Microsoft 365 subscribers will soon face a change as the service’s included virtual private network (VPN) is being dropped on February 28. According to Microsoft, they regularly assess feature usage and effectiveness, leading them to conclude that the VPN is no longer necessary. The current VPN offers limited features, such as a 50GB monthly data … Read more
New Yorkers could see their electricity bills increase even higher due to a tariff imposed by Canada on energy imports from the US state. Experts say that if the tariff, which could be as high as 10 percent or more, is implemented, it will likely add costs passed on to consumers. The US and Canada … Read more
A recent study has pushed back the estimated age of the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) to around 4.2 billion years ago, several hundred million years older than previous estimates. This finding raises questions about life’s origin and suggests that it may have arisen extremely rapidly, almost as soon as our planet became habitable. The … Read more
If your PlayStation 5 is becoming a hindrance in your living room, consider switching to the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This device offers faster streaming speeds than my PS5 and is currently available for almost half off on Amazon. The key to the Fire TV Stick’s superiority lies in its Wi-Fi 6E specification, … Read more
The US Space Agency has temporarily suspended its meetings with its advisory science panel due to concerns over recent executive orders. These orders have raised questions about how they may impact scientific research within NASA. The agency is currently assessing the implications of these changes and their potential effects on ongoing projects and future research … Read more
Supermicro Computer (SMCI) is set to provide a business update for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 through a conference call and webcast. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT, will be accessible on the company’s investor relations website (ir.supermicro.com). A replay of the webcast will … Read more
President Donald Trump recently honored the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House, despite avoiding talk of tariffs. The ceremony was delayed due to a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about pausing tariffs on Canada. Trump praised the team’s championship win, saying they are “real champions” for their “tremendous championship.” … Read more
The once-standard advice to take low-dose aspirin daily as a preventive measure against heart attack and stroke has evolved. Medical professionals still recommend aspirin for those with a history of heart attack or stroke, but the approach has become more nuanced. While aspirin is effective at reducing blood clots and preventing cardiovascular events, its benefits … Read more
A growing concern is emerging among aircraft operators as new research suggests that falling space debris poses a significant risk to air safety. The increased number of reentries and airline flights has heightened the danger, with experts warning that even low probabilities of collisions could lead to catastrophic consequences. In January, SpaceX’s Starship vehicle experienced … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs on the European Union has sent shockwaves through the currency market, pushing the euro to its lowest level since November 2022. The warning has led traders to shift their predictions for euro parity with the dollar, now considering it a likely outcome by the end of the quarter. … Read more