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Paramount+ has a lighter lineup of original content in June, though the platform will stream the live broadcast of the 78th annual Tony Awards from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The show, hosted by Wicked's Cynthia Erivo, will air live on June 8 for Paramount+ With Showtime subscribers—other viewers can watch on-demand the next day. Other content available for Paramount+ With Showtime users is Love Me (June 16), a post-apocalyptic romance starring Kristen Steward and Steven Yeun, and Noah's Arc: The Movie (June 20), 20 years after the titular show first debuted. Darryl Stephens, Rodney Chester, Doug Spearman, Christian Vincent, Jensen Atwood, and Wilson Cruz are set to reprise their roles. Here’s everything else coming to the service in June. Note that titles with an asterisk are exclusive to Paramount+ With Showtime; everything else is also available to subscribers on the ad-supported plan. Those with two asterisks are available to Paramount+ With Showtime users streaming live on CBS and to all subscribers the following day. Paramount+ Originals and premieres coming in June 2025Available June 8The 78th Annual Tony Awards** Available June 16Love Me* Available June 20Noah's Arc: The Movie,* premiere TV shows coming to Paramount+ in June 2025Available June 4SpongeBob SquarePants (season 14) Available June 11The Really Loud House (season 2) Available June 22Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (on-demand) Available June 25The Patrick Star Show (season 3) Ice Airport Alaska (season 5) The Last Cowboy (season 5) Movies coming to Paramount+ in June 2025Available June 13:10 to Yuma* 12 Years a Slave Bad News Bears BlacKkKlansman Boogie Nights But I'm a Cheerleader Call Me By Your Name Carol Carriers Center Stage Changing Lanes Chasing Amy Cloverfield Crawlspace Daddy Day Camp Dance Flick Dog Day Afternoon Double Jeopardy Eagle Eye Elf Enemy at the Gates EuroTrip Everybody's Fine Extract First Blood Heatwave How She Move How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Imagine That In & Out Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Jawbreaker Kinky Boots Law of Desire Layer Cake Light of My Life Like a Boss Marathon Man Masterminds Military Wives* Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult No Country for Old Men Orange County Overdrive Pretty In Pink Pulp Fiction Racing with the Moon Rambo III Rambo: First Blood Part II RED* Reservoir Dogs Risky Business Road Trip Run & Gun Saturday Night Fever Save the Last Dance School Ties Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse She's All That Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Stand By Me Teen Titans GO! To the Movies The Autopsy of Jane Doe* The Crossing Guard The Dictator The Fighting Temptations The Gambler The General's Daughter The Girl Next Door The Godfather The Godfather Part II The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone The Hunt for Red October The Ides of March The Kings of Summer The Last Samurai The Lovely Bones The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad! The Nice Guys The Other Woman* The People vs. Larry Flynt The Running Man The Shootist The Space Between Us* The Untouchables Tigerland Tommy Boy Tootsie Total Recall (1990) True Grit Whiplash Without a Paddle xXx Zola Available June 5Lions for Lambs* View the full article

It’s mid-year updates season! If you’ve had your question answered here in the past, please email me an update and let us know how your situation turned out. Did you take the advice? Did you not take the advice? What happened? How’s your situation now? (Don’t post your updates here though; email them to me.) Your update doesn’t have to be positive or big to be worth submitting. We want to hear them all, even if you don’t think yours is that interesting. And if there’s anyone you especially want to hear an update from, mention it here and I’ll reach out to those people directly. The post where are you now? (a call for updates) appeared first on Ask a Manager. View the full article

