Category: Technology


  • Is Elon Musk Sneaking into Senate Hearings?

    So, picture this: Jared Isaacman, the guy who went to space with SpaceX, is sitting in a Senate confirmation hearing for NASA and heโ€™s getting grilled about whether or not Elon Musk was involved in his job interview. Letโ€™s be honest, if I was his boss and I had to answer that question, I would…

  • When AI Goes Mad: The Potential Stock Market Meltdown

    Imagine youโ€™re at a carnivalโ€”the rides are whirling, cotton candyโ€™s flying, and suddenly, the ferris wheel decides to swing wildly because someone programmed it to optimize for thrills. Thatโ€™s essentially what could happen if autonomous AI gets a little too clever in the world of trading. According to a chilling report from the Bank of…

  • Pixel 9A: Still $499 and Ready to Take Your Calls!

    Hold onto your smartphones, folks! The Pixel 9A has finally hit the shelves, and guess what? It still costs $499! Yes, you heard that right. In a world where tech prices dance like the cha-cha, Googleโ€™s new midrange marvel is strutting in at the same price as its predecessor, even after overcoming some mysterious component…

  • A1: The Classroomโ€™s New Best Buddy?

    So, it seems Secretary of Education Linda McMahon let slip a little something at a recent panel on workforce tech: she called AI ‘A1’โ€”like the steak sauce. I mean, who knew our classrooms would be garnished with a side of steak sauce? But here’s the scoop: AI (not A1, unless weโ€™re talking dinner) is slowly…

  • Amazon’s Project Kuiper: Launching Into Internet History (Maybe)

    Grab your space snacks, folks! Amazon is gearing up to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites, and spoiler alert: it might happen. Scheduled for a spectacular showdown between 7 PM and 9 PM ET tonight, the anticipation is palpable! The only thing standing between us and a bevy of new internet satellites? Mother…

  • Googleโ€™s XR Dreams: Are We Still in the Matrix?

    When it comes to Google and its ambition for augmented reality, it feels like weโ€™ve entered a sci-fi film where everyone wears glasses that can translate languages and scan books while looking totally chill. Shahram Izadi, the captain steering the Android XR ship, recently dropped knowledge bombs at a TED talk, presenting prototype smart glasses…

  • X and Twitch: A Truce in the Great Ad Boycott Battle?

    In a world where drama is the norm, it turns out that X (you know, the platform formerly known as Twitter) and Twitch have decided to play nice. According to some spicy legal gossip, X is ready to put down the litigation club and drop Twitch from its antitrust lawsuit against advertisersโ€”IF they play by…

  • Vivo Takes a Cue from Xiaomi: Copycat or Innovator?

    Remember when we were kids and saw our friends walk into school with the latest gadget, and we just *had* to have one too? Well, brace yourselfโ€”Vivo has officially taken the plunge as it unveils its smartphone camera grip, echoing Xiaomiโ€™s prestigious photography kit. Talk about a case of smartphone fashion! For three years running,…

  • The EU’s AI Rules: Simpler Than Finding Your Car Keys

    Alright folks, buckle up, because the EU is simplifying its AI rulesโ€”but before you start doing backflips, letโ€™s break this down. Picture this: the EU’s landmark AI Act, which is about as straightforward as assembling IKEA furniture without the manual, is getting a makeover. Instead of throwing a spaghetti code mess at businesses, theyโ€™re now…

  • EU Hits the Snooze Button on Apple and Meta’s Antitrust Fines

    If you ever thought adulting meant making tough decisions, just look at the EU as it dials back on its antitrust fines against Apple and Meta. The Digital Markets Act may have promised some stern penalties, but it seems the geopolitical climate is serving up a side of hesitation. EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera was…