Affirm Crushes Q1 Estimates, Stock Jumps 11%
Affirm delivered a strong Q1 performance with revenue and GMV beating expectations. The buy now, pay later provider also reported profits above estimates, sending shares soaring.
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Natalie Brooks brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through her specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation technologies, where she deciphers complex technical implementations for broader industry audiences. Her analytical approach particularly illuminates how IoT architectures and edge computing solutions are transforming traditional manufacturing and logistics sectors. With a methodology shaped by hands-on system evaluations, she consistently identifies meaningful patterns in emerging technologies that others might overlook, bridging the gap between engineering specifications and real-world business impact. This unique vantage point allows her to forecast how industrial innovations will cascade through adjacent technology sectors.
Microsoft’s new Superintelligence team takes aim at “humanist” AI
Microsoft has created a new Superintelligence team focused on developing “humanist” AI that stays under human control. The team will be led by Mustafa Suleyman and aims to solve concrete problems in areas like healthcare and clean energy. This approach contrasts with the broader AGI goals of Microso
GTA 6 Delayed Again, Take-Two Stock Plummets 8%
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed another six months to November 2026. Take-Two Interactive’s stock immediately dropped 8% following the announcement, representing about $30 in lost value per share.
KKR and Singtel want to buy out STT GDC for $3.9 billion
KKR and Singtel are reportedly close to taking full control of STT GDC. The deal would value the data center operator at over $3.9 billion. This continues a massive consolidation trend in the data center industry.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Could Get More Expensive Thanks to Chip Costs
Apple’s next-generation iPhones face a major cost challenge as TSMC prepares to hike prices for advanced 2nm chip production starting in 2026. The move to gate-all-around transistor technology could increase wafer costs by over 50% compared to current 3nm processes. This puts pressure on Apple’s lon
Amazon’s AI Book Translation Tool Raises Eyebrows
Amazon is quietly testing an AI-powered translation tool called Kindle Translate that automatically converts entire books between languages. The tool currently handles English-Spanish and German-English translations, with more languages planned. Selected authors in the Kindle Direct Publishing platf
Fortnite Finally Works on Snapdragon Laptops
Fortnite can now run natively on Arm-based PCs with Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite chips. This eliminates the need for emulation and represents a major breakthrough for PC gaming on these new systems. The gaming experience is reportedly better than expected, though some optimization is still needed.
The $1M Tequila Heist That Never Left the Keyboard
Thieves stole $1 million worth of Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequila using fake companies and digital deception. Cargo theft surged 27% in June 2025 as criminals operate more like tech startups than highway bandits. Traditional vendor vetting methods are failing against sophisticated digital
Europe Is Losing The US-China Economic War
Europe finds itself caught in the crossfire of US-China economic tensions. American sanctions designed to counter Chinese dominance are devastating European industries that depend on global supply chains. The collateral damage threatens to undermine the Western alliance itself.
Google’s Gemini AI can now read your Gmail and Drive
Google announced Wednesday that Gemini’s Deep Research feature can now access user content across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat. The integration allows the AI to generate more detailed reports by analyzing emails, documents, and conversations. Users must opt-in through the Gemini tools menu t