Public EV charging points have doubled globally since 2022, reaching over five million. Yet one in seven charging attempts in the U.S. still fails due to software fragmentation. A German startup’s open-source solution aims to create a universal language for all chargers.
China has launched the world’s first 5G-Advanced service specifically for high-speed rail networks. The breakthrough solves chronic connectivity problems that plagued passengers traveling at ultra-high speeds. Using a co-sharing model, the system delivers gigabit speeds and specialized premium packa
Spotify is reportedly planning another price hike for US subscribers in early 2026. This would be the third increase since 2023, potentially pushing the basic Premium plan to around $14 monthly. Despite previous hikes, the streaming giant continues adding millions of subscribers worldwide.
Plex is enforcing new rules that eliminate free remote streaming access to personal media servers. Server owners now need a $7/month Plex Pass to grant remote access, or users can buy their own $2/month Remote Watch Pass. The changes started rolling out this week for Roku users, with all other TV ap
Nvidia posted a defensive message on X after its stock dropped over 2.5% on news that Google is expanding its TPU chip business. The chipmaker faces growing pressure from Google’s successful Gemini 3 model and criticism from investor Michael Burry.
Apple is projected to surpass Samsung as the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer by the end of 2025. The iPhone 17 lineup is driving massive growth, particularly in China where iPhone sales surged 37% year-over-year in October.
Japanese energy giant Idemitsu is teaming up with Texas-based Overwatch Capital to develop 1 gigawatt of data center capacity across the United States. The facilities will rely entirely on natural gas generation provided by Idemitsu, marking a significant pivot for the traditional oil company into d
According to analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the UK’s pension triple lock has proven far more expensive than anticipated. The policy now costs £15.5bn more annually than if pensions had simply tracked average earnings. Experts argue the system needs fundamental reform to protect long
A revolutionary telescope concept would use the Sun’s gravity as a lens to see surface details of distant exoplanets. Positioned 650 astronomical units away, it could achieve unprecedented resolution. The mission faces enormous technical and financial challenges.
AI agents represent the next evolution beyond chatbots, capable of planning and executing complex tasks with minimal human input. Businesses can deploy them across five key areas to automate repetitive work and free up human teams for more valuable activities. The shift moves AI from experimentation
