Most companies use different vendors to run different parts of their business, such as customer management, finances, payroll and social media. To do this, they share access to customer data with these platforms. The issue is that not all vendors take cybersecurity seriously, and hackers are well aware of that. …
Read More »Behind the scenes: the extras of Apocalypse Now
By: Cathy Linh Che Date: Apr. 25, 2025 Illustrations: Nguyen Tran An artist’s parents were extras in Apocalypse Now. But in trying to recenter their experience in her own work, she wondered: whose story was it to tell? On the first day of filming, a small crew set up in …
Read More »10 cool AirPods features you probably didn’t know about
When AirPods first hit the scene in 2016, they revolutionized the way we listen to music on the go. Not only did they seamlessly integrate with the Apple ecosystem, but some models also delivered sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities that gave traditional audio brands a run for their money. But …
Read More »Tabletop game companies sue Trump to stop tariffs
A group of tabletop game makers and other American small businesses are filed a lawsuit on Thursday against President Donald Trump and his administration to attempt to stop his tariffs. The lawsuit alleges the tariffs are “unlawful and unconstitutional” and details how they are creating challenges for the plaintiffs’ businesses. …
Read More »The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen
Ask just about anybody, and they’ll tell you that new cars are too expensive. In the wake of tariffs shaking the auto industry and with the Trump administration pledging to kill the federal EV incentive, that situation isn’t looking to get better soon, especially for anyone wanting something battery-powered. Changing …
Read More »IGN and CNET owner Ziff Davis sues OpenAI
Ziff Davis, the owner of several digital outlets like CNET, PCMag, IGN, and Everyday Health, is suing OpenAI over claims of copyright infringement, as first reported by The New York Times. In the lawsuit, the digital media company accuses OpenAI of “intentionally and relentlessly” creating “exact copies” of its outlets’ …
Read More »Browser extensions put millions of Google Chrome users at risk
Browser extensions can be a great way to boost your productivity while browsing. Chrome, which is the most popular browser out there, supports a wide range of extensions, and so do other Chromium-based browsers. However, these extensions are not always beneficial. While many are helpful for blocking ads, finding the …
Read More »Samsung says its ‘Screens Everywhere’ approach won’t mean ads everywhere, for now
Almost a decade after launching the first smart fridge with a giant Android tablet built in, Samsung is leaning hard into the idea that we need tablets in all the things. At CES this year, the company announced its Screens Everywhere initiative, which essentially means putting 7- and 9-inch full-color …
Read More »329,000 mph nuclear rocket leading next era of space travel
Get ready because the future of traveling to other planets just got a massive upgrade. Pulsar Fusion, a U.K.-based aerospace company, is developing a compact fusion engine called the Dual Direct Fusion Drive that could drastically change space exploration as we know it. This engine powers their Sunbird spacecraft, which …
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 preorders: everything you need to know to nab one
Update, April 24th: Following a rocky start, all confirmed Switch 2 retailers — including Walmart, Best Buy, and Target — have sold out of their existing inventory. The next online preorder opportunity will be at GameStop, which will open preorders at 11AM ET on April 24th. Following a brief delay …
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