Amazon Prices Hike by 30% Due to Tariffs and Global Trade Tensions

US consumers are starting to feel the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports, leading to price hikes across various goods. According to SmartScout, an Amazon price analysis software tool, nearly 1,000 products have seen a significant increase in prices, with an average rise of 30%. This surge is primarily attributed to tariffs imposed … Read more

Raspberry Pi Soldering Challenges Reveal a Familiar Pain

Raspberry Pi boards incorporate both surface-mount devices (SMDs) and through-hole bits, making soldering a unique challenge for enthusiasts. The combination of tiny chips, resistors, and larger components requires a dual-approach, with SMDs attached via pins, flat contacts, or solder balls, and bigger parts requiring through-hole soldering. For components subject to rough handling, like those in … Read more

Microsoft Surpasses Expectations with Strong Azure Cloud Growth

Microsoft delivered better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by its Azure cloud business. The company’s earnings per share rose to $3.46, exceeding analyst estimates of $3.22. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, reaching $70.07 billion. However, investors will be closely watching the company’s upcoming earnings call for insight into how President Trump’s tariffs are impacting the business. Microsoft plans … Read more

Brain Science Hits Roadblock as Theories Clash Over Consciousness

A team of neuroscientists, known as the Cogitate Consortium, embarked on an ambitious study to test two rival theories of consciousness: Global Neuronal Workspace Theory and Integrated Information Theory. The goal was to put these theories to the test in a controlled experiment, but the results were met with criticism from experts. The researchers designed … Read more

Chargers See Improvement with Strong Draft Picks

The Los Angeles Chargers, like the rest of the NFL, made significant improvements over the 2025 NFL Draft. With nine picks used by the end of the draft, they bolstered their roster to further align with coach Jim Harbaugh’s vision. However, the extent of improvement varies among teams. The Chargers made the playoffs in 2024 … Read more

Leaked Android 16 Features Ahead of Official Release

Google has released several Android 16 Developer Preview and Beta releases, but many of the proposed features have yet to be seen in action. The company’s latest leak suggests that a revamped notification panel, updated volume controls, and status bar icon tweaks are on their way. However, it’s essential to temper expectations, as Google often … Read more

Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Collect More Data for AI Models

Meta AI has made changes to its smart glasses’ policies that allow it to collect more data for training artificial intelligence models. The update, sent to most owners on April 29, means the “Hey Meta” feature is always enabled and uses any images captured through the lens of the built-in camera. This change raises concerns … Read more

India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Amid Kashmir Terror Attack

India and Pakistan are on high alert after Pakistan’s government claimed that it had “credible intelligence” that India was planning to take military action within 24-36 hours in response to a terrorist attack in Kashmir last week. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has given his armed forces “complete operational freedom to decide on the … Read more

Duolingo Launches 148 New Language Courses via AI Technology

Duolingo has announced the launch of 148 new language courses created using generative AI technology. This expansion marks the largest in the platform’s history, doubling its current course offerings. The company claims that this development will benefit learners directly, thanks to the speed and quality improvements offered by AI. However, the move to AI-powered content … Read more

Chris Hemsworth Stars in New Amazon MGM Thriller ‘Subversion’

Chris Hemsworth is set to star in the upcoming submarine action film “Subversion”, directed by Patrick Vollrath and written by Andrew Ferguson for Amazon MGM Studios. The movie follows a former naval commander who is blackmailed into piloting a submarine carrying illegal cargo across international waters. Hemsworth’s role reunites him with Amazon MGM Studios, where … Read more