What initially appeared to be a power play by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take over the US Copyright Office by having Donald Trump remove the officials in charge has now backfired in spectacular fashion, as Trump’s acting replacements are […]
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Global Diplomacy & Conflict Update: Istanbul Peace Talks & More – May 14, 2025
Global Diplomacy & Conflict Update: Istanbul Peace Talks & More – May 14, 2025 #UkraineRussiaConflict, #IstanbulPeaceTalks, #PutinZelenskyMeeting, #MH17Investigation, #PolandRussiaTensions, #AlienEnemiesAct, #GreeceEarthquake, #TrumpMiddleEastTour, #GlobalDiplomacy, #WorldNewsUpdate**Description:**Dive into the latest global developments shaping our world on May 14, 2025. From the highly anticipated Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul, […]
Microsoft reveals its rejected Start menu redesigns
Microsoft is redesigning the Start menu in Windows 11 this month with a new, wider design that finally lets you disable the recommended feed of files and apps. While the new Start menu looks different to what exists in Windows 11 today, this design refresh […]
Valve will soon let you know if a game is compatible with your SteamOS device
Ahead of the release of the Lenovo Legion Go S running SteamOS later this month, Valve has announced a new compatibility rating system for SteamOS devices. As the name implies, the new SteamOS Compatibility system will rate how compatible games are with third-party devices, similar […]
Apple will add App Store accessibility labels and new support for brain interface controls
A wave of accessibility announcements today from Apple reveals updates that should help people read, see, and even speak via its various devices. We’ll highlight a few here, but Apple’s press release has the complete list, including changes to features that can both reduce distracting […]
Airbnb’s new app has all of your vacation extras in one place
Airbnb has announced a major redesign of its app, expanding its offerings well beyond private home rentals to include new Airbnb Services alongside the company’s Airbnb Experiences. And you don’t have to book a stay to use the new offerings. At the moment, these new […]
ESPN’s standalone streaming app launches this fall for $30 a month
Disney is launching its direct-to-consumer ESPN streaming service this fall. The service, which will simply be called “ESPN,” will cost $29.99 per month for the “unlimited” plan, which will include all of ESPN’s linear channels. Disney will also offer ESPN’s unlimited plan annually for $299.99, which […]
Duolingo is replacing hearts with energy
Duolingo is making a big change: it’s moving on from hearts in favor of a new “energy” mechanic. The idea is to switch from a system that punishes mistakes to one that’s intended to feel more motivating — and a bit more gamified. Under the […]
Fallout’s second season premieres in December and will be followed by a third
Get ready for more Fallout. The second season of the hit Prime Video show will premiere in December, and the show has already been renewed for a third, Variety reports. The second season will “pick up in the aftermath of Season One’s epic finale and […]
Ticketmaster proudly announces it will follow the law and show prices up-front
Ticketmaster wants you to know it’s “all in” on up-front pricing. In a blog post published on Monday, the company triumphantly declared that it’s “putting fans first” and including fees in the first price you see for a ticket. Not mentioned in Ticketmaster’s announcement: An […]