The US Google Store is offering significant discounts on various Pixel devices, including the Pixel 9 series, to coincide with the Super Bowl 2025 commercial. The deals include the Pixel 9 Pro series, Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Fitbit smartwatches. The discounted prices are as follows: * Pixel 8a: $399 (originally $499) … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, researchers have revealed years of infrastructure preparation that went into disconnecting the Baltic States from Russia’s controlled power grid. This achievement marks an essential milestone in the region’s efforts to establish energy independence. Meanwhile, pizza prices remain remarkably stable over the past few decades, with factors contributing to this … Read more
Honeywell has announced its plan to split its operations into two separate businesses: aerospace and home automation. The decision comes after activist investment firm Elliott Investment Management took a stake in the company, prompting a re-evaluation of its strategy. The move follows a trend seen among industry leaders such as General Electric, Alcoa, and United … Read more
A remarkable achievement has been recorded by popular speedrunner Summoning Salt in Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, breaking the long-standing barrier of under two minutes to defeat the game’s infamous boss, Tyson. The impressive feat required an astonishing 75,000 attempts over nearly five years and a marginally perfect performance. To succeed, Summoning Salt had to throw 21 … Read more
Romania’s outgoing president Klaus Iohannis has resigned on Monday to prevent an impeachment bid by opposition parties, amid highly polarized voters and a repeat presidential election in May. The move comes after accusations of Russian interference were made against him last year, leading the European top court to void the first round of the election. … Read more
Kanye West has stopped posting on the social media platform X, citing a need to “vent” after airing his shoe brand Yeezy during the Super Bowl. The artist had written a farewell post before going dark. West was banned from X in October 2022 for antisemitic posts but was reinstated later that month. He made … Read more
In a bizarre move, three days before his inauguration as US President, Donald Trump launched $Trump, a meme coin that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. The coin initially soared in value but then dropped to around $40 just as incoming First Lady Melania Trump launched her own meme coin, $Melania. So, what exactly are … Read more
Russia launched drone attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Sumy, causing fires and damage. In Kyiv, no injuries were reported, but a non-residential building was set ablaze. In Sumy, a 38-year-old woman was hospitalized after being hit by drones, while five houses suffered significant damage. According to officials, more than 300 windows were … Read more
Gold prices surged to fresh record highs, reaching $2,900 an ounce on Friday, amidst growing concerns over global economic uncertainty. Analysts are now discussing a potential $3,000 target, with some even predicting gold’s inflation-adjusted all-time high of around $3,420. The factors driving this upward trajectory are the same as in 1976: geopolitical tensions, trade wars, … Read more
A new strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has emerged in Nevada’s dairy cows, sparking concerns among officials and scientists about its potential impact on humans. The mutant virus, genotype D1.1, is found in migratory wild birds but has not previously been detected in cattle. The virus is responsible for severe human cases of … Read more