Good Morning! This update was generated April 06 2025 07:00:01. Here is a technology joke for you: Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Because the light attracts bugs!.
The current weather in Mount Prospect shows clear skies with a temperature of 34°C, feeling like 31°C. The high for today is expected to reach 37°C with a low of 31°C tonight.
In the next 24 hours, there is no precipitation expected until tomorrow at 3:00 pm when there will be light snow with a temperature of 35.8°C.
Tomorrow’s forecast includes temperatures ranging from 31.5°C to 40.95°C with light rain and snow showers throughout the day. Make sure to stay prepared for changing weather conditions!
Demonstrations against President Trump and Elon Musk took place in Arlington Heights and other suburbs. Illinois Governor plans to cut cover crop funds despite increased demand. Two Chicago men are accused of trafficking drugs through Lake County. In other news, a body recovered from the Wisconsin River has been identified as a 75-year-old Chicagoan, while the search for a second boater continues. A shooting in Berwyn left one person dead and another critically injured, with a suspect in custody. A man was killed in a rollover crash on Route 173 near Harvard. Several events were also reported, including the celebration of National Deep Dish Pizza Day, a Rainbow PUSH event honoring MLK’s legacy, and an Illinois Lottery player winning a $1 million prize.Techradar reports that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are rumored to come with One UI 8 on board. In a separate article, an Apple Watch user shares eight things that Garmin still does better after using the watch for 10 years. Techradar also features an interview with Jared Hess, director of the Minecraft Movie, who explains why one of its funniest scenes isn’t in the final cut. Additionally, there is speculation about a rumored Sigma telephoto prime lens for mirrorless cameras and the increased production of a key material in semiconductor packaging by a Japanese firm. In the computing world, Microsoft’s Copilot feature, which puts eyes on your screen, is discussed, along with the claim by Arm that close to 50 percent of compute shipped to top hyperscalers in 2025 will be Arm-based. Another interesting piece of technology mentioned is a dual-screen laptop with a retractable hidden touchpad. In terms of entertainment news, a leaked Walmart Google TV box that could replace the Chromecast-shaped gap in TV setups is reported. Lastly, the highly anticipated Marvel movie, Avengers: Doomsday, is discussed in a dedicated hub.
On the topic of new developments in the technology industry, TechCrunch reports that DOGE is planning a hackathon to build a “mega API” for IRS data. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has released Llama 4, a new crop of flagship AI models. Deel’s comms chief departs amidst a spying lawsuit from Rippling. “A Minecraft Movie” is projected to have an impressive $135 million opening weekend. Nintendo unveils the Switch 2 in their latest announcement. The mayor of San Francisco reaches out to tech CEOs to find ways to bring them back to the city.
Engadget highlights Meta’s introduction of Llama 4, which includes two new AI models available now and two more on the way. Amazon plans to use AI to generate recaps for book series on the Kindle. Jaguar Land Rover temporarily stops US shipments while it figures out a plan for Trump’s tariffs. Amazon introduces an “Buy for Me” AI feature that can purchase items from third-party websites. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff returns to Amazon to run its video doorbell unit. Lastly, an article provides a guide on how to customize the home screen on iPhones running iOS 18.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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