Sergey Brin Just Passed Jeff Bezos on the Rich List
Sergey Brin’s net worth jumped to $240 billion, edging out Jeff Bezos for the #4 spot. The shift comes as excitement around Google’s Gemini AI boosts Alphabet’s share price.
Category: Technology
Pixel 10 Pro Gets a Real Speed Boost From Android 16 Update
Google’s latest Android 16 QPR2 update is quietly supercharging the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Benchmarks show a massive 19.6% improvement in real-world performance, making the phone feel significantly faster.
Littelfuse’s new TVS diodes aim to cut costs in 12V car systems
Littelfuse has introduced a new series of TVS diodes designed specifically for 12V battery anti-reverse protection. The TPSMB Asymmetrical Series is billed as a single-component solution that can lower conduction loss and overall system cost.
A Tiny Reactor in Texas Could Power Your Next Google Search
Last Energy is partnering with Texas A&M to build a pilot 5MW microreactor in Bryan, Texas, with testing set for next summer. In parallel, the DOE has selected TVA and Holtec for federal funding to deploy larger 300MW small modular reactors. Both moves signal a massive push to use nuclear power for
SpaceX Files for “Starlink Mobile” Trademark, Eyes Cellular Future
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially filed a trademark application for “Starlink Mobile” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The move suggests a direct foray into consumer cellular services, building on its existing partnership with T-Mobile and a recent $17 billion spectrum deal.
Thunderbird 146 is Out, But It’s a Quiet Update
Thunderbird 146 is now available, featuring a new OpenPGP keyserver setting and modernized account cryptography. The bigger story is the long list of bug fixes and the parallel update to the stable ESR version.
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Might Soon Get a Major 3D Upgrade
Samsung’s upcoming mixed reality headset could get a killer feature from Google. The tech, called Auto Spatialization, promises to convert flat 2D content into immersive 3D automatically.
The Magnificent Seven Are Now the “Lag Seven”
According to Inc, five of the Magnificent Seven stocks are lagging the S&P 500 in 2025. Only Alphabet and Nvidia are beating the index. Market strategists see this as a sign of healthy rotation, not a bearish signal.
A New Canadian Data Center Giant Emerges from Rogers Deal
A major new player has entered Canada’s digital infrastructure scene. Qu Data Centres, launched by InfraRed Capital Partners, unites nine facilities formerly owned by Rogers Communications into a sovereign, scaled platform ready for AI and enterprise growth.
Why Tariffs Are a Risk Manager’s New Nightmare
New analysis from Bloomberg argues that tariff shocks are not one-off events but catalysts for gradual, path-dependent economic shifts. The financial impact varies dramatically across Asia, testing the risk controls banks have built over years.