Maga Meets AI – A Recipe for Instability
The Financial Times argues that AI’s explosive growth is masking the dysfunction of Trump’s second administration. But this temporary stability rests on shaky foundations that could collapse spectacularly.
Category: Technology
Microsoft Finally Delivers Syncable Passkeys – Here’s Why It Matters
Microsoft has started rolling out syncable passkeys across Edge browsers on Windows 10 and above, with iOS support coming by year’s end. This breaks the hardware lock that made passkeys inconvenient, letting users access accounts from any device. The move positions Microsoft as a serious player in t
The $100 Trillion Case For Slowing Human Aging
New research suggests modest advances in aging biology could transform the US economy. Slowing aging by just five years could add $100 trillion over decades – equivalent to adding Canada’s entire economy every single year. The economic case for longevity research is becoming impossible to ignore.
Siri can now control your Samsung smart home
Samsung’s latest SmartThings update bridges the gap between Apple and Android ecosystems. iPhone users can now trigger SmartThings automations using Siri voice commands. The update also brings enhanced Apple Watch compatibility and expanded Live Activities support.
Saudi Arabia’s $50 Billion Futuristic City Is Crashing Hard
Saudi Arabia’s $50 billion Neom project appears to be collapsing under its own ambition. The Line’s impossible architecture and lack of foreign investment have insiders predicting its demise while workers suffer.
Opendoor’s CEO Wants to “Ruin the Night” of Short Sellers
Opendoor Technologies is distributing tradable warrants to shareholders in a strategic move that CEO Kaz Nejatian openly admits is meant to cause pain for short sellers. The real estate iBuyer’s stock jumped 22% on Monday as retail investors cheered the plan. However, market strategists warn that fo
DNS Over HTTPS Explained: The Privacy Upgrade Everyone’s Arguing About
DNS over HTTPS (DoH) encrypts your web browsing requests to prevent ISPs and network snoops from seeing which sites you visit. While it boosts privacy and security, it’s creating heated debates about centralization, parental controls, and network management. Here’s what you need to know about this c
Samsung Health adds iFIT workouts – with a catch
Samsung Health users in the US can now access iFIT workout content through a new partnership. The deal offers one free workout per month across seven categories, with full access requiring a subscription starting at $9.99 monthly. Device purchases unlock additional free trial periods.
JPEG XL Gets PDF Lifeline After Chrome’s “Obsolete” Tag
JPEG XL, declared obsolete by Google Chrome in 2022, is getting a major boost from the PDF Association. The format will become part of the PDF specification to handle HDR content and ultra-high resolution images. This creates an awkward situation for Chrome, which includes PDF support.
AI’s Future Is Harder to Predict Than You Think
A major forecasting project just revealed expert predictions about AI’s timeline. The results suggest we’re underestimating some impacts while overestimating others. Here’s what 350 experts really think is coming.