Microsoft has launched its highly anticipated Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs, alongside improved Windows search and a new Click to Do tool. The feature, which was originally delayed due to security concerns, is now available as an opt-in experience that doesn’t require enabling if you’re concerned about privacy implications. Recall is designed to improve … Read more
A recent study has found a significant link between exposure to certain chemicals commonly used in food packaging, plastics, and personal care products and an increased risk of heart disease. The chemicals, known as phthalates, are estimated to contribute to 13% of all heart disease deaths among people aged 55-64 worldwide each year. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/04/29/plastic-chemicals-phthalates-deaths-heart-disease
A trial began Monday in Paris over the 2016 heist aimed at Kim Kardashian, which saw armed robbers tie up the media personality and steal millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry during Fashion Week. Ten people, nine men and a woman, face charges of robbery and kidnapping. Nine defendants have acknowledged their participation or have … Read more
Google is expanding its digital ID services globally, allowing residents in more states and services to use Google Wallet. Starting soon, users will be able to save their U.S. government-issued digital IDs to Google Wallet, which can then be used for age verification, online health services, and other purposes. In the US, residents in Arkansas, … Read more
Penn Badgley recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the sets of Netflix’s hit show You, which marked its fifth and final season. During the video tour, the actor revealed that the infamous cage room where his character Joe Goldberg holds victims captive was previously Blair Waldorf’s lavish penthouse on Gossip Girl. Badgley starred in … Read more
Mark Carney, a crisis-fighting central banker with extensive global experience, has been appointed Prime Minister of Canada, tasked with navigating the country through the US trade war. The Liberal Party won the election on Monday, and Carney will lead the minority government. Born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Carney attended Harvard University and played college-level … Read more
Get ready for over 20 minutes of looter shooter action with the latest developer insights from Gearbox on April 30. The special State of Play will feature Anthony Nicholson, Senior Project Producer, sharing details on gameplay, missions, and new features. As previously announced, Borderlands 4 is now set to launch earlier than expected on September … Read more
The US military has announced that its ongoing air campaign against the Houthi militia in Yemen has struck over 800 targets since operations began on March 15, according to a statement from US Central Command. The campaign, code-named Operation Rough Rider, aims to disrupt the Houthis’ ability to launch attacks against ships in the Red … Read more
Beyoncé’s three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium was a masterclass in genre-bending music, weaving together Western themes with powerful commentary on America’s turbulent past and present. The singer’s unapologetic approach to her “country foray” celebrated the Black origins of country culture and its evolution. The show began with a soft rendition of “Blackbird,” shifting into a … Read more
A 53-year-old Soviet spaceship launched in 1972 is set to crash back to Earth in about two weeks. The Kosmos 482 Descent Craft, weighing nearly 500kg, was initially destined for Venus but a technical failure put it into a perpetual orbit around our planet. The spacecraft, designed to withstand extreme heat and pressure on Venus, … Read more