Dave’s Hot Chicken is deploying AI across its operations, from drive-thru ordering to robotic fry arms, aiming for an edge in the crowded chicken restaurant wars. The chain, acquired for ~$1B this year, is seeing early ROI from tech like kiosks but is cautious about losing the human element. Meanwhi
Consumer tech startup Nothing is opening a $5 million community investment round. Founder Carl Pei says the real goal is to prepare the company for a public listing within three years.
The financial value of a university degree in the UK has been quietly collapsing for over a decade. Adjusted for inflation, graduates now earn 30% less than they did in 2007, while competition for entry-level roles has become absurdly fierce.
Samsung is kicking off CES 2026 early with a special event called “The First Look.” CEO TM Roh will host the keynote, focusing on the DX division’s vision and AI-driven experiences. The tech world is watching to see if the hype matches reality.
According to CNBC, Tesla is grappling with major challenges including expected delivery declines and intense competition from Chinese EV makers like BYD. An analyst is recommending a bearish options trade, buying a put vertical that profits if TSLA falls below $407.52 by January 2026.
Cellnex has signed a new partnership with Harrow Council in the UK to deploy small cell technology on public street assets. The deal follows similar agreements in Hounslow and Swansea and aims to improve mobile coverage in busy areas. This open-access model lets mobile operators use the infrastructu
Dave Plummer, a former Microsoft developer who created Task Manager, says Windows 11 needs a “Service Pack 2” moment focused on bugs and security. This comes as the OS struggles with adoption and a flood of controversial AI integrations.
Iran’s MuddyWater APT group is getting sneakier. In a recent campaign against Israeli targets, they deployed a novel loader that disguises its malicious activity using a delay loop inspired by the old Nokia game Snake.
A Seattle clean energy startup once championed by Bill Gates has collapsed. Modern Hydrogen laid off most employees and is leaving contractors with unpaid bills, despite recent pilot project success.
Viasat and Space42 were awarded the 2025 SpaceNews Icon Award for International Collaboration for their Equatys joint venture. The plan aims to pool over 100 MHz of spectrum across 160+ countries into a neutral, 5G-based direct-to-device network.
