Thieves stole approximately 100,000 organic eggs worth over $40,000 from a distribution trailer in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on Saturday night and has drawn national attention due to the current egg shortage and high prices. According to authorities, the theft is believed to be an opportunistic crime as egg prices have skyrocketed nationwide due … Read more
Mortgage interest rates have reached their lowest point of 2025, but they remain high enough to limit home buying and selling activity. As of Feb. 6, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.89%, according to Freddie Mac. However, this still leaves many households struggling to afford mortgage payments. To put this into perspective, a $2,395 monthly payment … Read more
Bill Gates has expressed his concerns about Intel’s struggles, stating that the company has lost its way in recent years. The co-founder of Microsoft attributed this decline to Intel’s failure to adapt to emerging tech trends, including AI, 5G, and cloud computing. Intel, once a leader in innovation, has missed several key industry megatrends, including … Read more
Nvidia has faced a significant hit due to the emergence of DeepSeek’s latest reasoning model, which rivals the best American tech and costs much less. Several smaller AI chip companies have seen an uptick in demand as investors flock to the Chinese startup. DeepSeek’s R1 model is an open-source alternative to proprietary models like OpenAI’s, … Read more
Physicists at the University of Naples, Italy, have discovered a method to cook the perfect boiled egg by repeatedly switching between pans of different temperatures. The traditional method of cooking eggs can result in an overcooked white and undercooked yolk due to the differing temperatures. The researchers, led by Ernesto Di Maio, found that alternating … Read more
Microsoft has sparked nostalgia for its infamous assistant, Clippy, by posting a hand-drawn image of the paperclip on social media. The drawing was created using Microsoft Paint and generated with the Image Creator option. This move comes as the company introduces its latest AI-powered assistant, Copilot. Copilot shares similarities with Clippy, offering intrusive suggestions to … Read more
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is set to launch a new, invite-only conference called “iicon” in April 2026, with the goal of bridging the gap between the gaming industry and other sectors shaped by advances in video games. The event aims to bring together experts from film, music, healthcare, education, and more. According to ESA … Read more
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate to 4.50%, taking it to its lowest level since mid-2023, in an effort to boost the struggling British economy. The decision was widely expected and marks the third reduction in six months. However, the real surprise came from the bank’s revised growth projection, which now … Read more
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued recalls for over 140,000 vehicles, including models of its Tacoma 4-wheel drive trucks, Camry sedans, and RX SUVs. The recalls are due to various safety issues, with the most common being damage to rear brake hoses in some Tacoma vehicles or second-row center seatbelts in affected Camrys and Lexus RXs. … Read more
Pinterest Inc. has delivered a solid performance in its holiday quarter, beating expectations with strong revenue and giving an optimistic outlook for the current period. The company’s advertising business continues to grow, despite increased competition from larger rivals. In its latest financial report, Pinterest posted revenue of $837 million to $852 million for the current … Read more