Meta’s flagship metaverse service leaves VR behind

Meta’s flagship metaverse service leaves VR behind

Meta's Metaverse Retreat: The End of Horizon Worlds and a New Focus on AI and Smart Glasses In a move that signals a major strategic pivot, Meta is officially pulling the plug on its ambitious but troubled virtual reality platform, Horizon…
The 9,000-pound monster I don’t want to give back

The 9,000-pound monster I don’t want to give back

Escalade IQL: The 9,000-Pound Electric Behemoth That Won My Heart in a Blizzard Before heading on a trip to Tahoe last weekend, GM offered me the use of the company's 9,000-pound monument to excess – the new 2026 electric Escalade IQL (starting…
FCC asks stations for “pro-America” programming, like daily Pledge of Allegiance

Natural selection can work at many levels, from molecules to ecosystems

When most people think about natural selection, they imagine individuals competing with one another: The fastest animal escapes predators, the strongest plant produces more seeds, and the most resistant bacteria better survive antibiotics.…
Seattle transit’s new ‘tap-to-pay’ feature goes live next week as region gears up for World Cup

Seattle transit’s new ‘tap-to-pay’ feature goes live next week as region gears up for World Cup

Seattle's ORCA Transit System Goes Contactless: Tap Your Card or Phone to Ride Starting February 23 The future of public transit in Seattle just got a whole lot more convenient. Starting Monday, February 23, the region's ORCA (One Regional…
I made the ultimate Windows keyboard shortcut guide (and they’ll work for anyone)

I made the ultimate Windows keyboard shortcut guide (and they’ll work for anyone)

Mastering Windows 11: 50+ Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity In the fast-paced world of technology, efficiency is king. While most Windows users rely on their mouse for everyday tasks, power users know that mastering keyboard shortcuts…
Instagram’s Reels-first redesign leaks with custom ‘Your Feed’

Instagram’s Reels-first redesign leaks with custom ‘Your Feed’

Instagram's Bold Redesign: Reels Takes Center Stage in Upcoming Overhaul In a move that's sending shockwaves through the social media landscape, Instagram is reportedly preparing for a major redesign that puts its short-form video feature,…
Flock Cameras Have a People-Love-Smashing-Them Problem

Flock Cameras Have a People-Love-Smashing-Them Problem

Flock Cameras Under Siege: Nationwide Vandalism Campaign Targets Surveillance Tech In a striking display of civil disobedience, Flock Safety's network of AI-powered surveillance cameras is facing an unprecedented wave of destruction across…
Ele.me rebrands as Taobao Flash Sale, ending 17 years as an independent brand · TechNode

Ele.me rebrands as Taobao Flash Sale, ending 17 years as an independent brand · TechNode

Ele.me Rebrands as Taobao Flash Sale After 17 Years, Signaling Alibaba's Bold Push Into Instant Retail In a sweeping move that marks the end of an era for one of China's most iconic food delivery platforms, Ele.me has officially rebranded…
Linux 7.0 Further Prepares For Intel Diamond Rapids With NTB Driver Support

Linux 7.0 Further Prepares For Intel Diamond Rapids With NTB Driver Support

Intel's Diamond Rapids Xeon Processors Gain NTB Driver Support in Linux 7.0 Kernel Intel's next-generation Diamond Rapids Xeon processors are steadily approaching their debut, and the upstream Linux kernel is now largely primed to support…
FCC asks stations for “pro-America” programming, like daily Pledge of Allegiance

FCC asks stations for “pro-America” programming, like daily Pledge of Allegiance

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Urges Broadcasters to Join 'Pledge America Campaign' for Patriotic Programming In a move that has sparked both enthusiasm and controversy, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has launched…