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Dizzied by an accumulated pileup of busted norms, you might have missed a presidential executive order issued on March 20. It’s called, “Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos.” It basically gives the federal government the authority to consolidate all the unclassified materials from different government databases. Compared to eviscerating life-sustaining agencies in the name of fighting waste and fraud, it might seem like a relatively minor action. In any case, the order was overshadowed by Signalgate. But it’s worth a look.At first glance, the order seems reasonable. Both noun and verb, the very word silo evokes waste.…

Google has recently released an AI-powered update to Gmail’s search functionality. The update sees the email app move away from the chronological display of search results to a new relevance-based ordering of results. The built-in AI engine analyses emails based on factors like recency, most-clicked emails, and frequent contacts, to display conversations users are likely to be looking for. This isn’t just a convenience update but an improvement that professionals, including influencer marketers, who manage high volumes of correspondence, will appreciate. A fast-growing influencer marketing agency based in Europe, AWISEE.com, has taken a closer look at how the new Gmail…

“What’s nice with this is that it is quite a pain,” Adrian says. “I mean, taking your case off is not a real pain in the scheme of life, but it has that sweet spot of friction that you’re not going to be flipping it and doing it all the time.”“It’s basically transforming a compulsive behavior into a conscious behavior,” Clara says.The Aperture case doesn’t actually exist yet, mind you. It’s more art project than actual project. But while it may not be a reality, Special Projects hopes it inspires more thoughtful reflection about the time we spend on our…

Over the years, upskilling has become essential for professionals striving to stay competitive. Simplilearn offers comprehensive courses, certifications, and online learning programs that attract business professionals from all walks of life, helping them upskill in relevant fields. Our enrollment data from our US learners reveals key trends about the professionals who have upskilled in the past year. These insights give us a better understanding of our learners, their learning, and the key factors driving their upskilling decisions. Who Are Simplilearn’s Learners? Data shows a vast majority of Simplilearn learners enrolling in AI programs are experienced professionals rather than students, with…

I was checking out NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s interview, and it got me thinking—who’s even in the running to challenge NVIDIA right now? With their game-changing DGX Spark and DGX Station, it’s clear NVIDIA is in a league of its own.Just binged the Severance finale on Apple TV+ and wow—it got me thinking, “What’s next for tech companies blowing our minds?” Decided to check out NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s interview with YouTuber Cleo Abram. I always knew NVIDIA was next-level. I mean, who’s even in the running here? Intel? AMD? Let’s be real—Intel’s struggling big time and needs a lifeline.…

Screenshot courtesy of Parker HallIt works better on some productions than others. I liked it on much acoustic music, but a recent version of “Seventeen” by Sharon Van Etten with Norah Jones gets a bit too forward in the kick drum and bass, leaving out a bit of the vocal detail that sits just above it on higher-end pairs.Adjusting the EQ inside the associated Audio Technica Connect App to the Clear Vocal setting (you can also pick between Bass Boost, V-Shaped, and Treble Enhance, among others) worked well to solve this problem. The app also has controls for noise canceling…

I write this while cocooned in my favorite hoodie, a beloved garment that has tenure in my wardrobe. At this moment, one with my couch, I am flirting with the idea of an afternoon nap. Sometimes I work from bed. I’m not exactly the poster child for productivity. But on the days I swap my emotional support hoodie for, say, a sweater, I sit up straighter at my desk. My emails are crisper. I act like a functional adult.Clothes are psychological armor, and the hoodie is an invitation to dissolve into sentient fleece. It’s the sartorial equivalent of a Do…

There are situations in which tariffs are a useful tool to address a trade deficit, or to protect key sectors of a country’s economy. Then there are situations where you accuse a bunch of penguins on an uninhabited island of currency manipulation. Guess which one we’re living in?This is the takeaway of the manifold tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon. In addition to the penguin-occupied Heard and McDonald Islands, the tariffs target the British Indian Ocean Territory, whose sole occupants live on a joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia island. Yes, the United States is levying…

the naming of Nintendo’s Switch successor might seem like pretty straightforward choice, but developers say they spent years during the development process, brainstorming names and scrapping them. Eventually producer Kouichi Kawamoto, director Takuhiro Dohta, and technical director Tetsuya Sasaki landed on what was, for them, an unconventional route: the Switch 2.They first discussed calling it the Super Nintendo Switch, Kawamoto tells media during a private event held in New York City, paying homage to the jump from the original Nintendo to the Super Nintendo console—but there was an important distinction. The NES and SNES do not share compatibility between their…

Other Good Umbrellas to ConsiderThere are a lot of umbrellas out there, and we’re always testing more. Here are a few others we like that didn’t quite make our list of top picks.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuBlunt Classic UV for $119: Blunt’s umbrellas are, well, blunt. No pointy bits around the canopy to poke someone’s eyes out. I’ve used several Blunt umbrellas over the years, and while my favorite was the discontinued Coupe, the Classic UV is next on my list. It’s a completely manual umbrella, and while it’s the same umbrella as the standard Blunt Classic, the UV model has a…