A new study warns that the explosive growth of AI data centers and global defense spending is set to collide with a structural shortage of copper. Producers are struggling to expand, potentially creating a 10-million-ton supply gap by 2040 that could throttle economic and tech growth.
A new report reveals a massive cost gap in the energy transition. Replacing coal plants with new solar could cost 10 times more annually, challenging the narrative of cheap renewables.
In a bold proposal, former President Donald Trump is seeking an unprecedented boost in annual military spending to $1.5 trillion. He claims the revenue from his signature tariffs will cover the cost, but the numbers don’t seem to add up.
According to XDA-Developers, Windows is architecturally incapable of becoming an immutable operating system like modern Linux distros or macOS. Its core design, built on decades of backwards compatibility, assumes the OS can be modified at any time by applications and drivers. This fundamental mutab
In a major move, Accenture is acquiring UK-based AI company Faculty, a direct competitor to Palantir. The deal adds 400 employees and positions Accenture to capture more enterprise AI spend, potentially turning a partner into a rival.
Paramount Skydance is using the market’s tepid response to Comcast’s spin-off of Versant Media as fresh ammunition in its hostile takeover campaign for Warner Bros Discovery. The math suggests Warner’s planned spin-off, Discovery Global, could be worth less than $2 a share.
Alphabet’s market value closed at $3.89 trillion on Wednesday, edging past Apple for the first time since 2019. In a separate drama, a potential Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal is reportedly facing a broader-than-expected regulatory review.
Lenovo is launching a SteamOS version of its high-end Legion Go 2 handheld in June. Valve is also laying the groundwork to bring its Linux-based OS to Arm devices, potentially opening up a whole new world of portable PC gaming hardware.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is accelerating plans for its bizarre Corleo robot horse. Originally a 25-year-future concept, it’s now being prepped for real-world use at Expo 2030 Riyadh, with an eye on a 2035 commercial launch.
Microsoft is taking an unusual path for Windows 11 version 26H1. According to reports, it will launch this spring exclusively on new Arm-based PCs before a wider fall release.
