Technology

Microsoft to Eliminate Thousands of Jobs as It Shifts Focus to AI and Closes Game Studios

SMGN Publishing July 4, 2025

AI Strategy Spurs Massive Restructuring Across Microsoft DivisionsMicrosoft has confirmed another sweeping round of layoffs, with up to 9,000 employees set to lose their jobs as part of an ongoing organizational overhaul. The move, which follows three previous cuts earlier this year, reflects the company’s deepening investment in artificial intelligence,

Musk’s X Brings on ‘King of Virality’ to Attract Younger Audience

SMGN Publishing July 2, 2025

Social Media App Developer Nikita Bier Named Head of Product at X in Strategic Youth Push In a bid to reinvigorate its appeal to Gen Z, Elon Musk’s social media platform X has named Nikita Bier as its new head of product. Known for launching viral apps like tbh and

National Citizenship Verification System Under Development in the U.S.

SMGN Publishing July 1, 2025

Federal tool aims to improve voter roll accuracy The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is rolling out a new nationwide citizenship verification system to help state and local election officials confirm the citizenship status of registered voters. Developed with support from the White House’s Governmental Efficiency team (DOGE), the

SpaceX Rocket Explodes During Test in Texas; No Injuries Reported

SMGN Publishing June 19, 2025

A SpaceX rocket exploded Wednesday night during a test at the company’s facility in southern Texas. The incident produced a large fireball in the sky, but no injuries have been reported. According to SpaceX, the Starship vehicle experienced a “major anomaly” around 11:00 p.m. while it was on the test

Millions Still Without Emergency Alerts in Their Native Language

SMGN Publishing June 17, 2025

Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved an expansion in 2023 to deliver wireless emergency alerts in 13 additional languages and American Sign Language (ASL), messages are still only sent in English and Spanish. This decision aims to address the needs of nearly 68 million U.S. residents who speak a

Scientists Reveal the Beauty of Fieldwork Through Photography

SMGN Publishing June 11, 2025

In the polar night of the Norwegian Arctic, when the sun never rises above the horizon, researcher Emma Vogel captured an image that has gained recognition for its scientific and visual value. Vogel, a spatial ecologist at the University of Tromsø, was awarded in a “Scientist at Work” photo contest

States File Lawsuit to Stop Sale of 23andMe Genetic Data Without Consent

SMGN Publishing June 10, 2025

A coalition of 27 U.S. states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court aiming to prevent the sale of personal genetic data collected by 23andMe without the consent of individual users. The legal action comes amid efforts by a biotechnology firm to acquire the financially

Apple focuses on new OS design and user features, with limited updates on artificial intelligence

SMGN Publishing June 9, 2025

Apple highlights design overhaul and new features at annual developer conference At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino, California, Apple unveiled a refreshed operating system interface and several new features aimed at enhancing user experience across its ecosystem of devices. The new visual style, described as “Liquid Glass,”

Strained Relations Between Musk and the Presidency Raise Questions About Federal

SMGN Publishing June 6, 2025

Elon Musk’s longstanding collaboration with the U.S. government has been pivotal across multiple sectors, including space exploration, national security, and electric transportation. However, recent comments from the president suggesting a potential end to federal contracts and subsidies for Musk’s companies have brought new uncertainties to this alliance. For over two

A guide to switching appliances from gas to electric

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2025

After replacing their gas car with an electric one and installing solar panels on their century-old home, Lindsey Williamson and her husband looked for more ways to reduce their carbon footprint. They learned about heat pump water heaters but struggled to find a local installer familiar with this technology. Williamson’s

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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115

AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Felipe Cardona February 6, 2026

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week, more than $1 trillion in market value has been erased as investors reacted to earnings reports that highlighted the scale and persistence of capital expenditures