Posts

The Supreme Court’s strangest media tradition is still running

Image
In 2026, the fastest news delivery system in Washington still appears to be a sweaty intern in sneakers. After the Supreme Court handed down a series of major rulings on June 30 — including a landmark decision on birthright citizenship and rulings on transgender athletes and campaign finance limits — interns were once again seen sprinting from the court with printed opinions in hand. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. The footage quickly turned into its own internet event, partly because the visual is irresistible and partly because everyone had the same questions: what is this tradition, and why are they still doing th...

OpenAI may give the US government a 5% stake, following Trump's Intel playbook

Image
Chief executive Sam Altman has argued that the public should share in the economic gains created by AI. In discussions with policymakers, he suggested that a government stake could help distribute those financial gains more broadly while improving relations between the industry and regulators. Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/5NLczWB via

How MeganPlays has adapted through every era of YouTube

Image
When Megan Letter uploaded her first YouTube video in 2013, she wasn't chasing a career. She simply loved playing The Sims and wanted to share that passion with other people online. More than a decade later, she's watched the internet reinvent itself time and time again. Algorithms have changed. Short-form video has reshaped audience habits. Monetization has shifted across platforms. Through it all, MeganPlays has continued to evolve without losing sight of the thing she believes matters most: building a genuine connection with her community. In this VidCon edition of Creator Playbook , the gaming creator reflects on the lessons she's learned from 13 years online. She shares why consistency is still one of the most important ingredients for growth, how creators can use analytics without letting the algorithm dictate every creative decision, and why YouTube and TikTok serve very different purposes for today's creators. She also tells Mashable Culture Editor Crystal Bel...

Xbox layoffs, studio closures could start in days

Image
There's no other way of putting it: Things are looking grim at Xbox right now. A couple of different reports paint a bleak picture of the Microsoft-owned video game console manufacturer. Chiefly, The Verge reported that large-scale layoffs and even studio closures could happen around July 6. This could include Arkane Studios, the French developer behind Dishonored, Prey , and the upcoming Marvel Blade game, which still exists only in vague teaser form. The Verge's report suggests Microsoft could cancel Blade , which was set to launch in 2027. SEE ALSO: Did PlayStation outsell Xbox 8 to 1 with 'GTA VI' pre-orders? Microsoft rebuts claims. Arkane joins a list of at least four other Xbox subsidiary studios that could either be shut down or, potentially, spun off and sold to someone else. It's unclear how likely the latter possibility is, though. One other studio on that list includes State of Decay develope...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs surface, Z Flip discontinuation rumors, Galaxy rollables may arrive in 2028

Image
Recent leaks suggest that the Z Fold 8 Ultra will be the flagship device in Samsung's foldable portfolio this year, while the regular Z Fold 8 will receive a complete design overhaul featuring a wider and shorter footprint to compete directly with Apple's rumored iPhone Fold. The company is currently... Read Entire Article from TechSpot https://ift.tt/Ulfg30Q via

How to get your resume to the top of AIs pile

Image
After a tough 2025 , the news about the U.S. labor market has been trending positive, at least for the second quarter of 2026. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the week ending June 20 fell by 12,000 to 215,000 , the Labor Department reported recently. That number beat analyst expectations of around 225,000 new applications, according to the Associated Press. Even with the good news, around 7.3 million are still looking for work , according to May numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For many, the hunt for work begins with polishing one's resume and cover letter — and using AI to do so. Employers and HR directors are also using AI to screen their large piles of CVs. So, what does AI want to see on your resume and cover letter? In the second edition of our series on making AI love your resume (check out the first story here) , we connected with Shaun Pichler, Ph.D., a professor at the Department of Management at the College of Business & Econom...

The Owala FreeSip is back down to its Prime Day price

Image
Save 20%: As of June 29, grab the Owala FreeSip (24 ounces) for just $23.99 at Amazon. Typically, this bottle costs $6 more at $29.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala FreeSip ...