Author: Vidya Saras

In today’s AI-driven world, prompt engineering isn’t just a buzzword—it’s an essential skill. This blend of art and science goes beyond simple queries, enabling you to transform vague ideas into precise, actionable AI outputs. Whether you’re using ChatGPT 4o, Google Gemini 2.5 flash, or Claude Sonnet 4, four foundational principles unlock the full potential of these powerful models. Master them, and turn every interaction into a gateway to exceptional results. Here are the essential pillars of effective prompt engineering: 1. Master Clear and Specific Instructions The foundation of high-quality AI-generated content, including code, relies on unambiguous directives. Tell the AI…

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 137 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software. None of the weaknesses addressed this month are known to be actively exploited, but 14 of the flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they could be exploited to seize control over vulnerable Windows PCs with little or no help from users. While not listed as critical, CVE-2025-49719 is a publicly disclosed information disclosure vulnerability, with all versions as far back as SQL Server 2016 receiving patches. Microsoft rates CVE-2025-49719 as less likely to be exploited, but the availability of proof-of-concept…

The high number of U.S. measles cases this year has been fueled by a Texas outbreak. Three people have died. Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images The U.S. has reported 1,288 measles cases this year — the highest number in 33 years, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The last time the U.S. saw more measles cases was in 1992, eight years before the disease was declared eliminated in the country. “We’re seeing a lot more measles transmission than we are used to,” says Caitlin Rivers. She’s the director…

For the past few months, I’ve been exploring different kinetic motion designs with text and images. The style looks very intriguing, so I decided to create some really cool organic animations using images and React Three Fiber. In this article, we’ll learn how to create the following animation using Canvas2D and React Three Fiber. Setting Up the View & Camera The camera’s field of view (FOV) plays a huge role in this project. Let’s keep it very low so it looks like an orthographic camera. You can experiment with different perspectives later. I prefer using a perspective camera over an…

There is allegedly trouble in Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon’s paradise over the actor’s hesitance to fully commit to their relationship.A source claimed the longtime couple were butting heads over their relationship status as they wanted different things. The Hollywood veteran allegedly wants a baby while his lover needs proof of his love.The reported drama between Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon comes months after the finalization of his divorce from Angelina Jolie. Besides making headlines for his years-long feud with his “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” co-star, the actor also made waves for his estrangement from his children.Article continues…

This artist’s conception shows what the Eos molecular cloud would look like in the sky if it were visible to the naked eye.Composite image: NatureLifePhoto / Flickr (New York City Skyline); Burkhart et al. 2025 Did you notice something peculiar the last time you gazed at the constellation Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown? Probably not. Yet this part of the sky is home to a cloud of hydrogen molecules that stretches across some 40 times the apparent diameter of the Full Moon. No one knew it was there until now. The Eos cloud, as the newly discovered structure has been…

PING has become known for creating drivers that are incredibly easy to hit. I had great results using the G430 10K last year. I could hit it anywhere on the face and get good results. Spin wasn’t overly high, and it felt good. But it wasn’t perfect. The head was oversized and looked very busy, with all the recesses on the crown, and it didn’t have any moveable weights. The G440 LST solves every one of those issues. The compact head (450cc) looks much more manageable behind the ball. Other than the turbulators, the crown is now smooth with a…

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine has been hit by the biggest ever aerial attack from Russia, after 728 drones and 13 cruise or ballistic missiles struck cities around the country in multiple waves. Zelensky condemned the “telling attack”, adding: “It comes precisely at a time when so many efforts have been made to achieve peace, to establish a ceasefire, and yet only Russia continues to rebuff them all.”The overnight strike came after President Donald Trump said the US would send more weapons to Kyiv – a reversal of last week’s suspension which US media said Trump had not known about.On…

Around 3.6 million households – just over 40% of mortgage holders – are likely to see their monthly payments rise over the next three years, according to the latest update from the Bank of England. The Bank’s Financial Stability Report revealed that about 30% of homeowners have yet to refinance their mortgages since interest rates began climbing in 2021. As a result, many are still shielded from the full impact of tighter monetary policy, but will face higher costs as their fixed-rate deals expire. While the proportion of households yet to refinance has fallen from 50% in November to 30%…

BMW Q1 2025 slides show electric vehicle momentum amid China sales slump