A European project is tackling one of the toughest challenges in communications: keeping mission-critical services online no matter what. By seamlessly integrating terrestrial 5G with satellite networks, 5G-HUB enables “vertical handover” to prevent service disruptions during disasters. It’s a cruci
A critical server had a five-figure support contract promising an engineer within an hour. The reality? Bad weather blocked the tech, and the monitoring was so bad it only noticed when the server came back online. The contractor eventually admitted defeat.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is launching a public pressure campaign targeting major tech companies. They’re demanding these firms turn vague privacy commitments into default end-to-end encryption for everyone.
Companies from Walmart to Calix are rolling out AI agents for customers and employees. But with over 55,000 AI-related layoffs in 2025, the challenge is shifting worker sentiment from fear to adoption.
Apple has acquired Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai, bringing its founding team on board ahead of crucial Q4 earnings. The move highlights Apple’s urgent push to improve voice interaction and AI, areas where it’s seen as lagging.
Offensive cybersecurity tasks that cost $100,000 for human experts are now being completed by AI for less than $50. Researchers warn this collapse in cost means every exposed system is now a viable target, forcing a fundamental rethink of defense.
Gigabyte is deepening its strategic partnership with AMD to accelerate AI features directly on its hardware. The collaboration spans new AI gaming laptops, motherboards designed for Ryzen 9000 chips, and high-refresh OLED monitors. It’s a full-stack play to own the “AI PC” experience for gamers.
Microsoft has integrated its Copilot AI deeply into Excel for both web and desktop. It moves beyond drafting text to tackle complex data analysis and visualization. This shifts the tool from a simple calculator to an analytical partner.
Cyclic Materials is building a major new rare earth recycling campus in South Carolina. The facility represents a significant bet on creating a domestic supply chain for these critical materials from discarded electronics and magnets.
A public spat has erupted between antivirus firm eScan and security shop Morphisec over the severity of a recent incident. eScan claims Morphisec’s report is full of inaccuracies and is now involving its lawyers.
