Apple has seeded the first macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta to developers just days after macOS Tahoe 26.1 launched. The update brings Reminders alarms, News app redesign, and Podcasts improvements. A public beta is expected later this week with final release likely in mid-December.
Chinese automakers are capturing European market share faster than expected, with BYD, MG, and Chery brands winning 8% of Western European sales in September. In the EV segment, their dominance is even more pronounced at 12.8% market share. Industry experts warn the technology gap could be 5 years a
Japan’s World Scan Project Corporation has unveiled its Star Walkers flying car prototype and opened pre-orders at $160,000. The electric vehicle promises quiet operation, rapid charging, and zero emissions. Deliveries are scheduled for 2027, but the timeline raises questions.
Fortnite developer Epic Games says a skin color error depicting Apu with yellow skin wasn’t intentional. The mistake appeared in Moe’s Tavern on a Be Sharps poster. A fix is coming in the next update.
In a major policy shift, Germany’s chancellor now supports protectionist measures to shield the country’s struggling steel industry. The move comes as US tariffs and cheap Chinese imports hammer German manufacturers, with Thyssenkrupp planning 11,000 job cuts.
Researchers have developed an AI system that designs antibodies targeting specific molecular sites with atomic precision. The technology could dramatically accelerate antibody development for diseases like influenza, COVID-19, and bacterial toxins. Success rates remain low but show promise for futur
Snapchat’s parent company just delivered surprisingly strong quarterly results that sent its stock climbing. The social media platform beat revenue expectations and announced major partnerships and buybacks.
Cisco is rolling out two new AI certifications aimed at IT infrastructure professionals. The credentials focus on practical skills for deploying and managing AI workloads across enterprise environments. This marks Cisco’s push into the rapidly growing AI infrastructure training space.
President Trump claims America has the “greatest economy right now” while acknowledging many voters “don’t see that.” This comes after Republicans lost key races where economic concerns dominated. The disconnect between political messaging and lived experience is becoming impossible to ignore.
America has fallen to 28th out of 39 nations in government research investment while China now leads in 57 of 64 critical technology categories. Proposed budget cuts could shrink US GDP by $700 billion over a decade. The debate over basic research funding has never been more urgent.
