Apple is reportedly developing an affordable MacBook that could start as low as $599. The device would use iPhone processors instead of M-series chips and target students and casual users. This marks Apple’s first serious attempt to compete with Chromebooks and budget Windows laptops.
A new IEEE global survey predicts humanoid robots will become commonplace coworkers by 2026, with 96% of technologists expecting agentic AI adoption to accelerate. The study reveals how AI will transform industries from healthcare to finance while creating new hiring demands.
Daikin Applied Americas has acquired liquid cooling company Chilldyne, marking its second data center cooling acquisition this year. The deal gives Daikin access to Chilldyne’s patented negative pressure cooling technology capable of 300kW per unit. This move strengthens Daikin’s position in the hig
University College Dublin is making its biggest AI investment yet with a €724,000 Nvidia supercomputer. The DGXB200 system promises 50x faster performance than existing clusters and will support research from healthcare to cultural analysis. It’s expected to arrive by early next year.
Amazon is taking Perplexity to court over its Comet AI shopping agents. The lawsuit alleges computer fraud and violations of Amazon’s terms of service. This legal battle could determine the future of agentic AI shopping.
Major private equity players are making a surprising pivot back to China after years of retreat. They’re betting that Beijing’s tech-focused economic plan and rapid AI adoption will deliver strong returns despite geopolitical tensions.
Bitcoin’s major holders are cashing out in a big way, creating significant selling pressure. The cryptocurrency dropped below $100,000 for the first time since June amid this whale exodus.
The fossil energy sector is shifting from centralized automation to field-level intelligence. New “swarm governance” models let devices collaborate directly on safety responses. This approach maintains operations even during network failures.
The global rush to build AI data centers is creating unprecedented pressure on supply chains and energy infrastructure. According to a new report, 83% of experts say supply chains can’t deliver the advanced cooling tech needed, while power availability has become the biggest obstacle.
Epic Games and Google have reached a landmark settlement that fundamentally changes Android’s ecosystem. The deal cuts Google Play fees and allows competing app stores to install directly from websites. This represents a major shift from Google’s previous walled garden approach.
