Fortnite developer Epic Games says a skin color error depicting Apu with yellow skin wasn’t intentional. The mistake appeared in Moe’s Tavern on a Be Sharps poster. A fix is coming in the next update.
In a major policy shift, Germany’s chancellor now supports protectionist measures to shield the country’s struggling steel industry. The move comes as US tariffs and cheap Chinese imports hammer German manufacturers, with Thyssenkrupp planning 11,000 job cuts.
Researchers have developed an AI system that designs antibodies targeting specific molecular sites with atomic precision. The technology could dramatically accelerate antibody development for diseases like influenza, COVID-19, and bacterial toxins. Success rates remain low but show promise for futur
Snapchat’s parent company just delivered surprisingly strong quarterly results that sent its stock climbing. The social media platform beat revenue expectations and announced major partnerships and buybacks.
Cisco is rolling out two new AI certifications aimed at IT infrastructure professionals. The credentials focus on practical skills for deploying and managing AI workloads across enterprise environments. This marks Cisco’s push into the rapidly growing AI infrastructure training space.
Microsoft has formally apologized to New Zealand Microsoft 365 users for failing to communicate Copilot plan changes. The company is now offering refunds and the option to switch back to classic plans without AI features.
President Trump claims America has the “greatest economy right now” while acknowledging many voters “don’t see that.” This comes after Republicans lost key races where economic concerns dominated. The disconnect between political messaging and lived experience is becoming impossible to ignore.
America has fallen to 28th out of 39 nations in government research investment while China now leads in 57 of 64 critical technology categories. Proposed budget cuts could shrink US GDP by $700 billion over a decade. The debate over basic research funding has never been more urgent.
Colt Data Centre Services just secured approval for a massive £2.5 billion expansion of its London data center campus. The project will more than double capacity to 160 MW, with construction starting in 2026 and first facilities going live in 2029. All three new data centers will run entirely on ren
Peloton is recalling every original Bike+ it ever sold after reports of seat posts breaking and detaching during use. The recall affects 833,000 units and follows two reported injuries. This marks the company’s second major bike recall in just over two years.
