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People who dislike paying monthly for software can now buy a single license of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 for just about $100. The offer replaces the usual $249. 99 price tag with a lifetime subscription that works on both Mac and Windows computers. The bundle includes the familiar tools

Massachusetts Shares 27, 000 Devices to Boost Digital Access

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Broadband Institute has rolled out nearly 27, 000 internet‑enabled gadgets through its Connected and Online Program. The effort includes a distribution of 1, 000 devices to six community groups in Agawam, Holyoke and Longmeadow. In Hampshire County, ei

health

Allergy Season Survival: Simple Ways to Stay Fresh

When spring rolls in, pollen from trees and grasses can make your nose run and eyes itch. The weather changes mean pollen lingers longer, so more people feel sick. Some cities get especially bad allergies because of high pollen and many people buying medicine. One way to fight back is to st

Making the Weather App Your Personal AI Meteorologist

Apps like Storm Radar now let you turn weather updates into a custom AI host. You can tweak the tone and style to fit your mood, turning dry data into something closer to a weather show. Most people just want a quick forecast, but this feature turns app time into a mini-experience. Testers found the

business

Energy Upgrade Loans for Local Businesses and Nonprofits

The Lorain Port and Finance Authority is promoting a new financing plan that lets property owners in the county pay for energy‑saving improvements. The program, called PACE, is open to developers, business owners, nonprofits and local governments who want to update or add new heating, cooling, roofi

Quantum‑Ready Blockchains: New Network Claims Safety from Future Computers

Naoris Protocol has just gone live on its main network, announcing it is the first blockchain built from the start with post‑quantum cryptography approved by U. S. standards. The move follows growing worries that powerful quantum machines could crack the math behind today’s most common signatures, s

Gemma 4 Now Runs Smoothly on NVIDIA RTX GPUs

Open‑source AI is moving from the cloud into everyday gadgets, and Google’s newest Gemma 4 model has joined this trend. By making the system work well on NVIDIA’s consumer GPUs, developers can run smart assistants and other AI tools right on their own computers instead of sending data to remote s

Students Learn to Mix Human Beats with AI at Berklee

The music world is changing fast. New computer programs can write songs, mix tracks and even suggest new ideas for musicians. At Berklee College of Music in Boston, a special lab is letting students test these tools and think about what it means for their future careers. The lab, called the Emergin

Building for Healing: A Fresh Take on Healthcare Design in Sopot

A new healthcare facility in Sopot, Poland, is turning patient recovery into an architectural priority. Instead of just focusing on function, the Wave 4 & 5 ECR Health Care Complex aims to blend healing with smart design. The building covers 4, 744 square meters and is set to open in 2025. Architect

politics

Checks and Balances Still Matter—Even in a “New World”