The FBI’s annual Internet Crime Complaint Center report reveals a surge in cybercrime, targeting older adults and cryptocurrency investors. Americans lost a record $16.6 billion to online scams last year, up from $12.5 billion in 2023. The figure may be an undercount, as only cases reported to the FBI are included. Over 859,000 complaints were … Read more
Steve McMichael, a Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, has died at 67 after a battle with ALS. A natural on and off the field, McMichael was known as “Mongo” and “Ming The Merciless” for his larger-than-life persona. McMichael’s impressive career with the Bears spanned from 1981 to 1993, during which he … Read more
Google Photos is testing a new feature that allows users to share entire albums and memories via QR codes. The feature is currently in internal testing and not available to the public yet. To use it, users need to open an album or memory, tap the plus icon, and select “Show QR code” on the … Read more
A rally in US bonds was sparked by comments from a Federal Reserve official, Hammack, who revived hopes for a potential interest rate cut as early as June. The move led to a surge in short-term bond yields, with two-year notes seeing an 8-basis-point decline and five-year notes falling nearly 10 basis points below 3.93%. … Read more
NixOS is an open-source operating system that offers several desktop environments to choose from and performs well. However, it has a steep learning curve due to its configuration and package management system. For experienced Linux users who are comfortable with the command line, NixOS can be a great option. It’s rock-solid and efficient, making it … Read more
Three Chinese astronauts, Commander Chen Dong and crewmates Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, have arrived at the Tiangong space station aboard the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft. The trio docked with the radial port of the Tianhe core module on April 24 and will soon take over control of the space station from the incumbent Shenzhou-19 crew. This … Read more
Allergy season is officially underway in Michigan, triggered by tree pollen, flowers, grasses, and molds. According to experts, the state’s unique climate means that winter stops pollen circulation, making it a less severe allergy state. However, residents can still expect to deal with symptoms like sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. The main culprits behind … Read more
Motorola is kicking off the hot summer season with its new line of foldable flip phones, starting with the premium Razr Ultra. This year’s launch marks an early start to the season, and Moto has brought three models to the table – including a revamped Ultra model that boasts some notable upgrades. The high-end Razr … Read more
The US housing market is experiencing its largest monthly fall in sales since 2022, with existing home sales declining by 5.9% from February to March, according to recent data. This decline comes as a surprise after an uptick in sales in February and is attributed to the ongoing high mortgage rates. Mortgage rates have jumped … Read more
Phia, a free iOS app and mobile browser extension, has launched to help users find the best prices on fashion items. Co-founded by Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates, Phia compares new and secondhand prices for the item you’re viewing, saving time and money with one click. The platform aggregates data from top resale partners like … Read more