If they improve further, AI weather models may very well become the gold standard.
Day: August 26, 2025
Bounce Revolutionizes Social Media with Bluesky to Mastodon Account Migration Tool
Bounce, a nonprofit-backed migration tool, has officially launched a service that lets users move their accounts between Bluesky and Mastodon as of August 25, 2025, marking a significant milestone in…
Spotify is adding DMs
Spotify is introducing a direct messaging feature that allows users to share music, podcast, and audiobook recommendations with each other without leaving the app. Messages is rolling out in “select markets” this week, according to Spotify’s press release, and will be available on mobile devices […]
Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav, our favorite robot vacuum for carpets, is half off
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is one of the most powerful robot vacuums out there. In fact, its 65 air watts of suction makes it the best option for carpets (even high pile) that we’ve tested yet. And, right now it’s half off at $499 […]
Philippines Fires Top Cop Amid Arrests of Duterte and Televangelist Ordered by International Court – 8/26/2025, 4:24:37 PM
The latest world news as of August 26, 2025, includes major geopolitical developments, executive actions by world leaders, and significant international incidents. Russian drone strikes continue in Ukraine despite ongoing…
Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Hospital Sparks Global Outrage, China Demands Ceasefire – 8/26/2025, 12:25:10 PM
The latest world news as of August 26, 2025, includes significant developments in global politics, conflict zones, and international relations[1][3][4][5]. Key International Headlines: Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Hospital: An Israeli…
Dish gives up on becoming the fourth major wireless carrier
Dish’s parent company, EchoStar, is selling a broad swath of its 5G spectrum licenses to AT&T for $23 billion. Under the deal, the Dish-owned Boost Mobile will primarily operate using AT&T’s growing network – a move that marks “the end of the road for the […]
a16z Dominates VC Lobbying in D.C., Outspends Rivals with $1.49M in 2025
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has emerged as the most aggressive venture capital (VC) lobbying force in Washington, D.C. in 2025, spending $1.49 million on federal lobbying so far this year. This…
Trump admin issues stop-work order for offshore wind project
Project was 80 percent complete and was slated to power more than 350,000 homes.
Hasselblad X2D II: the luxury sports car of medium format cameras
We’ve spent most of the year talking about gadgets getting more expensive. Thanks to US tariffs, prices are rising every few months, and even small upgrades have come with big price hikes. So I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the new Hasselblad X2D […]