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El Niño is forecast to return as early as May, which could bring above-normal temperatures to almost everywhere on Earth, according to a new report.El Niño events occur every two to seven years as part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) natural climate cycle in the Pacific Ocean. The ENSO cycle flips between the warmer El Niño phase and the cooler La Niña phase, with neutral periods in between. El Niño periods bring elevated sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, thereby weakening or reversing trade winds and strongly disrupting global temperatures and rainfall patterns.In a Global Seasonal…
XChat, the standalone app for accessing X’s messaging feature, is available to download now for iOS. X first suggested it would be stripping direct messaging from X in 2025, but at least for now, XChat is available in the original X app, the web and this new app.Based on its launch video, the new XChat app offers many of the elements of modern messaging X had already introduced to its chats feature, like the ability to delete and edit messages, block screenshots and send disappearing messages. The new XChat app also supports video and audio calls, and X claims that…
A new set of renders, said to show the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro, has surfaced on the web, although the phone is months away from launch. From the renders, the Xiaomi 18 Pro retains the wide camera plateau on the back with a triple-camera setup along with a secondary rear display. To note, the render currently shows the interior of the phone, and not a finished look. The more notable addition this generation could be a new physical AI button on the side of the device. According to the leak, this button is designed for quick access to AI-powered features,…
Today’s Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest keynote speech was almost absurdly packed with major announcements, including a release window and a title for its long-awaited sixth expansion, Evercold. At the end of what was already a really long keynote, however, the team behind the game also announced that FFXIV is finally headed to a Nintendo platform for the first time in its 13-year history…with a catch. During the keynote speech, Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu made a surprise appearance to deliver the very wild announcement that FFXIV is headed to the Nintendo Switch 2. The port is set to launch…
I’ve used ChatGPT to help me build a budget before, and it was genuinely helpful. After I input my monthly salary as well as my standard utilities and recurring expenses, the chatbot drafted a few solid options, and I tweaked them into penny-pinching perfection. I’m admittedly part of the growing number of people turning to chatbots, like Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s Gemini, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, for financial advice.“Millions of people turn to ChatGPT with money-related questions, from understanding debt to building budgets and learning financial concepts,” says Niko Felix, an OpenAI spokesperson, when reached for comment. “ChatGPT can be a helpful…
Catastrophic water shortages are in store for the 40 million people living in areas fed by the Colorado River, even if cities in the region such as Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas make dramatic cuts to their usage, recent research suggests.Water shortages could start as soon as this summer, as snowpack levels reached a record low over Lake Powell and the spring runoff into the Colorado River is expected to be minimal, experts told Live Science. And the region’s major cities, which have already slashed their per capita water consumption by up to 58% between 2002 and 2025, can’t solve…
The governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has vetoed a bill that halts the construction of large data centers in the state until the fall of 2027. While the bill passed both houses of the Maine’s legislature on April 14, and Mills has suggested she’d support a temporary moratorium, the governor wanted a bill that would exempt an existing data center project in Jay, Maine.The bill specifically blocked the construction of data centers that consume 20 megawatts of power or more and directs state agencies and other entities to not issue permits unless proposed projects fall under those energy needs. Passing…
GameSir has officially introduced its new Tarantula series controllers, expanding its esports-focused lineup with two models: the Tarantula 8K for PC and the Tarantula Pro for Xbox. Both controllers feature a symmetrical joystick layout and are currently available in overseas markets. In China, they are expected to launch under the names “Nine-Tailed Fox Arena Edition” (8K) and “Nine-Tailed Fox Microsoft Licensed Edition” (Pro). The company is clearly targeting competitive gamers with a focus on speed, precision, and customization. The Tarantula 8K and Pro are priced at $69.99 and are expected to start shipping in June. Tarantula 8K Focuses on Ultra-Fast…
The Iran war has spiked gas prices. The RAM crisis has spiked prices on electronics. A wide swath of imported goods costs more than before due to Trump’s tariffs. Right now, your wallet is likely feeling the squeeze.It’s a tumultuous time, and the constant media barrage of doom and gloom doesn’t help ease anxieties. It’s also hard to figure out when things will get better, so you’re stuck in a rut of worrying about finances. It’s OK. Take a breath. The first thing to remember, according to “The Budgetnista” Tiffany Aliche, is that the economy is cyclical.“I’ve lived long enough…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 got a small update for its one-year anniversary today, but what if you’re one of the people who has somehow managed to skip the game despite 12 months of acclaim and awards show sweeps? New haircuts for its cast of sad people mean nothing to you, right? Well, have you considered that it’s a great time to finally see what all the fuss is about? The game’s on sale on Steam for the next week. The standard edition of Sandfall Interactive’s RPG is a bit cheaper on Steam until April 30, and will run you just…