FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is refusing to repeal the agency’s controversial news distortion policy despite a bipartisan petition from seven former FCC chairs and commissioners. The policy, rarely enforced since the 1980s, has become a flashpoint in debates over government oversight of broadcast conte
Tariffs are adding billions in costs to holiday shopping, with consumers bearing the brunt. Electronics and clothing see the biggest price increases, forcing tough choices for families.
Trident IoT has released a multiprotocol SDK and command-line tool that’s certified for both Z-Wave and Zigbee development. The tools aim to simplify IoT product development across multiple wireless standards. This could significantly accelerate smart home and industrial IoT device creation.
Apple’s new Digital ID feature will let users present passports via iPhone at TSA checkpoints in over 250 US airports. While promising convenience, the tool faces criticism from privacy advocates who worry about potential government monitoring and security vulnerabilities. The debate mirrors similar
Apple’s brief Mac clone era from 1995 to 1997 allowed companies like Power Computing to sell licensed Macs. The experiment backfired spectacularly, leading to price wars and market share erosion. Steve Jobs ultimately pulled the plug when he returned to Apple.
Shell is selling a “substantial portion” of Volta’s EV charging business to Jolt Energy. The move comes just over a year after Shell acquired Volta and follows significant layoffs at the company. It signals ongoing challenges in making public EV charging profitable.
Microsoft has begun forcibly updating Windows 11 PCs running older versions to the new 25H2 release. This affects systems running 23H2, 22H2, and even 21H2 that have reached end of support. The only protection appears to be for Windows 10 ESU subscribers who remain safe from forced upgrades.
AI workloads don’t draw power steadily – they surge and fluctuate thousands of times per second. This creates EKG-like load profiles that are destabilizing local power infrastructure never designed for such rapid swings.
European IT spending is projected to grow 11% to reach $1.4 trillion next year, driven by massive investments in AI and a push toward sovereign cloud solutions. Geopolitical uncertainty is causing 61% of tech leaders to favor local cloud providers over global alternatives.
Companies are spending unprecedented amounts on AI infrastructure, but there’s huge uncertainty about how long these expensive GPUs will remain valuable. Microsoft estimates its computer equipment lasts anywhere from two to six years, creating major accounting challenges for the AI boom.
