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Microsoft has increased prices on several Surface accessories, including the Surface USB-C Travel Hub and Surface Arc Mouse. This follows recent price hikes on Xbox consoles. While some Surface devices are still availabl…
The Trump administration unveiled a multibillion-dollar plan to modernize the nation's outdated air traffic control system within four years. The plan, endorsed by President Trump, aims to replace aging technology with m…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have significantly lowered the price of their Beverly Hills mansion to $59.95 million. Initially listed for $68 million after purchasing it for $60.8 million in 2023, a previous buyer backe…
The US and UK have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs on certain goods, offering relief to UK industries impacted by Trump-era tariffs. The deal includes lowering import taxes on 100,000 British cars annually to 10%,…
Google is updating its Android Search bar homescreen widget. The redesign features a taller, pill-shaped container with a prominent, standalone circular shortcut button to the right of the search bar. This improves visib…
Bill Gates announced he will double his charitable giving to $200 billion over the next 20 years, aiming to address global challenges like children's health and climate change. Motivated by a desire to avoid dying rich a…
The FAA announced a three-year plan to modernize America's outdated air traffic control systems. This follows recent incidents, including a complete loss of communication between Newark controllers and pilots due to faul…
Nintendo projected 15 million Switch 2 sales in its first year, lower than analyst predictions of 16.8 million. Despite strong initial demand, with pre-orders exceeding expectations in Japan, concerns over US tariffs and…
The Masked Singer Season 13 finale revealed the identities of its final four contestants: Gretchen Wilson (Pearl), Meg Donnelly (Coral), Brian Kelley (Mad Scientist), and Andy Grammer (Boogie Woogie). Wilson, who won, sh…
Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 mark for the third time, driven by increased investor confidence and a rise in Bitcoin market dominance above 60%. This price spike follows a combination of factors, including a potential…
Krispy Kreme's partnership with McDonald's to sell doughnuts in all US McDonald's restaurants is being reassessed. The rollout, initially planned for completion by 2026, has been temporarily halted at 2,400 locations. Kr…
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge, launching May 12th, boasts an 'all-day battery' despite a leaked 3900mAh capacity. This contradicts claims in marketing materials, especially considering its larger screen than the base S25 mod…
Bill Gates announced plans to donate virtually all of his $200 billion fortune within the next 20 years, effectively closing the Gates Foundation in 2045. This accelerated philanthropic effort aims to combat preventable …
Seth Rogen, creator of Apple TV+'s "The Studio," rejected Apple's request for CEO Tim Cook to cameo in the show, opting instead for Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. Sarandos' appearance, playing a satirical version of himsel…
President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer announced a historic US-UK trade deal, boosting US market access in the UK. The deal provides a $5 billion export opportunity for US farmers and producers, particularly in agric…
Bitcoin's price surged past $100,000, fueled by speculation surrounding a forthcoming "earth-shattering" announcement from President Trump and quiet Wall Street investments in crypto. Trump's remarks, coupled with a less…
Mafia: The Old Country, a linear, story-driven gangster game set in 1900s Sicily, will release on August 8, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, the game follows protagonist…
Natasha Lyonne stars in and executive produces Season 2 of Peacock's "Poker Face," a murder-mystery series where she plays Charlie Cale, a woman with the ability to detect lies. The show, inspired by 70s detective dramas…
Google Maps for iOS now lets users save locations from screenshots. Powered by Gemini AI, the feature scans photos for location information in screenshots (e.g., social media posts, articles). Users can grant full photo …
A new satellite study reveals that 28 major US cities are sinking due to urbanization, drought, and rising sea levels. At least 20% of each city's land subsided between 2015 and 2021, with 25 cities showing subsidence in…
NOAA is retiring its billion-dollar weather disaster database, making public tracking of extreme weather costs nearly impossible. This decision, attributed to staff reductions and a broader narrowing of services under th…
Former Paramount CEO Bob Bakish topped Hollywood's executive compensation list in 2024 with a $69.3 million severance package. Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters led among active executives. Many Hollywood exec…
Nintendo is considering a price hike for the upcoming Switch 2 console. CEO Shuntaro Furukawa stated that this decision hinges on significant changes to tariffs. While prioritizing the console's initial success, Nintendo…
Lenovo's new Legion 9i gaming laptop boasts impressive specs: up to a 4K 3D display, Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 192GB RAM, and 8TB SSD. The 18-inch laptop features user-accessible RAM and SSD slot…
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reported lower-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue, with same-store sales declining at Popeyes, Burger King, and Tim Hortons. Earnings per share were 75 cents, missing the 7…