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
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
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.
Many smart thermostats, like the Amazon model, ship with conservative defaults that prevent real energy savings. The key is to manually configure fan circulation and daily schedules, which the device often can’t learn effectively on its own.
Head of design Alan Dye and head of environment Lisa Jackson are among the latest high-profile departures from Apple. While their contributions are significant, the narrative of Apple’s impending doom is a tired, recurring story that ignores how the company actually operates.
In a surprise move, Micron is ending its Crucial consumer memory and storage brand after 29 years. The company is pivoting entirely to the booming enterprise market. This could be a sign of tougher times ahead for DIY PC enthusiasts.
Epic is keeping its next free game a secret until December 11th, building hype ahead of The Game Awards. For now, you can grab two comedy-focused titles to play over the holidays.
MongoDB’s latest earnings report sent its stock soaring, directly countering fears that AI would make its database obsolete. The company is positioning itself as AI’s “memory layer,” but significant competitive and financial risks remain.
Apple has seen a significant exodus of AI talent in 2024, with key figures from executives to engineers departing. The biggest beneficiary? Meta, which has snapped up at least nine of them.
