Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA
This week, Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a color screen. But in a world filled with cheap tablets, where does this device fit in? Devindra and Cherlynn chatted about it on the Engadget Podcast, along with the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe.
Last night, Paramount's "Smile 2" kicked off its theater run with a bang, making $2.5 million from previews. This is a nice jump from the original "Smile" movie's $2 million preview figure in 2022. The first "Smile" went on to earn $22.6 million on its opening weekend and eventually brought in a tot
Amazon's best-selling video game items list has a surprising new leader: the Meta Quest 3S. This wearable VR device, priced at $300, is making waves in the gaming world. It offers a budget-friendly option for those interested in virtual reality. The Quest 3S, with a resolution of 1, 832 x 1, 920, is
Imagine this: the former U.S. President, Donald Trump, at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, decides to dance instead of answering questions after two attendees faint. This bizarre situation didn't go unnoticed by Russian state TV. Olga Skabeyeva, known for her propagandistic leanings, pointed out T
The evil grinning demon from Smile is back, this time targeting a pop star. Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, is a famous singer struggling with her rebound after a career-threatening crash. The demon, who loves to make people smile through fear, is now using the pressures of fame and constant scru
Imagine being stranded at sea for over two months in an inflatable boat. That’s exactly what happened to Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian man who set off for a whale-watching trip with his brother and nephew. Things took a tragic turn when their engine failed. The trip to the Shantar Islands
The Meta Quest 3S has been a game-changer for me after Hurricane Helene. Unlike its pricier sibling, the Quest 3, the 3S offers a similar experience without the hefty price tag. The mixed reality feature is impressive, allowing me to interact with my living room while playing games. It's like turnin
Thirty years ago, a film called Pulp Fiction hit movie theaters. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this movie shook up the way we think about crime films. It wasn't your typical story with a clear start and end. Instead, it jumped around in time, kept viewers guessing, and mixed real life with wild, fi
Marques Brownlee, the famous tech reviewer, has been in the news lately. Not for his usual tech reviews, but for his wallpaper app, Panels. The app faced backlash for its price and privacy issues. Brownlee listened and is making changes. He's introducing a new subscription tier for just $2 a month.
