Technology News
- Star Wars: Starfighter stars Ryan Gosling and hits theaters in 2027by Andrew Webster on April 18, 2025 at 2:01 am
A new theatrical Star Wars movie is on the way — and this time, it actually has a premiere date. At Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Lucasfilm announced Star Wars: Starfighter, a standalone feature that is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker. It’s being directed by Shawn Levy, who most recently directed Deadpool
- CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff noticesby Lauren Feiner on April 17, 2025 at 10:47 pm
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sending out mass layoff notices that appear to be in defiance of a court order blocking further layoffs following DOGE-induced cuts. “I regret to inform you that you are affected by a reduction in force (RIF) action,” says a notice reviewed by The Verge that was sent by
- Here are the best robot vacuum deals available right nowby Sheena Vasani on April 17, 2025 at 9:46 pm
We’re in an age where you can realistically delegate tasks to smart hunks of metal, whether it’s a self-driving car or a robot that can clean on your behalf. Most of us probably won’t be able to afford the helpful sentient humanoids being developed in our lifetimes, but robot vacuums are an affordable way to
- Tesla’s spring update activates adaptive high beams that won’t blind oncoming driversby Umar Shakir on April 17, 2025 at 9:33 pm
Tesla’s vehicles may be in a sales slump, but that’s not stopping the company from regularly introducing fresh features for owners. Tesla’s spring software update includes several useful new functions in its EVs, including adaptive high beams on compatible cars and better trip planning. The update will allow some Tesla owners to use high beams
- The best Android phonesby Allison Johnson on April 17, 2025 at 9:12 pm
The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine. On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s
GovCon News
- ‘Agencies must be where the people are:’ Trump alters priorities in relocating federal buildingsby Drew Friedman on April 17, 2025 at 10:53 pm
Trump rescinded two long-time executive orders that had encouraged agencies to prioritize urban areas and historic properties in decisions on federal buildings. The post ‘Agencies must be where the people are:’ Trump alters priorities in relocating federal buildings first appeared on Federal News Network.
- Space Force publishes warfighting framework, outlines path to ‘space superiority’by Anastasia Obis on April 17, 2025 at 10:50 pm
The framework provides Guardians with a lexicon for counterspace operations and communicates to stakeholders how the service plans to achieve "superiority." The post Space Force publishes warfighting framework, outlines path to ‘space superiority’ first appeared on Federal News Network.
- How can DOGE fix federal IT? Lock out vendor lock-inby commentators on April 17, 2025 at 8:51 pm
Federal IT is a worthy target for Musk and his team of efficiency hackers. It’s overpriced with various estimates pegging the government’s costs at two to four. The post How can DOGE fix federal IT? Lock out vendor lock-in first appeared on Federal News Network.
- GSA ‘unimpressed,’ insulted by consulting companies’ efforts to cut spendingby Jason Miller on April 17, 2025 at 8:14 pm
GSA is giving the top 10 consulting companies until Friday to resubmit suggestions to cut their contracts and provide “credits” back to their agency customers. The post GSA ‘unimpressed,’ insulted by consulting companies’ efforts to cut spending first appeared on Federal News Network.
- Benefits worries nag at federal employeesby Tom Temin on April 17, 2025 at 8:13 pm
With threats coming to health care plan costs, retirement contributions, and basic job security itself, no wonder feds feeling hightened anxiety! The post Benefits worries nag at federal employees first appeared on Federal News Network.
Business News
- Google Guilty Again, Meta On Trial, OpenAI Social, IR Rolls Up Touchcast AIby Charlie Fink, Contributor on April 18, 2025 at 12:57 am
Google ruled guilty of ad-tech monopoly, Meta defends old acquisitions, OpenAI builds a social platform, and Infinite Reality adds AI avatars with Touchcast deal.
- Today’s ‘Wordle’ #1399 Hints, Clues And Answer For Friday, April 18thby Erik Kain, Senior Contributor on April 18, 2025 at 12:30 am
Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.
- What Agentic AI Could Mean For Security Operationsby Tony Bradley, Senior Contributor on April 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Agentic AI is reshaping security operations by reducing alert fatigue and enabling faster threat response—ushering in a new era of autonomous, transparent SOCs.
- Delete All Texts On Your Phone If You See These 2 Wordsby Zak Doffman, Contributor on April 17, 2025 at 10:13 pm
iPhones and Android phones are under attack.
- What Trump’s Executive Order Could Mean For Healthcareby Rita Numerof, Contributor on April 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Trump's EO is ambitious in scope, and highlights actions taken during his first administration that were aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs.