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.
Tesla’s earnings revealed a dramatic pivot. The company is ending Model S/X production to focus on Optimus robots and AI, backed by a plan to more than double capital expenditures to over $20 billion in 2026. Wall Street analysts are deeply skeptical, warning of huge cash burn and increased risk for
In a medical first, a team at Northwestern University kept a patient alive for 48 hours after removing both his lungs. The custom machine solved a deadly physiological puzzle, stabilizing him for a successful transplant.
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.
Leaked pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series shows a mixed bag. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could be cheaper than its predecessor, while the base S26 model gets a price hike due to more storage.
A family-run sauna company with 45 years of history realized its internal systems were holding it back. By implementing new manufacturing software, they gained a top-down view of the business and fixed critical costing issues.
Apple’s new Creator Studio subscription bundles apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for $13 a month. But the launch is messy, with iPad users seeing a price increase and a confusing split between old and new app versions.
BYD sold 2.26 million battery-electric vehicles in 2025, beating Tesla’s 1.63 million. This marks a major shift in the global EV race. Tesla now faces a dual threat from cheaper Chinese rivals and the reputational impact of Elon Musk’s rhetoric.
