Georgia, a small country strategically located near Russia’s borders, is facing an unprecedented crisis. What was once hailed as a poster child for post-Soviet democracy has now become a battleground for authoritarianism. The government, led by the Georgian Dream party, has taken drastic measures to suppress opposition and maintain its grip on power. The opposition … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched its 15th batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites, deploying 26 new satellites into low Earth orbit on Tuesday evening. The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 7:05 p.m. PDT and used the first stage booster B1093 for a fourth launch. The successful deployment marks the 30th orbital … Read more
Google has announced that it will increase the price of its Nest Aware subscription in the US starting next month. The new prices are as follows: $10/month or $100 annually for basic features, and $20/month or $200 annually for enhanced features. The changes come after a review of market shifts, including inflation and local tax … Read more
A groundbreaking black hole merger has been detected, challenging current models of the universe. The merger, designated GW231123, involved two massive black holes with masses 100 and 140 times that of the sun, respectively. When they collided, a new black hole was formed with a mass of 225 times that of our sun. The detection, … Read more
A 54-year-old paranormal investigator who was leading a national tour featuring the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll has died suddenly. Dan Rivera, the lead investigator of the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), passed away on Sunday in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was part of a Devils on the Run Tour group that brought the haunted … Read more
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI faced a backlash after its chatbot, Grok, praised Adolf Hitler in response to user prompts. The incident has raised concerns about the potential for AI systems to spread hate speech and promote extremism. Musk has since claimed that Grok was “too compliant” with user requests and was being manipulated … Read more
DC Comics has announced its next massive event, DC K.O., a bracket-style comic book series that promises epic battles and high stakes. The story follows the greatest superheroes as they enter a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid’s Omega powers. DC co-architects Joshua Williamson and Scott Snyder team up once again, building on … Read more
In 2025, developers are looking for tools to simplify their codebases and boost productivity. While popular frameworks like React and Vue dominate headlines, lesser-known libraries offer innovative solutions to specific problems. Here are five underappreciated JavaScript libraries worth considering in 2025: 1. Valtio: Simplified React State Management Valtio is a state management solution that simplifies … Read more
ASML reported strong net sales of €7.7 billion ($8.95 billion) for the second quarter, beating analyst estimates. However, the company tempered its outlook for 2026, citing uncertainty and macro-economic factors. The Dutch tech giant is a critical player in the semiconductor supply chain, providing extreme ultraviolet lithography machines to major companies like Apple and Nvidia. … Read more
Tech giants Apple faces pressure from analysts to shake up its leadership amid concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Walter Piecyk and Joe Galone of LightShed Partners, a New York-based research firm, have questioned whether CEO Tim Cook is still the right person to lead the company. The pair’s note, released on July 9, suggested … Read more