A ranking of the builders behind these apps needs a link between a person and a product, and we do not record one yet. When we do it will come from launch posts people wrote themselves. Business profiles only, never personal accounts.
Anuchit Nguyen / Bloomberg : Thailand suspends the construction of 49 data centers in order to develop new industry regulations, as governments worldwide tighten oversight of the facilities — Thailand's embrace of data centers hit a speed bump after the government suspended construction of 49 server farms as public concerns …
Since the mass adoption of CCTV, we have accepted — for the most part — giving up a degree of personal privacy in exchange for public safety. But are we prepared to hand that same power to everyday citizens, all in the name of fashion? In 2025 alone, over 7 million people bought Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. This rapid adoption has coincided with an alarming rise in covert harassment , prompting pub…
When businesses and governments delegate operational tasks to AI agents, the discussion tends to start with capability. Can AI do what a person can do, such as reconcile accounts, negotiate with suppliers, sign a document or submit a public filing? And can it do so quickly and cheaply enough to justify putting it to work? These questions matter, but performance is only part of the picture. Once an…
Mackenzie Hawkins / Bloomberg : Sources: DeepSeek plans to use 160K+ of Huawei's Ascend 950DT chips at an Inner Mongolia data center, which would create one of the largest Huawei chip clusters — DeepSeek plans to deploy at least 160,000 of Huawei Technologies Co.'s top accelerators at a massive data center it's building …
Homeland Security Investigations agents hit the outdoor retailer with a controversial subpoena as part of a dragnet search for the identities of protesters who entered a Minnesota church in March.
As the U.S. Open heats up, the women’s bracket is looking particularly thrilling, with contenders like Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Iga Świątek, and crowd favorites like Naomi Osaka and a returning Serena Williams. But whoever comes out on top, the real winner this year may be the 17th-seeded Alex Eala of the Philippines. Snagging the tournament’s iconic trophy would be a long shot for the 21-…
Tottenham Hotspur just confirmed plans to migrate from VMware to HPE, saving 85% off its bill CTO Rob Pickering revealed that Broadcom-era changes are largely to blame The stadium is also undergoing a broader HPE upgrade Tottenham Hotspur has phased out VMware at its stadium as part of a major infrastructure overhaul. By moving to HPE Morpheus VM Essentials, the London football team managed to cut…
With the memory crisis continuing, we're always on the look out for DDR5 RAM deals like this TeamGroup T-Force Delta 64GB DDR5-6000 memory kit, which is down to $820 (was $870) at Newegg with code LDSF244. With TUF Gaming-certified RGB styling, this capacity is built for creators, streamers, and professionals simultaneously running several demanding applications across Intel 700/800 series and AMD…
Watched South Korean thriller Mousetrap on Netflix? We need to talk about that ending. Based on the 2017 Kakao Webtoon Field Mouse by Ludovico, directed by Kim Hong-sun ( Project Wolf Hunting ), and written by Lee Jae-gon ( A Model Family ), the series takes the chilling concept of "identity laundering" and turns it into a 10-episode cat-and-mouse game. But who is the series' core mystery figure k…
Segway Navimow has unveiled its Navimow H510 Pro lawnbot at IFA It features an extending, robotic arm for trimming lawn edges Also uses the brand's 'Xero-turn' technology for gentler turns First, we had a robot vacuum with an arm for picking up socks. Now, limbs are making their way to robot lawn mowers too. The new Segway Navimow H510 Pro features its own mechanical arm, and this one is for trimm…
There is more idle capital sitting onchain than most people realize. The total stablecoin float sits above $300 billion and has grown roughly 14% year over year , yet billions of those dollars are parked in wallets earning nothing, or worse, rotated into memecoin plays and short-term gambles that erase the one thing those dollars were supposed to offer in the first place, which is safety. At the s…
Agentic commerce has cleared its first hurdle, that of consumer demand. ChatGPT handles an estimated 50m shopping queries a day, and AI-referred traffic to US retail sites rose by nearly 400% in the first quarter of 2026. The unresolved question is where that demand settles once a purchase is made. The early evidence points to the scaled, branded marketplace. According to Similarweb, marketplaces…
Europe is getting a factory for quantum chips rather than another quantum computer. Quantum Foundry Copenhagen, owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, is building a 5,300-square-metre facility in the Danish capital that is due to open in 2027 and will offer wafer fabrication to quantum companies around the world. The investment is about $62M, according […] This story continues at The Next We…
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale for $40.49 at Amazon , down from its $59.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle $40.69 at Amazon $60.19 Save $19.50 Get Deal Chaos Rising Booster Bundles have been gradually getting cheaper throughout the summer, but Amaz…
<img src="https://res.infoq.com/news/2026/09/copilot-code-review-azure-repos/en/headerimage/generatedHeaderImage-1788266643329.jpg"/><p>Microsoft opened GitHub Copilot code review for Azure Repos to all Azure DevOps customers, after acknowledging that many are not ready to migrate to GitHub. Reviews bill per use through the linked Azure subscription and appear in Cost Management 48 hours later. Bu…
Last week, J. Crew launched a new iteration of a core product, the rollneck sweater. Emma Chamberlain, the 25-year-old influencer, podcaster, and founder of Chamberlain Coffee , modeled the sweater with Gen Z-coded styling. The campaign quickly became a cultural flashpoint, dividing comment sections and spawning a cycle of organic content that included speculative hot take posts on crop tops, Gen…
Infomercials have long promised miracle products for everyday life, using a mix of manufactured urgency (“call now!”), flash sales, and rave reviews. Now, one veteran filmmaker is using hyperbole and cringe not to sell kitchen gadgets and supplements, but to turn tech and political leaders’ grand visions into low-brow sales pitches with AI . In “Open Living,” created by Ari Kuschnir, a cheery deep…
Hello again and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In . By almost any imaginable measure, Tim Cook’s tenure as Apple’s CEO was mind-bogglingly successful . Even so, nobody can run a gigantic company for 15 years without their share of stumbles. Some of Cook’s most epic ones came when Apple tried its hardest to invent the next revolutionary product beyond the smartphone. For example, more than…
