Author: Adrian Garrett

Google is expanding its retail presence with the opening of its fourth hardware store located on Newbury Street in Boston. The store, set to open on Friday, will offer a variety of Google products including Pixel phones, tablets, watches, Fitbit trackers, Nest smart home products, and branded merchandise. Customers in the area will have the option to purchase products online and pick them up in person at the store. In addition to product sales, the store will also offer on-site services such as Pixel repairs and troubleshooting. The retail space, located on the first floor, features a wooden aesthetic that…

Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper had a historic day at the plate on Sunday, hitting three home runs, including a grand slam, to lead his team to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The win helped the Phillies bounce back after dropping the series opener and was highlighted by Harper’s impressive performance. In addition to Harper’s three homers, Brandon Marsh also contributed to the offensive outburst with a home run of his own. Spencer Turnbull pitched five solid innings, recording seven strikeouts for the Phillies. Harper’s explosive game came after a slow start to the season, going 0 for 11…

Looking to buy a gaming laptop for $1,000? A recent study has revealed some interesting insights into what you can get for your money in the gaming laptop market. The study found that all $1,000 gaming laptops come equipped with at least 16GB of RAM, with some even offering a hefty 32GB. In terms of graphics power, most of these laptops feature Nvidia RTX 3060, 4050, or 4060 GPUs, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. While resolution is important, the study showed that high refresh rates and lower resolution can actually provide a better gameplay experience. Most $1,000 gaming laptops offer…

The US Bureau of Labor released its latest data on February PCE inflation rates, indicating an increase in both core and headline inflation. Core PCE inflation rose by 0.3% month-over-month and 2.8% year-over-year, suggesting a gradual disinflationary trend. Similarly, headline PCE inflation also saw a 0.3% increase month-over-month and a 2.5% increase year-over-year, albeit slightly below expectations. Notably, the January PCE inflation readings were revised, with core PCE inflation adjusted higher to 0.5% month-over-month. Despite the recent inflation spike, the Federal Reserve considers it a temporary occurrence on the path to reach the 2% inflation target. The Fed remains committed…

In a shocking turn of events, the President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, is facing a corruption inquiry after police raided her government palace and private home in search of luxury watches. This probe was initiated following an investigation by a news outlet that revealed Boluarte owned at least 14 luxury watches, sparking what has now been dubbed the “Rolex case” by the media. Prior to the raid, Boluarte vehemently denied any wrongdoing, insisting that her possessions were acquired through hard work. Despite her protests, the searches were conducted “without incident,” according to Boluarte’s office. The President is now expected to…

A tragic incident occurred last week when the 95,000-ton cargo ship Dali lost power and collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in the deaths of six construction workers. The harbor pilot made a distress call to nearby tugboats for assistance, but they were unable to prevent the catastrophe. Maritime experts are now suggesting that extended tugboat escorts could potentially prevent similar disasters in the future. However, different ports across the U.S. have varying rules regarding the use of tugboats, with cost concerns for shippers playing a significant role in these decisions. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently…

American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been making headlines over the past year for his ongoing espionage charges in Moscow. Gershkovich, who was arrested while on a reporting trip for The Wall Street Journal in Yekaterinburg, has faced numerous court appearances, all of which have been closed to the public. Despite appeals for his release being rejected, and his detention being extended, Gershkovich remains resilient. The journalist, held in the notorious Lefortovo Prison, has been a source of concern for his family, friends, and U.S. officials. They have all expressed a desire for his release and have been in contact with…

Attention all Apple fans, there are some amazing deals to be had on Apple products right now. For the first time ever, Apple is offering $150 off the Apple Vision Pro. This is a deal that you do not want to miss out on. But that’s not all, the new MacBook Air, which was just released earlier this month, is already $100 off at both Amazon and B&H Photo. This discount applies to the midnight base models with 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage. Unfortunately, Amazon is currently out of stock, but orders can still be placed and will…

Nvidia’s New AI Chips Predicted to Drive Growth in Memory Chip Market Nvidia’s recent launch of powerful new artificial intelligence chips, known as Blackwell, is expected to have a significant impact on the memory chip market used in AI systems. According to Goldman Sachs, the total addressable market for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) is projected to expand tenfold to $23 billion by 2026. Leading memory chip manufacturers such as SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Micron are anticipated to be prime beneficiaries of this booming market. Investors looking to capitalize on this growth can consider investing in these companies through exchange-traded funds…

NASA’s Artemis program continues to make strides towards a sustainable human presence on the moon with the selection of the first three science experiments to be deployed by astronauts on the lunar surface during the upcoming Artemis 3 mission in 2026. Among these experiments is LEAF, a project aimed at studying how space crops perform in the lunar environment. LEAF will observe plant photosynthesis, growth, and stress responses in the unique conditions of space radiation and partial gravity. This research will provide valuable insights into the potential use of plants grown on the moon for human nutrition and life support,…