The cost to insure Oracle’s debt against default has surged to its highest level since 2022. Wall Street is worried the company’s aggressive AI infrastructure spending is creating a dangerous funding gap.
Netflix is ending support for casting from its mobile app to newer TVs and Chromecasts. The change, first spotted by frustrated users on Reddit, pushes everyone toward using the native Netflix app on their streaming device. It’s a major reversal for a feature that’s been a staple of mobile streaming
The race to build quantum computers isn’t just about raw power—it’s a race against time to protect our encrypted data. A security chief from ST Engineering laid out the urgent, complex path to quantum resilience at a major conference, highlighting a two-pronged defense strategy.
Google is finally addressing one of Gemini’s biggest weaknesses: its clunky app experience. A lead product manager confirmed a major “UX 2.0” overhaul is underway, alongside a native macOS app.
With U.S.-India trade hit by 50% tariffs, small exporters are turning to AI-powered platforms for survival. These tools help manage volatile supply chains and find new markets, but they highlight a brutal new digital divide in global trade.
American manufacturing faces a dual crisis: half a million unfilled skilled jobs and $400 billion in annual productivity losses. Experts argue that combining robotics for unskilled tasks with AI-assisted design could finally bring manufacturing back to US shores without the mass unemployment fears.
Netflix’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed adaptation will reportedly be set in ancient Rome, exploring a previously untouched time period from the games. The series will feature historical figures like Emperor Nero and is scheduled to begin filming next year in Italy.
Ford CEO Jim Farley complains he can’t find enough mechanics despite his company cutting 129,000 jobs since 2005. The real issue isn’t college attendance – it’s that companies treat workers as disposable costs rather than long-term investments. We need better career pathways, not less education.
Apple is reportedly considering Intel as a new manufacturing partner for its M-series chips. The partnership could begin as early as 2027 with entry-level M processors. TSMC would continue producing higher-end chips for Apple’s lineup.
Neuroscience research shows language and thinking are separate brain functions, meaning LLMs may never achieve true intelligence. Even top AI researchers like Yann LeCun are skeptical about LLMs reaching AGI. A new mathematical analysis confirms AI creativity has fundamental limits.
