Apple 14-Inch MacBook Pro Deals Under $1,600 at B&H Photo

B&H Photo is offering significant discounts on various models of Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro, with savings ranging from $400 to $450. The deals are part of the “Deal Zone” and will expire tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET. The discounted prices include: – A model with 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD for $1,399 (a $400 discount) … Read more

NFL Week 2 Recap: Surprising Wins and Losses Abound

The second week of the NFL season brought surprises, upsets, and a few concerning trends. Here’s what we learned from Sunday’s games. The Eagles showed they’re still a well-rounded team that can win in multiple ways, but their Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs was a truth-teller game that highlighted their weaknesses, particularly on defense. … Read more

Ukraine HITS Russian Oil Refinery with Drone Assault

Ukraine attacked Russia’s Kirishi oil refinery overnight, sparking a brief fire at the facility in Russia’s northwest. According to Russian officials, at least 361 Ukrainian drones were downed by Russian air defense systems, including four guided aerial bombs and a US-made HIMARS missile. The attack targeted one of Russia’s top two refineries, Kirishinefteorgsintez, which refines … Read more

Former SpaceX Fans Mourn Loss of Joy After Elon Musk’s Rise to Power

For many rocketry enthusiasts, watching SpaceX launches was an exciting hobby. However, with CEO Elon Musk now embracing bigoted right-wing politics, fans are left feeling grief and loss. A former space historian and author, Emily Carney, shared her feelings on Threads, Instagram’s Twitter clone, after witnessing the 10th Starship launch. She expressed disappointment and dejection, … Read more

German Far Right Sees Surge in North Rhine-Westphalia Elections

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has seen a significant surge in support, with projections showing it gained more than triple its 2020 vote share to 16.5% in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The state, which accounts for nearly a quarter of Germany’s population, was key to testing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s four-month-old national coalition … Read more

US Labor Market Struggles Amid Low Unemployment Rate

Despite the low official unemployment rate of 4.3%, many Americans are being pushed into part-time or unstable work due to the faltering labor market. This is causing struggles for those seeking stable, full-time employment. The hiring slowdown is further exacerbating these issues, making it increasingly difficult for people to make ends meet. Source: https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/underemployed-americans-part-time-jobs-a203308e

Why Wallabag Revolutionized My Reading Experience

I discovered Wallabag, a powerful self-hosted tool that gave me total control over my online reading. Here’s why I finally found the perfect solution. Wallabag offers a clean and distraction-free reading experience. No matter which site I save an article from, it strips away all distracting elements, allowing me to focus entirely on the content. … Read more

Apple Focuses on Design After Six Years Under New Leadership

Apple’s latest iPhone 17 presentation highlighted its commitment to design, six years after Jony Ive’s departure as CEO. The company emphasized its focus on simplicity and elegance, despite the introduction of more advanced Pro models that some argue are better suited for today’s needs. With the launch of the iPhone Air in China delayed and … Read more

NBCUniversal Cookie Policy Explained

NBCUniversal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its websites, applications, and services to provide better user experience, analytics, and advertising. Here’s what you need to know about the types of cookies used and how to manage them. **What are Cookies?** Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites or applications to … Read more

Woman Finds “Creepy” Detail in AI-Generated Saree Image

A woman, Jhalak Bhawnani, used the Gemini AI feature to generate an image of herself in a vintage saree and was shocked to find a mole on her left arm that wasn’t visible in the original photo. The incident has raised concerns about how much personal data these tools might be accessing or inferring, with … Read more