I’m 37, I work in tech, and my back hurts. I'm getting a manual treadmill. TL;DRI’ve worked remotely for 10+ years and tried everything: expensive chairs, standing desks, and ergonomics consultants.Still, I was stuck with low-grade, chronic discomfort—until I started testing a manual treadmill desk.It’s silent, fully manual, requires no maintenance, and arrived fully assembled (at 130kg, including device+desk).Yes, it starts around $3,000—but it feels like timeless furniture than a gadget.After a month of use, I can see myself walking at this desk for the next 30 years.The slow creep of too much sittingBack in my 20s, I could sit for hours in the worst possible positions—slouched, twisted, folded over a laptop—and walk away just fine. That’s not the case anymore. These days, even just seeing someone hunched on a train is enough to make my back ache in sympathy. That creeping tension in my hips, shoulders, and lower back has become part of the workday. Not a dramatic injury—just a low, steady hum of discomfort that doesn’t go away. Like many of us in tech, I’ve spent the last decade working remotely. And I’ve done what most high-income professionals tend to do when confronted with a recurring problem: throw money at it. The ergonomic arms raceI’ve gone all in: Herman Miller Sayl chair ($600)HÅG Capisco saddle chair ($1,000+)Fully Jarvis standing desk ($800)Virtual ergonomics consultant ($150)All of it helped… a little. But nothing truly solved the problem. I kept going back to physiotherapy. And the advice that kept resurfacing—more than posture tweaks or chair adjustments—was always: “You need to move more. You should walk more.”That hit me harder than I expected. Because the truth is: I’ll probably spend the next 30 years doing some version of this work. Typing. Calling. Thinking. Sitting. Even with the best gear, my body was quietly telling me: this isn’t sustainable. Enter: the treadmill deskSo I started looking into treadmill desks. My first stop was Amazon, naturally. Not my favorite place to shop but, hey, they have it all. Their treadmill setups start at $100. I tried a few at my friends. They were… fine. But motorized treadmills have one big flaw: they set the pace. You’re always adapting to the machine instead of the other way around. Which is fine for cardio—but weird for deep work. And the noise. Oh, the noise... What I wanted was the opposite. Something that would follow me. That would start and stop as naturally as breathing. Testing the Walkolution 2.0Eventually, I reached out to Walkolution, a German company that makes a manual treadmill desk—no motor, no cords, no buzz. They sent me a unit to test. I don’t earn commission on sales. Here’s what stood out right away: It’s silent. No hum, no vibration, no background noise.It’s beautifully built—more like high-end German engineering than a fitness device.It came fully assembled, which was a relief because the total weight (including the desk) was 130kg. Unpacking it took five minutes. When they deliver a 130kg (270lb) package to your door.Walking while workingSomething shifted almost immediately. I didn’t “start using it”—I just started walking. Now I walk through: Video callsTraining sessionsLong emailsYouTube tutorialsThinking timeIt doesn’t feel like exercise. It just feels like not sitting. Using a $2,000 laptop while sitting a $20 chair makes no sense. — Rodolphe Dutel (@rdutel) July 8, 2020 The price: is it worth $3,000?Yes, this treadmill starts at $3,000, and the price climbs with extras (like their custom desk or backrest). That gave me pause too. Especially when you can find alternatives for $200 on Amazon. But here’s the thing: those cheaper treadmills are often: LoudFlimsyBuilt for occasional use—not for decades of workDependent on electricity and prone to wearThey’re not bad, but they’re temporary solutions. The Walkolution 2.0 feels different. It’s not trying to be a productivity hack. It’s a long-term piece of your workspace. One that disappears into the background and does its job quietly for years to come. Here's how I initially set it up with my Jarvis Fully, before changing my time. It turns out that it's much nicer to use when you have a dedicated desk for it. How Walkolution 2.0 fits with a Jarvis Fully desk. Beware, tall people!A few notes from testingI’m not tall, and the integrated desk height works perfectly for me. But if you’re over 6’, you’ll likely need Walkolution’s custom desk—most standing desks don’t go high enough.No learning curve. Within a day or two, I was typing and walking like it was second nature.No maintenance. No belts to oil. No electronics to calibrate. Nothing to break.No noise. You could record a podcast next to it, and no one would know.So… what now?I’m still testing it, technically. But something in me has already shifted. Need to make a phone call? I hop on. Watching a video? Might as well walk. Doing deep work? I find it easier with gentle motion. My guess is that it's especially useful during cold winter months when I won’t feel like walking around the block, this will keep me moving—without breaking focus. This is the first desk setup I can imagine using for the rest of my working life. Not because it’s trendy. Not because it’s measurable. But because it feels good. And honestly, that might be the most valuable upgrade I’ve made in years. Curious? Check it out over here. View the full article

Hinge Health Inc, the digital physical therapy health startup that is expected to make its market debut on Thursday, in a closely watched initial public offering (IPO) that will test the market’s interest for a new digital health offering, after what has been a challenging few years for the sector. Recently, there have been fewer tech IPOs, but they could be making a comeback, according to CNBC. The San Francisco-based company priced shares at $32 on Wednesday, the higher end of its expected range, in an offering led by Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and BofA Securities. The stock will list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the “HNGE” ticker symbol. Based on its IPO share price, HNGE has an approximate valuation worth about $2.6 billion, though it could be higher on a fully diluted basis; and is much lower than its October 2021 valuation of $6.2 billion, according to CNBC. What does Hinge Health do? Hinge Health leverages software, including artificial intelligence (AI), to largely automate care for joint and muscle health, to improve outcomes, and cost reductions for its clients via a digital platform. That platform is designed to address a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal health needs (MSK) care—from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation—and aims It aims to reduce pain, improve function, and decrease the necessity for surgeries; while promoting health equity because it allows members to engage in their exercise therapy sessions from any location. The company was founded in 2014 by Daniel Perez and Gabriel Mecklenburg after both experienced MSK injuries, and both had to undergo surgery and physical therapy, enduring a frustrating recovery process. View the full article

