Equinix has been granted planning permission to turn the former AkzoNobel paint factory in Slough into a data center campus. The site was previously bought by the council for £38.5 million with plans for homes, but was sold due to high costs.
The period and intimates brand Knix is accelerating its shift from digital-native to omnichannel leader. It’s launching a major Canadian retail expansion, opening several new stores through 2026, and building on its first US wholesale deal with Bloomingdale’s.
Dave Plummer, a veteran engineer who worked on Windows XP, says Microsoft needs a “Service Pack 2” moment for Windows 11. He argues the company should halt feature work to focus entirely on fixing bugs and improving stability, just as it did in 2003 after the Blaster worm.
McKee Utility Contractors was growing steadily. Then private equity firm Boyne Capital got involved, and revenue exploded from $100M to over $200M. Their secret? Listening to founders first.
A new analysis argues that AI’s biggest challenge isn’t the technology itself, but the human and cultural shifts it forces. Managers will need to become experts in change management, cross-functional collaboration, and ethical oversight as AI becomes operational infrastructure in 2026.
A new report details how AI-generated images and songs of celebrities like Ariana Grande are flooding fan communities, sparking outrage and engagement. The very anger they provoke is the point, turning online fights into cash for verified accounts.
Researchers at McGill University have created a stretchable, biodegradable battery inspired by the classic lemon battery experiment. By using citric acid to solve a key magnesium problem, they built a prototype that outputs 1.3 volts and degrades in weeks. It’s a promising step for eco-friendly wear
A new study shows political polarization on social media is a design flaw, not a given. A simple browser tool that downranks toxic posts made users feel warmer toward the other side and less angry. The code is public, putting power back in users’ hands.
New York just passed the nation’s first law targeting AI-driven personalized pricing. Retailers must now disclose when algorithms use your personal data to set prices. This could change how businesses use customer information across the economy.
Multiple AI models demonstrate troubling gender bias, from assuming technical work comes from men to suggesting stereotypical careers for women. Researchers say the problem stems from biased training data and needs urgent industry attention.
