The EV Revolution Is About More Than Just Saving the Planet
The shift to electric vehicles is accelerating faster than anyone predicted. This isn’t just an environmental story—it’s becoming one of the biggest economic opportunities of our time.
Category: Technology
Cornell’s Huili Grace Xing wins 2025 semiconductor research award
Huili Grace Xing, professor at Cornell University, has been selected for the 2025 University Research Award in Technology. The award recognizes lifetime research contributions to the US semiconductor industry. She’ll be honored at the SIA Awards Dinner on November 20 in San Jose.
UK’s $1.6 Billion Tax Tech Gamble Isn’t Paying Off
The UK tax authority received £1.6 billion for IT modernization but is struggling to achieve the 15% efficiency savings Treasury demanded. Legacy systems from the Aspire era continue to haunt HMRC’s digital transformation efforts despite massive spending.
The US and Europe Are Taking Wildly Different Approaches to Bank Regulation
The Federal Reserve is dramatically cutting supervision staff while the European Central Bank argues for more judgment-based oversight. This transatlantic divide reflects fundamentally different regulatory philosophies. Recent bank failures suggest neither approach is perfect.
Realme and Redmi Budget Phones Headed to India Soon
Realme and Redmi are preparing several budget smartphone launches for the Indian market. The Realme C85 5G and Redmi 15C should arrive by December, with the Redmi Note 15 series following in January.
BlackLine Investors Push for Sale Amid SAP Interest
Multiple investment firms including Ananym Capital Management and Tensile Capital Management are pushing BlackLine’s board to consider selling the company. The pressure comes amid reported interest from SAP SE, though no formal offer has been made public yet.
Microsoft’s AI chief wants superintelligence that won’t kill us
Microsoft is building its own superintelligence team under AI chief Mustafa Suleyman, who says he’s prioritizing human safety over raw performance. The announcement comes as Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI continues to sour. Suleyman’s approach includes strict limitations on AI autonomy and goa
Accel Bets Big on Rapido as India’s Ride-Hailing War Heats Up
Accel has returned to India’s ride-hailing sector by backing Rapido, while Prosus increased its stake. The moves come as TVS Motor exited its position with a 152% return over three years, and Rapido prepares for a new funding round.
Linux Mint Finally Fixes Its Worst Problem
Linux Mint is completely overhauling its System Reports tool into a new System Information utility that makes troubleshooting dramatically easier. The redesign organizes critical system data into clear categories and adds dedicated tabs for USB, GPU, PCI, and BIOS information. This addresses one of
Hackers Compete to Breach Real Satellites in First-of-its-Kind Event
Europe’s first in-orbit Capture-the-Flag cybersecurity competition concluded with hackers successfully breaching satellite systems. The event involved 559 teams competing to find vulnerabilities in D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier. This represents a significant advancement in space cybersecurity test