If you’re under 40, ageism probably hasn’t crossed your mind much—yet. And that’s okay. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I wasn’t thinking about it, either. But there’s something about entering that sixth decade that makes ageism glaringly real. And unfortunately, it’s not just someone else’s problem; it’s everyone’s problem. I recently turned … Read more
Every year the Consumer Electronics Show brings together thousands of companies and entrepreneurs to show off the latest and greatest technology. The emphasis on consumer electronics means that there is often a lot of pretty crazy stuff filling up the massive show floor, like robots designed to play with your pets when you aren’t home. … Read more
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. — A bright blip in a distant galaxy may link two mysterious categories of cosmic flares. The event, which astronomers playfully call the Platypus, could also offer a new way to understand the origins of supermassive black holes that reside at the centers of most galaxies. The brilliant burst, spotted in a … Read more
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In Disney’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” Mickey Mouse employs the services of a broom to help him more efficiently fill a cauldron with water. The broom misses the brief and even when the cauldron is full, continues to bring in bucket after bucket of water. Unable to halt the broom’s advance, Mickey … Read more
This week’s deals-related headliner is focused on Samsung’s new lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones, with as much as $1,250 in savings when you pre-order these devices before their February launch. Otherwise, you can also still find great all-time low prices on Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack, M3 MacBook Air, and M4 iMac. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate … Read more
As it trundles around an ancient lakebed on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover is assembling a one-of-a-kind rock collection. The car-sized explorer is methodically drilling into the Red Planet’s surface and pulling out cores of bedrock that it’s storing in sturdy titanium tubes. Scientists hope to one day return the tubes to Earth and analyze their … Read more
I’m still digesting the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, but one thing is abundantly clear: the company’s stance on the S Pen has changed substantially. Once a core feature of its flagships, the stylus is considerably dumbed down on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. In the greater scheme of things, it’s a minor change given … Read more
It’s no secret that 2024 was a tough year for many retailers. From home goods stores like LL Flooring, to pharmacy chains like Walgreens, to automotive parts providers like Advance Auto Parts, numerous retailers announced store closures last year. Yet as bad as 2024 was when it came to retailer closures, 2025 is expected to … Read more
Jill Anderson spent the weekend before Inauguration Day working on a legal brief related to the decertification of a federal employee union. On Monday, she was still chipping away at the brief—despite it being a federal holiday—when around 3 p.m. she received an unexpected email. The email included an attached Standard Form-50, the document federal … Read more
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing an escalating onslaught of cyberattacks as they evolve in both sophistication and speed. Among the most insidious threats are ransomware variants like QakBot and Black Basta, which operate in the shadows, often slipping past the radar of law enforcement and the media. The consequences of these attacks can … Read more
