I recently put two AI research tools, Perplexity and ChatGPT, through a rigorous test to determine which one excels in providing valuable information for deep dives into various topics. I was blown away by the results, with Perplexity emerging as the clear winner. As someone who often finds themselves lost in rabbit holes of research, … Read more
A tax-cut competition is brewing among Democratic Party members. They’re trying to gain the support of voters who are struggling financially. To do this, some lawmakers are proposing major changes that would make it possible for millions of people to avoid paying federal income taxes. Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/democrats-tax-cuts-middle-class-a263d328
Virtual Aperture is a feature that simulates different camera apertures, allowing users to adjust the look of their photos. It can be added to older devices like the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra through an update instead of needing new hardware. Samsung already offers this feature on its newer phones, but now it might … Read more
Maryland Democrats have a goal of running in all 188 General Assembly races to increase their dominance in state politics. As part of the “Contest Every Seat” initiative, party officials like Steuart Pittman and Joe Francaviglia are actively recruiting candidates and providing support. The goal is not only to win more seats but also to … Read more
Iran’s 56-year-old supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured during a US-led airstrike attack on his residence in Tehran, which also killed six of his family members. Ambassador Alireza Salarian confirmed that Khamenei is in the hospital and not comfortable giving speeches due to his injuries. The ambassador attributed Khamenei’s absence from public view to fear … Read more
The Justice Department suddenly dropped its defense of the White House’s sanctions against law firms after President Trump intervened, according to people familiar with the matter. A recent report by the Wall Street Journal revealed the department was ending its support for executive orders that punished specific law firms. Trump then urged his advisers to … Read more
A US airstrike on an Iranian elementary school building killed hundreds of children, including scores of elementary-school-aged kids, amid a massive aerial campaign by the US and Israel. The incident occurred around 10:45 am local time on February 28th, when the US and Israel started their operations. According to people familiar with the strike, the … Read more
Google is now delivering a new ad format specifically designed for TVs, which can be found on some TV models. The “VRC Non-skip” ads prioritize full-screen video delivery to ensure messages are conveyed in their entirety. The AI-powered optimization allows the format to dynamically switch between shorter ads (6-second Bumpers and 15-second standard) based on … Read more
Elon Musk has revealed a new joint project between Tesla and XAI, a technology company. The project, called MacroHard, aims to develop advanced artificial intelligence solutions for the automotive industry. However, users without permission cannot access this webpage due to security restrictions. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/musk-unveils-joint-tesla-xai-project-macrohard.html
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, suffered a fractured foot and minor injuries in an airstrike during the US and Israel’s bombardment campaign on his first day as supreme leader. The injury was confirmed by Iran’s ambassador to Cyprus, Alireza Salarian, who also revealed that Khamenei was injured in the same airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah … Read more