A one-off wealth tax on rich Californians may not succeed due to its design problems, but the issue persists. When billionaires avoid paying taxes, who picks up the tab? The answer is the rest of society, which suffers as wealth concentration affects the economy. If the US economy relies too much on a small group … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was questioned about his company’s efforts to keep users engaged during a landmark trial in Los Angeles. In sworn testimony, Zuckerberg claimed that Meta’s growth targets aim to provide useful content, not addict users. However, the company has faced criticism over its pursuit of younger users. Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/meta-mark-zuckerberg-social-media-trial-0e9a7fa0
A doctor has shared a hack for getting back to sleep when you wake up at 3 am. Instead of trying to calm your racing thoughts, cognitive shuffling involves choosing a random word and thinking of objects starting with each letter of the word. This can help put your brain in sleep mode. The idea … Read more
Stargate SG-1 is now available on Netflix in the US and several other countries, including the UK, Germany, and Latin America. The fourth live-action series set in the fictional universe is being developed at Prime Video, with Stargate Atlantis veteran Martin Gero producing. All 10 seasons of the original show are available to stream, giving … Read more
Creating smart home automations can seem like a straightforward task, but often falls short of its full potential. Many people focus on simple actions like “if motion then light” and wonder why their automation doesn’t work as expected. The problem lies in the simplicity of these automations. They don’t consider the context or outcome you … Read more
Microsoft’s stock has been plummeting 18% this year, but analysts at Morgan Stanley believe it’s a “most under-owned” megacap waiting for a rebound. The bank’s call comes as the company reports significant strength in its business, including revenue growth of 26% in Microsoft Cloud and Intelligent Cloud segments. However, investors are concerned about underlying issues … Read more
Get ready for a monstrous takeover! The highly anticipated “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is back, and its second season will premiere on February 27, 2026, exclusively on Apple TV+. To celebrate the new season, Apple is hosting an extraordinary event in Hollywood Forever Cemetery, featuring a massive 3D drone show with towering monster formations. The … Read more
A growing concern about the safety of today’s legal cannabis products has sparked a warning from Yale psychiatrist Deepak D’Souza. The expert believes that potent, highly THC-rich substances pose significant risks to adolescents’ developing brains. According to D’Souza, cannabis products are more potent than ever before, with some containing up to 35% THC in herbal … Read more
Stargate SG-1 is back on Netflix, and this 30-year-old sci-fi franchise remains one of the best. Unlike Star Wars and Star Trek, which have decades of lore, Stargate started from scratch, creating its own universe with a talented cast of characters. The show’s colorful characters, including Colonel Jack O’Neill, Dr. Daniel Jackson, Samantha Carter, and … Read more
CEO Pua Khein-Seng from Phison warns of a severe RAM shortage that could cripple companies and entire businesses. He believes the crisis will worsen in the second half of 2026, forcing some companies to cut back on product lines or even shut down due to unavailability of necessary components. The global demand for RAM is … Read more