Amazon plans to transition its Fire TV devices from Android to its own Vega OS later this year. The switch means developers must rebuild apps from scratch, a move that will break compatibility with existing Android apps. Although some Echo devices already use Vega OS, no Fire TV device has adopted it yet. However, Amazon … Read more
Google has showcased sleek smart glasses with a Heads-Up Display (HUD) at TED2025, describing them as “conceptual hardware”. The glasses feature a camera, microphones, and speakers, along with a high-resolution display that projects information into the user’s field of view. The device focuses on Google’s Gemini multimodal conversational AI system, which can remember what it … Read more
Santa Clarita City Hall held a meeting Tuesday where the planning commission discussed a plan to build 50 affordable senior homes as part of a larger development project in Canyon Country. The developer, New Urban West, requested more time to build out its 20-acre lot off Lost Canyon Road due to difficulties obtaining insurance coverage … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Health Secretary, recently endorsed the measles vaccine after an outbreak in Texas claimed two lives. However, his comments have sparked confusion among his anti-vaccine allies and raised concerns about his past statements on vaccines. Kennedy’s statement suggested that people should get vaccinated against measles but not be forced to … Read more
Mack Trucks in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, is planning to lay off around 250-350 employees due to a slowdown in the heavy-duty truck market. The company blames market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, as well as potential regulatory changes and tariffs. More than 2,600 people work at the Lehigh Valley plant, with approximately 10% … Read more
The West is facing a rare earth shortage, with the US government eyeing a Brazilian mine as its only viable alternative to China. The Serra Verde mine, backed by American investors and opened last year, has the potential to supply critical rare earth metals to the US market. China controls most rare earths and has … Read more
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 has begun, bringing news about new movies and shows. The most anticipated announcement is the title of the next theatrical installment, set to arrive in 2027. “Star Wars: Starfighter” will take place approximately five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. Little is known about the story, but … Read more
NASA is developing the first space-based quantum sensor for measuring gravity, supported by the agency’s Earth Science Technology Office. The mission will use a quantum gravity gradiometer to map subtle changes in the Earth’s gravitational field and correlate them to subterranean features like aquifers and mineral deposits. The science-grade instrument will track the difference in … Read more
A recent study reveals that humans used sunscreen and clothes to protect themselves from deadly solar radiation 41,000 years ago. The research also sheds light on the search for extraterrestrial life and provides insights into how our planet’s magnetic field affects life. In a study published in the University of Michigan, researchers combined historical data … Read more
Hamas has rejected Israel’s offer of an interim truce and instead demands a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza, swap all Israeli hostages for Palestinians jailed in Israel, and rebuild the damaged territory. The group’s Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, stated that Hamas will engage in “comprehensive package negotiations” to release its remaining hostages … Read more