The old model of accepting any payment from any buyer is collapsing. Now, suppliers are using granular rules and digital lockboxes to turn payments into a strategic tool for managing margins and working capital.
Samsung’s handy Math Solver feature in Samsung Notes, previously limited to tablets and high-end phones, appears to be rolling out more widely. A leaked version of One UI 8.5 shows it working on a standard Galaxy S23, hinting at a broader 2025 release.
Crypto has been dominated by speculative cycles, from NFTs to 27 million memecoins. But beneath the noise, stablecoins and AI integration are driving real utility. Institutional investors are finally betting on the underlying technology, not just the casino.
California’s only major south-to-north oil pipeline is on the brink of shutdown, operating at just 17% capacity and losing millions monthly. This comes as in-state oil production has fallen 65% since 2001 and refinery count has dropped from 43 to just 7. The result is a looming supply crunch that wi
The next Linux kernel release is packing some practical improvements. A change to the printk system could significantly speed up boot times for some machines, while Rust driver support takes a meaningful step forward.
Samsung’s troubled 4nm chipmaking process is showing major signs of life. Yield rates have reportedly improved to 60-70%, which has helped it land a significant $100 million order from a U.S. AI firm.
After backing down from a preinstalled app demand, India’s government is now accused of considering a far more invasive surveillance plan. The proposal would have forced smartphone makers to enable always-on satellite tracking, a move fiercely opposed by industry groups over privacy and security con
In a New York Times op-ed, Roy Price argues a Netflix-Warner Bros. merger would create a monopsony, dangerously centralizing Hollywood around one buyer. He warns it would lower compensation for creators and narrow creative opportunities, echoing concerns that sank the Penguin Random House-Simon & Sc
The UK, once a global nuclear leader, now gets just 14% of its power from atomic energy. A new government plan aims for 25% by 2050, but a damning review cites “systemic failures” holding the country back.
A group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill to gather hard data on AI’s impact on the American workforce. The legislation would force employers to disclose if AI was a substantial factor in layoffs and create a new federal research hub.