ASUS and AMD jointly introduced the new ASUS Expert P Series commercial PC lineup at the AMD Press Conference during Computex 2025, unveiling a full portfolio of AI-powered desktop, all-in-one, laptop, and mini PC devices designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses. The lineup includes the ExpertBook P3 laptop series, ExpertCenter P700 and P600 desktops and all-in-ones, and the ExpertCenter PN54 Mini PC—all powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and equipped with Copilot+ capabilities to meet the increasing demands of modern workplaces and AI-driven tasks. “Our partnership with ASUS has been a tremendous success — initially in the consumer and gaming sectors — and we’re excited to build on that momentum as we expand into the commercial space,” said Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of AMD’s Computing and Graphics Group. “This powerful new solution is designed to meet the growing demands of AI workloads, offering businesses unparalleled speed, efficiency, and scalability for AI-driven applications and innovation worldwide.” The ExpertBook P3 Series—available in 14-inch (PM3406) and 16-inch (PM3606) variants—features up to AMD Ryzen AI PRO 7 processors with 66 total system TOPS of AI performance and a 45W TDP. With a 70Wh battery, ExpertCool thermal technology, and a full metal chassis, the P3 is designed for professionals needing mobility and computing power. The devices also provide a wide array of I/O ports and long-term support, including 18 months of software stability, 24 months of availability, and a rigorous platform validation process. In desktop form, the ExpertCenter P700 Series makes its debut as ASUS’ first Copilot+ tower PC, available in mini tower (PM700MK) and small form factor (PM700SK) designs. With up to 50 TOPS of AI computing via dedicated NPU, a tool-free chassis, and MIL-STD-810H durability, the P700 is engineered for high performance in business environments. The ExpertCenter P600 Series represents ASUS’ first all-in-one Copilot+ PC, with 24-inch (PM640) and 27-inch (PM670) options. These AIOs deliver up to 50 TOPS of AI power for real-time content creation, feature a wide-view FHD touchscreen, retractable camera, and come with business-grade durability and Microsoft Copilot integration. Rounding out the series is the ExpertCenter PN54 Mini PC, a compact yet powerful device that brings Copilot+ performance to space-constrained workspaces like retail setups and kiosks. Despite its size, the PN54 supports intelligent multitasking and accelerated workflows, extending AI capabilities to more flexible environments. “We’re proud to deepen our collaboration with AMD as we usher in a new era of AI-powered computing,” said S.Y. Hsu, ASUS Co-CEO. “With the addition of the new Expert series… we aim to deliver next-gen AI experiences that empower users everywhere.” Each device in the Expert P Series includes ASUS AI ExpertMeet, an on-device assistant offering AI-powered translation, meeting summaries, and transcription, with all data processed locally for enhanced privacy. Security is bolstered with ExpertGuardian, a business-grade protection suite covering hardware, firmware, and software. Systems meet NIST SP 800-155 compliance, include TPM 2.0, and receive five years of BIOS and driver update support. ASUS also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting businesses with flexible service options and efficient IT management, offering comprehensive support for deployment, maintenance, and scaling. While the spotlight was on the Expert Series for business, ASUS also unveiled new consumer and gaming products at the Computex exhibition, including the ROG GM700, a flagship desktop featuring AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors and Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics, built for peak gaming performance. Image: Asus This article, "ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Powered Expert P Series PCs for Business at Computex 2025" was first published on Small Business Trends View the full article

