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Kosovo wants to decide its future—but will history hold it back?

Kosovo wants to decide its future—but will history hold it back?

Published April 12, 2023 30 min read In Kosovo, a very young country of war-scarred survivors, everyone has a story that is almost too painful to recount—except here they are, alive to tell it, and insistent that the world listen. So it is that in the parliament building in the capital city of Pristina, I step into...

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Space debris problem spurs a bold change in US government regulations

Space debris problem spurs a bold change in US government regulations

Home News Spaceflight An illustration of a object breaking up in Earth’s orbit. (Image credit: European Space Agency) The fast-growing space debris issue is top of mind at a new space-focused division of the U.S. government. “Satellite and orbital debris rules” will be one of the primary responsibilities of the newly created Space Bureau of...

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How strong is US-Ukraine wartime alliance? What the leaks reveal.

How strong is US-Ukraine wartime alliance? What the leaks reveal.

The extraordinary cache of recent and highly sensitive U.S. intelligence documents leaked online offers a window into the U.S.-Ukraine relationship that has been forged by more than a year of war. And not just any war, but one that has morphed into the front lines of what the Biden administration portrays as a defining battle...

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HBO Max Is Dropping the “HBO”

HBO Max Is Dropping the “HBO”

Warner Bros Discovery Following AT&T’s sale of Warner Bros. to Discovery, Inc last year, the newly-combined Warner Bros Discovery promised that its streaming services would be combined. The big change now has a due date, along with a new name for the service. Warner Bros Discovery announced today that its enhanced streaming service will be...

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When You Shouldn’t Use Rechargeable AA Batteries

When You Shouldn’t Use Rechargeable AA Batteries

Disposable batteries are still useful, if not essential. @andrew_andrew__ Apr 12, 2023, 2:50 pm EDT | 5 min read marketolog / Shutterstock.com Disposable batteries are usually the longest-lasting option for low-power electronics. They may also be a requirement in some devices. We often suggest buying rechargeable AA and AAA batteries, as they’re much more economical...

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Why Is Amazon Called “Amazon”?

Why Is Amazon Called “Amazon”?

Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Jeff Bezos settled on Amazon after looking through the dictionary for an “A” name. It was not the original name of the company. Amazon is one of the largest and most successful companies in history. It’s so ubiquitous that you probably don’t think of the rainforest that bears the same...

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This New LEGO Space Age Set Is Wonderfully Affordable

This New LEGO Space Age Set Is Wonderfully Affordable

News @xguntherc Apr 12, 2023, 1:26 pm EST | 1 min read LEGO The LEGO Group just unveiled a fun new Tales of the Space Age set where you’ll turn a pile of bricks into a mosaic of space. And while this is a pretty minimalistic set that’s super simple to assemble, it’s also visually...

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The First Android 14 Beta Doubles Down on Privacy

The First Android 14 Beta Doubles Down on Privacy

News And here’s how to install it. @xguntherc Apr 12, 2023, 1:00 pm EST | 1 min read Justin Duino / Review Geek As Google promised, the first Android 14 Beta is finally available after two earlier developer preview builds. The beta doubles down on privacy and security while improving the user experience. Plus, now it’s...

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Steve Jobs’ words are brought to life in free handbook designed by Jony Ive

Steve Jobs’ words are brought to life in free handbook designed by Jony Ive

Image: Steve Jobs Archive It’s been more than a decade since Steve Jobs passed away, but his influence is still felt in everything Apple does. Now a new free ebook charts his life and legacy through speeches, interviews, and never-before-seen photos of Steve’s remarkable life. The new digital handbook, “Make Something Wonderful,” is divided into...