky’s romance shines for its sincerity and straightforwardness. Their saga, built up to a tender proposal, has taken hold of the imagination of the public and influenced intensely personal art. A Love That Defies the Spotlight Lady Gaga—whose real name is…
