Klarna is launching its own tap-to-pay service for in-store purchases across 14 European markets. The move aims to bring its flexible payment plans directly to physical retail, all within its single app. It’s a direct challenge to the dominance of Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Quantum computing has been held back by fragile qubits and massive, power-hungry cooling systems. Now, NTT and partner OptQC are trying a radically different approach using light. Could this be the breakthrough that makes quantum tech practical?
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold is breaking records before it even launches. It’s set to feature the largest battery ever in a flagship Galaxy phone and finally brings 45W fast charging to a foldable. This could be the end of the battery life compromise for big-screen foldables.
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first triple-folding smartphone. It launches first in South Korea on December 12, priced at roughly $2,500. A broader international release, including the US in early 2026, is now confirmed.
STMicroelectronics has signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with French solar developer TSE Energy. The deal covers 43MW of solar capacity from three parks, set to begin delivering power in 2027.
A new JPMorgan analysis reveals a troubling economic split. Companies, especially in tech, are spending big on AI infrastructure, but hiring has nearly ground to a halt. This unusual pattern is flashing classic recession warnings.
Andrew Yang warns that AI-driven automation is no longer a hypothetical crisis, citing new data showing its immediate impact on the workforce. He projects 30-40 million US jobs could be eliminated in the next decade, pushing for a universal basic income funded by taxing AI companies.
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.
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.