ASUS and AMD jointly introduced the new ASUS Expert P Series commercial PC lineup at the AMD Press Conference during Computex 2025, unveiling a full portfolio of AI-powered desktop, all-in-one, laptop, and mini PC devices designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses. The lineup includes the ExpertBook P3 laptop series, ExpertCenter P700 and P600 desktops and all-in-ones, and the ExpertCenter PN54 Mini PC—all powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and equipped with Copilot+ capabilities to meet the increasing demands of modern workplaces and AI-driven tasks. “Our partnership with ASUS has been a tremendous success — initially in the consumer and gaming sectors — and we’re excited to build on that momentum as we expand into the commercial space,” said Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of AMD’s Computing and Graphics Group. “This powerful new solution is designed to meet the growing demands of AI workloads, offering businesses unparalleled speed, efficiency, and scalability for AI-driven applications and innovation worldwide.” The ExpertBook P3 Series—available in 14-inch (PM3406) and 16-inch (PM3606) variants—features up to AMD Ryzen AI PRO 7 processors with 66 total system TOPS of AI performance and a 45W TDP. With a 70Wh battery, ExpertCool thermal technology, and a full metal chassis, the P3 is designed for professionals needing mobility and computing power. The devices also provide a wide array of I/O ports and long-term support, including 18 months of software stability, 24 months of availability, and a rigorous platform validation process. In desktop form, the ExpertCenter P700 Series makes its debut as ASUS’ first Copilot+ tower PC, available in mini tower (PM700MK) and small form factor (PM700SK) designs. With up to 50 TOPS of AI computing via dedicated NPU, a tool-free chassis, and MIL-STD-810H durability, the P700 is engineered for high performance in business environments. The ExpertCenter P600 Series represents ASUS’ first all-in-one Copilot+ PC, with 24-inch (PM640) and 27-inch (PM670) options. These AIOs deliver up to 50 TOPS of AI power for real-time content creation, feature a wide-view FHD touchscreen, retractable camera, and come with business-grade durability and Microsoft Copilot integration. Rounding out the series is the ExpertCenter PN54 Mini PC, a compact yet powerful device that brings Copilot+ performance to space-constrained workspaces like retail setups and kiosks. Despite its size, the PN54 supports intelligent multitasking and accelerated workflows, extending AI capabilities to more flexible environments. “We’re proud to deepen our collaboration with AMD as we usher in a new era of AI-powered computing,” said S.Y. Hsu, ASUS Co-CEO. “With the addition of the new Expert series… we aim to deliver next-gen AI experiences that empower users everywhere.” Each device in the Expert P Series includes ASUS AI ExpertMeet, an on-device assistant offering AI-powered translation, meeting summaries, and transcription, with all data processed locally for enhanced privacy. Security is bolstered with ExpertGuardian, a business-grade protection suite covering hardware, firmware, and software. Systems meet NIST SP 800-155 compliance, include TPM 2.0, and receive five years of BIOS and driver update support. ASUS also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting businesses with flexible service options and efficient IT management, offering comprehensive support for deployment, maintenance, and scaling. While the spotlight was on the Expert Series for business, ASUS also unveiled new consumer and gaming products at the Computex exhibition, including the ROG GM700, a flagship desktop featuring AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors and Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics, built for peak gaming performance. Image: Asus This article, "ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Powered Expert P Series PCs for Business at Computex 2025" was first published on Small Business Trends View the full article

For the first time, ads are appearing directly within Google’s AI Overviews on desktop search, marking a major expansion of monetization within generative search experiences. Driving the news. The Shopping ads, which appear within AI Overviews, Google’s AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of certain search results, were spotted and shared by independent SEO consultant Brodie Clark on LinkedIn. Hours earlier, Google announced ads would begin rolling out in both AI Overview and AI Mode. Why we care. This shift, confirmed at Google Marketing Live 2025, signals Google’s intent to fully integrate paid placements into its evolving AI search experiences, potentially reshaping how users interact with both organic and sponsored content. How it works. Ads appear within or alongside the AI-generated summaries on desktop, making them part of the immediate visual and contextual experience. Formats include Search ads (text-based) and Shopping ads (product listings with images), blending into AI-generated answers. The feature is rolling out in stages, with wider availability expected over the coming weeks. The big picture. Embedding ads in AI Overviews gives advertisers new high-visibility real estate, but also raises concerns about transparency and user trust in AI-generated results. As no word has been mentioned as to whether you’ll get reporting data on this new real estate, it will still be difficult to see the effectiveness of this update. What to watch. How users respond to the blending of ads and AI-generated content and whether advertisers see better or worse performance from these new placements. Bottom line. Ads in AI Overviews mark a pivotal shift in search monetization, one that blends paid content into the core of Google’s AI search experience. View the full article

