Author: Aurora Lane

Compact design with pro-level features DJI has introduced the Osmo Nano, its most compact and lightweight action camera to date. Despite its size, the Nano carries the same 1/1.3-inch sensor, 13.5 stops of dynamic range, and 4K/120fps recording capabilities as the flagship Osmo Action 5 Pro. The camera is pill-shaped, just 57mm long and weighing 52 grams, making it lighter than both the earlier Action 2 and the Insta360 Go Ultra. With its dock, the total weight is 124 grams, still far below the 146-gram Action 5 Pro. Modular dock adds screen and battery life The Osmo Nano comes with…

Landfall in the Philippines Thousands of people have been evacuated from northern Philippines as Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall on Panuitan Island in Cagayan province at 15:00 local time Monday. The storm, with wind gusts of up to 230 km/h (143 mph), has been described by regional authorities as potentially catastrophic. The Philippine weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges exceeding 3 meters, as well as widespread flooding and landslides. Impact on Local Communities Schools and government offices across multiple regions, including Manila, have been shut. The remote Batanes and Babuyan islands, home to about 20,000 residents, were directly hit.…

From Childhood Memories to Adult Experiences For 26-year-old Cammie Craycroft, celebrating a friend’s birthday meant returning to Build-A-Bear Workshop. The retailer, long associated with children’s parties, has successfully repositioned itself to appeal to adults who grew up with the brand. “Build-A-Bear means a lot to me,” Craycroft said. “It really is a nostalgic place, and I have so many happy memories there.” Strong Earnings Amid Tariffs Build-A-Bear reported record-breaking revenue of $252.6 million in the first half of fiscal 2025, up nearly 12% from a year earlier. Its stock has surged roughly 60% this year, nearing a $1 billion market…

New Capability Across Devices Garmin has expanded its recently announced “lifestyle logging” feature, originally unveiled with the Venu 4 watch, to all users of the Garmin Connect app. The update represents a significant step toward matching rivals such as Whoop, Apple Watch apps like Bevel, and the Oura Ring, which already provide ways to link daily habits with health outcomes. What Lifestyle Logging Tracks The feature allows users to log behaviors and environmental factors that may influence health metrics. Examples include alcohol or caffeine intake, late meals, illness, and even self-care practices such as journaling or cold showers. Once recorded,…

Federal Aid Restrictions Imposed The Trump administration escalated its dispute with Harvard University on Friday by placing the school under heightened financial scrutiny. The Education Department announced that Harvard must now use its own funds to distribute student loans and grants before being reimbursed with federal aid. The move, known as “heightened cash monitoring,” is typically applied to smaller or for-profit institutions, not elite universities with multibillion-dollar endowments. Civil Rights Investigation Dispute In addition to financial oversight, the administration gave Harvard a 20-day deadline to turn over detailed undergraduate admissions data. The request comes as part of a federal civil…

A Cinematic Celebration Taylor Swift will launch her new album with a theatrical event titled “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.” The celebration will take place across all AMC Theatres in the U.S. from October 3 to October 5, coinciding with the album’s release. Cinemark and Regal theaters will also participate. The 89-minute feature includes the premiere of “The Fate of Ophelia” music video, behind-the-scenes footage, lyric videos, and Swift’s commentary on her 12-track album. Unique Experience for Fans AMC announced that guests will be encouraged to sing and dance during the screenings, following the same approach…

Historic Night in Tokyo Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone made history at the world championships in Tokyo by becoming the first woman in nearly four decades to break 48 seconds in the 400 meters. She clocked 47.78 seconds, with Marileidy Paulino close behind at 47.98, making them the second and third fastest women in history after Marita Koch’s 47.60 from 1985. A Race for the Ages The showdown was unlike anything McLaughlin-Levrone had faced in years. Paulino, the reigning Olympic and world champion, pushed her to new heights. McLaughlin-Levrone surged ahead in the final stretch, but Paulino closed in, making it a thrilling…

Nothing has announced its new Ear 3 earbuds, which introduce a unique feature: microphones built into the charging case. The system, called “Super Mic,” aims to enhance call clarity and voice recordings, setting the Ear 3 apart in a crowded wireless earbuds market. Super Mic Technology The Ear 3 case includes two microphones activated by a dedicated “Talk” button. Users can employ them for calls, voice notes, and memos through the Essential Space on Nothing phones. While the earbuds must be connected and out of the case, the company claims clearer audio than the buds’ microphones alone. Early impressions suggest…

Departure Ends Nearly 50 Years at the Company Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned from the ice cream company, marking the end of an era after nearly half a century. His decision deepens a long-running conflict with parent company Unilever, which he accused of silencing the brand’s activism. In a letter shared online by fellow co-founder Ben Cohen, Greenfield said he could no longer “in good conscience” remain at a business that had lost its independence and its voice on social issues. Row with Unilever Escalates The dispute traces back to 2021, when Ben & Jerry’s announced it…

Close Contest Between Chakwera and Mutharika Malawi began counting votes Tuesday in a presidential election widely expected to be a tight contest between President Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor, Peter Mutharika. The vote comes amid deepening economic turmoil marked by soaring inflation, fuel shortages, and rising food prices that have eroded public confidence in Chakwera’s leadership. Sixteen other candidates are also running, including former President Joyce Banda and Vice President Michael Usi, though analysts see the race as largely a two-horse battle. Election Held Under Economic Strain Chakwera, 70, won in 2020 after Malawi’s courts annulled Mutharika’s disputed 2019 victory.…