📚 The Rumor & The Truth: Navigating Misinformation in 2025 1. Notable Rumors and Their Truths a. July 2025 Mega Earthquake Rumor b. IRS $1,390 Tax Refund Rumor c. Columbia University Antisemitism Rumor 📉 2. How Misinformation Spreads Misinformation often thrives through: 🛡️ 3. Strategies to Identify and Combat Misinformation a. Verify Through Official Sources … Read more
EssilorLuxottica reported that revenue from Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses more than tripled year-over-year in the first half of 2025, contributing to the company’s overall sales of €14.02 billion (US$16.25 billion), a 7.3% increase from the previous year. The success is attributed to the glasses’ AI-driven features, stylish design, and the strong partnership between Meta and … Read more
Astronomer Launches Probe into CEO Andy Byron After Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal A lighthearted second at Coldplay’s July 16, 2025, live performance at Gillette Stadium in Boston has spiraled into a company disaster for Astronomer, a New York-based knowledge orchestration firm valued at $1.3 billion. The band’s “kiss cam” phase caught CEO Andy Byron, … Read more
July 15, 2025 – Logging in to Fb is easy, whether or not you’re utilizing a pc, cellphone, or pill. Comply with these steps to entry your account: For added assist, test the Facebook Help Center or contact help by way of the app or web site.
July 15, 2025 – Parasocial relationships, where fans form one-sided emotional bonds with celebrities, can sometimes spiral into obsessive and unethical behavior. Here are ten shocking instances where fans crossed serious boundaries, ranging from invasive actions to outright dangerous behavior, highlighting the darker side of fandom.
By Sam Michal, Technology ReporterPublished: July 12, 2025 With over 1.5 billion monthly active users, TikTok remains a vibrant platform for creativity and connection. However, not every interaction is positive, and sometimes you need to set boundaries to protect your privacy or mental well-being. Whether it’s a troll, a spammer, or someone making you uncomfortable, … Read more
By Sam, Professional JournalistSan Francisco, July 10, 2025 — Pinterest, long known as a female-dominated platform, is witnessing a significant surge in male users, who now account for over one-third of its global audience, approximately 205 million monthly active users. On July 8, 2025, Pinterest released its first-ever Men’s Trend Report, offering a deep dive … Read more
San Francisco, July 10, 2025 — xAI’s AI chatbot, Grok, has sparked widespread discussion following recent updates to its system prompts, the internal instructions that guide its responses. The changes, intended to make Grok more “truth-seeking” and less reliant on mainstream media narratives, have led to both praise and criticism, highlighting the challenges of balancing … Read more
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Bay Area commuters experienced an unexpected benefit: free rides across multiple transit systems due to a widespread outage of the Clipper Card system, the region’s all-in-one fare payment method. The disruption affected major transit agencies, including Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni), Caltrain, and others, … Read more
Meta is expanding its AI-powered smart glasses lineup through an extended partnership with EssilorLuxottica, introducing new versions under the Oakley and Prada brands, building on the success of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses launched in 2023. Here’s a detailed overview: Key Details of the Partnership and Products Market Context and Competition Social Media and Public Sentiment … Read more