Russia, China crank up AI-powered cyberattacks on the U.S., Microsoft warns
Russia and China Escalate AI-Driven Cyberattacks on U.S., Microsoft Reports Rising AI-Powered Cyber Threats from Adversarial Nations In a stark…
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Saudi Arabia’s $135 Billion AI Bet: Can Oil Wealth Build Tech Dominance?
According to CNBC, Saudi Arabia is aggressively diversifying away from oil with artificial intelligence as a central pillar of its economic transformation. Investment Minister Khalid…
Arctic’s Hidden Nitrogen Fixers Could Reshape Climate Predictions
According to ScienceAlert, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered nitrogen-fixing microbes called non-cyanobacterial diazotrophs (NCDs) thriving beneath Arctic sea ice, challenging the long-held…
Netflix’s Crash Bandicoot Series Signals Gaming Adaptation Strategy
According to Polygon, Netflix is reportedly developing a Crash Bandicoot animated series with animation studio WildBrain, continuing the streamer's aggressive push into video game adaptations.…
ChatGPT Memory Injection Vulnerability Exposes AI Browser Risks
According to TheRegister.com, security researchers at LayerX have uncovered a vulnerability in OpenAI's Atlas browser that allows attackers to inject malicious instructions into ChatGPT's memory…
Mastercard’s Threat Intelligence Play Reshapes Banking Security
According to PYMNTS.com, Mastercard has launched a new Threat Intelligence solution that combines its payment fraud insights with Recorded Future's cybersecurity capabilities. The platform aims…
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The Rise of Regional Trade Coalitions Reshapes Globalization
According to Fortune, Mastercard Chair Merit Janow argues that the world is experiencing "re-globalization rather than massive de-globalization" as countries form regional trade concentrations and…
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Google Reportedly Developing Floating App Bubbles for Android Tablets
Another Step Toward PC-Level Multitasking Google is reportedly working on a feature that could fundamentally change how users interact with…
QTS Reaches Construction Milestone for $10 Billion Iowa Data Center Campus
Major Construction Milestone Reached QTS Realty Trust and its development partners have completed structural work on three buildings at their…
Verizon Expands Home Internet Access with New Lite Plan Targeting Underserved Areas
New Connectivity Option for Limited Coverage Areas Verizon has launched a new Lite home internet plan specifically targeting consumers in…
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China’s Iron Ore Gambit Backfires As Miners Eye Strategic Alliance
China's Price Pressure Strategy Sparks Unintended Consequences China's aggressive campaign to reduce iron ore costs through its newly formed China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) appears…
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Mathematical Proof Links Spin Glass Mysteries
According to Phys.org, researchers from Science Tokyo and Tohoku University have mathematically proven that reentrance implies temperature chaos in spin glass systems. The study, published…
Uber’s latest gig work: Train AI to earn extra cash
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Chipmaker TSMC reports nearly 40% surge in its net profit, thanks to AI
Title: TSMC Posts Record $15 Billion Quarterly Profit as AI Demand Fuels 40% Surge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (TSMC), the…
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Growthpoint Properties Invests in Cape Winelands Airport Development Project
Growthpoint Properties has become the investment, development and managing partner for the Cape Winelands Airport project. The R8-billion development is scheduled to begin construction early next year pending environmental approvals, with full commissioning targeted for 2028.
Major Property Investment in Aviation Infrastructure
Growthpoint Properties has made a significant initial investment in the Cape Winelands Airport development project, according to reports from both companies. The JSE-listed property group will serve as investment, development and managing partner for the ambitious aviation precinct development located northeast of Cape Town.
EA Union Workers Protest $55 Billion Saudi-Backed Acquisition Over Job Security Concerns
Electronic Arts union members have issued a strongly-worded statement against the proposed $55 billion acquisition by Saudi-backed investors. Workers claim they were excluded from negotiations despite driving the company’s success and fear job losses to “pad investors’ pockets.”
Unionized EA Workers Voice Strong Opposition to Acquisition Deal
Employees at Electronic Arts who are part of the Communications Workers of America union have issued a strongly-worded statement opposing the proposed $55 billion acquisition of the company by Saudi-backed investors, according to reports. The primary complaint centers around workers not being represented in negotiations for the massive deal, sources indicate.
Chancellor Reeves Considers Energy Bill Relief and Tax Measures in Upcoming Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering interventions to reduce energy bills, including potential VAT cuts. The government faces a £22bn fiscal gap while maintaining commitments to key tax rate freezes.
Energy Bill Relief Measures Under Consideration
The government is reportedly planning “targeted action” to address rising living costs, with energy bills being a primary focus of the upcoming Budget. According to reports from the BBC, officials are considering cutting the current 5% rate of Value-added tax charged on energy, which could provide immediate relief to households. Another option under discussion involves reducing regulatory levies currently added to utility bills, sources indicate.