Amazon Echo Spot Hits Record Low Price at $44.99, Beats Black Friday Deals
The latest Amazon Echo Spot smart alarm clock has dropped to its lowest price yet at just $44.99 (down from $79.99) on Amazon, undercutting both Black Friday and Prime Day…
Meta pauses third-party Horizon VR headsets program
Meta has “paused” its program to license its VR operating system to other hardware companies so they could build their own headsets using the platform, as reported by Road to VR . With the program, announced in April 2024, Meta announced that it would be licensing the Quest OS headset – which, at the same
Global Stories Unveiled: Reflecting Humanity – Dec 17, 2025
Good morning, or good evening, depending on where you are. Welcome to yet another insightful journey through the world’s headlines with me, Alvin, your guide here at Greenground. As we ease into this crisp Wednesday, I hope you’re settled with a warm cup of something comforting. Today, we’ll explore
‘Twitter never left:’ X sues Operation Bluebird for trademark infringement
X Corp. is suing Operation Bluebird, a recently-announced startup that aims to reclaim the Twitter brand for a new social network. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, the Elon Musk-owned company alleges Operation Bluebird is “brazenly attempting to steal” Twitter’s trademarks, claiming “Twitter never left and continues to be exclusively owned by X Corp.” Last
Tragic Bondi Shooting Casts Shadows Over Sunlit Beach – Dec. 16, 2025
Good morning, dear readers, or whatever time it may be in your part of the world. This is Alvin, your guide through today’s headlines, bringing you stories that matter with a touch of elegance and a whole lot of heart. Imagine us sitting together over coffee, the sun peeking over the horizon, as we
Trump’s DR Congo Peace Deal Crumbles as Rebels Capture Key City, Exposing Fragile Diplomacy
Trump’s ‘Historic’ Peace Deal for DR Congo Shattered After Rebels Seize Key City In a stunning reversal, the Washington Accords—hailed by President Donald Trump as a “historic” breakthrough for peace…
Starlink and Chinese satellites nearly collided last week
A collision in space was narrowly avoided last week when a newly deployed Chinese satellite came within a few hundred meters of one of the roughly 9,000 Starlink satellites currently operating in low Earth orbit. SpaceX is laying the blame on the satellite operator for not sharing location data. “When satellite operators do not share
Grok is spreading misinformation about the Bondi Beach shooting
Grok’s track record is spotty at best. But even by the very low standards of xAI, its failure in the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia is shocking. The AI chatbot has repeatedly misidentified 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who heroically disarmed one of the shooters, and claimed the
Ukraine’s Resilience Amid Winter Conflict: December 14, 2025
Good morning, or whatever time it might be when you find yourself diving into these words. Here at Greenground, I’m Alvin, your guide through the intricate weave of our world’s headlines. Today, let us embark on a reflective journey through the conflicts and crises that remind us of humanity’s delic
Apple’s iOS 26.2 Update Lets Users Customize Controversial Liquid Glass Effect on Lock Screen Clock
Apple’s iOS 26.2 update quietly fixes one of the most polarizing visual changes in recent iPhone history: it lets you roll back the Liquid Glass effect on the Lock Screen…