At Sunday night’s BAFTA Awards, John Davidson—the real-life inspiration for the celebrated British film I Swear—shouted the N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo while presenting the award for best visual effects. The outburst followed an opening monologue from host Alan Cumming during which Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, was involuntarily ticking. Despite being … Read more
When it comes to USB-C cables, many people consider them interchangeable and not worthy of much thought. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The shape of the connector can look the same for different cables, but the performance standard is entirely different. The issue lies in the USB ecosystem’s accumulation of standards over … Read more
A newly announced merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery has positioned Pluto TV as a frontrunner in the evolving free ad-supported ecosystem, promising to reshape content distribution. The deal, set to close in 2026, will integrate Warner Bros. Discovery’s vast library of shows and movies into Pluto TV, elevating it above rivals like … Read more
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos explained that his company dropped out of the bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery due to “strategic uncertainty”. Despite agreeing on the acquisition in December and appearing at several high-profile events, including a meeting with President Biden, Netflix pulled out of the deal on February 26. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-01/netflix-s-co-ceo-explains-why-he-quit-the-warner-bros-fight
Samsung has announced its latest Galaxy S26 series of smartphones, which focus on optimization, AI, and performance enhancements. The flagship model, the Ultra, boasts a new feature called Privacy Display, a built-in privacy screen that prevents external visibility without requiring a third-party protector. The top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra also features improved cameras, with a 200-megapixel … Read more
You’re not using your smart speaker to its full potential. It can handle multiple devices, remember routines, and react faster than you ever could on your phone. But oftentimes, it just sits there waiting while you tap through apps and overthink simple tasks that it could finish in seconds. Here are 12 essential voice assistant … Read more
A shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday left two people dead and 14 injured. Authorities think the incident may be connected to terrorism. The shooter, a man with a pistol, opened fire from his SUV, targeting people on a patio and outside a bar around 2 a.m. local time. Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/two-dead-in-austin-bar-shooting-fbi-sees-possible-links-to-terrorism-16b4ca0e
US President Donald Trump announced that three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during a recent attack on Iran by the US and Israel. The deaths occurred amid a major offensive against Iran, which could lead to more losses in the coming weeks, according to Trump. Trump said the fallen … Read more
Our lab has agreed with the Department of War (DoW) on deploying advanced AI systems in classified environments, a move we believe is crucial for national security. The agreement includes strict safety measures and guardrails to prevent misuse. We’ve established three main red lines: no mass domestic surveillance, no autonomous weapons systems, and high-stakes decision-making … Read more
Laptops are often limited by their compact design, leaving manufacturers unable to include everything that users need in such a small form factor. However, with the help of a 3D printer, it is possible to create practical upgrades for laptops, including cooling systems, security covers, and docking stations. One project that stands out is a … Read more