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Tech Meets Film: New Award for Future Filmmaking

May 15, 2025

The worlds of tech and film are joining forces. The Cannes Film Market and the Consumer Technology Association have joined hands to create a new award. It's called the CES Innovation Award for Filmmaking and Distribution. This isn't just any award. It's all about recognizing the coolest, most ga

finance

Inflation Numbers: April 2025 Shows a Small Dip

May 13, 2025

In April 2025, inflation in the U. S. took a small step back. The consumer price index, which tracks the cost of everyday items, went up by 0. 2%. This small increase put the yearly inflation rate at 2. 3%. This is the lowest it has been since February 2021. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shared

finance

Inflation Takes a Breath Before the Storm

May 13, 2025

In April, the U. S. saw a slight dip in inflation rates. This is a brief calm before the storm. Why? Because trade tensions are about to heat up. The government and the Federal Reserve have been working hard to keep inflation at a steady 2 percent since the pandemic. They finally saw some relief in

business

The Impact of Tariffs on Your Wallet

May 13, 2025

The cost of living saw a slight dip in April. This was the third month in a row where inflation slowed down. Prices went up by 2. 3% compared to the same time last year. This is the smallest increase in over four years. Month-to-month, prices rose by 0. 2% from March to April. This is a small increa

technology

Google's Colorful Shift: The New G Logo

May 12, 2025

Google has given its "G" logo a fresh look. This is the first big change in almost ten years. The update is visible on iOS devices and Pixel phones. The new design mixes the red, yellow, green, and blue colors into a smooth gradient. The last time Google made a significant change to its logo was in

business

Does Buy American Really Mean More Sales?

May 11, 2025

The idea of supporting local manufacturing is popular. Many people say they would pay extra for products made in the USA. But do they really? One entrepreneur decided to find out. He wanted to know if customers would actually spend more for a product made in the USA. So, he did an experiment.

health

AI in Breast Cancer Screening: What Do Australian Women Think?

May 11, 2025

Breast cancer screening is a big deal. It's all about catching the disease early, when it's easier to treat. Artificial intelligence, or AI, could make this process better. It could also make it worse. So, it's important to know what people think about using AI for this purpose. In Australia, a stu

business

How Shopping Videos Hook Generation Z on Shopee

May 6, 2025

Generation Z, often called Digital Natives, have seen a huge shift in how they shop. This is largely because of the rise of e-commerce. A recent study looked into how product videos on the Shopee video platform affect the impulse buying habits of this group. The focus was on how different types of e

business

Shop Smart: How Tariffs Are Changing Your Shopping Habits

May 4, 2025

Retailers are urging shoppers to buy now before tariffs increase prices. This is a direct response to the trade war. Many brands are using this situation to their advantage. They are encouraging customers to stock up before prices go up. The trade war has caused a lot of uncertainty in the retail i

business

US Shoppers Face Higher Costs as China Packages Get Taxed

May 3, 2025

The United States has made a big change in how it handles small packages coming from China. Starting May 2, there is no longer a special rule that let these packages enter the country without extra taxes. This rule, called the de minimis exemption, used to let companies like Temu, Shein, and AliExpr