Category: Technology


  • Trumpโ€™s New Chip Tariffs: Whatโ€™s the Deal?

    Breaking news: the Trump administration has introduced a spicy 25% tariff on imported chips, but waitโ€”donโ€™t worry, not the crunchy kind you munch on while binge-watching Netflix. These tariffs kick in for chips that enter the U.S. only to be exported elsewhere. So whatโ€™s the real story? Well, this move seems more about bending the…

  • Senate Fumbles the Crypto Ball: Coinbase Calls the Shots

    In a spectacular display of political gymnastics, the Senate Banking Committee decided to hit the brakes on a crucial vote regarding the Clarity Act, mainly because Coinbaseโ€™s CEO, Brian Armstrong, pulled a dramatic last-minute veto on it. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a Netflix thriller! So whatโ€™s the Clarity Act? Well, this bill…

  • AI: The Introvert’s New Best Friend

    In a world where social interactions sometimes feel about as appealing as a root canal, AI is swooping in like a superheroโ€”sans cape, of courseโ€”to lend a helping hand. Take Googleโ€™s latest gem from their Gemini launch: it practically begs you to ask it questions instead of talking to that perfectly nice expert a few…

  • Australia Pulls the Plug on 4.7 Million Social Media Accountsโ€”Kids, Itโ€™s Time to Network IRL!

    Have you ever accidentally deleted your favorite meme, then stared into the abyss of your life choices? Well, Australia just took that to the next level by yanking 4.7 million social media accounts off the grid in the blink of an eye! Thatโ€™s how many accounts went dark shortly after the nationโ€™s new under-16 social…

  • OpenAIโ€™s Bold Move: Sitting Out the AI Arms Race

    Ever heard of the classic game of chess? Well, OpenAI just decided to be the kid who flips the board and says, ‘Nah, Iโ€™m good.’ In a recent twist of tech fate, OpenAI opted out of becoming Appleโ€™s custom model provider, choosing to prioritize its flashy AI hardware instead. This decision came after Apple and…

  • Meta’s Layoffs Leave Batman Fans Hanging

    In a plot twist even Gotham’s heroes didnโ€™t see coming, the layoffs at Meta have struck the studio that brought us *Batman: Arkham Shadow*. Camouflaj, the team behind the much-loved game, hasnโ€™t been entirely scrapped like a poorly written comic bookโ€”just a handful of employees remain. Reportedly, theyโ€™re now huddled in a corner working on…

  • Mishaal Rahman Bids Farewell to Androidโ€”What Does This Mean for Us?

    In a twist that feels straight out of a tech drama, Android expert Mishaal Rahman is hanging up his virtual hat and stepping away from the Android news realm. After a decade of unveiling new features and dazzling us with his insights, heโ€™s decided itโ€™s time for a new adventureโ€”maybe in a galaxy far, far…

  • Digg’s New Look: Is It Finally Ready to Compete with Reddit?

    Hold onto your hats, folks! The new Digg is officially in open beta, and it’s promising to let you create communities around any topic that tickles your fancy. Yes, you heard me rightโ€”*any* topic! According to TechCrunch, this latest update tackles one of the biggest gripes I had when I dipped my toes into the…

  • How One Brave Soul Crowdsourced 500 Dashcams in Minneapolis โ€“ Because Who Needs a Reality Show?

    Imagine this: youโ€™re in Minneapolis, and suddenly the streets look like the set of a wild reality show, minus the scripted drama and high-stakes competitions. Instead, you have Nick Benson serving as the unlikely hero, rallying the community to equip themselves with dashcams in an epic quest to document questionable federal activities. It all kicked…

  • Silence of the Investors: Whereโ€™s the Money for Muskโ€™s xAI?

    Imagine a room full of investors with their mouths zipped tighter than a jar of picklesโ€”sounds familiar, right? Thatโ€™s the current vibe around Elon Muskโ€™s splashy AI venture, xAI, as the companyโ€™s boldly chaotic project Grok faces a whirlwind of criticism for its infamous collection of non-consensual deepfakes. In a world where tech giants are…