Verizon just launched a budget internet plan that could save customers over $1,200 over three years. But the Home Internet Lite service comes with serious speed and data limitations that might not work for everyone. Here’s what you need to know before signing up.
Famed cryptographer Daniel J. Bernstein has been testing Fil-C, a new memory-safe C/C++ compiler. His favorable review signals serious progress in making C code safer without rewriting everything.
A new study reveals AI agents can only automate 2.5% of freelance tasks at most. The research tested top models like GPT-5 and Gemini on real freelance projects. Human workers still dominate when it comes to complex, multi-step work.
Greg Brockman has become OpenAI’s secret weapon in its massive infrastructure push. The cofounder is leading a $1.4 trillion compute buildout while making high-stakes deals with AMD and Nvidia. But the unprecedented scale is creating political and financial risks.
US automakers are finding unexpected advantages in the Trump administration’s trade policies. New rebate schemes and relaxed EV mandates are helping Ford, GM, and Stellantis navigate tariff challenges while boosting their gas-powered truck businesses.
Major Asian tech indexes tumbled Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei falling 4.7% and South Korea’s Kospi dropping 6.2%. The selloff reflects growing skepticism about whether AI companies can deliver on their massive valuations despite pouring billions into the technology.
North Korean threat group Kimsuky has deployed a sophisticated new backdoor called HTTPTroy against South Korean targets. The malware uses layered encryption and memory-resident techniques to avoid detection. Here’s what makes this threat different and why defenders should pay attention.
Google is partnering with Planet Labs to launch AI chips into space under Project Suncatcher. The company envisions massive 81-satellite clusters forming orbital data centers, with the first two satellites launching by early 2027.
IBM has begun notifying thousands of employees they’ll be laid off, with some divisions facing 50% cuts. The company’s infrastructure group saw revenue growth but appears to be restructuring for profitability. Current job openings heavily favor India over the US.
Apple is rolling out three significant upgrades to its Podcasts app starting with iOS 26.2. The changes include automatically generated chapters, improved podcast discovery, and better handling of show notes links. These features aim to solve long-standing frustrations for both listeners and creator