To announce his executive order renaming Lake Ontario last week, President Donald Trump brought props that wrote out his new name for the lake using his administration’s official font . A typeface chosen to convey seriousness ended up looking like a joke. During an Oval Office signing ceremony Thursday, Trump signed an order making the Interior Department’s Board on Geographic Names rename Lake On…
One morning in the middle of the summer, I woke up to an excruciating pain searing through my neck and left shoulder. I immediately booked a deep-tissue massage, but the relief lasted a day before the ache returned. After a few weeks of persistent discomfort, I visited my doctor who referred me to a physical therapist. After doing several tests, the therapist identified the culprit: my pillow. Sin…
We’re busier than ever. We have a million “urgent” things vying for our attention: constant notifications, an incessant stream of emails, and endless meetings. Throw AI into the mix, and the expectation is we should be increasing our output even further. But all this work hides a bigger question: how much of this is meaningful work? The truth is, not all tasks are necessary or productive , yet the…
SAVE $30: As of Sept. 4, the Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 43% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus $39.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal If you'd been eyeing up an Amazon Fire TV Stick for your streaming upgrade but the recent price hike put you off, the latest discount might just tempt you back. As of Sep…
Bloomberg : Sources: Binance is still operating in the EU months after it failed to get a MiCA license, using workarounds to onboard new customers and reroute its trading — The news hit with a thud in June: Binance Holdings Ltd., the world's largest crypto exchange, was about to get kicked out of the European Union.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, certain human capabilities are becoming more critical than ever. This article draws on insights from industry experts to identify 16 essential skills that gain strategic importance in an AI-driven environment. These competencies span communication, critical thinking, leadership, and adaptability, all areas where human judgment remains irreplaceabl…
The best Labor Day SSD deals: Best overall SSD deal Samsung Internal SSD 990 2TB $389.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best external SSD deal Sandisk 8TB Extreme Portable SSD $839.99 (save $785) Get Deal Labor Day weekend is a good excuse to upgrade your tech. The sales span everything from laptops and household essentials to storage upgrades for your existing devices. Whether your laptop is running low on…
Trump has issued an executive order changing the name of "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" , combining the announcement with a social media clip of him changing the name on the map himself with a sharpie — and nobody is less impressed than Seth Meyers. "My least favorite thing about the name change of Lake Ontario? Can I tell you my least favorite thing? Is when he took out the map to change…
JLab unveils new earbuds offerings at IFA 2026 Highlight is JLab JBuds Mini ANC with support for Apple Find My Also new sports earbuds and a shiny 'Jelle' design As part of the IFA 2026 proceedings, affordable earbuds brand JLab has unveiled a few new offerings — but the highlight is a product we already knew about, that we're seeing in a new way. Back when they were first unveiled in January, we…
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DeepSeek is preparing a large order of Huawei AI chips for a new data centre, according to Bloomberg. Neither the size of the order nor the chip model has been disclosed, and DeepSeek has not confirmed the plan. The data centre has been reported since the summer. Bloomberg described a site of roughly one gigawatt […] This story continues at The Next Web
Kai Nicol-Schwarz / CNBC : Nvidia becomes a leading global strategic tech backer, with the value of its equity investments up 10x in the past year to $99B, as it bolsters the AI sector — Nvidia has become one of the world's largest corporate backers of tech companies as the value of its equity investments soared …
Fujifilm unveils XF 400mm F4.5 R LM OIS WR telephoto prime lens It's equivalent 609mm focal length is ideal for bird photography The lens is weather-sealed, weighs 1.2kg and costs $3,200 / £2,499 Fujifilm camera gear is better known for its retro looks than its wildlife and sports photography prowess, but the company is looking to close the gap with Sony, Canon and Nikon through the launch of a ne…
Ugreen’s HomeAgent H100 Pro hub combines local storage, on-device AI, and a new voice assistant, Uliya, to run your smart home. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Ugreen, known for its phone power banks, chargers, and NAS storage solutions, is moving into the smart home - in a big way. This week at the IFA tech show, the company launched its HomeAgent smart home platform that combines…
Sony has officially unveiled two limited-edition DualSense controllers for Grand Theft Auto VI , giving the PS5 gamepads matching Vice City-inspired makeovers ahead of Rockstar's long-awaited sequel. Both the black and white limited-edition GTA 6 controllers are priced at $84.99 and are set for release on Nov. 19 — the same day as GTA VI . Both controllers borrow heavily from Vice City's unm…
The White House is at odds with some private sector analysts over how much oil is leaving the Strait of Hormuz — but it will take weeks until the picture of what's truly getting through becomes clear. Why it matters: How much oil exits the waterway sways the price of gasoline and other consumer products. The White House is claiming success in forcing open the world's most important energy chokepoi…
At this point, the foldable iPhone is the biggest open secret in Silicon Valley. Apple kept a tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone right up until dropping the iOS 27 developer beta, which includes some direct and indirect references to the iPhone Ultra (also rumored to be called the iPhone Fold, iPhone Ultra Fold, or something else entirely). Early adopters already love foldables — and…
South Korea negotiated tariff protection for its chipmakers, and Washington is pressing for American factories anyway. Semiconductor investment is now part of the broader talks between the two governments, a presidential official in Seoul has confirmed. The confirmation was reported by Reuters, and it follows Washington signalling plans for targeted tariffs on semiconductor imports. Howard Lutnick…