iOS 18.2 is just weeks away from its public release, and it brings several exciting features to Apple users. One of the notable changes is the ability to set new default iPhone apps across multiple categories. Here’s how it works. In iOS 18.2, a new Settings hub called “Default Apps” has been added, allowing users … Read more
A team of students from the University of Southern California’s Rocket Propulsion Lab has broken the record for the highest altitude reached by an independently designed and built suborbital rocket. On October 20, they launched Aftershock II to 470,000 feet (143,256 meters) above Earth’s surface, surpassing the previous record held by a civilian team since … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, following Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from consideration due to scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations. Trump announced the decision in a social media post, praising Bondi as someone who will “refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime and … Read more
Astronomers have achieved a groundbreaking scientific feat by capturing the first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy. They zoomed in on WOH G64, a giant red supergiant star located about 160,000 light-years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The image shows the star surrounded by clouds and arcs of gas and dust … Read more
Microsoft is ending free security updates for Windows 10 users who fail to upgrade to Windows 11. The warning will be sent in October 2025, prompting users to pay $30 to continue support. Around 850 million Windows 10 users remain, with many using outdated PCs that can’t run the newer update. The move aims to … Read more
As a father and resident of Santa Monica, I recently found myself reminiscing about the 1990s with my precocious 10-year-old. We shared cultural events like movies and albums as focal points, and everyday life seemed more affordable. Perhaps we can revisit that simpler time? However, it’s essential to acknowledge the progress made on issues such … Read more
Microsoft is pushing Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 with full-screen ads, despite the operating system’s impending support end date. The company has been running a campaign since months ago, warning users that Windows 10 will no longer receive updates after October 14, 2025. However, instead of emphasizing the benefits of upgrading to … Read more
Roku’s shares fell 10% in the afternoon session after advertising software platform The Trade Desk announced plans to launch a new connected TV operating system (OS) called Ventura, expected to launch as early as 2025. Given Roku’s dominance in the connected television market, TTD’s move could be seen as a threat. However, experts suggest that … Read more
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab Sets New Amateur Record with Aftershock II Launch The University of Southern California’s student rocketeers have achieved another milestone in space exploration, launching the Aftershock II vehicle to a record-breaking altitude of 470,400 feet above Earth. This surpasses the previous amateur record set by the Civilian Space Exploration Team in 2004. … Read more
A new study by researchers at Kessler Foundation has found that individuals with low confidence in their performance are more likely to seek corrective feedback, leading to better learning outcomes. The study, which analyzed participants’ decisions during a memory task tied to monetary rewards, reveals that negative feedback is particularly effective in promoting learning. The … Read more