The VR Boom Is Coming Back – And This Time It’s Real
The metaverse wasn’t wrong – it was just early. New developments in AI and spatial computing are setting the stage for VR’s dramatic return. This time, it might actually work.
Month: November 2025
World Bank Backs Massive $6B Solar-Storage Hub in Malaysia
The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation is teaming with Malaysian partners on a $6 billion renewable energy megaproject in Southern Johor. The massive solar-and-storage development aims to power the region’s booming data center market while enabling cross-border energy exports to Singapor
Don’t Stop Job Hunting During the Holidays – Here’s Why
Contrary to popular belief, the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s offers unique advantages for job seekers. With fewer applicants competing for positions and companies rushing to use budgets, you might actually have better odds. Networking also becomes more natural during festive g
The AI Mediocrity Problem Hitting College Classrooms
AI tools are creating a concerning trend in education where students settle for mediocrity. Boston College professor Sam Ransbotham warns about a “race to mediocre” enabled by AI. Yet he remains optimistic about AI’s potential when used thoughtfully.
Altman and Ive’s Screenless AI Gadget Aims for Digital Peace
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive are collaborating on a screenless AI gadget designed to eliminate digital distractions. The device promises “incredible contextual awareness” and aims for a calm, peaceful user experience. They expect a prototype within two years.
Meta accused of burying research linking Facebook to mental health issues
Meta is facing explosive new allegations that it suppressed internal research linking Facebook to negative mental health outcomes. The claims come from a lawsuit filed by U.S. school districts against major social media platforms. Meta strongly denies the allegations, calling them “cherry-picked” an
Tor network finally fixes critical encryption flaws
The Tor Project is replacing its original tor1 relay encryption with a new Counter Galois Onion (CGO) design. This addresses critical vulnerabilities including tagging attacks that could de-anonymize users and weak 4-byte authentication.
Low-Code Payments Are Saving Healthcare $828 Million
Low-code payment integrations are transforming industries plagued by manual processes and slow collections. The technology is helping healthcare save $828 million annually while boosting on-time payments in education by 47%.
Martin Fowler Says Software Industry Is In a ‘Depression’
Software pioneer Martin Fowler describes the current state of software development as a “depression” amid massive tech layoffs and AI investment. The Agile Manifesto author says junior engineers need mentorship more than ever in this uncertain climate, but remains optimistic about the field’s future
Google’s “Aluminium” OS is coming to replace ChromeOS
Google’s new desktop operating system, internally called “Aluminium,” will replace ChromeOS starting in 2026. The AI-focused platform represents Google’s latest attempt to compete with Windows and macOS on premium devices.