Hold onto your hats, folks—IBM's mainframe game just got a massive upgrade. The tech giant’s new z17 is here, and it's got AI capabilities so fast and sleek, it might just make your grandmother's dusty old computer feel a little insecure. On Monday, IBM dropped the news that their latest brainchild, the IBM z17, is powered by the sleek and sassy IBM Telum II processor. What's the...

In the age of democratic ideals, it’s almost taboo to suggest that a military coup—an abrupt and often violent overthrow of a government—might ever be a reasonable or justified course of action. After all, coups are typically associated with political instability, repression, and the dismantling of democratic institutions. However, in some cases—particularly in nations...

Pope Francis is hospitalized with double pneumonia. His condition remains serious, though he is responding to treatment. The Vatican confirmed that the 87-year-old pope’s health has worsened. He is now "more unwell than yesterday" after a prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis. Despite this, he remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, though in more pain than before. Doctors...

After pioneering internet-based calling 23 years ago, Skype is officially shutting down. Microsoft, which acquired the platform 14 years ago, announced that Skype will be retired on May 5, 2025, as the company prioritizes Microsoft Teams. Skype users have 10 weeks to decide their next steps. While it's unclear how many people will be affected, Microsoft last reported in 2023 that Skype had over...

Elon Musk is once again shaking up the tech world, and this time, YouTube is in his sights. His social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), is making a bold move into long-form video content, aiming to challenge YouTube’s dominance in the space. While YouTube has ruled the online video industry for nearly two decades, Musk sees an opportunity to disrupt the market with a platform that...