Apple’s iPhone 18 Delay Is Real. Here’s What’s Happening.
Apple is officially delaying the standard iPhone 18 until next year. The Pro models and a new foldable iPhone will launch this fall without it. It’s a huge change in their playbook.
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Comcast’s Broadband Bleed Continues, But Peacock and Parks Soar
Comcast’s latest earnings show a persistent decline in its core cable business, with broadband and video subscriber losses. Growth is now coming from Peacock streaming and Universal Studios parks, highlighting a major strategic pivot.
Exxon and Chevron Hit Pause on Venezuela Spending
The U.S. oil giants are taking a cautious, wait-and-see approach to Venezuela, calling for stability and better fiscal terms before committing new money. Both companies posted quarterly earnings beats but are dealing with declining profits from lower oil prices.
Scientists Create “Off-the-Shelf” Cartilage to Regrow Bone
Researchers have developed an engineered, cell-free cartilage graft that acts as a template for bone regrowth. The “off-the-shelf” approach avoids immune rejection and could standardize treatment for major skeletal injuries. Human trials are the next planned step.
Serverfarm locks down a massive $3 billion for data center building spree
Serverfarm, owned by Manulife, just secured a huge $3 billion credit facility to fuel its data center construction pipeline. The money will fund major projects in Houston, Covington, and Toronto to meet booming AI infrastructure demand.
NVIDIA’s Next Shield TV Might Finally Fix Its Annoying Remote
NVIDIA is teasing what a next-generation Shield TV could offer, including better hardware for modern video codecs. The company also acknowledges the remote’s oversized Netflix button might get a redesign. However, no new device is officially in the works.
Microsoft’s First 2026 Update is a Week D Preview with Niche Fixes
Microsoft has kicked off 2026 with a “Week D” preview update for Windows 11. The update, KB5074105, includes incremental improvements for cross-device resume, MIDI services, and Smart App Control. It’s a minor set of tweaks ahead of the main Patch Tuesday cycle.
WikiFlix is a free, no-sign-up streaming archive for public domain films
WikiFlix is a new, completely free streaming resource that only hosts films in the public domain. It aggregates content from places like Wikimedia Commons and the Internet Archive, requiring no login or subscription. It’s more of a curated archive than a traditional streaming service.
UK MPs Form New Group to Figure Out the Data Center Dilemma
A new all-party parliamentary group has been launched in the UK, focused solely on the data center industry. It aims to shape policy that balances economic growth with environmental and community concerns.
Spotify Might Finally Let You Change Your Awkward Username
Spotify might be reversing a long-standing policy. New code hints users could soon customize their auto-generated, alphanumeric usernames, making the platform’s social features actually usable.