I recently discovered Canonical’s MicroCloud while “doomscrolling” through various options for home lab platforms. Initially, I expected it to be similar to EasyNAS or XigmaNAS – decent but lacking in features and design flexibility. However, after spending over a week with MicroCloud, I was pleasantly surprised by its capabilities. MicroCloud provides the essential components of … Read more
Tech mogul Marc Benioff, CEO of cloud software company Salesforce, is facing backlash in his hometown of San Francisco after he endorsed President Donald Trump’s proposal to send the National Guard into the city to fight crime. The comments sparked outrage among local liberals and tech workers, many of whom are registered Democrats. Benioff had … Read more
Google has introduced new model updates for its AI chatbot, Gemini Live, which significantly improve its ability to understand human speech and create more natural conversations. With these updates, you can now experience adaptive and expressive conversations that feel intuitive and controlled. Here are five ways to take advantage of the new features: 1. **Tailor … Read more
Last year, we discussed how focusing on vulnerability prevention in new code quickly yields durable and compounding gains in terms of memory safety for the Android platform. This year, we’re looking at how this approach isn’t just fixing things but also helping us move faster. The 2025 data continues to validate our approach, with memory … Read more
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender with no college degree, emerged as a globe-trotting fixer who spent his time shuttling between luxury homes and private jets. Despite this unconventional start, he gained the trust of many powerful individuals, including former US President Donald Trump’s friend. Epstein’s emails revealed that these bigwigs sought advice on various … Read more
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who recently lost the support of President Donald Trump after he withdrew his endorsement and attacked her online, spoke out in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash about what she believes caused their split. According to Greene, she was unhappy with Trump’s behavior towards her and the criticism from within the … Read more
Google has made significant updates to its Gemini app with a fresh new design. The app now features bolder color schemes, both in dark and light themes. However, some elements like the prompt box and conversations with chatbots still use older designs. The latest update (version 16.45.62) introduces several changes, including a “My Stuff” section … Read more
Bond investors are optimistic about the market lately, with interest rates being cut by the Federal Reserve. The slowing job growth and consumer spending have kept hopes for further rate cuts alive. Although inflation remains a concern, its pressure has been moderating, giving investors confidence that there won’t be an imminent recession that could impact … Read more
Christine Ressy, a 49-year-old hairdresser in New York City, was supposed to have surgery for kidney stones on July 29, but her situation took an unexpected turn. Without insurance, she faced a significant bill: $10,933. Her doctor told her that unless she paid half of this amount before the procedure, the operation couldn’t take place. … Read more
The US House will vote this week on releasing more files from the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and his own party over the issue. A handful of conservatives have been adamant about releasing all the documents, but Trump has resisted, saying it’s a “hoax.” Meanwhile, … Read more