The U.S. faces a renewed biological threat: the resurgence of New World Screwworms, parasitic flies that lay eggs in the wounds or orifices of warm-blooded animals. The resulting larvae burrow into living flesh, causing painful, potentially deadly infections known as myiasis. These parasites are not only horrific in behavior but also devastating to livestock, inflicting…
Asus TUF Gaming T500 Combines Mobile CPU Power and RTX Graphics in a Compact, Rugged Desktop
Asus has introduced its latest compact gaming desktop, the TUF Gaming T500, which adopts a distinctive approach to delivering gaming performance. Departing from the norm, the T500 features mobile CPUs rather than conventional full-sized desktop processors. This innovative design provides a more compact, space-efficient build without sacrificing performance, making it an attractive option for gamers…
Google Faces Landmark Ad Tech Breakup Trial in September as DOJ Pushes to Dismantle Monopoly
A high-stakes legal battle over Google’s advertising business is set to unfold in September, with significant implications for the digital ad ecosystem. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed its intention to seek a breakup of Google’s advertising technology division, which could reshape the competitive landscape in the online ad market. The DOJ’s efforts…
Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire CEO in 2025, Greg Abel Named Successor in Planned Transition
Warren Buffett, the renowned investor and long-time leader of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced that he will step down as CEO at the end of 2025. He has recommended that Greg Abel, currently the vice chairman in charge of non-insurance operations, be appointed as his successor. This announcement was made during the company’s annual shareholder meeting…
Gemini 2.5 Pro Beats Pokémon Blue, Marking AI Milestone in Strategic Gameplay and Reasoning
In a significant milestone for AI performance, Google’s most advanced model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, has completed the classic 1996 GameBoy title Pokémon Blue. The news was enthusiastically shared by Google CEO Sundar Pichai on social media, celebrating the accomplishment with the words, “What a finish! Gemini 2.5 Pro just completed Pokémon Blue!” While Google itself…
Employers added an unexpected 177,000 jobs, showing the job market remains strong. Jobless rate holds at 4.2%
American employers added 177,000 jobs in April, which was more than expected, showing the job market is still strong despite President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Although hiring dipped from a revised 185,000 in March, it was still higher than the 135,000 economists predicted. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.2%, according to the Labor…
US robot makers aim to outpace China in the humanoid race, but tariffs may challenge their goals
Tariffs weren’t part of the planned discussions at this week’s Robotics Summit, where thousands of people from the tech industry gathered to see different types of robots and talk about building and selling a new group of more self-operating machines. At least, tariffs weren’t part of the official discussions. “Jump up to the microphones,” said…
ESA’s Biomass Satellite Launches to Map Forest Carbon and Unlock Climate Change Insights from Space
The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched its Biomass satellite aboard a Vega-C rocket today at 11:15 (CEST) from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana. This mission marks a significant milestone in space exploration, as the Biomass satellite is designed to map the Earth’s biomass with unprecedented detail. With its innovative technology, this satellite will…
Tinder Swindler Survivor Launches IDfier to Fight Online Fraud with Verified Digital Identities
Pernilla Sjöholm, known globally for her role in Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler, has co-founded a new digital identity verification platform called IDfier, in partnership with computer scientist Suejb Memeti. Launched globally, the platform aims to prevent online fraud by verifying identities through a secure, human-to-human system. IDfier uses official documents like passports or driver’s licenses…
Coca-Cola posts strong quarterly profit, says tariff impact is manageable
Coca-Cola reported better earnings than expected for the first quarter and said that the effect of tariffs on its business should be “manageable.” Coca-Cola and other drink companies are facing a 25% tariff on aluminum used in cans and other materials. Last week, PepsiCo cut its full-year profit forecast due to the effect of these…