I’ve used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one simple reason: It was small. While it lacked useful features like screen lighting and page turn buttons, its size made it an e-reader I actually […]
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Iran’s Military Drills in Strait of Hormuz Heighten US Tensions – Feb 1, 2026
In a dramatic turn of events, the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors, has become the focal point of escalating tensions. Iran’s military exercises in this vital chokepoint, through which nearly 20 percent of the global oil supply transits, have […]
SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit
SpaceX filed a request with the FCC on Friday seeking approval to put a constellation of 1 million data center satellites into orbit. While the FCC is unlikely to approve a network that expansive, SpaceX’s strategy has been to request approval for unrealistically large numbers […]
NASA Boosts Hypersonic Flight with New Contracts, Targets Affordable Airbreathing Technologies
NASA Aims to Advance Hypersonic Flight Testing with New Awards NASA is accelerating the development of hypersonic flight technologies through two strategic contract awards issued in August, targeting affordable bridges between ground tests and actual flights for airbreathing vehicles.[2] These awards to SpaceWorks Enterprises and […]
Global Unrest Surges: Conflicts Intensify in Ukraine, Syria, Myanmar; US Faces Immigration Protests and Tariff Threats – 1/31/2026, 8:28:29 PM
Major world news as of January 31, 2026, includes escalating conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, and Myanmar; US policy actions on Cuba, immigration, and tariffs; and protests against US immigration enforcement.[1][2][4][5] Ongoing Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Ukraine war intensifies: Power outages strike Ukraine and Moldova amid […]
“No more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strike”
It was too cold to take off my mittens and check Google Maps so I put my faith in the trickle of bundled-up people ahead of me. All of them were carrying signs and wearing whistles around their necks on top of layers and layers […]
Nvidia CEO denies he’s ‘unhappy’ with OpenAI
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang denied reports that he was unhappy with OpenAI and said his company still planned to make a “huge” investment in the ChatGPT firm. NVIDIA announced in September that it would invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, but recently, there have […]
Decoding Gen Z & Gen Alpha Slang: From “Rizz” to “Sheesh,” Stay in the Loop!
‘Choppelganger,’ ‘Normie,’ and Other Gen Z and Gen Alpha Slang You Might Need Help Decoding If you’ve overheard a teenager say something like “that’s giving brain rot” or “no cap,” you’re not alone in feeling confused. The language of Gen Z and Gen Alpha has […]
U.S. Government Shutdown Begins; Expected to Resolve Next Week with Senate-Backed Deal – 1/31/2026, 12:25:02 PM
U.S. government partial shutdown began on January 31, 2026, after Congress failed to approve the 2026 budget by the midnight deadline, though disruptions are expected to be limited as the House plans to ratify a Senate-backed deal early next week.[1] U.S. and North America President […]
The AirPods 4 and Google’s 4K streamer are just two of this week’s best deals
Happy Saturday, folks! After a few weeks of middling deals, we’re starting see things pick up. Some of our favorite deals of the holiday season have returned in some fashion, making now a great time to pick up deal stalwarts like the AirPods 4 with […]