Hurricane season officially begins in 10 days. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today that the U.S. is likely to see an above-average number of hurricanes this year, with 13–19 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to five major hurricanes. It’s not just hurricane season, but disaster season in general. Recent tornadoes have killed dozens of people. As the summer progresses, there’s a bigger risk of both extreme heat and wildfires. (The nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists calls May through October “danger season,” and points out that the risk of major hurricanes, floods, heat waves, and fires keeps getting significantly worse because of climate change.) We’re not ready for the next big disaster. At NOAA, which collects crucial data and makes forecasts, more than 1,000 employees have been fired or took retirement offers because of DOGE. The administration also wants to cut NOAA’s budget by around 30%. At FEMA, an internal memo last week said that the agency’s normal process to prepare had been “derailed by other activities like staffing and contracts.” At least 2,000 of the agency’s roughly 6,000 full-time employees have left or plan to leave. “I think Americans are going to start seeing after a major disaster that the response they normally see from FEMA is just not there,” says Joel Scata, a senior attorney at the nonprofit NRDC. “They’re going to be left fending for themselves. They’re going to be left wondering where FEMA staff are because FEMA doesn’t have the capacity to address it right now.” Some changes are already apparent. In St. Louis, a historic 23-mile-long tornado killed five people, injured 38, and caused more than $1.6 billion in damages on May 19. Despite the scale of the disaster, FEMA was slow to arrive. Republican lawmaker Josh Hawley had to beg for help. In Mississippi, the state is still waiting for approval of a disaster declaration for tornadoes that happened two months ago. The President suggested “maybe getting rid of FEMA,” shortly after taking office, and Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said in March that she wanted to “eliminate” FEMA. Project 2025, the policy blueprint that the The President administration is closely following, calls for moving the responsibility for disasters to states. The President has echoed that idea. But states aren’t ready to fill the gap. Right now, states depend on support from FEMA, including through grants for emergency management and preparedness. “Those grants have been put on pause,” says Scata. “Other grants that would really help states prepare and shoulder some more of the burden that the The President administration keeps pushing them to do have also been cut. So they’re kind of putting states in a position where they’re saying, ‘You need to take on more responsibility,’ but also undercutting their ability to take on more responsibility.” FEMA’s newly appointed head, David Richardson, reportedly admitted this month that the agency didn’t yet have a plan for hurricane season. Richardson, who doesn’t have a background in emergency management, also seemed unfamiliar with what his job entailed. “I feel a little bit like Bubba from Forrest Gump,” he said in a recent video viewed by the Wall Street Journal. “We’ve got hurricanes, we’ve got fires, we’ve got mudslides, we’ve got flash floods, we’ve got tornadoes, we’ve got droughts, we’ve got heat waves and now we’ve got volcanoes to worry about.” At NOAA, DOGE’s push to cut employees and funding could potentially impact forecasting. Weather balloons record data, such as wind speeds, used in forecasts. But the National Weather Service has started reducing balloon launches. Ocean buoys measure temperature, a key factor in forecasting hurricanes. They require regular maintenance, which will be more challenging with fewer employees. (At a press conference today, however, NOAA said that it’s continuing to roll out more accurate models for forecasting, and emphasized that it believes it’s fully prepared for the upcoming hurricane season.) The The President administration is also pushing to shut down a research division that includes “hurricane hunters” who fly into oncoming storms to gather more data to predict a hurricane’s path and strength. Proposed budget cuts would also gut research on climate change and models to improve future forecasting. Grants to help communities become more resilient to disasters have also been cut. Some National Weather Service field offices are now severely short staffed and scrambling to try to find more employees, including offices in Texas and Louisiana. At the moment, some don’t have regular overnight coverage. At the offices, meteorologists take warnings from the National Hurricane Center and localize the information, predicting where flooding and other impacts may hit hardest, and working with local emergency managers to plan evacuations. While other offices can provide remote support, and employees can work extra shifts if a severe storm is predicted, the shortages will strain the remaining staff. Brian LaMarre, who recently accepted an early retirement offer at the Tampa Weather Forecast Office, says he still expects the National Hurricane Center to provide excellent data. But if staff shortages continue in local offices, the people who need to provide critical coverage in emergencies could quickly burn out. “We make it work, but is it sustainable? Probably not,” LaMarre says. “Because the more active the weather becomes, you can only do that so many times before burning people out, and morale gets impacted. That’s why hiring needs to start and there needs to be real strong congressional and public support for the National Weather Service. It’s a public safety mission. The weather knows no bias when it comes to politics. The weather impacts everyone the same.” In a statement, a National Weather Service spokesperson said, “The National Weather Service continues to meet its core mission of providing life-saving forecasts, warnings, and decision support services to the public, our partners and stakeholders. In the near term, NWS has updated the service level standards for its weather forecast offices to manage impacts due to shifting personnel resources.” The spokesperson didn’t comment on whether the agency had an exemption from a current federal hiring freeze. NOAA was short-staffed even before DOGE began aggressively trying to push more people out. “NWS staff will have an impossible task to continue its current level of services,” all five former National Weather Service directors wrote in a recent open letter about the DOGE cuts and proposed budget cuts. “Some forecast offices will be so short-staffed that they may be forced to go to part-time services. Our worst nightmare is that weather forecast offices will be so understaffed that there will be needless loss of life.” View the full article

Bond yields are shooting up for the second time in as many months. Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller attributes the volatility to concerns about rising national debt levels. View the full article

Build a practice, not just a job. By Jackie Meyer Go PRO for members-only access to more Jackie Meyer. View the full article

