Artificial general intelligence could mean the end of death and scarcity, according to futurist Gregory Stock. But nearly 70,000 experts are warning about existential risks. The future of humanity might depend on who gets there first.
Super Micro Computer shares plunged after reporting weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results. Revenue fell 15% to $5 billion, while net income dropped by more than half. The company had previously slashed its guidance from up to $7 billion just weeks earlier.
New sales data reveals PlayStation 5 games are selling in the millions despite concerns about Xbox’s future. Battlefield 6, EA Sports FC 26, and Ghost of Yotei dominated October 2025 with nearly 9 million combined sales. The numbers suggest console gaming remains healthy even as Microsoft shifts str
OpenAI’s Sora video app has launched on Android after hitting 1 million iOS downloads in its first week. The expansion brings AI-generated videos to more users while the company navigates deepfake concerns and copyright issues.
Apple is reportedly developing a budget MacBook priced well below $1,000 for 2026. The device would use iPhone-class processors and target students and budget-conscious buyers. This marks Apple’s first direct attempt to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs.
Apple is rolling out new developer tools to comply with Texas’s App Store Accountability Act starting January 1, 2026. The changes will require age verification and parental consent for minors’ app usage and purchases. Developers will need to implement significant new compliance features.
Apple’s latest iOS update brings Communication Safety and web filtering to teen accounts by default. The shift from opt-in to opt-out protection represents a major change in how the company approaches digital safety for older kids. Parents can still customize settings through Screen Time controls.
UK mobile networks including BT EE, Vodafone, Three and Virgin Media O2 have committed to blocking number spoofing within a year using AI. The move comes as fraud accounts for over 40% of UK crime, with telecoms enabling 17% of cases. Critics question why implementation will take so long.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal of his fraud conviction hit major roadblocks Tuesday. Appeals court judges expressed deep skepticism about arguments that his trial was unfair, with one judge noting “very substantial evidence of guilt.”
UK lawmakers say the country’s science sector is “bleeding to death” as major pharmaceutical companies cancel investments and startups flee overseas. The report warns of an “incubator economy” that develops talent only to lose economic benefits when companies scale up elsewhere. Immediate action on
