Microsoft Exchange Online Outage Affects Thousands of Outlook Web Users

Microsoft is investigating an ongoing outage preventing thousands of users from accessing their Exchange Online mailboxes. The issue, which started more than two hours ago, affects users attempting to log into their accounts, access the website, and trigger server connection problems. According to Microsoft, the problem lies in a recent code change that caused an … Read more

New Data from Space Telescopes Challenges Our Understanding of the Universe

Astronomers are analyzing new data from three experiments that use different approaches to study the cosmos, revealing fresh insights into the universe’s composition. Each experiment surveys vast volumes of space at high precision to gather information that cannot be obtained by focusing on individual celestial objects. Researchers are using these results to rule out theories … Read more

Nvidia Announces Keynote with Exciting GPU Launches and Market Impact

Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang recently announced several upcoming product launches, including the next-generation graphics architectures Blackwell Ultra and Vera Rubin. In a note to clients, Citi analyst Christopher Danely parsed the announcements, focusing on their potential impact on other players in the chip sector. The introduction of Nvidia’s Future Rubin GPU is seen as positive … Read more

US Detains Palestinian Green Card Holder Amid Israel War on Gaza Controversy

The detention of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is a chilling example of the far-right’s use of McCarthyism to silence pro-Palestine protesters. Khalil, who helped lead the Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University last year, was targeted for his politics and arrested by US immigration enforcement agency despite being a Palestinian Green Card holder. The … Read more

Fujifilm Unveils Lightweight, Fixed-Lens Medium Format Camera

Fujifilm has announced its latest medium format camera, the GFX100RF, which stands out from its predecessors with a lighter body and fixed-lens design. The 35mm lens (equivalent to 28mm in full frame) offers versatility and can be digitally extended to 45mm, 63mm, and 80mm. The camera’s compact design is part of Fujifilm’s efforts to bring … Read more

Scientists Identify Methyl Halides as Potential Biosignature for Life on Exoplanets

A new study published by researchers at the University of California, Riverside suggests that methyl halides, a compound produced by bacteria, algae, and plants on Earth, could be the key to detecting life on exoplanets. The discovery is significant because these gases are not present in significant amounts in Earth’s atmosphere, making them ideal targets … Read more

ZDNET Recommends: Google Pixel 9a Review

ZDNET’s recommendations are based on thorough testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best sources and analyze customer reviews to provide unbiased information. Google’s latest Pixel 9a is a mid-range smartphone that offers impressive performance and features at an affordable price of $499. The display size has increased, but the quality remains … Read more

Scientists Unveil Most Accurate Images of Universe’s Infancy Yet

A team of researchers from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has released the clearest images yet of the universe’s infancy – the earliest cosmic time accessible to humans. The new images reveal the universe when it was about 380,000 years old, a period known as the “cosmic dawn.” This stage is significant because it … Read more

Plex Raises Prices, Requires Pass for Remote Playback

Plex has announced price hikes for its services starting April 29th. The company’s monthly subscription will increase from $4.99 to $6.99, while the annual plan will rise from $39.99 to $69.99. A lifetime plan will also see a significant jump from $119.99 to $249.99. However, it’s not all bad news for Plex users. The company … Read more

Universities Under Attack: Fighting for Free Speech and Inquiry

The Trump administration’s war on American universities is an unprecedented threat to free speech, critical thinking, and dissent. As institutions of higher learning, universities are at the forefront of social transformation and research, yet they face a chilling assault from the government. The recent letter sent by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil … Read more