Science and Technology

The roar of the crowd wasn’t for a slam dunk or a power ballad. Instead, more than 6,000 people packed San Francisco’s Chase Center on a Tuesday night to watch Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tap a live episode of the “Acquired” podcast. It wasn’t just another tech conference; it was a carefully orchestrated media moment that signaled a broader shift in how Silicon Valley’s elite are choosing to engage with the public. Forget the formality of press conferences and the scrutiny of traditional interviews. Increasingly, tech titans like Zuckerberg are turning to podcasts and online platforms to tell their stories…

In today’s digital landscape, where every aspect of life seems to be mediated through screens, profound experiences once confined to the sanctity of sacred spaces are now accessible through our smartphones. This shift leads us to question whether the deeply personal journey of spiritual enlightenment should be available in such an easily accessible format. The story of Jagadish Vasudev, known as Sadhguru, begins when he was 25 years old. His transformative experience atop the Chamundi Hills marked the beginning of his journey as a spiritual leader. Now, decades later, Sadhguru has emerged as a significant spiritual presence online, leveraging platforms…

In a significant development for tech regulation, the European Union's top court has ruled against tech giants Google and Apple in two landmark cases, marking a major victory for the EU's regulatory efforts. The ruling underscores the EU's role as a formidable regulator of the tech sector on a global scale. The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued rulings that validate the EU’s proactive stance in monitoring and controlling the operations of the world’s most influential technology companies. Both Apple and Google have been at the forefront of EU regulatory scrutiny, engaging in extensive legal battles over…

Recent studies have highlighted a worrying trend in air travel safety: devices powered by batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries, are experiencing increased overheating incidents during flights. This problem has become increasingly widespread, posing potential safety risks for both passengers and crew. Overheating of battery-powered devices on airplanes is not only alarming because of the immediate fire risk, but also because of the critical situations it can create in the closed environment of an airplane. This has prompted airlines and safety regulators to reconsider current protocols and push for stricter guidelines on the use of such devices during flights. The nature of…