Trump Elevates Once-Fringe Meme Makers to the Mainstream
Right-wing users have tapped A.I. tools to promote President Trump’s agenda. He took notice.
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You Can Finally AirDrop Files Between Android and iPhone, Starting with Pixel 10
Android’s Quick Share file transfer service can now work with Apple’s AirDrop, allowing users to send files between iPhones and Android devices. Google has started rolling out the feature to its Pixel 10 family of smartphones. The cross-platform compatibility includes security protections that the company says independent security experts tested. Google said it built the feature in response to...
Disney Loses Bid To Block Sling TV’s One-Day Cable Passes
A federal judge in New York denied Disney’s request to block Sling TV’s short-term passes, which give viewers the ability to stream live content for as little as one day. From a report: In a ruling on Tuesday, US District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Disney didn’t prove that Sling TV’s passes caused “irreparable harm” to the entertainment giant, as reported earlier by Cord Cutters. Disney...
The 6 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025) Our Cats Would Recommend
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Swatch’s New OpenAI-Powered Tool Lets You Design Your Own Watch
The new AI-DADA tool lets you create a unique Swatch design using AI prompts. You can’t make a custom MoonSwatch yet—but it’s not entirely off the table.
American Kids Can’t Do Math Anymore
An anonymous reader shares a report: For the past several years, America has been using its young people as lab rats in a sweeping, if not exactly thought-out, education experiment. Schools across the country have been lowering standards and removing penalties for failure. The results are coming into focus. Five years ago, about 30 incoming freshmen at UC San Diego arrived with math skills...
Moss in space: spores survive nine-month ride on outside of ISS
Scientists say plant’s resilience suggests it could help with oxygen generation or soil formation on space missions
Matt Damon grew potatoes for survival in The Martian, but researchers say mosses could one day help turn the dust and rocks of other planets into fertile soil.
Physcomitrella patens, or spreading earthmoss, is already known as a pioneering species – albeit for being an early...
The man who froze his wife and got a new girlfriend: a stranger, sadder tale than I expected | Imogen West-Knights
The story has sparked debates about cryogenics and fidelity. But it also tells us something deeper about our responses to loss
One of the last remaining fun things about the internet is getting to pass judgment on the goings-on in households that you would never hear about otherwise. On Reddit, for instance, there is a whole thriving sub for just this purpose called Am I the Asshole?, where...
Verizon Cutting More Than 13,000 Jobs As It Restructures
An anonymous reader writes: U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said Thursday it will cut more than 13,000 jobs in its largest single layoff as it works to shrink costs and restructure operations. Verizon also said it plans to convert 179 corporate-owned retail stores into franchised operations and close one store. Verizon’s new CEO, Dan Schulman, said in a note to employees the company would reduce...
Easy way to boost solar power output in South Africa
High temperatures are bad for solar power efficiency, but shade is even worse. A possible solution is lighting up your roof with a new lick of paint.
The Best N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks (2025)
Flu season is here. Here are the best disposable face coverings we’ve tested—and where you can find them.
Microsoft Exec Asks: Why Aren’t More People Impressed With AI?
An anonymous reader shares a report: A Microsoft executive is questioning why more people aren’t impressed with AI, a week after the company touted the evolution of Windows into an “agentic OS,” which immediately triggered backlash. “Jeez there so many cynics! It cracks me up when I hear people call AI underwhelming,” tweeted Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO for Microsoft’s AI group. Suleyman added...
H3C and Tarsus ignite a new channel growth engine for Africa’s digital economy
The unified vision of H3C and Tarsus is accelerating digital transformation and empowering partners across Africa.
Who is OpenAI’s Auditor?
OpenAI won’t say who audits its books. The company, which projects to hit an ARR of $20 billion this year and is valued at $500 billion, has committed to spending about $1.4 trillion on data centers over the next decade. It accounts for roughly two-thirds of unfulfilled contracts at Oracle and two-fifths at CoreWeave. Microsoft alone holds around $375 billion in unfulfilled contracts with...
Pirate streaming services use a simple trick to beat authorities in South Africa
MultiChoice says it is well aware of the sneaky tactics illegal streaming services use to stay ahead of authorities.
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
New CEO for Reunert as Alan Dickson steps down after 12 years
Alan Dickson, CEO of JSE-listed electrical, electronics and technology group Reunert, will step down in February.
Sisterhood of the Best Travel Pants: Best Travel Trousers (2025)
Travel pants that are tough enough to handle hangry moods and unplanned delays.
Webinar to focus on securing passwords – still the leading cause of cyber incidents
Poor password hygiene continues to leave organisations exposed to costly breaches, downtime and reputational damage.
Best Crypto Presales to Buy Now: How Tapzi Positions Itself in the $400B Market
In every market cycle, a handful of low-cap cryptocurrencies to invest in emerge from obscurity and deliver life-changing returns to early believers. As the 2025 market forms its base, analysts and retail investors are searching for the best crypto presales to buy now. The tokens that have utility, strong communities, and narratives aligned with the […]
Deepfake ‘nudify’ site fined £55,000 over lack of age checks
The regulator said it had also opened new investigations into 20 porn sites over suspected online safety breaches.