Victorian sawmills, facing a ban on native logging in their state, are increasingly sourcing logs from Tasmania's public forests. Despite government assurances, evidence suggests these logs are being processed in Victoria, with some companies receiving substantial taxpayer subsidies.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is anticipated to make significant announcements at the Augmented World Expo (AWE), the world's largest spatial computing event. The event, held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, will also feature keynotes from Qualcomm and Google.
DJI has sued Insta360 for patent infringement over its new Luna Ultra camera, alleging violations of design and utility patents. Insta360 has responded with its own lawsuits, claiming DJI's Osmo Pocket and Ronin products infringe on its gimbal and stabilization patents.
Google's Gemini AI can now search Gmail content, in addition to Drive files and folders, for subscribers of Google AI Pro/Ultra or Business/Enterprise plans. The "Ask Gemini in Drive" feature allows users to ask contextual questions about their emails to find specific information.
BJP Karnataka released an AI-generated video mocking Congress leader DK Shivakumar ahead of his Karnataka CM swearing-in, accusing the new government of neglecting farmers and Dalits. Shivakumar is set to be sworn in today.
The article critiques the fifth series of Clarkson's Farm, arguing its success has undermined its premise of agricultural struggle. The show now focuses on Clarkson's personal brand and health, overshadowing actual farming content, despite the latter being its strongest element.
Heavy rainfall in southern and central China has caused flash floods and landslides, killing 12 people and forcing hundreds to evacuate. Meanwhile, northern India is experiencing severe heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 45C, leading to warnings and farmers working at night.
A new report highlights that increasing extraction of rainforest resources for minerals, biofuels, and pulp is pushing biomes like the Amazon towards a breaking point. Compounding pressures from cattle ranching, agriculture, and logging are exacerbated by mining's extensive environmental footprint, including pollution and infrastructure development. The analysis by Profundo, commissioned by Rainforest Foundation Norway, urges a reduction in consumption from forest regions.
Bengaluru experienced heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, causing severe waterlogging and traffic jams in multiple areas. Flight schedules were impacted, and the downpour highlighted the city's ongoing monsoon challenges.
Google has launched a new feature called Intrusion Logging to help security researchers investigate spyware attacks on Android devices
IIT Roorkee is releasing JEE Advanced 2026 admit cards today, May 11. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from jeeadv.ac.in by logging in with their credentials. The admit card is essential for entry to the exam on May 18, alongside a valid photo ID. Ensure all details are accurate upon download.
The head honcho thinks splurging nearly $10 on a beverage during a cost-of-living crisis is fine for a ‘special experience’. It’s time to offer my own valuable adviceI don’t mean to vent, but what is up with Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s obscenely large compensation package? Niccol, who joined the company in 2024, is one of the best-paid executives in the US, raking in $96m (£70m) in just his first four months on the job. The man makes 6,666 times more than the company’s typical employee, according to a 2025 Executive Paywatch report. He also regularly commutes to work via private jet. Can’t expect a strategic genius to live next to the office like the rest of the hoi polloi.Still, while he might be good at flogging drinks, Niccol apparently has trouble reading a room. As the cost of living surges, and the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25, the CEO is getting roasted for calling a $9 coffee “a really affordable premium experience”. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Niccol noted that the K-shaped economy, in which higher-income households are thriving and splurging while the bottom half struggles, isn’t really affecting business. Continue reading...
The world’s eyes have been fixed on the oil tankers clogging the Strait of Hormuz. But the US-Israel war on Iran has exposed a quieter vulnerability: the undersea cables that form the digital backbone of the Middle East. Last week, a media outlet affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps highlighted that the strait functioned not only as a crucial chokepoint for oil and gas shipments but also as an essential corridor for internet communications. The outlet warned that damage to...
DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 is an evolutionary upgrade over the Pocket 3 featuring a new 1-inch sensor with 37MP stills, 4K video at 4x zoom, 240fps slow motion, 107GB internal storage, and improved battery life. However, it's the first Osmo Pocket not to launch in the US due to pending authorization. At $560, it's a meaningful upgrade for new buyers but offers little reason for Pocket 3 owners to upgrade.
Arsenal and Manchester City are locked in a tight Premier League title race, with the championship likely to be decided by the final five games. Both teams remain level on points, making goal difference a potential deciding factor.
A social media feud has erupted between Twitch streamer Marlon Lundgren Garcia (Marlon3lg) and boxing star Jake Paul after Marlon's livestream from the Celsius Football Tournament captured Paul’s fiancée Jutta Leerdam criticizing excessive vlogging during the event. Marlon responded by stating he’s also an Olympic gold medalist, prompting Jake Paul to defend his girlfriend on X, calling her a "real person that doesn't give a flying f**k about your stream." Marlon has since fired back, questioning Paul's relevance and accusing him of unnecessary ego-driven escalation.
CSU-Chef Markus Söder hat seine Essensfotos auf Instagram eingestellt. Er begründet dies mit der verschärften wirtschaftlichen und außenpolitischen Lage sowie Kritik aus seiner Partei nach den schwächsten Kommunalwahlergebnissen seit 1952.
Nach dem schwächsten Kommunalwahlergebnis der CSU seit 1952 und Kritik aus der eigenen Partei rudert CSU-Chef Markus Söder bei seiner «Söder isst»-Instagram-Kampagne zurück. Der bayerische Ministerpräsident will sich künftig auf die verschärfte wirtschaftliche und außenpolitische Lage konzentrieren. Die Freien Wähler konnten sich erstmals in vielen Kommunen gegen CSU-Kandidaten durchsetzen.