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you don't have a streaming stick, the Aurzen BOOM Mini 4-in-1 Smart Projector stands out for its integrated streaming capabilities with built-in Google TV that lets you choose from over 10,000+ apps, including Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Hulu. It also offers full access to the Google ecosystem with a hands-free Google Assistant and multi-device casting. Households with children can utilize Kids Mode, which manages screen time and filters content, and HDMI inputs let you connect to other devices like gaming consoles—and it's 20% off right now. Aurzen BOOM Mini Smart Projector $349.99 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $349.99 at Amazon Visually, the Aurzen BOOM mini packs a punch. Its 500 ANSI Lumens brightness is suitable for dimly lit environments, while the Native 1080p resolution offers crisp, HD visuals with 4K support. Amazon reviewers appreciate the Google TV integration and also highly rank the visuals, mentioning that the device offers vibrant, accurate colors and excellent clarity in a range of lighting settings. However, they note that it may have limitations in a brightly lit room. Users are equally impressed by the immersive 20W Dolby Audio Speakers, which many say remove the need for external speakers. A couple of folks mentioned that the sound system may lack depth and bass in outdoor or noisy settings. To enhance sound quality, this projector features Bluetooth connectivity, enabling you to pair an external audio system for a more personalized listening experience. Additionally, features like keystone correction and auto-focus make setup more straightforward, while a tilt feature allows for flexible projection angles. While this projector can be used outdoors, it may not be ideal for camping or situations where power access is limited, as it requires a constant power source, which limits its overall portability. While it might not replace a premium home theater system, with an average of 4.8 stars on Amazon and a $70 discount, it’s a versatile and user-friendly option for those seeking a compact projector. View the full article

Meet Sorren, part of the new breed of PE-backedthe newest $170-million top 50 player. By CPA Trendlines Research Go PRO for members-only access to more CPA Trendlines Research. View the full article

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Today's Bissett Bullet: “When an accounting firm wants to achieve positive change, we need to understand that the ‘change agents’ are in the firm already.” By Martin Bissett See more Bissett Bullets here Go PRO for members-only access to more Martin Bissett. View the full article

Today's Bissett Bullet: “When an accounting firm wants to achieve positive change, we need to understand that the ‘change agents’ are in the firm already.” By Martin Bissett See more Bissett Bullets here Go PRO for members-only access to more Martin Bissett. View the full article

The increase reflects a broader trend that rating agency analysts are watching closely as depository ties to other types of financial institutions grow. View the full article

Move follows the ousting of former leader Sheikh Hasina amid allegations of embezzlementView the full article

Join Meagan McLoughlin, Principal Marketing Manager at CallRail, as she breaks down how you can transform your lead-nurturing and management strategies. The post What’s Draining Your PPC Budget and How to Stop It [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal. View the full article

Every tech product you own has a “lifespan,” and I'm not referring to how long you use it before it stops working, you break it, or decide to buy a new one. Instead, this is how long the device will be officially supported by its maker—a timeframe that could be shorter or longer than how long it will actually last. Apple guarantees it will continue supporting products at least five years after it stops selling them. Once those five years are up, Apple can deem that device “vintage." Apple recently classified two more of its products as vintage: the iPhone 7 Plus (2016) and some iPhone 8 models (2017)—while the 64GB and 256GB iPhone 8 models are now vintage, the 128GB is not. The last time Apple did this, it labeled the iPhone XS Max (2018) and the iPhone 6S Plus (2015) as vintage. In addition, Apple now classifies two previously "vintage" iPads as "obsolete," the iPad Air 2 (2014) and the iPad mini 2 (2013). So what exactly does it mean for an Apple product to be classified as “vintage," and what happens when a vintage product becomes “obsolete”? What it means when Apple classifies a product as "vintage""Vintage" in Apple-land doesn't actually mean a product is "old" or that you should stop using it—nor does it imply you'll be able to sell it to collectors for a profit. When an Apple device becomes “vintage,” that product is no longer guaranteed by Apple to be repairable at an Apple Store or other authorized service provider. In many cases, Apple will also stop issuing routine software updates for that device. Apple's official definition of vintage is a product the company stopped selling more than five years ago, but fewer than seven. Because the company stops selling some devices sooner than others, you end up with some interesting discrepancies when it's time to mark devices as vintage. Apple sold the 128GB iPhone 8 for longer than the other storage variants, so it isn't eligible for this vintage label yet. (You can find a full list of all vintage and obsolete devices on Apple’s support site.) Despite the reduction in support, vintage Apple devices will still work (reclassification isn’t some sort of internal kill switch) and some devices may even continue to receive system updates if they support the latest operating systems or if a major security flaw needs to be patched. (Despite its vintage status, the XS Max supports iOS 18, for example.) It’s even possible you could get one repaired, if the parts are available. Just don't be surprised if an Apple Genius or an Apple-authorized vendor turns you away. Once a product is more than seven years old, it graduates from vintage to a different category: “obsolete.” Apple’s "obsolete" listLike vintage products, devices listed as “obsolete” will operate as normal as long as the hardware is in working condition. However, obsolete products lose virtually all hardware support. The only exception is MacBooks, which may allow for a battery replacement up to 10 years after the product was last available for sale. You shouldn't expect the latest version of iOS to work on an obsolete iPhone, and software updates will also likely be a thing of the past. In rare cases though, Apple may supply security updates to obsolete iPhones: All iPhone 6S models still receive security updates, including the 32GB 6S Plus, which is obsolete. These shifts in service priority can be frustrating if you’re still rocking older tech and don’t feel like upgrading, but the policy makes sense, given the current market realities: At the rate that both hardware and software iterate, diverting resources to keep outdated devices afloat is difficult and costly. However, even if an Apple Store turns your iPhone 8 away for repair, independent repair shops may still help you out for some time to come—even when the 8 eventually becomes "obsolete." View the full article

