Google is rolling out major AI shopping updates just in time for the holiday season. The new features include conversational product searches, automated store calls to check inventory, and AI-powered automatic purchases when items go on sale.
Apple’s Digital ID feature is now operational at select TSA checkpoints across 11 participating states and territories. The system requires Face ID or Touch ID authentication and maintains user privacy by not tracking when or where IDs are presented. This marks a significant step toward mainstream d
More than 200 current Rockstar North employees have signed a letter calling management’s firing of 31 workers “vicious union busting.” The fired employees were all union members approaching the 10% threshold needed for official recognition. The Independent Workers’ Union has filed a legal claim agai
Hackers have perfected a new attack method that uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into executing malicious commands. The technique bypasses nearly all modern security defenses by exploiting built-in system tools. Both Windows and macOS users are vulnerable to these sophisticated social engineer
Google has launched a suite of AI-powered shopping features just in time for the holiday rush. The tools include direct checkout in Search, automated store calling, and enhanced product discovery. This could fundamentally change how we shop online.
The UK’s National Grid has started upgrade work at its Didcot substation in Oxfordshire to handle massive data center growth. The project will also support 650MW of new battery storage systems as electricity demand from tech infrastructure skyrockets.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has raised an additional $5 billion, bringing its total funding to $15 billion. The startup is now valued at $200 billion according to sources familiar with the matter.
Europe’s households save $1.4 trillion annually, yet startups struggle to raise funds and often turn to US investors. The continent’s fragmented capital markets and risk-averse culture are holding back its industrial potential despite world-class talent and innovation.
Blue Origin has delayed the launch of NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars due to extreme solar activity. The “cannibal” solar storm produced spectacular auroras visible as far south as Alabama and prompted a severe geomagnetic storm watch. This marks a rare instance of space weather rather than Earth we
Valve is making a huge VR push with its Steam Frame headset launching in early 2026. The company is courting Android developers to bring their games directly to Steam. This could finally solve VR’s content problem.
