When an AI model release immediately spawns memes and treatises declaring the rest of the industry cooked, you know you’ve got something worth dissecting. Google’s Gemini 3 was released Tuesday to widespread fanfare. The company called the model a “new era of intelligence,” integrating it […]
Year: 2025
Aqara’s $99 Wi-Fi smart lock is a good-looking budget option
Aqara’s latest wireless smart lock features a sleek backlit keypad with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home for the budget-friendly price of $99.99. With Wi-Fi built in, Aqara’s B50 smart lock doesn’t require a hub and offers a few different unlocking options, including the […]
Peace Talks Progress in Russia-Ukraine War; Global Tensions Surge Amidst Key Security Developments – 11/24/2025, 4:26:15 PM
The latest world news as of November 24, 2025, centers on major developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East tensions, and significant political and security events globally. Russia-Ukraine War: US…
Arduino’s new terms of service worries hobbyists ahead of Qualcomm acquisition
“Why is reverse-engineering prohibited… for a company built on openly hackable systems?”
NASA confirms that Starliner’s next mission will be cargo only
As space station’s lifetime nears its end, NASA also cuts some future Starliner flights.
Nick Cave Explores Suffering as a Path to Redemption, Love, and Compassion
Nick Cave, the iconic songwriter and poet, has become a singular voice in the conversation about suffering, grief, and redemption. Through his work, especially the recent dialogues in Faith, Hope…
Jony Ive and Sam Altman say they finally have an AI hardware prototype
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive have been keeping the finer details of the first mysterious OpenAI hardware under wraps, but it sounds like they’ve settled on a design. In an interview with Laurene Powell Jobs at Emerson Collective’s 2025 Demo […]
About This Account reveals the scale of X’s foreign troll problem
It’s long been known that X (and Twitter before it) is a major venue for foreign influence campaigns to meddle in American politics. Much of the focus has been on Russian troll farms, which the US government has targeted on several occasions. But the launch […]
Europa Clipper Snaps Distant Uranus, Showcasing Stellar Navigation on Journey to Jupiter’s Moon Europa
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft captured a striking image of Uranus on November 5, 2025, using its star tracker camera, marking a significant step in its ongoing journey to Jupiter’s moon…
Global Tensions Escalate: Ukraine Peace Framework, Middle East Strikes, and Bolsonaro’s Arrest Spark Worldwide Concerns – 11/24/2025, 8:29:34 AM
Major world news as of November 24, 2025, includes significant developments in Ukraine peace talks, conflict in the Middle East, high-profile arrests, and escalating tensions in various regions: Ukraine Peace…