On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas and was later co-opted by American politics in the 1990s. Now, environmentalists are reclaiming the word.
Compulsion Games is returning to independent management after its time with Xbox. The studio will retain the rights to its games: Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight. They expressed gratitude for their years with Xbox and excitement for the future.
Apple has reinstated card payments for Apple Account purchases in India, over four years after suspending the option. This move adapts to India's digital payment regulations, allowing users to use Visa and Mastercard for subscriptions and App Store purchases.
AI stocks led a rebound on Wall Street, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher, despite a majority of stocks falling. Broadcom, Micron, and AMD saw significant gains. Oil prices drifted after OPEC+ announced production increases, while global markets showed mixed performance.
A wearables expert explores the cultural tension surrounding smart glasses and AI wearables, using Netflix's 'A Man on the Inside' as a case study. The article highlights privacy concerns, the difficulty of building trust, and the potential for misuse, contrasting fictional narratives with real-world ethical dilemmas.
FIRE is suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging agents violated David Streever's First Amendment rights by tracking him down and issuing a warning notice over a critical email to the former head of ICE. A similar incident involved Paigelynne Gonyea regarding an Instagram post.
Thousands mourned Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with many calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump. Khamenei and family members died in an airstrike. The funeral procession is seen as a show of strength amid ongoing war negotiations with the U.S.
