Good Morning! This update was generated April 15 2025 07:00:00. Here is a technology joke for you: Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Because the light attracts bugs!.
Currently in Mount Prospect, the temperature is around 39 degrees Fahrenheit with overcast clouds. It feels like 29 degrees Fahrenheit due to the wind speed of 17 mph. The high temperature for today is expected to be around 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Over the next 24 hours, light rain is expected around 3:00 pm today with a 20% chance of precipitation. Tonight’s low temperature will be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomorrow’s forecast includes overcast clouds with a high temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit.
In recent news from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, a motorcycle crash involving a garbage truck occurred in unincorporated Antioch. Another incident involved an armed robbery and a shooting victim at a warehouse property near Wheeling Road. Governor Pritzker discussed trade, transit, and the reasons why the suburbs voted Democratic. Mundelein approved a plan for Ivanhoe Village payments despite criticism. A teacher pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and abuse of a student. In other news, a bill removing cannabis odor as probable cause for warrantless vehicle search cleared the Illinois Senate. Former President Joe Biden spoke in Chicago to rally support for Social Security. Lake County, Indiana, declared a state of emergency after recent strong storms. The Chicago Sky selected Ajsa Sivka and Hailey Van Lith in the WNBA Draft. A Waukegan man was charged with concealing the death of an Antioch woman who had been reported missing. The Aurora DMV+ opened due to a surge in demand caused by the looming REAL ID deadline.TechRadar has reported on several technology stories. In gaming, Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.7 adds a tired office Bangboo that gamers can relate to. There is also news that consoles in the US could face a 145% tariff, potentially increasing the price of the Nintendo Switch 2. In the world of wearables, a Google Gemini update for Wear OS has been spotted, featuring an AI voice assistant. Additionally, the composer for Killzone and Horizon Zero Dawn expressed interest in being involved in a new Killzone game. Meanwhile, a Crayola-inspired Apple Pencil is touted as a great accessory for the iPad. TechRadar also highlights the need to upgrade phones running Android 12. In terms of privacy concerns, a viral AI doll is deemed a potential nightmare waiting to happen.
KrebsOnSecurity reports on former President Trump’s “revenge tour” targeting cyber leaders and elections.
TechCrunch covers various topics such as Apple’s plans to improve its AI models by analyzing user data, Waymo and Uber’s preparations to launch a robotaxi service in Atlanta, and Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani meeting with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Other news includes the UK insurance startup Marshmallow raising $90 million at a valuation of over $2 billion, RLWRLD securing $14.8 million for building robotics models, debates over AI benchmarking reaching Pokémon, Lime partnering with Redwood Materials for scooter and e-bike battery recycling, and VMware offering a free hypervisor once again.
Engadget’s recent coverage features electronics being granted a temporary tariff exemption in the US, as well as articles on the best Chromebook and smart plugs in 2025. There are also reviews of the Espresso 15 Pro portable monitor and news about NVIDIA’s plans to manufacture AI chips and supercomputers in the US. Intel is selling a majority stake in chip-maker Altera, OpenAI is winding down GPT-4.5, Ubisoft has open-sourced its colorblind assistance tool Chroma, and Meta plans to start training its AI models on public content in the EU. The Meta Quest 3S VR headset is on sale, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is released on iOS and Android, and there is information about Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. Additionally, PS5 prices are increasing in Europe, the UK, and Australia, and Samsung has released new rugged devices.
That’s the latest news in the field of technology.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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