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Anthropic Will Spend $50 Billion to Build AI Data Centers in the U.S.
Anthropic, an AI company best known for its Claude models, is making a huge investment. The company will spend $50 billion to build new data centers in the United States. These centers will help run and grow its artificial intelligence work.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Apple’s $230 “iPhone Pocket” Sparks Outrage: Fashion or Just a Fancy Sock?
Apple has launched a new limited-edition accessory in collaboration with Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, called the iPhone Pocket. The accessory is a stretchy, 3D-knitted sleeve designed to carry an iPhone, and it comes with a strap that allows it to be worn cross-body. The longer strap version is priced at $229.95, while the shorter strap option costs $149.95.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Apple’s Next-Gen iPhone Display: High Mobility Oxide Technology
Apple is reportedly developing a new display technology called High Mobility Oxide (HMO). This technology may replace the current LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) panels used in iPhones. HMO could make displays more energy-efficient, improve battery life, and lower manufacturing costs. While it is still in the development stage, this technology could have a major impact on future iPhone models.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
iPhone 17 Sparks Massive Surge: Apple’s China Sales Jump 22%
Apple has done it again. In a market that has been cooling for smartphones, China — the world’s largest smartphone market — has delivered a major win for Apple. In the first month after the launch of the iPhone 17 series (released September 19, 2025), Apple reported that sales jumped an impressive 22 percent year-over-year, according to Reuters. This surge is notable not only for its size but for the context: the overall Chinese smartphone market actually contracted by 2.7 percent in the same period.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
#FinallyOverIt: Why Letting Go Could Be the Best Decision You Make Today
We all have those moments where we throw our hands up and think, “Enough is enough.” That feeling is exactly what the trending hashtag #FinallyOverIt captures. Across the U.S., people are sharing the habits, mindsets, and relationships they’re ready to leave behind — and it’s resonating because we’ve all been there.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
The Day I Realized My Family Didn’t See Me
I have always loved my family. They are the people I grew up with, shared meals with, celebrated holidays with, and turned to in times of need—or so I thought. But the truth is, I often felt invisible among them, like my presence didn’t matter, like my thoughts, feelings, and dreams were background noise in a house full of voices.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Confessions
The Secret Battle I’ve Been Fighting in Silence
I’ve always been the one who smiles, laughs, and tries to keep life light for everyone around me. From the outside, it looked like I had everything under control. Friends, family, even strangers probably thought I was confident, happy, and “put together.” But behind that smile was a secret—a relentless, invisible battle I never wanted anyone to see: anxiety.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Confessions
The Thing I Pretend Doesn’t Bother Me (But Actually Does)
I’ve always prided myself on being easygoing, the type of person who goes with the flow. I laugh off small annoyances, shrug off mistakes, and tell myself that everything is “fine” even when it isn’t. On the surface, it looks like I have it all together. But behind that smile is a truth I rarely admit: I’m tired of pretending that certain things don’t bother me—because they do.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Confessions
We Talk All Day Online — But No One Really Connects Anymore
I spend hours every day talking to people — or at least it feels like I do. My phone buzzes with messages, memes, and notifications. Friends send voice notes, group chats explode with opinions, and someone always seems to be typing. But when the screen goes dark, the silence feels heavier than ever.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Confessions
America Reopens: Trump Signs Funding Bill to End Longest Shutdown in U.S. History
After 47 tense days of political brinkmanship, President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan funding bill officially ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. The move brings long-awaited relief to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers and contractors who spent weeks without pay — but questions remain about how long the peace will last.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
Apple Delays iPhone Air Release Amid Weak Sales and Market Uncertainty
Apple is reportedly delaying the launch of its next iPhone Air, a model designed to combine flagship features with a lighter, more affordable design. Sources indicate that weaker than expected sales of the current iPhone Air, coupled with broader softness in the global smartphone market, are driving the postponement. While Apple has not officially confirmed the new release timeline, industry insiders suggest the delay could last several months.
By Shakil Sorkar2 months ago in Journal
