IBM is eliminating thousands of positions as the company doubles down on AI and software. The cuts represent a “low single-digit percentage” of its 270,000 global workforce, with infrastructure teams facing the deepest reductions.
A Seattle startup founded by University of Washington researchers has raised $6 million to develop AI technology that creates “superhuman hearing capabilities.” The company is being incubated at the AI2 Incubator and has backing from major investors including Point72 Ventures and Amazon’s Alexa Fund
ESA’s Solar Orbiter has captured unprecedented views of the sun’s south pole, revealing magnetic fields drifting toward the poles at surprising speeds. This breakthrough could finally help scientists understand the sun’s mysterious 11-year activity cycle that affects everything from satellites to po
Denmark has withdrawn its mandatory chat scanning proposal after months of backlash. The new compromise makes CSAM monitoring voluntary, but includes a “review clause” that could bring mandatory scanning back later. Privacy advocates remain concerned about mass surveillance risks.
Intel’s new Latency Optimized Mode for Xeon 6 “Birch Stream” platforms keeps uncore frequencies higher for better performance consistency. The feature comes with a substantial power consumption penalty that makes it unsuitable for power-constrained environments.
Google is planning to launch AI data centers into space to overcome Earth’s power and cooling limitations. The company’s Project Suncatcher will test prototype satellites in early 2027 with partner Planet. This could enable terawatt-class orbital computing clusters using laser-linked satellite swarm
After more than a decade of Chrome dominance, a new browser war is brewing. This time, it’s all about AI agents that can access your data, automate tasks, and potentially change how we use the web entirely. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
Oslo-based WeWillWrite has raised €2 million to expand its social writing platform in the US market. The startup focuses on making writing engaging through peer feedback and AI assistance, addressing the fact that 73% of students struggle with writing. Backed by Kahoot! founders and major European V
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that dramatically reshapes Android app distribution. The deal caps Play Store fees and makes third-party app stores easier to install globally through at least 2032. Both companies call it a win for competition and user choice.
Indian cinema is having a massive moment on global streaming platforms. Dhanush’s Idli Kadai just became Netflix’s second most-watched non-English film worldwide, while other Indian titles dominate local charts.
