Technology

China is reportedly making a major breakthrough in its quest for semiconductor independence. According to a recent report, scientists in China have built a working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine, a critical piece of technology for manufacturing the most advanced chips needed to power artificial intelligence. The prototype was completed earlier this year […]

Meta Tests Paywall for Link Sharing on Facebook, Angering Creators Creators and publishers have long been concerned about Meta’s power to limit the reach of links to external websites. Now, the company is running a test that essentially puts the ability to share links behind a subscription paywall for many Facebook creators. In this experiment,

NASA has a new leader after the U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as the agency’s administrator. The vote was 67 to 30, placing the private astronaut and Elon Musk ally at the helm of the space agency during a period of significant challenge, including managing a workforce facing severe proposed budget cuts. This

How a VPN Works and Why You Should Care The best VPNs can make your online life more private with software that is convenient and cheap, sometimes even free. While keeping your IP address invisible, you can use your VPN to explore streaming content from all over the world or virtually sneak into a sports

The Samsung P9 Express microSD card is now available at a record low price, offering a significant storage upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. This card is currently on sale for just thirty-three dollars, a sharp discount from its original fifty-five dollar price point. This forty percent price cut makes it an attractive option for

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a figure often mired in controversy, has taken an unexpected action that aligns with consumer privacy interests. He has filed lawsuits against five major television manufacturers: Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL. The suits allege these companies secretly embedded spyware in their smart TVs to monitor and record viewer habits

Apple Mac mini M4 Hits Record Low Price Again at 479 Dollars If you are still figuring out what gifts to get for the important people in your life, sales can be a great starting point. A prime example is Apple’s 2024 Mac mini M4, which is now down to 479 dollars, a significant drop

PayPal Seeks US Banking Charter, Joins Wave of Tech and Crypto Firms Applying PayPal has officially applied to become a bank in the United States. The payments giant submitted applications to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions to establish PayPal Bank. This move follows its existing status as a

Merriam-Webster has declared slop as its 2025 word of the year. The dictionary defines slop as digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence. This choice reflects a year dominated by a relentless flood of AI-generated material across nearly every digital platform. The term slop is intentionally

Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 Trailer Teases a Final Battle for Hawkins With the release of Stranger Things season five part two just over a week away, Netflix has unveiled a new trailer hinting at the epic conclusion. The clip picks up in the devastating aftermath of part one, with Will surrounded by chaos