Conventional wisdom says climate tech is entering a winter, but new data suggests otherwise. The International Energy Agency’s worst-case scenario today is actually better than their best-case scenario from just a decade ago. This dramatic shift in projections points to accelerating momentum in clea
Klarna says a technical issue involving recycled phone numbers affected a small number of users, not a data breach. The company confirmed no payment card details were exposed. Engineers have resolved the underlying verification problem.
Ray Dalio believes markets are in bubble territory but advises against selling just yet. The Bridgewater founder warns investors to expect low returns over the next 10 years as AI speculation continues.
The UK’s bioindustry is pushing biosolutions as the next big thing in climate tech. From sustainable proteins to bio-plastics, these innovations could transform entire industries. But scaling them up presents major challenges.
SETU’s Walton Institute is leading a €4 million EU project to train quantum internet specialists. The initiative brings together nine universities and 13 industry partners to address Europe’s critical quantum skills shortage.
The FinTech IPO Index fell 6.6% last week as newly public companies faced mixed investor reactions. Klarna led the declines despite reporting impressive user growth, while Figure Technology bucked the trend with gains. Robinhood also made headlines with an unusual cash delivery partnership.
Verizon has started laying off approximately 13,000 workers as part of a major reorganization. CEO Dan Schulman cited cost structure concerns and the need to “delight customers” while cutting jobs. The move comes amid widespread tech industry layoffs affecting tens of thousands.
SolarWinds is calling the SEC’s decision to drop all remaining litigation a “vindication” after a federal judge gutted most of the case in July. The 2020 hack affected thousands of customers including US government agencies through compromised Orion software.
Walmart is seeing massive efficiency gains from its automation investments, with shipping costs down consistently around 30% for multiple quarters. The retailer’s newer automated fulfillment centers are about twice as productive as legacy facilities and becoming more capable over time.
Prebuilt PCs are challenging the long-held belief that DIY is always better. With better warranties, parts availability, and competitive pricing, system integrators are winning over converts. Even experienced builders are finding reasons to consider prebuilts.
