Wait, how did a decentralized service like Bluesky go down?
It turns out that decentralized social networks can go down, too. On Thursday evening, the decentralized social network Bluesky experienced a significant outage, leaving users unable to load the app on both the web and mobile devices for roughly an hour. According to a message on Bluesky’s status page, the company was aware of the […]
Trump signs AI education order to train K-12 students
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Wednesday aimed at fostering AI education in K-12 schools and preparing students for an increasingly AI-centric workforce. The new directive’s overarching goal is to “ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution,” according to the press release. The policy seeks to “promote […]
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Live: Everything You Need to Know

You might have already made up your mind about lining up outside a GameStop to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches on June 5. Or maybe, if you’re like me, you’re wondering whether it’s smart to shell out $450 for Nintendo’s console when prices are jumping everywhere. Whatever you decide, the first thing […]
It’s Almost Sold Out Everywhere, Where Can I Still Buy One?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is generating massive hype but if you haven’t preordered yet, you may want to know that stock is already very low at most retailers. Most retailers have limited allocations and not every customer is going to be guaranteed a unit at launch. Among the handful of stores still regularly stocking, Walmart […]
PlayStation Classic Themes Are Returning to PS5 in Next Update
If you’re anything like me, gaming hasn’t quite felt right without the impactful sights and sounds of the PlayStation 2’s start-up menu. If that is the case for you — for starters, you’re probably also turning 30 this year, and we’ll get through it together — but also, Sony has great news: The classic themes […]
The U.S. doesn’t refine cobalt. This startup wants to change that.
Xerion says it has a new technique to produce highly refined cobalt in a single step.
Best robot lawn mowers in 2025 (UK)
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. For some, mowing the lawn is a leisurely pastime — a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. For the rest of us, however, it’s a chore. In fact, we can think of a better way to […]
Here’s All the Health and Human Services Data DOGE Has Access To
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acquisition Lifecycle (CALM)(This manages the contract acquisition process, including “writing contracts, tracking milestones, and performing contract audits.”)* Vendor name, address, phone number, taxpayer ID number, employer ID number etc. Amy Gleason, Luke Farritor, Edward Coristine, Marko Elez, Aram Moghaddassi, Rachel Riley CMS Healthcare Integrated General, Ledger Accounting System […]
Why Free-Market Republicans Are Embracing a Surprisingly Green Cause
Several years ago, Louis Blessing’s wife asked for his help replacing the battery in her laptop. An electrical engineer by training, Blessing figured it would be a quick fix. But after swapping out the old battery for a new one and plugging the laptop in, he discovered it wouldn’t charge. It quickly dawned on Blessing […]
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for April 22
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. My husband hasn’t played the NYT Mini Crossword that much, as I discovered when I heard him yell out, “Two of these clues are […]