PHP 8.5 Finally Gets Its Pipe Operator
PHP 8.5 brings a pipe operator that lets developers chain function calls more cleanly. The update also includes standards-compliant URI parsing and several other developer-friendly features.
Author: Emma Langford
Emma Langford brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through her specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation infrastructure, where she deciphers complex technical ecosystems for both enterprise and engineering audiences. Her reporting delves into the convergence of operational technology with emerging IoT frameworks, examining how edge computing and industrial AI are reshaping manufacturing and supply chain logistics. With a keen eye for practical implementation challenges, she translates technical specifications into strategic insights that help professionals navigate the rapidly evolving industrial digital landscape.
Another Fire Hits Ford’s Key Aluminum Supplier
Ford’s aluminum supplier Novelis experienced another fire at its Oswego, New York facility on Thursday. This comes just two months after a September blaze that forced Ford to cut its profit forecast by up to $2 billion. The automaker had been racing to recover production of its aluminum-bodied F-150
Microsoft brings back Windows 10’s calendar feature to Windows 11
Microsoft is bringing back a beloved Windows 10 calendar feature to Windows 11. The Agenda view will display upcoming events in the Notification Center starting in preview builds next month. The update also includes enhanced voice commands and accessibility features powered by AI.
Europe’s Tech Ambition Meets Harsh Reality
Europe’s tech ecosystem has grown to nearly $4 trillion with 413 unicorns, but US AI investment dwarfs European efforts. The region faces critical choices about tech sovereignty and competing in the AI revolution.
Holiday Shopping Isn’t Dying – It’s Just Getting Confusing
Despite financial pressures, most consumers plan to spend the same or more this holiday season. But decision fatigue is real – 85% of shoppers might abandon purchases due to frustration. Retailers are responding with AI tools and transformed physical stores.
Linux 6.19 Brings Next-Gen NVIDIA GPU Support
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel will include the Nova driver with boot42 support for next-generation NVIDIA GPUs. Meanwhile, Linux 6.17 has merged important stability fixes for the open-source NVIDIA driver. These developments mark significant progress for Linux graphics support.
This 100-Year-Old Wall Street Tool Is Coming For Crypto
The Receipts Depositary Corporation is applying the century-old depositary receipt model to crypto tokens. This allows institutions to hold Bitcoin and Ethereum as traditional securities in brokerage accounts while maintaining direct ownership.
US Launches ‘Strike Force’ to Take Down SE Asian Scam Centers
Multiple US agencies have formed a Scam Center Strike Force to combat cybercriminal syndicates operating in Burma, Cambodia, and Laos. These operations have stolen billions from Americans and reportedly account for up to 40% of Cambodia’s GDP. The initiative involves law enforcement, financial track
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 copies Apple’s dual-SIM status bar
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 is adopting a unified dual-SIM network icon that looks strikingly similar to Apple’s iOS implementation. The change saves space in the status bar and creates a more polished interface. The update is still months away from public release.
Amazon is the most data-hungry shopping app, study finds
A new study shows American shopping apps are more aggressive data collectors than their Chinese counterparts. Amazon tops the list, gathering 25 different types of user data, including sensitive information like political views and biometric data. The findings come as Black Friday shopping intensifi