It seems like a triumph for a cryptocurrency industry that has long sought mainstream acceptance: Top investors in one of President Donald The President’s crypto projects invited to dine with him at his luxury golf club in Northern Virginia on the heels of the Senate advancing key pro-crypto legislation and while bitcoin prices soar. But Thursday night’s dinner for the 220 biggest investors in the $The President meme coin has raised uncomfortable questions about potentially shadowy buyers using the anonymity of the internet to buy access to the president. While Democrats charge that The President is using the power of the presidency to boost profits for his family business, even some pro-The President crypto enthusiasts worry that the president’s push into meme coins isn’t helping their efforts to establish the credibility, stability and legitimacy they had thought his administration would bring to their businesses. After feeling unfairly targeted by the Biden administration, the industry has quickly become a dominant political force, donating huge sums to help The President and crypto-friendly lawmakers. But that’s also served to tether the industry—sometimes uncomfortably—to a president who is using crypto as a platform to make money for his brand in unprecedented ways. “It’s distasteful and an unnecessary distraction,” said Nic Carter, a The President supporter and partner at the crypto investment firm Castle Island Ventures, who said the president is “hugging us to death” with his private crypto businesses. “We would much rather that he passes common-sense legislation and leave it at that.” Concerns about The President’s crypto ventures predate Inauguration Day At the swanky Crypto Ball held down the street from the White House three days before he took office on Jan. 20, The President announced the creation of the meme coin $The President as a way for his supporters to “have fun.” Meme coins are the crypto sector’s black sheep. They are often created as a joke, with no real utility and prone to extremely wild price swings that tend to enrich a small group of insiders at the expense of less sophisticated investors. The president’s meme coin is different, however, and has a clear utility: access to The President. The top 25 investors of $The President are set to attend a private reception with the president Thursday, with the top four getting $100,000 crypto-themed and The President-branded watches. The President’s meme coin saw an initial spike in value, followed by a steep drop. The price saw a significant increase after the dinner contest was announced. Its creators, which include an entity controlled by the The President Organization, have made hundreds of millions of dollars by collecting fees on trades. First lady Melania The President has her own meme coin, and The President’s sons, Eric and Don Jr.—who are running the The President Organization while their father is president—announced they are partnering with an existing firm to create a crypto mining company. The The President family also holds about a 60% stake in World Liberty Financial, a crypto project that provides yet another avenue where investors are buying in and enriching the president’s relatives. World Liberty has launched its own stablecoin, USD1. The project got a boost recently when World Liberty announced an investment fund in the United Arab Emirates would be using $2 billion worth of USD1 to purchase a stake in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. A rapidly growing form of crypto, stablecoins have values pegged to fixed assets like the U.S. dollar. Issuers profit by collecting the interest on the Treasury bonds and other assets used to back the stablecoins. Crypto is now one of the most significant sources of the The President family’s wealth. “He’s becoming a salesman-in-chief,” said James Thurber, an American University professor emeritus who has long studied and taught about corruption around the world. “It allows for foreign influence easily. It allows for crypto lobbying going on at this dinner, and other ways. It allows for huge conflicts of interest.” How The President changed his mind on crypto “I’m a big crypto fan,” The President told reporters aboard Air Force One during last week’s trip to the Middle East. “I’ve been that from the beginning, right from the campaign.” That wasn’t always true. During his first term, The President posted in July 2019 that cryptocurrencies were “not money” and had value that was “highly volatile and based on thin air.” “Unregulated Crypto Assets can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade,” he added then. Even after leaving office in 2021, The President told Fox Business Network that bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, “seems like a scam.” The President began to shift during a crypto event at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida in May 2024, receiving assurances that industry backers would spend lavishly to get him reelected. Another major milestone came last June, when The President attended a high-dollar fundraiser at the San Francisco home of David Sacks. He further warmed to the industry weeks later, when The President met at Mar-a-Lago with bitcoin miners. The following month, he addressed a major crypto conference in Nashville, promising to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.” Those close to The President, including his sons and billionaire Elon Musk, helped further push his embrace of the industry. Sacks is now the The President administration’s crypto czar, and many Cabinet members—including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—have long been enthusiastic crypto boosters. “I don’t have faith in the dollar,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a 2023 interview. “I’m bullish on bitcoin.” The President + crypto: A political marriage of convenience Many top crypto backers were naturally wary of traditional politics, but gravitated toward The President last year. They bristled at Democratic President Joe Biden ‘s Securities and Exchange Commission aggressively bringing civil suits against several major crypto companies. Since The President took office, many such cases have been dropped or paused, including one alleging that Justin Sun, a China-born crypto entrepreneur, and his company engaged in market manipulation and paid celebrities for undisclosed promotions. Sun, who once paid $6.2 million for a piece of art involving a banana taped to a wall, and then ate the banana, helped the The Presidents start World Liberty Financial with an early $75 million investment. Sun has disclosed on social media that he is the biggest holder of $The President meme coins and is attending Thursday’s dinner. “I’m excited to connect with everyone, talk crypto, and discuss the future of our industry,” Sun said. Are The President family profits hurting other crypto investors? The President has signed executive orders promoting the industry, including calls to create a government bitcoin reserve. In March, The President convened the first cryptocurrency summit at the White House. But some of the industry’s biggest names, often brash and outspoken, have kept mostly mum on The President’s meme coins and other projects. “It’s not my place to really comment on President The President’s activity,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said at a recent public event. Meanwhile, a top legislative priority for crypto-backers, a bill clarifying how digital assets are to be regulated, has advanced in the Senate. But some Democrats have tried to stall other pro-crypto legislation over the president’s personal dealings. “Never in American history has a sitting president so blatantly violated the ethics laws,” Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch of Massachusetts said during a contentious House hearing earlier this month. The White House referred questions about dinner attendees to the The President Organization, which didn’t provide a list of who is coming. “The President is working to secure GOOD deals for the American people, not for himself,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement. In addition to Sun, however, some attendees have publicized qualifying for the dinner. Another will be Sheldon Xia, the founder of a cryptocurrency exchange called BitMart that’s registered in the Cayman Islands. “Proud to support President The President’s pro-crypto vision.” Xia wrote in both English and Chinese on social media. Thurber, the expert on government and ethics, said The President’s “personal attention to crypto at this dinner helps the crypto industry.” “But also it’s risky,” he said, “because they could all lose a lot of money.” —Will Weissert and Alan Suderman, Associated Press View the full article

