iRobot Files for Bankruptcy Amid Roomba Competition, Tariffs, and Failed Amazon Deal
The US company behind the popular Roomba robotic vacuum, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with Chinese competition and rising import costs. Under a pre-packaged Chapter 11 plan,…
Leonard Paris Announces Georg Lux’s Departure as Creative Director
Leonard Paris has announced that Georg Lux will step down as creative director, bringing an end to a collaboration that began in January 2021. The decision marks a turning point…
Search Resumes for Brown University Gunman After Person of Interest Released
Authorities have renewed their search for the gunman behind a deadly shooting at Brown University after releasing a previously detained person of interest, citing a lack of evidence. Investigators Shift…
Spain Renewable Energy Future Faces Challenges Amid Blackouts and Nuclear Debate
On the outskirts of Figueruelas, a single massive wind turbine spins over the town, a quiet symbol of Spain’s push toward renewable energy. The Aragón region is home to some…
Shock and Grief After Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in Los Angeles Home
Shock and sorrow have spread rapidly across Hollywood and Washington after legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead inside their Los Angeles home. According to…
Amazon Apologises After Child Streams 15 Rated Film Instead of PG Movie on Prime Video
Amazon has apologised after a technical error led to a child being shown a 15-rated film instead of a PG movie on its Prime Video platform. The incident happened when…
Airbnb Fined £56m in Spain Over Unlicensed Holiday Rentals
Spain has fined Airbnb €64 million (£56 million) for advertising thousands of unlicensed holiday rental properties across the country. The Spanish government says many of the listings should never have…
They Were Almost American — Then Their Citizenship Ceremonies Were Cancelled
After more than ten years in the United States, Sanam, an Iranian immigrant, believed she had finally reached the end of a long and exhausting journey. She had completed every…
GTA Creator Returns With a Novel About an AI That Takes Over the Human Mind
Dan Houser, one of the creators behind the Grand Theft Auto series, is back with a very different kind of story. After leaving Rockstar Games and launching his own studio,…
Dominatrix Turned Tech Founder Takes on Revenge Porn
Madelaine Thomas is not a typical tech founder. For over a decade, she worked as a professional dominatrix, mainly online. Today, she runs a growing technology company designed to stop…
