I used to think that if you cared about customization and privacy, you had to ditch the default apps. However, after years of switching between different launcher apps, email clients, note-taking apps, and more, I’ve come to realize that sticking with Google’s defaults has actually improved my work-life balance. Google Calendar is the hub for … Read more
Bitcoin’s price has plummeted to historic lows, hovering just above $63,000. This decline is making it less economical for miners to operate, with large-scale computing companies unplugging their equipment due to high electricity costs and falling revenue. The average cost to mine one Bitcoin has reached a record high of $87,000, making it an unprofitable … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has agreed to release information about the vetting process used by the Labour Party to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador in 2024, after new revelations from Jeffrey Epstein files exposed his relationship with the billionaire sex offender. The latest release of files showed that Mandelson maintained his friendship … Read more
A new organization, Freedom 250, is raising money for events and projects with a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations. The group, backed by President Trump, is offering access to him and other perks to donors who give at least $1 million. Freedom 250 has emerged as another vehicle through which people and companies … Read more
Longevity refers to the years lived in good health. While healthy habits like exercise and social connections are essential, most people overlook another critical factor: our environment. There are two main types of longevity: lifespan (years lived) and healthspan (years spent in good health). Healthy habits can increase both, but there’s a hidden piece that … Read more
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie has released a new video urging her mother’s safe return, offering a ransom in exchange for her freedom. Guthrie, 54, and her family are pleading with the kidnapper to release Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend. Nancy Guthrie vanished during the night, and authorities … Read more
Nikon’s Q3 financial results may appear rough at first glance, but they hold an important signal for filmmakers. The company is no longer experimenting with cinema cameras, but instead committing to them as a core growth initiative. This commitment is driven by the integration of RED technology, which is now internal rather than external. The … Read more
Life can be tough, but it doesn’t have to mean living a life devoid of joy. In fact, research shows that savoring small moments of happiness and kindness can help us cope better with stress. Unlike chasing happiness as a goal, which can backfire, noticing joy is different. It’s about taking brief notice of the … Read more
Google employees have delivered a petition to management, condemning the Trump administration’s use of Google technology in immigration enforcement. The petition, signed by over 800 employees, calls on the company to stop doing business with federal immigration agencies and be transparent about its role in supporting these agencies. Employees claim that they were “appalled by … Read more
US President Donald Trump said he briefly saw a now-deleted video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes but claimed he didn’t make a mistake by posting it. The brief clip was shared late Thursday night on Trump’s social media account, sparking speculation about whether the blame lay with him or his aide Natalie Harp. … Read more