Bill Gates is slowly but surely leaving Microsoft for good. The legendary founder stepped down as CEO of the company in 2000, then left his role as chairman of the company in 2014 — but he still held a position on the board. Now, however, he’s leaving that post too — along with his position on the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. Gatesco-founded Microsoftin 1975 with Paul Allen,who died in 2018....
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying a Boeing Starliner spacecraft launches NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday, July 04, 2025.NASA Television The Boeing Starliner spacecraft has finally launched, taking off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida today, June 5. This is the third attempt at a launch for the spacecraft, which is carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS)....
Bungie responds after Destiny 2 players claim Episode Revenant’s Tonics are busted Destiny 2 Tonics were introduced in Episode Revenan and are intended to ease the randomness of hunting for certain loot, but players are convinced they’re not working properly. Tonic recipesrequire Guardians to collect ingredients from seasonal and ritual activities and then combine them to brew consumable drinks. They come in two flavors: Volatile and Enriching. The latter of these provides increased drop rates for specific armor pieces or weapons....
A couple of powerful earthquakes in Southern California in July came just a few months before this week’s 30th anniversary of the catastrophic San Francisco Bay tremor that killed more than 60 people. The two quakes were a sobering reminder of scientists’ predictions of another major tremor hitting the region within the next 30 years. With that in mind, a new early-warning app launched this week by California’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) couldn’t come soon enough....
Canva triples subscription prices citing new AI design tools Some Canva subscription prices are set to skyrocket by 300%, the design software company has announced, citing the need to cover costs for new AI features. Canva notified global customers for Canva Teams of the higher subscription prices, attributing them to a need to invest more in the software, including introducingAI-powered design tools. Some Canva Teams users in the US are seeing their subscription costs go from $120 per year for up to five users, to a hefty $500 per year....
Oakland-basedXtracycle’s RFA(Ready for Anything) pedal-assist ebike solves a common problem in choosing a personal vehicle when you need more than one type now or in the future. RFA’s dual-position wheelbase enables its core design concept. By changing the wheelbase and picking from a selection of add-on components, you can transform the ebike from a short-frame sport bike to a longer-frame utility bike. An agile, short wheelbasepedal-assist ebikesports model isn’t the right ride to carry a couple of kids and cargo....
The dust has settled on the biggest shopping weekend of the year, and early data shows thatCyber Mondaybroke records with total sales reaching an estimated $9.4 billion. Areport from Adobe Analyticsshows trends from yesterday’s online shopping frenzy reveal that 33% of shoppers used their smartphones this Cyber Monday, resulting in a record $3 billion purchased by mobile. In total, this year’s Cyber Monday sales were up an estimated 19% from last year, which saw $7....
Summary Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man makes hisMarvel Cinematic Universereturn in aSpider-Man 4theory, and if it turns out to be accurate, Marvel Studios would have one of the franchise’s most emotional projects on its hands.Marvel’s slate of projectsincludes several exciting movies and series, with entries likeThe Fantastic Four, the next two Avengers movies, andSpider-Man 4drawing the most attention. Given how Tom Holland’s firstMCU Spider-Man trilogyis among the franchise’s best, it makes sense thatanticipation is high for the return of his version of Peter Parker....
British low-cost airline carrier EasyJet has detailed an innovative plan to build an eco-friendly hybrid airplane fitted with a hydrogen fuel cell. Still at the embryonic stage of development, the hybrid drivetrain is built around hydrogen fuel cells located in the cargo hold. A regenerative braking system similar in concept to the one found in many hybrid and electric cars harvests the massive amount of kinetic energy generated when the plane brakes during landing and channels it to the cells....
Summary 2005’sFantastic Fouris almost two decades old, causing many to wonder what became of the film’s main cast members. The film was directed by Tim Story, with a script written by Mark Frost and Michael France, and spawned a sequel in 2007. Despite their popularity in the early-2000s, theharsh realities of the originalFantastic Fourmoviesare now evident. That said, the movies are still a lot of fun and remain the most successful iteration of the titular team in live-action after 2015’s failed reboot....
Ford is launching a fleet of newelectric cars, including a “Mustang-inspired” crossover with 300 miles of range. Those cars will need charging stations, so like other automakers before it, Ford will have to invest in infrastructure as well as in the vehicles themselves. The Blue Oval will use Volkswagen’sElectrify Americanetwork for public charging and provide assistance to customers setting up home charging. Electrify America was created to spend $2 billion of Volkswagen diesel emissions penalties on zero-emission vehicle infrastructure....
AsFortniteChapter 3 winds down, it’s time to start knocking out some of the game’s last-minute quests. As part of Season 4, week 9, new quests are available, and some of them are a bit tricky, especially if you aren’t an experienced player. Thankfully, we’ve got everything you’ll need to know about completing the latest quests. These are the Season 4, week 9 challenges and how to complete them inFortnite. Season 4, week 9 quests Season 4, week 9 quest guide Damage opponents with a Suppressed Submachine Gun (200) This is a quest you’ll likely complete by playing naturally, but do ensure you prioritize picking up the Suppressed SMG, which is available as floor loot or from chests....
Gone are the days when a refrigerator’s only function was to keep your food cool. These days, that fridge and just about every other appliance is “smart.” But,what does that really mean? Sure, smart devices are connected to Wi-Fi, allowing us to control some aspect of them through a smartphone, tablet, computer, or a voice assistant likeAmazon EchoorGoogle Home. But, appliance makers touting appliances as “smart” make it sound as though my dishwasher will make the act of washing dishes easier, or as though my smart washing machine will make doing laundry suck less....
