Author: Elon Mark

After a long time of resisting significant price drops, the Asus Zenbook S 16 has finally dropped down to $1,000, which is $500 off its retail price.It’s normal for laptops to dip in price toward the end of their lifespan, close to when an update comes out. But the Asus Zenbook S 16 has held on. To be fair, it’s an extremely high-end Windows laptop, one of the prettiest to come out last year. It’s sleek, portable, and has a striking design. It even gets fantastic battery life, on par with a MacBook. Speaking of MacBooks, this Zenbook is the…

In recent weeks, Elon Musk has followed president Donald Trump’s lead, slamming Iranian government officials and supporting the thousands of protesters railing against the regime. He even provided free access to his Starlink satellites in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout.But while publicly proclaiming his support of the protesters, Musk’s company X appears to be profiting from the very same government officials he railed against, potentially violating US sanctions in the process, according to a new report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) shared exclusively with WIRED.TTP identified more than two dozen X accounts allegedly run by Iranian government…

The Rhine barge freight market during 2–6 February entered a clear transition phase, as improving water levels gradually eased the logistical pressure that had dominated much of January. While activity levels fluctuated throughout the week, the overall tone shifted from hydrology-driven firmness toward softer freight sentiment, particularly on Middle and Upper Rhine routes. Charterers increasingly adopted a wait-and-see approach, anticipating higher intakes in the weeks ahead, while operators focused on contractual employment amid subdued spot demand. 1. Freight Rates: Early Stability Followed by Broad Softening Early week (2 February): The market opened quietly, with freight rates largely unchanged across all…

If you’ve ever considered practicing meditation, you might believe you should relax, breathe, and empty your mind of distracting thoughts. Novices tend to think of meditation as the brain at rest, but a new international study concludes that this ancient practice is quite the opposite: Meditation is a state of heightened cerebral activity that profoundly alters brain dynamics.Researchers from the University of Montreal and Italy’s National Research Council recruited 12 monks of the Thai Forest Tradition at Santacittārāma, a Buddhist monastery outside Rome. In a laboratory in Chieti-Pescara, scientists analyzed the brain activity of these meditation practitioners using magnetoencephalography (MEG),…

The ARA barge freight market during 26–30 January moved into a clear end-of-month consolidation phase. After the volatility and mid-January tightness seen earlier in the month, this week was characterized by moderating activity, easing freight sentiment, and a gradual unwinding of earlier rate support, particularly for middle distillates. While operational delays continued to occupy operators, fresh demand thinned out, leaving the market increasingly driven by scheduling clean-up rather than new fixing interest. 1. Freight Rates: Stability Early, Followed by Late-Week Softening 26 January: The week opened with largely stable freight rates. Activity was similar to the previous Friday, but charterer…

Trust is the foundation of effective workplace relationships. When it’s strong, work moves faster. Decisions accelerate, conflict becomes productive, and relationships hold up under pressure. Yet, trust at work is often treated as intangible; either you have it, or you don’t. In reality, trust isn’t a personality trait or byproduct of time. It’s a capability that can be developed through specific behaviors and intentional choices. This guide outlines five strategies to build workplace trust that strengthens performance, supports difficult conversations, and helps teams deliver results. 5 Strategies to Build Workplace Trust That Lasts 1. Be Clear About What You Can…

United States Customs and Border Protection plans to spend $225,000 for a year of access to Clearview AI, a face recognition tool that compares photos against billions of images scraped from the internet.The deal extends access to Clearview tools to Border Patrol’s headquarters intelligence division (INTEL) and the National Targeting Center, units that collect and analyze data as part of what CBP calls a coordinated effort to “disrupt, degrade, and dismantle” people and networks viewed as security threats.The contract states that Clearview provides access to “over 60+ billion publicly available images” and will be used for “tactical targeting” and “strategic…

Employees at Salesforce are circulating an internal letter to chief executive Marc Benioff calling on him to denounce recent actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prohibit the use of Salesforce software by immigration agents, and back federal legislation that would significantly reform the agency.The letter specifically cites the “recent killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis” as catalysts, calling them the “devastating indictment of a system that has discarded human decency.” It’s unclear how many signatories the letter has received so far.The letter, which has not been reported on previously, is being organized amid Salesforce’s annual leadership…

“Sometimes in fashion people can feel too cool, unavailable, a bit laconic, and for me, I’m just never going to be that person. Oh well, first of all, I feel like we’re one of the couples in the beginning of ‘When Harry Met Sally.’ “I mean, this is not how we normally sit, guys. Well, what I love about Chloe is obviously she’s brilliant and interested in so many different things. And of course, she appreciates and loves fashion, but she is not a fashion obsessive. And I think that it’s actually a great gift to have when you’re looking…

Many professionals believe that earning a promotion or landing a new role requires the right technical expertise. While important, technical skills often represent the baseline of what hiring managers expect. Increasingly, it’s an applicant’s soft skills that help them stand out. According to LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends Report, 69 percent of surveyed U.S. executives said they plan to prioritize hiring candidates with demonstrated soft skills. Beyond helping you get hired, these competencies support long-term growth by enabling you to take on greater responsibility and leadership. Soft skills are non-technical abilities and personal attributes that shape how you collaborate with others…