Apple is reportedly set to launch its new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro headphones as early as February 11. The announcement is likely to be low-key, given that the company has not sent out invitations for either an in-person or virtual event. A new iPhone SE would mark the fourth generation of Apple’s budget-friendly handset, … Read more
James Howells, a software engineer who is pursuing a legal battle over his $775 million Bitcoin fortune, has expressed interest in buying the landfill site where the stash was allegedly dumped. Howells initially sought permission from authorities to excavate the site and recover 8,000 BTC, but the court denied his request due to environmental concerns. … Read more
China has reported a record low number of marriages, with 6.1 million couples getting married last year. This marks a decline of nearly 20% from the previous year and is the lowest marriage rate since records began in 1986. The drop is attributed to the worsening population crisis in China, which threatens its economy as … Read more
Federal employees are speaking out against the late-night communications and bizarre policy changes emanating from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The unusual emails, which encourage workers to quit their jobs and take a “deferred resignation,” have generated intense backlash. Critics argue that the secrecy surrounding DOGE personnel and their activities is also a … Read more
The Super Bowl national anthem for the 2025 game lasted 2 minutes flat, according to BetMGM. This is a significant underperformance from expectations, with the over/under set at 2 minutes and 0.5 seconds. Jon Batiste’s performance at Super Bowl 59 holds the record for the shortest national anthem performance in Super Bowl history, lasting just … Read more
Nvidia, a tech giant with a market cap of $3 trillion, has seen its shares soar by 22,000% over the last decade, making it one of the most successful companies in terms of shareholder wealth. However, growing concerns about the sustainability of AI hardware spending have raised questions about how much more the company can … Read more
The FBI has issued a warning to Americans to delete certain text messages immediately, as Chinese cybercriminals are suspected of being behind these scams. The texts claim that recipients have unpaid tolls and include links to supposedly legitimate websites. According to the FBI, these are phishing attacks, or smishing attacks, which target people’s personal information. … Read more
A nationwide recall has been issued for about two million baked goods produced by FGF Brands, including doughnuts and coffee rolls from Dunkin’, due to potential contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The products were sold at various locations in the US and Canada before December 13, 2024. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded … Read more
NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover has made a significant discovery in its hunt for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover, which landed on July 30, 2020, collected a rock sample from the Blue Hill site that holds immense scientific interest due to its high concentration of low-calcium pyroxene. This is a first-of-its-kind find, as … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a unique and massive galaxy using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, which features six more rings than other previously known galaxies. The newly found galaxy, nicknamed “Bull’s-eye,” has an impressive nine rings, an arrow-like feature straight through its center, and is almost twice as large as the Milky Way. According to NASA, the … Read more