After one of its Starlink satellites exploded and another narrowly avoided colliding with a Chinese satellite, SpaceX says it will lower the orbit of thousands of Starlink satellites to increase safety. Of the over 9,000 Starlink satellites currently operating in low Earth orbit, SpaceX says […]
Year: 2026
Trump Returns to White House; California Faces Flood Threats Amidst Global Crises – 1/2/2026, 8:29:21 AM
Based on the latest news from January 2, 2026, here are the major global developments: United States President Donald Trump has returned to the White House for his second term, taking the oath of office and immediately signing executive orders to reverse Biden-era policies, including […]
LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals
LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xboom devices, which is built in collaboration with Will.i.am. Announced this week, LG says the Stage 501 speaker comes with an “AI Karaoke Master” that can remove or adjust vocals from “virtually any song,” […]
Devastating Swiss Bar Fire Kills 40 During New Year Celebrations – 1/1/2026, 8:28:29 PM
Here are the major world news developments from January 1, 2026: Switzerland Fire Disaster A devastating fire and explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland during New Year’s celebrations killed at least 40 people, with around 100 others injured[2][3]. The incident was caused by a […]
2026 Zodiac Guide: Avoid These Pitfalls for Growth and Success
What to Steer Clear Of in 2026, Based on Your Zodiac Sign As we step into 2026, planetary alignments like the Rahu-Ketu axis between Aquarius and Leo, Saturn’s retrograde from July 27 to December 11, and Jupiter’s retrogrades until March 11 and from December 13 […]
Public domain 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto, and Nancy Drew set free
Some years ago, I was writing a science fiction short story in which I wanted to incorporate verses from a 1928 song, “Button Up Your Overcoat.” However, when I sold the story, my editor told me that since the song was still copyrighted, it was […]
Marvel rings in new year with Wonder Man trailer
“Acting is the sum of everything you’ve experienced. The joy. Sadness. Loss, Heartbreak.”
LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals
LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xboom devices, which is built in collaboration with Will.i.am. Announced this week, LG says the Stage 501 speaker comes with an “AI Karaoke Master” that can remove or adjust vocals from “virtually any song,” […]
Film Technica: Our top picks for the best films of 2025
Streamers made a strong showing this year, as did horror. Big tentpoles, superhero sagas mostly fell flat.
Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Holiday Postcard from Mars, Blending Dawn and Dusk Skies
Curiosity Sends Holiday Postcard from Mars NASA’s veteran Curiosity rover delighted Earth with a stunning “holiday postcard” from Mars, blending sunrise and sunset skies into one festive image. Captured on November 18, 2025, this panoramic view showcases the Red Planet’s dramatic colors, continuing a beloved […]