The market for refurbished smartphones and laptops is exploding, with major retailers all jumping in. But the real story starts with an old California recycling law that sparked an entire industry.
A new AI agent from Stanford researchers spent 16 hours probing the university’s network, finding vulnerabilities humans missed. It cost just $18 an hour, compared to a six-figure human salary. This isn’t just a lab experiment; it’s a preview of the future of hacking, both offensive and defensive.
Lucasfilm and Arcanaut Studios have announced Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to KOTOR. Original director Casey Hudson is leading the project.
Quest Software is expanding its Irish footprint with a new AI research center in Cork. The move, supported by IDA Ireland, focuses on applied R&D and engineering to advance its AI and cybersecurity products. The company also plans to collaborate with universities on skills development.
The explosive growth of AI is colliding with a strained global power supply chain. Companies now face waits of up to five years for critical equipment like large transformers, pushing them toward unconventional on-site generation.
Epic Games and Tim Sweeney just scored another major legal victory against Apple. The latest appeals court ruling could finally force real change to the App Store’s payment rules.
The FTC is challenging Henkel’s quiet acquisition of the Liquid Nails brand. The agency says the $725 million deal would combine two of the biggest players in liquid adhesives.
The article suggests that in a year defined by uncertainty, forward-thinking leaders are focusing on strengthening systems. It calls for moving past superficial “purpose” to create lasting, human-centric impact.
Palantir has expanded an existing lawsuit to include the CEO of AI startup Percepta, accusing former employees of a brazen campaign to poach top developers and steal intellectual property. The suit cites internal messages, including one about “pillaging” developers at their “maximum richness.”
A new NASA space telescope, the Near-Earth Object Surveyor, aims to find the other half of undiscovered “city-killer” asteroids. Meanwhile, research suggests plants might use infrared radiation, not just color, for ancient conversations with pollinators.
