Elon Musk’s empire could be headed for a major consolidation. According to new reports, his companies SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI are in early talks for a potential merger, with scenarios ranging from a SpaceX-Tesla combo to folding xAI into SpaceX ahead of a possible IPO.
A federal investigation found nearly 117,000 deceased individuals in three states, including California, received benefits from a subsidized phone program. The findings have ignited a public feud between FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and Governor Gavin Newsom.
AMD’s internal AI strategy is a blueprint for the future of enterprise tech. It’s not about chatbots, but about building a data foundation for autonomous systems that can fix problems before you even ask.
Two penetration testers were arrested and jailed in 2019 while performing a fully authorized security assessment of an Iowa courthouse. After a years-long lawsuit, the county has now agreed to pay a $600,000 settlement.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update is deliberately disabling support for specific dial-up modem drivers. This move is impacting rural users and businesses still reliant on legacy phone systems, with no warning given to manufacturers.
UPS is continuing its painful separation from Amazon, announcing plans to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year. The move is part of a massive “better, not bigger” restructuring under CEO Carol Tomé that also includes closing 24 facilities and further deploying automation.
Apple has officially discontinued its one-time purchase Pro Apps Bundle for Education, which offered Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more for $199. The company is now steering students and educators toward its new Apple Creator Studio subscription, priced at $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year with edu
A Forbes roundup reveals a consensus among top scientists and academics: AI like AlphaFold is revolutionizing scientific analysis, but it’s not replacing human intuition. The key is using AI as a powerful tool while humans provide the creativity, context, and ethical direction.
NEC has signed a virtual power purchase agreement for the environmental value of a 48.3MW wind farm in Japan. The deal, active since December 25, now covers about 50% of the electricity for its data center portfolio. It’s a major step in the company’s renewable energy strategy.
Meta just gutted its VR fitness app Supernatural, laying off the entire team. The move has sparked outrage from a passionate user base who saw the app as a vital health and community tool. It’s a classic case of corporate priorities shifting, leaving real people in the lurch.
