GoKawiil
Tech News
Multiple leaks have surfaced detailing Apple's upcoming Beats 360 wireless headphones, suggesting the product line is set for a notable overhaul. Reports indicate the new model will feature substantially improved active noise cancellation compared to previous Beats headphones.
Amazon quietly increased prices across several hardware lines last week, including Echo speakers, Kindle e-readers, Fire TV Stick streaming devices, and eero routers. The steepest jump hit the 5th-generation Echo Dot, which climbed from $49.99 to $79.99, a 60% increase, while other products saw hikes ranging roughly from 11% to 42%. Amazon attributed the changes to rising costs for memory and storage components used in the devices.
A 20-day randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 40 people with pre- and stage 1 hypertension found that those taking 100 μL of peppermint oil daily saw systolic blood pressure drop from 130.05 to 121.97 mmHg, compared to no meaningful change in the placebo group. The adjusted difference between groups was 8.48 mmHg, with high compliance and only one adverse event reported.
S&P Global Energy projects US clean energy additions will hit a record 45 gigawatts this year, roughly 25% above 2024's record and comparable to Turkey's average electricity demand. The growth is being driven by AI data center power needs, developers racing to use expiring tax credits, and higher energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, even as the Trump administration has moved to cut subsidies and blocked large solar projects like Nevada's Esmeralda 7.
Security researchers report that ToxicPanda, an Android banking trojan, has been updated with new capabilities that extend its reach beyond individual financial apps. The revised malware now poses risks to broader enterprise environments, not just personal banking credentials.
Reporting summarized by Futurism shows AI industry leaders responding to growing public frustration over AI products and data centers not by addressing underlying harms, but by launching messaging campaigns framing the backlash as a 'trust' problem. Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy essay defending AI's promise and criticizing industry pessimists, even as Meta's own internal practices reportedly contradict his optimistic claims.
An Entrepreneur contributor argues that small business owners often wait until filing season to think about taxes, when the real savings opportunities have already passed. The piece recommends forming an LLC early so owners can later elect S-Corp or other tax treatments, since such elections only apply to an entity that already exists.
Despite IMAX existing since 1970, few films are shot using true IMAX cameras due to their massive size, weight, and noise. The cameras require expensive 65-70mm film that runs out quickly, forcing frequent stoppages that slow production and raise costs, as Tom Holland experienced on The Odyssey set. Even newer, quieter IMAX cameras like the one used on that film still weigh nearly 400 pounds, making them impractical for many scenes.
Nike has closed roughly two dozen of its small-format Nike Well Collective neighborhood shops spread across 12 states so far this year. The closures are part of a broader effort by the company to streamline and consolidate its retail footprint.
Google has begun rolling out an 'Ask Gemini' shortcut inside Android's text selection menu, letting users send highlighted text straight to Gemini without manually copying and pasting it first. The feature was spotted in Google app versions 17.51.18 and 17.51.19, though it's unclear exactly when it started appearing for users.
Cheshire Academy, a Connecticut boarding school, decided against forcing a single AI platform on its staff and instead trained teachers on general principles for using generative AI responsibly. As a result, instructors now mix tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and the education-focused MagicSchool to help draft lesson plans and grading rubrics. Staff training emphasized both prompt-writing skills and the technology's tendency toward inaccurate or biased output.
A commentary describes how artificial intelligence systems can analyze existing movement and balance data to catch subtle physical changes before they become clinically obvious symptoms. This approach reframes AI as a preventive tool rather than just a diagnostic aid used after disease onset.