TECHNOLOGY

May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Bose steps into smart home audio with new modular sound gear

Bose just launched three new pieces that let you build a home theater slowly instead of buying everything at once. There’s a soundbar with nine speakers built in, a standalone smart speaker that can also work as a rear speaker, and a cube-shaped subwoofer with a glass top. All three use the same tun

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI at work: more tasks or more jobs?

Technology has always shaped work. When farm tools got better, fewer farmers were needed—but food got cheaper, and new jobs appeared in towns. Electricity did the same, and so did the internet. Dario Amodei now believes AI could create jobs, not just destroy them. He points to the Jevons Paradox: wh

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May 05 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks on the Rise: A Fresh Look at Duolingo and Megaport

Analysts are pointing their thumbs up to two tech names that many investors keep an eye on. First, Duolingo is still in the spotlight. A seasoned analyst from William Blair keeps a “Buy” label on the language‑learning app, even though its shares were trading just over $110 last week. This analyst

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

A peek inside Staten Island’s high-tech classroom of the future

McKee High School in Staten Island has just launched something unusual—a classroom that feels more like a tech playground than a traditional school space. Called the S. I. C. Space, it mixes cutting-edge gadgets with cozy, student-friendly design to help teens learn, relax, and think creatively. The

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May 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Studio Aims to Change How Movies Get Made

A new company called Nocturnal Entertainment just launched, backed by the success of its first film “Play Dead, ” already sold to Netflix. Unlike traditional studios, this team wants to help filmmakers from the very start, offering tech tools and funding to turn risky ideas into polished movies. The

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Europe’s Banking Chiefs Want a Powerful AI Tool — But Can They Trust It?

A cutting-edge AI model that spots hidden flaws in computer systems has become a hot topic in European financial circles. Called Mythos, this system can quickly uncover zero-day vulnerabilities — hidden weaknesses in software that even experts miss for years. Recent tests found thousands of serious

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Clean Energy with a Special Metal Mix

Scientists have found a clever way to make hydrogen fuel more efficiently by mixing two metals in a smart way. They combined tiny bits of palladium (a rare metal) with molybdenum dioxide (a cheaper, more common material) to create a powerful combo for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. The tr

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May 04 2026BUSINESS

New Name, New Vision: Rated Media Expands Its Reach

Rated Media, formerly known as EntertainmentVC, has announced a fresh identity and an ambitious plan to serve creators across music, film, and media. The company says it will offer a full range of services from early idea to final sale, aiming to help artists and producers grow worldwide. Since i

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May 04 2026SPORTS

Running Shoes That Could Make You Faster – But Only in Some Cases

Recent studies have looked at new running shoes that use carbon‑fiber plates and super‑soft foam. Some of these designs claim to help runners use less energy and finish races faster, but the evidence is not clear-cut. A team searched through scientific papers and found fourteen experiments that t

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May 04 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks in Focus: New Analyst Views on AOSL, Oracle and GoDaddy

"Analysts are turning their attention to three tech names, each offering a different outlook. AOSL has just earned a Buy call from a Benchmark analyst who set a $50 target, even though the stock recently traded near $43. The consensus now sits at a moderate buy with a target of about $37, showing a

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