Amazon’s devices chief Panos Panay has teased plans for new Alexa+ hardware across various categories, including speakers, smart displays, and wearables. The goal is to achieve “perfection in every single product that we ship,” with a focus on more affordable, mid-range, and premium devices. Panay aims to improve battery life, sound quality, and security features … Read more
Microsoft has acknowledged that its latest Windows 11 update accidentally uninstalled and unpinned its popular AI assistant, Copilot. The issue occurred on March 11, when the monthly update rolled out, and was discovered by users who woke up to find the app missing from their taskbars. According to a Microsoft support article, the company is … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has proposed changes to its phone service that could significantly impact beneficiaries, particularly those living in rural areas. The draft memo, signed by acting deputy commissioner Doris Diaz on March 13, aims to improve identity verification but may “cripple” the agency’s already-strained system. The proposed changes would limit what people … Read more
Lithuanian prosecutors have accused Russia’s military intelligence service GRU of orchestrating an arson attack on an Ikea furniture store in the country’s capital city Vilnius last year. The investigation, led by prosecutor Arturas Urbelis, has identified two Ukrainian suspects, both teenagers, who were paid €10,000 ($11,000; £8,400) and a BMW for their role in setting … Read more
A new NASA analysis reveals that global sea levels rose faster than predicted in 2024, with ocean water expanding as it warms being the main driver. The satellite data shows a 0.23-inch rise in sea level compared to the expected 0.17 inches for the year. According to Josh Willis, a sea level researcher at NASA’s … Read more
Protests and vandalism have erupted at Tesla facilities across the US, with demonstrators calling for a “takedown” of the company due to Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration. Most protests have been peaceful, but some have turned destructive, with fires set at showrooms and charging stations. The protests are centered around Musk’s role as … Read more
Netflix’s four-part series “Adolescence” delves into the darker side of teenage life, tackling issues of incel culture and gender violence. While not based on a single true story, the show draws inspiration from several real-life events in the UK. The series follows Jamie, played by Owen Cooper, as he navigates his way through adolescence with … Read more
President Donald Trump has nominated Federal Reserve Governor Bowman as the new Vice Chair for Supervision, according to multiple sources. Bowman, a former community banker and state regulator, has been a frequent critic of efforts to impose tougher bank rules. Bowman joined the Fed board in 2018 and has held this position since then. His … Read more
A team of 10 scientists stationed at an isolated Antarctic base has been affected by a disturbing email, where one researcher accused another colleague of physical and sexual assault. The situation is being monitored, and an investigation is underway. The researchers are almost entirely cut off from the outside world due to harsh weather conditions, … Read more
Netflix has solidified its position as the leading streaming platform. Analysts at MoffettNathanson have raised their price target for the company, citing potential growth from its new advertising model and continued profit margin increases. The research group believes that these factors will drive significant upside for Netflix in the future. As a result, investors may … Read more