EcoFlow says subscriptions aren’t required for advanced features… yet

EcoFlow has confirmed new advanced features coming to its PowerStream solar system are currently being tested by some users. | Image: EcoFlow EcoFlow has confirmed that it’s currently testing new advanced features for its PowerStream Balcony Solar System that were made available to a small group of testers “on a paid basis.” After other EcoFlow … Read more

Data brokers can keep selling your social security number, says new CFPB chief

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. | Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent has been named the Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the bureau announced today. Bessent quickly instructed the agency to “to stop all rulemaking, communications, litigation, and other activities,” reports Bloomberg Law. A source inside the CFPB told … Read more

Adaptive Charging could soon extend the lifespan of your Pixel Watch

Adaptive Charging might soon prevent the Pixel Watch from overcharging. Google could soon bring its Adaptive Charging battery protection feature from its Pixel phones to the Pixel Watch line. The feature is designed to preserve battery health by preventing overcharging, and hinges on its ability to predict your charging schedule. Android Authority spotted code strings … Read more

Wyoming’s Future as a Blockchain Leader Hangs in the Balance Without Fair Procurement Processes

Over the past few years, Wyoming, a landlocked state in the U.S. Mountain West, has embarked on a journey to become a blockchain pioneer. With a bold vision of creating an attractive cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, the state’s crypto-friendly laws have positioned Wyoming as the most welcoming state in the U.S. for blockchain companies and … Read more

These Terraform/OpenTofu Tools Promise to Manage Your Infrastructure Tasks Effectively

Overview Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) has become a trusted approach for managing and provisioning infrastructure. As the field evolves, the number of IaC tools continues to grow, with frequent updates, new features, and improvements being introduced. One of the most popular tools in this space is Terraform, a leader in the IaC ecosystem. There is a wide … Read more

Accelerate video Q&A workflows using Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases, Amazon Transcribe, and thoughtful UX design

Organizations are often inundated with video and audio content that contains valuable insights. However, extracting those insights efficiently and with high accuracy remains a challenge. This post explores an innovative solution to accelerate video and audio review workflows through a thoughtfully designed user experience that enables human and AI collaboration. By approaching the problem from … Read more

How Collaborative Learning is Changing the Way We Learn Computer Science

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Approach 3.1 Problem Structure & Dynamic Scaffolding 3.2 Informal Assessment & Feedback 3.3 Pair Programming Dyad 3.4 Course Structure 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion 6 Acknowledgements and References 5 Conclusion Pair programming has long been a promising pedagogical tool but its application to the classroom … Read more

Ontario cancels $100 million Starlink contract in protest at U.S. tariffs

Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, one of Canada’s most populous provinces, announced on X that the province’s government would be “ripping up” its $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. The news comes soon after President Donald Trump announced this weekend a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian imported goods, causing … Read more

Boost team innovation, productivity, and knowledge sharing with Amazon Q Apps

As enterprises rapidly expand their applications, platforms, and infrastructure, it becomes increasingly challenging to keep up with technology trends, best practices, and programming standards. Enterprises typically provide their developers, engineers, and architects with a variety of knowledge resources such as user guides, technical wikis, code repositories, and specialized tools. However, over time these resources often … Read more

New Crash Course Promises to Help You Develop AI Applications with LangChain

Introduction Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized the way developers build AI-powered applications, from chatbots to intelligent search systems. However, managing LLM interactions effectively—structuring prompts, handling memory, and integrating external tools—can be complex. This is where LangChain comes in. LangChain is an open-source framework designed to simplify working with LLMs, enabling developers to create powerful … Read more

MicroStrategy Pauses Weekly Bitcoin Purchases Ahead of Earnings

MicroStrategy, the fourth-largest owner of bitcoin (BTC), did not buy any new tokens last week, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced on X, ending a 12-week string of purchases. Since Nov. 11, the Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company has bought 218,887 bitcoin, according to Saylor. It currently holds 471,107 bitcoin. While Saylor didn’t say why the company … Read more