Key Takeaways: Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle start-up Nikola, was granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump, the White House confirmed on Friday. This decision comes after Milton was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison last year for misleading investors about the potential of his company’s technology. A Controversial Conviction and Pardon … Read more
Key Takeaways: As a fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, like the impressive Ulefone Power Armor 18T, I’m always excited by any way to enhance my device’s capabilities. Thermal imaging can be a powerful tool for spotting temperature anomalies, and now, thanks to a tiny but powerful accessory, my Android phone has thermal … Read more
A bipartisan group of five former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners, including two former FCC chairmen, has strongly criticized the ongoing investigation into CBS by current FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. The group, which spans both political parties, denounced the investigation as unjustified and potentially harmful to press freedoms. A Unified Rejection of the Investigation The … Read more
On March 18, the official White House account on X (formerly Twitter) shared two images of Virginia Basora-Gonzalez, a woman recently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The post described her as a “previously deported alien felon convicted of fentanyl trafficking” and celebrated her capture as a victory for the administration. One of … Read more
Microsoft has officially confirmed that it is removing a well-known command line that allowed users to bypass the requirement for a Microsoft Account during the setup of Windows 11. This change means that new Windows 11 installations will now mandate the use of a Microsoft Account and an internet connection. The End of the Popular … Read more
AI tools have come a long way in recent years, but when it comes to one key area—searching the web—they still have a long way to go. Are AI Search Tools Ready for Prime Time? The question of how effective AI is at searching the internet is one that matters more than ever. Research by … Read more
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured an awe-inspiring image that beautifully demonstrates a cosmic phenomenon known as an “Einstein ring,” offering a vivid example of Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. What is an Einstein Ring? An Einstein ring occurs when the light from a distant object, such as a galaxy or star, is … Read more
Apple’s most profitable product, the iPhone, might be in line for a major redesign aimed at reviving consumer interest. A Bold New iPhone Design After years of similar designs, Apple is preparing to introduce a new, slimmer iPhone in 2025. This fresh design is expected to arrive as part of the iPhone 17 series, with … Read more
On Friday evening, Elon Musk announced that he has officially sold his social media platform, X, to his artificial intelligence company, xAI. The deal is valued at $45 billion, slightly higher than what Musk paid for X in 2022, though it includes $12 billion in debt. Musk shared the news through a post on X, … Read more