Oracle’s massive bet on AI data centers is spooking Wall Street. The stock has lost over half its value from last year’s record high, wiping out roughly $463 billion in market cap amid concerns over unclear returns.
According to LinkedIn, AI is currently a net job creator, spawning 1.3 million “new collar” roles globally between 2023 and 2025. But with 70% of the average job’s skills expected to change by 2030, the real challenge is the massive reskilling ahead.
The music streaming service Deezer is making its internal tool for spotting AI-generated music available to other companies. This move comes as platforms like Suno and Udio make it harder to tell human-made from synthetic tracks, forcing the entire industry to adapt.
A new Chinese startup called Gestala is developing a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound. Its first goal is to treat chronic pain, but the long-term vision is far more ambitious. The technical hurdles, however, are massive.
The i3 window manager automatically tiles every window, eliminating overlap and mouse shuffling. It’s a keyboard-driven productivity boost, but requires a steep learning curve and manual configuration.
Toyota is now selling purpose-built Hilux trucks directly through its dealers in South Africa. The custom builds come with a full factory warranty and are aimed squarely at business customers. This could change the game for fleet reliability and resale value.
Malta has been chosen to host one of Europe’s 13 new AI Factory Antennas, named CALYPSO. This €10 million project will connect Maltese startups and researchers to powerful, AI-optimized supercomputing resources hosted in Greece. It’s a key part of the EU’s strategy to spread advanced AI infrastructu
The popular belief that AI investment single-handedly propped up the U.S. economy in 2025 is overstated. According to a CNBC report, consumption remained the primary growth driver, with AI capex coming in second.
A hobbyist named Piotr “maniek86” Grzesik has created a homebrew 486 motherboard called the M8SBC-486. It uses a custom FPGA chipset to run a limited set of classic software like MS-DOS and FastDoom, showcasing a deep dive into retro x86 architecture.
Forgent Power Solutions has unveiled the terms for its planned IPO. The offering could value the electrical equipment manufacturer at nearly $9 billion, with current owner Neos Partners selling a significant stake.
