The global tech market has been navigating a wave of uncertainty following U.S. President Donald Trump’s introduction of sweeping new tariffs this April, impacting almost every major production hub worldwide. Starting April 5, the new tariff system commenced with a 10% flat tax on imports from all countries, with China facing the most severe impact—a reciprocal tax of 54%, later escalating to 145%. This move triggered panic buying of iPhones in the U.S., as consumers rushed to avoid potential price increases. However, Samsung Galaxy users now have some respite. Samsung, which manufactures the majority of its smartphones in Vietnam, found…
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Netflix is venturing into a new era of content discovery. According to Bloomberg, the streaming giant is currently experimenting with an AI-powered search feature supported by OpenAI. This innovative system holds the promise of transforming how users explore and discover content on the platform. This AI-driven tool can understand more nuanced queries, including searches based on mood, unlike the conventional search function that relies on genres, titles, or actors. For instance, a user could input phrases like “I feel nostalgic” or “funny shows for a bad day,” and the system will recommend relevant titles accordingly. Currently, the feature is in…
Pop star Katy Perry and five other women journeyed into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth on Monday, marking the first all-female spaceflight in over 60 years. The crew launched from West Texas at 9:31 am ET (1331 GMT) and ascended to the edge of space, where they experienced a brief period of weightlessness before returning to Earth in a flight lasting approximately 11 minutes, according to a live broadcast by Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos. The spaceflight represented a significant success for Bezos’ New Shepard launch vehicle, which has…
South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the nation’s crucial semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), marking a rise of approximately a quarter from the 26 trillion won package revealed last year. The government stated that these measures are a response to calls for increased support amidst growing policy uncertainty under the current U.S. administration and escalating competition from Chinese rivals. Seoul will also expand a financial assistance program for the chips industry to 20 trillion won, an increase from the previous 17 trillion won, according to a joint statement from various ministries,…
Bryce Dallas Howard recently recalled what truth her dad, Ron Howard, told her about Santa Claus. In her recent appearance on Bustle’s One Nightstand, the 44-year-old actress and director revealed that her father did not let her live in her fantasy world by revealing that Santa Claus was make-believe. Bryce shared, “When I was very young — too young — my cousin was like, ‘Santa isn’t real.’ And I was like, ‘Well, you’re wrong. And I can prove it to you, and here’s how I’m going to prove it to you: My dad will never lie to me. I’m going…
Billie Eilish wasn’t a fan of her name growing up. The 9-time Grammy-winning singer, 23, shared her thoughts on her name in a recent interview with British Vogue. “Were you proud of your name, or were you embarrassed?” Idris Elba asked the Birds of a Feather hitmaker, to which the singer replied in negative. Eilish went fully unfiltered, saying she “absolutely hated” her name and was often told, “I thought Billie was a boy’s name.” “I remember just being so mad, and all I wanted was to have a girly name, like Violet or like Lavender, some sort of, you…
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham may be closer to getting one of the highest honours in the UK before her husband and retired footballer David Beckham. The former Spice Girl most recently earned the Harper’s Bazaar Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Women of the Year Awards last year. She was also previously awarded Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2011 and then an OBE in 2017. Now, a brand and culture expert Nick Ede believes the famed fashion designer Victoria is likely to receive one of the highest honours in the UK before David–a…
Oprah Winfrey is being accused of faking her tears for the cameras. When Jeff Bezo’s Blue Origin rocket was blasting off on an all-female mission on Monday, cameras caught Winfrey, 71, remove her sunglasses as she she got emotional over her best friend Gayle King’s departure. Noting that the six-member crew only left for 11 minutes, netizens found Winfrey’s tears suspicious. A skeptical X user wrote, “Loved how @Oprah started crying & removed her glasses when the camera pointed at her” along with a barf emoji. A second user commented, “Oprah crying happy tears cause she AINT going.” Another posted…
Max Romeo, the reggae singer known for War Ina Babylon and Chase the Devil passed away on April 11. His death was announced on Saturday via his official Facebook page. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Max,” the statement read. “We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and tributes and kindly ask for privacy at this time. Legends never die.” Romeo, who died at age 80, reportedly suffered from a heart condition. Romeo’s attorney Errol Michael Henry issued an official statement, calling the news “quite shocking.” “He was a perfect gentleman,…
Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King reacted to Olivia Munn’s criticism over their historic Blue Origin flight. In a recent chat with People, the 70-year-old journalist expressed her concern that people who are criticizing the space venture have no idea “what is happening here.” “We can all speak to the response we’re getting from young women from young girls about what this represents,” Gayle noted. On the other hand, Jeff Bezos’s fiance, Sanchez, admitted that the criticism fuels her motivation. “I would love to have them come to Blue Origin and see the thousands of employees that don’t just work here…
