A company called EnergyHub has proposed a new benchmark called the Huels test to see if virtual power plants can perform indistinguishably from conventional ones. It comes as data center demand is exploding, putting immense pressure on the grid. The test is a crucial step in building trust for a tec
Google is discontinuing its dark web report tool, a feature that scanned for users’ leaked personal data. The company says the alerts weren’t actionable enough. It will be fully shut down by February 16, 2026.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for a potential IPO next year that could shatter records with a $1.5 trillion valuation. The deal would unlock billions for private backers and send shockwaves through the entire aerospace sector. So who benefits even before the stock starts trading?
Mozilla has appointed a new CEO and is charting a new course. The organization plans to transform Firefox into a “modern AI browser” while doubling down on its reputation for trust and user control.
Apple has issued a support document warning of a potential issue affecting emergency calls on older iPhones in Australia. The company says the iOS 26.2 update provides a fix for iPhone 12 models. Users of other devices may receive guidance directly from their mobile operators.
SAP’s Joule for Consultants is an AI assistant grounded in terabytes of the company’s own institutional knowledge. It reportedly saves consultants 1.5 hours per day and cuts rework time by 14%. The next phase involves layering in individual customer data for hyper-personalized guidance.
PDFs are great for final output but terrible for active documents. For knowledge work that needs to be edited and searched, simpler, more open formats are a smarter long-term bet.
The frenzy in prediction markets is moving beyond simple betting. A new collaboration aims to build systems that explain *why* probabilities are moving, transforming noise into usable market intelligence.
A cybersecurity incident has led to the theft of over 200 million records detailing the private activity of Pornhub Premium users. The data, allegedly stolen from analytics provider Mixpanel, is now in the hands of the ShinyHunters cybercrime group. This breach could surpass the infamous 2016 Adult
Zoom is making its AI assistant available to free users on the web, with some strict limits. The AI Companion 3.0 update also adds new document drafting and third-party data connections.
