Day: October 21, 2025

A federal appeals court has overturned a district judge’s decision blocking President Trump from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon. The ruling allows Trump to proceed with sending military units to the city, despite objections from state and local officials who claim no emergency exists justifying such action. Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/appeals-court-allows-trump-administration-to-deploy-national-guard-in-portland-fc9076ea

The US Marine Corps is investigating an artillery shell explosion over Interstate 5 in California after a live-fire demonstration went awry, prompting Vice President JD Vance and top officials to attend the event. The incident occurred during the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary celebration, which also included beach landings and naval exercises. No one was injured, … Read more

Steven Spielberg’s 2018 sci-fi film Ready Player One is coming to Netflix. The visually stunning movie takes place in a dystopian future where people escape reality through a virtual world called the OASIS. Led by Tye Sheridan and Olivia Cooke, the story follows Wade Watts as he navigates a high-stakes competition to find a hidden … Read more

Consciousness is a mysterious phenomenon that has puzzled scientists and philosophers for centuries. Some researchers believe it’s a byproduct of brain activity, while others think quantum physics plays a role. Dr. Hartmun Neven, head of Google’s Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab, proposes a way to test the theory: entangling brains with quantum computers. Neven suggests that … Read more

A new malware campaign, called GlassWorm, is infecting developers on the OpenVSX and Microsoft Visual Studio marketplaces. The malware uses invisible Unicode characters to hide its code and can spread itself using stolen account information. It has been installed an estimated 35,800 times. GlassWorm operators use a Solana blockchain for command-and-control, making it difficult to … Read more

Google has developed an innovative AI-powered research assistant called NotebookLM that uses cutting-edge machine learning and practical user applications to transform how professionals and academics interact with vast amounts of information. This tool, powered by Google’s Gemini AI, allows users to upload documents, generate customized summaries, create multimedia overviews, and more. NotebookLM was initially launched … Read more

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump acted lawfully in deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, allowing for a reversal of a lower court’s blocking order. The 2-1 majority decision came after a judge blocked Trump from sending troops into the city due to concerns over violent protests at an Immigration … Read more

AI coding assistant Claude Code has made its most powerful tool accessible to the masses. No longer limited to command lines or local environments, users can now access Claude Code directly from a web browser or phone. This new accessibility opens up advanced coding capabilities to non-developers and solo creators. Claude Code allows users to … Read more

Reusing old cell phones has become a practical way to reduce electronic waste and save money. One creative way to reuse them is by turning them into home monitoring devices using specialized apps. AlfredCamera is one of the most popular options, offering ease of use and compatibility with both Android and iOS. To start, download … Read more

WhatsApp is finally working on its highly anticipated username reservation feature, allowing users to secure their desired usernames before the official launch. This feature, which aims to provide better protection for your phone number, will be available in the messaging app’s profile tab under ‘Username.’ Here are the rules users must follow: 1. Usernames cannot … Read more