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Walmart Inc. is laying off approximately 1,500 employees in the United States in a bid to restructure as it works to keep up with fast-moving technological changes. The job cuts will impact corporate staff at the company’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and other offices. Some workers losing their jobs include members of the global technology team, e-commerce fulfillment managers, and members of Walmart Connect, the company’s advertising business. Reached for comment, a Walmart representative shared with Fast Company a copy of the memo that was sent to staff on Wednesday afternoon. “We are reshaping some teams in our Global Tech and Walmart U.S. organizations where we have identified opportunities to remove layers and complexity, speed up decision-making, and help associates innovate rapidly,” the memo said. This isn’t the first report of layoffs for the big-box store this year. In February, Walmart laid off hundreds of workers and closed its North Carolina office. Some employers were asked to relocate to the retailer’s headquarters. Technology, not tariffs, cited for reason Many retailers are looking for ways to trim expenses to combat the rising cost of doing business due to tariffs. One way retailers are reacting is by passing on added costs to the consumer with price increases. Some companies are also reducing labor costs with layoffs, although Walmart told the Wall Street Journal that the current job cuts are not connected to tariffs. Rather, Walmart’s memo says, “The world of technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and reshaping our structure allows us to accelerate how we deliver and adapt to the changing environment around us.” At the same time, during Walmart’s first-quarter earnings call for fiscal 2026, CEO Doug McMillon shared that some products would be impacted by price increases due to tariffs. “Given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins,” McMillon warned. Over the weekend, President The President retaliated by lashing out on social media, suggesting that the company should absorb the costs instead of passing them onto consumers. Walmart employs approximately 1.6 million workers in the United States, making it the largest private employer in the country. The Wall Street Journal first reported the retailer’s plans to cut jobs on Wednesday. Walmart stock (NYSE: WMT) was mostly flat in late-morning trading on Thursday. Shares have increased roughly 6.77% year to date. View the full article

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