The explosive growth of power-hungry data centers is pushing parts of the U.S. power grid toward failure. Utilities want the ability to cut them off during shortages, but tech companies like Amazon and Google are pushing back, arguing they need constant uptime for critical services.
Meta is internally testing a simple basketball game for Threads direct messages. The feature, spotted by a reverse engineer, aims to let friends compete within chats. It’s part of a broader push to add features and catch up to rivals.
Asus is overhauling its TUF Gaming A14 laptop for 2026, replacing Nvidia graphics with AMD’s powerful Strix Halo integrated chip. The move aims to regain favor with gamers by offering high-end performance at a mid-range price point.
Belkin is taking on wireless video with a new plug-and-play HDMI dongle. The ConnectAir system promises a 40-meter range, even through walls, and can switch between up to eight paired transmitters.
Fintech startup Kontigo is refunding customers after a hack stole $340,905 in stablecoins. This comes right after JPMorgan Chase froze its accounts, citing a surge in chargebacks. It’s a rough look for the stablecoin sector’s safety claims.
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are now each valued over $10 billion, with weekly trading in the billions. But behind the hype of “truth machines” lies a world of insider trading, absurd bets, and regulatory uncertainty. Is this the future of finance or just another speculative bubble?
A new analysis argues our entire infection prevention playbook is obsolete. With one in six bacterial infections now resistant and some battlefield wounds untreatable, the focus must shift from antibiotics to a new, lasting defense on skin and surfaces.
Samsung is pushing OLED technology to new extremes with a prototype 77-inch QD-OLED panel for its 2026 lineup. The key claim? A staggering peak brightness of 4,500 nits, which would make it the world’s brightest self-emissive TV.
A recent drone incident involving Ukrainian President Zelensky’s plane over the Irish Sea highlights a critical security gap. Experts are calling for a combined human-AI defence system to detect and assess drone threats with the necessary speed and accuracy.
Coinbase is taking a “deliberate pause” on its services in Argentina, notifying users just under a year after its formal launch in the country. The move highlights the growing operational challenges for crypto firms as the era of “regulatory ambiguity” ends.
