Amazon to Disable Local Voice Processing Feature on Echo Devices

Amazon will discontinue a feature that allowed select users to opt-out of sending their voice recordings to the cloud. The “Do not send voice recordings” option, limited to three Echo devices in the US, will be disabled on March 28th, 2025. The move is linked to the launch of Alexa Plus, a generative AI-powered feature … Read more

Viktor Hovland Claims Valspar Championship Victory

Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland secured his first PGA Tour win since 2023’s Tour Championship with a late surge, beating American Justin Thomas by one shot. Hovland carded a four-under 67 in the final round to overtake Thomas, who was leading after 15 holes but faltered with bogeys at 16 and 18. Hovland’s three birdies in … Read more

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Arrested Amid Corruption Scandal

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on Sunday pending trial on corruption charges, sparking widespread protests across the city. The court ordered his immediate detention on suspicion of running a criminal organization, accepting bribes, and bid-rigging. Imamoglu faces prosecution for allegedly aiding the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), but the court rejected requests to imprison … Read more

NASA Drops Diversity and Inclusion Promise for Moon Mission

NASA has scrapped its plan to send the first woman and person of color to the moon, citing a directive from US President Donald Trump to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at federal agencies. The space agency deleted the DEI promise from its 2027 Artemis mission statement. The original mission statement included a commitment … Read more

Varnish Cache Server Responds with Access Denied Errors

A recent incident involving a Varnish cache server has resulted in errors such as Error 403 Access Denied and Error 54113. The issue is attributed to the Varnish cache server’s cache entry, specifically the details listed below: The error occurred due to an invalid cache entry identified by the IP address ‘cache-ewr-kewr1740050-EWR 1742819459 3489495542’. The … Read more

Streaming Services Banned in Certain Regions

Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu have been blocked in some countries due to copyright infringement and licensing issues. This restriction applies to several regions worldwide, including parts of Asia and Africa. The main reason behind this ban is the inability of these streaming services to secure necessary licenses for content distribution. This results in … Read more

Rosie O’Donnell Claims Elon Musk ‘Stole’ 2024 Election

Rosie O’Donnell recently suggested that Elon Musk may have influenced the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, claiming he “owns and runs the internet.” O’Donnell made the comments during an appearance on The Late Late Show from Ireland, where she now resides. She questioned why Donald Trump won every swing state and has a … Read more

Gears for Gaudio Car Show Honors Cash Gaudio

The Gears for Gaudio car show will take place on March 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Boonsboro Shopping Center in Virginia. The event honors Cash Gaudio, with proceeds benefiting the Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange and purple in honor of Cash. Activities will include … Read more

Elon Musk to Open Restaurant in Los Angeles

Elon Musk is set to enter the restaurant business with a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles, two years after initial plans were announced. The move comes after he became embroiled in controversy over his involvement. The location of Tesla’s planned diner has been corrected from West Hollywood to Los Angeles. Additionally, an earlier … Read more

Balancing Career and Higher Education as a Working Professional

As a 32-year-old software developer with 8 years of experience, pursuing a mechanical or electrical engineering degree can be challenging. The main obstacle is balancing work and school. Full-time jobs often require long hours, making it difficult to devote time to in-person programs. Online degrees may seem like an option, but bench time is crucial … Read more