With an overflowing war chest from its $5 billion raise that closed last month (not to mention billions in revenue), Databricks is acquiring. The company, best known for its cloud data analytics platform, announced on Tuesday that it was launching a new security product called Lakewatch. Lakewatch takes Databricks’ ability to store massive amounts of … Read more
HD Hyundai has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S. startup Persona AI to develop and deploy humanoid welding robots for shipbuilding automation, according to a May 8, 2025 announcement. The companies said the MOU is aimed at deploying humanoid welding robots in shipyard environments, but they did not disclose a deployment timeline or … Read more
OpenAI is bidding goodbye to Sora as the tech giant revealed on Tuesday that it would shut the video platform down. “We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and built community around it: thank you. What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing,” the … Read more
Are you frustrated by bright headlights while you’re driving at night? A new study from AAA suggests you’re not alone. Sign up for our Newsletters The study revealed 6 in 10 drivers struggle with headlight glare, and nearly three-quarters of those affected said it has gotten worse over the last decade. Mark Schieldrop, senior spokesperson … Read more
I’ve been a physical media devotee since I was old enough to buy … well, anything. My first cassette tape: the Space Jam soundtrack. My first VHS: Goldeneye (also my first video game). My first CD: Will Smith’s Big Willie Style. My first DVD was The Matrix–purchased after I got a PlayStation 2, my first … Read more
BenQ has long been a go-to brand if you wanted a premium monitor suitable for color-critical creative work. It’s SW270C, SW271C and SW272U 27-inch monitors have consistently delivered superb image quality at a fair price. The PD2770U isn’t in the same model range as those monitors, but it’s aimed at similar users. It boasts excellent … Read more
OnePlus has launched its new 40W Super Ice Magnetic Cooler, a high-performance cooling accessory designed for gaming and demanding smartphone tasks. The cooler is priced at 229 yuan (approx $33) and offers significant upgrades over earlier models, including powerful cooling capabilities and a compact design. OnePlus Super Ice Magnetic Cooler Specs OnePlus designed the cooler … Read more
There have been a number of different welding helmets hanging in my shop over the years. Quite frankly, most of them were awful—my relationships with them, rocky. They were a necessary but frustrating piece of equipment. Some let too much light in the back reflecting off the inside of the lens. Some could never be … Read more
In the heart of the Hilltop, what appears to be an ordinary shipping container is actually the future of urban agriculture. Inside the steel walls, the Mid-Ohio Food Collective is operating a “Freight Farm,” an innovative hydroponic system designed to grow fresh produce for the neighborhood regardless of the season or the unpredictable Ohio weather. … Read more
The Lexus NX 450h+ is a conundrum wrapped up in an enigma. Hard to classify and void of any direct competitors, it truly is a vehicle that walks to the beat of its own drum; for better or worse. Many of the unique features on the 2026 Lexus NX 450h+ we quite like, while some … Read more
