Thousands of rare concert recordings are landing on the Internet Archive — listen now In Brief Posted: 1:20 PM PDT · April 13, 2026 Image Credits:Javier Zayas Photography / Getty Images Chicago-based music superfan Aadam Jacobs has been recording the concerts he attends since the 1980s, amassing an archive of over 10,000 tapes. Now 59,...

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz A man stands in the water, appearing to fish, as bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, April 27, 2026....

GitLab cuts 14% of staff as it scales its platform to serve AI workloads Developer platform GitLab has laid off about 14% of its workforce, about 350 employees, as part of a broader restructuring effort it detailed last month. The company said in May that it was going to reduce its workforce as it exited 22 countries, flattened management layers, and invested in infrastructure to scale its...

Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users thanks to Wrapped, new free features Swedish music streaming giant Spotify saw its user numbers peak last quarter, driven by its year-end “Wrapped” campaign, which rounds up stats and listening highlights for users, and new features on its free tier. The company said it saw a record 38 million new users in the fourth quarter, taking its total to 751...

The global brandy market is entering a dynamic growth phase, supported by increasing consumer preference for premium alcoholic beverages and the expanding influence of cocktail culture worldwide. The market is valued at USD 25.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 46.5 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. This growth trajectory reflects a...