Nikon commits to cinema with RED technology integration

Nikon’s Q3 financial results may appear rough at first glance, but they hold an important signal for filmmakers. The company is no longer experimenting with cinema cameras, but instead committing to them as a core growth initiative. This commitment is driven by the integration of RED technology, which is now internal rather than external. The … Read more

Savoring Joy in Life’s Storms

Life can be tough, but it doesn’t have to mean living a life devoid of joy. In fact, research shows that savoring small moments of happiness and kindness can help us cope better with stress. Unlike chasing happiness as a goal, which can backfire, noticing joy is different. It’s about taking brief notice of the … Read more

Google Employees Demand End to Cloud Services for Immigration Agencies

Google employees have delivered a petition to management, condemning the Trump administration’s use of Google technology in immigration enforcement. The petition, signed by over 800 employees, calls on the company to stop doing business with federal immigration agencies and be transparent about its role in supporting these agencies. Employees claim that they were “appalled by … Read more

Trump’s Deleted Video Sparks New Debate on Blame for Apes Post

US President Donald Trump said he briefly saw a now-deleted video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes but claimed he didn’t make a mistake by posting it. The brief clip was shared late Thursday night on Trump’s social media account, sparking speculation about whether the blame lay with him or his aide Natalie Harp. … Read more

Microsoft’s Copilot Fails to Live Up to Hype

Microsoft’s stock has increased by 1.9% due to its efforts in developing Copilot, a chatbot that is central to the company’s artificial intelligence strategy. However, users and employees are struggling with the product. The main issue lies in the brand positioning and interoperability problems, which are causing frustration among those who use the service. Only … Read more

Simplifying Google with Fossify’s Bloat-Free Apps

Fossify is a game-changer for those tired of Google’s feature-bloated apps. The new suite of Material You-inspired apps offers an alternative to Google’s suite, providing a clean and simple user experience without the clutter. Google’s Gemini integration has led to unnecessary features being added to its apps, making them less useful. However, Fossify’s suite is … Read more

Retail Sales Data Released Ahead of Week’s End

Marketscreener has denied access to a news article about retail sales data, citing lack of permission. The article in question discussed the latest retail sales and consumer price data available through Marketscreener’s Tap Data service. However, without further information or details on what is being sought, it is unclear why access was denied or what … Read more

US Economy to Face Double Blow Next Week

The US is expecting a busy week of economic reports. These include the January jobs report and the consumer price index (CPI), both happening close together due to a partial government shutdown that delayed them. Normally, these are released on different days, but with the shutdown, they’re now back-to-back – the jobs report comes out … Read more

Break Free from Big Tech: Switch to Open Source Alternatives

I’ve spent years realizing I’m trapped in Google’s ecosystem, forced to subscribe to multiple services for my digital life. But after making the switch to open source alternatives, the experience has been surprisingly seamless. To share my journey and lessons learned, I’ll reveal six hidden gem Android apps that save me hundreds on subscriptions. I’ll … Read more

Market Analyst Confounds Trump Over Stock Performance

A day trader livestreamed his insights when President Trump posted a message celebrating stocks’ all-time highs. However, market analyst Amit Kukreja pointed out that the S&P 500 was close to its record but not there yet, and artificial-intelligence stocks were struggling on Wall Street. One viewer questioned if Trump’s statement referred to the Dow, sparking … Read more