Google has introduced a new feature in its Gboard app that helps users type more efficiently. The “Auto-switch after apostrophe” feature, found in the latest beta version (v16.2.4.815623744), automatically switches back to the letter keyboard after tapping the apostrophe key. This feature, which is currently available for several languages including English, French, and others, aims … Read more
A journalist has been evicted from their 18-year-old workplace at the US Pentagon, but they won’t give up on covering national security. As a building police officer and unofficial greeter, one employee, Jimmy, has seen it all. Jimmy, who served in the Marines before joining the Pentagon, was present when a suicide bombing killed 13 … Read more
A recent trend is sweeping middle schools across the US as students chant “6-7,” a phrase from a Philadelphia rapper’s song. The origin of the phrase, from Skrilla’s 2024 song “Doot Doot (6 7),” has become meaningless, and its popularity seems to be linked to its ability to disrupt classes and create a playful buzz … Read more
Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.95 update brings a big improvement to the Peek feature in Windows 11. Peek, similar to macOS’s Quick Look, allows users to preview files without launching their corresponding apps. In Windows 11, you can only use Peek with two or more keys, but with PowerToys 0.95, you can now trigger it with just … Read more
Scientists may soon confirm dark matter’s existence by studying a diffuse glow of gamma rays near the center of our galaxy. A recent study suggests that dark matter particles could be responsible for these gamma-ray emissions, which are also possible explanations for a phenomenon observed in another region. To test this hypothesis, researchers used advanced … Read more
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) recently finalized the Qi2 standard in 2023. Based on Apple’s MagSafe technology, Qi2 solves the alignment problem of wireless charging by using built-in magnets. However, two years later, only a few Android devices support Qi2, with Google being the only company to fully adopt it in its Pixel 10 lineup. … Read more
The popular brokerage app is shifting its focus from millennials to younger generations, including Gen Zers and even parents who invest for their kids’ futures. CEO Vlad Tenev aims to stay relevant by engaging with the next generation of investors, recognizing that being tied to a single age group could limit Robinhood’s growth potential. Source: … Read more
A federal prosecutor who resisted President Trump’s demands to bring charges against New York state Attorney General Letitia James was fired along with her deputy on Friday. The move comes after the prosecutors allegedly refused to pursue charges, sparking widespread support for their decision among some viewers, who praise integrity and independence in public office. … Read more
The US stock market has been making headlines with its unpredictable nature and high volatility. Some say it’s the “dumbest” market in history, but is that really true? To answer this question, we need to take a closer look at what makes the US market so challenging for investors. In recent years, the market has … Read more
X410 offers a smoother experience for running Linux apps on Windows, drawing them using regular Windows frames and making native app behavior more intuitive. Unlike other solutions, it doesn’t rely on virtualization or Remote Desktop Protocol connections, providing more freedom in use cases. With its performance and scaling capabilities, X410 is worth considering over the … Read more