In a massive bet on AI infrastructure, SoftBank is buying digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge. The $4 billion deal gives SoftBank a huge portfolio of data center assets and stakes in companies like Vantage Data Centers, which is involved in the Stargate project.
The AI boom has reignited investment in humanoid robots, with over 50 companies globally raising $100M+. But despite the hype, experts warn the path to a truly useful “general purpose” robot is still a long, steep climb filled with unsolved technical challenges.
According to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum, the Affordable Care Act’s individual market has become a massive financial burden for taxpayers. In 2024, taxpayers covered nearly 80% of premiums for subsidized plans, sending over $114 billion directly to insurers.
Lou Gerstner, the former CEO who famously engineered IBM’s historic turnaround, has died at 83. He led the company from 1993 to 2002, steering it away from breakup and toward a services-led future. His legacy is one of brutal pragmatism and cultural revolution.
The Wall Street Journal’s annual tech predictions include folding iPhones and mind-reading machines by 2026. The newsletter also covers a 15-year-old AI founder and Nvidia’s new deal with chip startup Groq.
A founder’s case study from the moving industry makes a compelling argument against the pressure to always chase the new. Instead, they show how compounding trust through flawless execution is what builds brands that last. It’s a simple, powerful idea that’s incredibly hard to do.
Loneliness is a public health crisis, and a new wave of apps is stepping up to help adults make platonic friends. From AI-matched dinners to group events for over-40s, these platforms are generating millions in revenue and downloads as they try to solve a very modern problem.
According to XDA-Developers, the Raspberry Pi’s true strength lies in solving problems other computers aren’t designed to touch. It’s not about being the most powerful, but about being the most practical for unglamorous, always-on jobs and hands-on learning. Its low power draw, GPIO pins, and vast e
Google is testing a new onboarding popup in Chrome aimed at users with no extensions installed. The notification, which uses the phrase “supercharge your browser,” prominently features AI tools as a category to explore. Clicking options like “Enhance with AI” opens the Chrome Web Store with that cat
Google is quietly testing a long-requested feature that would allow users to change their Gmail username. The test has begun in India, letting users alter the part before “@gmail.com” without losing their data.
