ACHY BREAKY

The rise of Megan Moroney, emo cowgirl.

BRIEFLY NOTED

Careless People, by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Flatiron).

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

One hundred days, one hundred classics.

THE ROAD TO "SINNERS"

Ryan Coogler’s vision of music, race, family, religion—and vampires.

NOCTURNAL CREATURES

It's the spring after the bedbug scare has finally abated for good when I pull up in front of the bakery, which I won't name, but it’s the one right off Exit 17.

WESTWARD OY!

When Jews seeking a homeland dreamed of Texas.

IS IT HAPPENING HERE?

Many democracies have gradually slid into autocracy. That may be where we're headed—or where we are.

UPDATED U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION QUESTIONNAIRE

Welcome to the United States of America.

MR. NICE GUY

The unlikely lawyer behind Young Thug and Diddy.

UP THE RIVER

Capturing Mark Twain.

Dhruv Khullar on Oliver Sacks's "The Case of Anna H."

In 1999, Oliver Sacks, the eclectic neurologist who was dubbed the “poet laureate of medicine,” received a letter from a pianist, Anna H.

DEEP DOWN

“Floyd Collins,” “Rheology,” and “I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan.”

CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SHINE AT SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW AMID EV BOOM AND TARIFF TENSIONS

The Shanghai Auto Show, a global stage for automotive innovation, opened on April 23, 2025, spotlighting China's dominance in electric vehicles (EVs) as local brands unveiled over 100 new models, outpacing international rivals.

EU IMPOSES HEFTY FINES ON APPLE AND META FOR DIGITAL RULE VIOLATIONS

The European Union has levied substantial fines against Apple and Meta Platforms, totaling €700 million, for breaching the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first penalties under this landmark legislation.

TSMC'S 1.4NM CHIPS SET FOR 2028, NAMED A14 DESPITE APPLE CONFLICT

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's leading contract chipmaker, has confirmed plans to launch its most advanced 1.4-nanometer (nm) chips in 2028, marking a significant leap in semiconductor technology.

APPLE'S SIRI UNDERGOES MAJOR OVERHAUL UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP

Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, is experiencing a significant transformation as its new engineering chief, Mike Rockwell, implements sweeping internal changes to revitalize the long-stagnant project.

OPENAI EYES GOOGLE'S CHROME AS ANTITRUST TRIAL SPARKS BROADER AI RACE

OpenAl's interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser, revealed during a high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, D.C., signals a bold move to reshape the competitive landscape of online search and artificial intelligence.

ATTACKING ELON MUSK AND TESLA JEOPARDIZES AMERICA'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

A surge of protests and vandalism targeting Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, has ignited a debate about their impact on America's transition to a sustainable energy future.

TESLA'S ELON MUSK TO REDUCE ROLE IN GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to significantly scale back his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at slashing federal spending, starting in May 2025.

SOUTH KOREA ACCUSES DEEPSEEK OF UNAUTHORIZED USER DATA TRANSFERS

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of transferring personal user data to companies in China and the United States without consent, violating the country's data protection laws.

ADOBE UPGRADES FIREFLY WITH OPENAI AND GOOGLE AI MODELS

Adobe has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Firefly app, integrating artificial intelligence models from OpenAl and Google to enhance its creative capabilities, as announced at the Adobe Max conference in London on April 24, 2025.

Vision Air THE BOLD MOVE BEHIND THE NEXT CHAPTER IN AUGMENTED REALITY

Apple has long been a pioneer in consumer technology, redefining how we interact with devices through innovation and design, from iPhone to Apple Watch. Now, CEO Tim Cook is setting his sights on a new frontier: augmented reality, and after the lukewarm reception to the Apple Vision Pro, an all-new Vision Air product could help him achieve his ambition.

SURVEY REVEALS STRONG CONSUMER INTEREST IN PAYING FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE

A recent survey by investment firm Morgan Stanley has uncovered a striking trend: 80% of U.S. iPhone users are willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features, with an average price point of $9.11 per month.

GOOGLE FACES FALLOUT FROM ILLEGAL MONOPOLY RULING IN ADVERTISING AND SEARCH

A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained monopolies in online search and text advertising, a landmark decision that could reshape the $2 trillion digital economy.

GOOGLE ACKNOWLEDGES IPHONE 16E THREAT WITH PIXEL 9A COMPARISON

Google has rolled out a dedicated comparison page on its official website, pitting the Pixel 9a against Apple's iPhone 16e, a strategic move that signals its concern over the iPhone 16e's dominance in the $600 billion smartphone market, industry reports confirm from recent marketing analyses.

TESLA'S OPTIMUS ROBOTS HAMPERED BY CHINA'S RARE EARTH EXPORT LIMITS

Tesla's bold vision to mass-produce its Optimus humanoid robots has encountered a major obstacle due to China's new restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, Chief Executive Elon Musk disclosed during the company's firstquarter earnings call on April 22, 2025.

MICROSOFT WARNS OF AI-DRIVEN SURGE IN SOPHISTICATED ONLINE SCAMS

Microsoft has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of artificial intelligence-powered online scams, which are becoming faster, cheaper, and more convincing, according to its latest Cyber Signals report.

APPLE SUED OVER IPHONE THEFT DATA RECOVERY POLICIES

Apple is facing a federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the company of failing to assist iPhone theft victims in recovering data locked behind its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) and Recovery Key policies, according to court documents reported by The Washington Post.

INSTAGRAM ENHANCES TEEN SAFETY WITH AI AGE VERIFICATION

Instagram is strengthening its commitment to protecting young users by launching an artificial intelligence tool to identify teenagers who misrepresent their age, a new safety initiative from its parent company, Meta Platforms.

OPENAI TACKLES CHATGPT POLITENESS ENERGY COSTS

OpenAl is confronting a costly challenge as user politeness toward its ChatGPT chatbot, through phrases like “please” and “thank you,” has escalated energy expenses by tens of millions of dollars annually, Chief Executive Sam Altman disclosed in a recent social media exchange.