Samsung’s S Pen Could Return on a New, Wider Foldable
Samsung might bring back the S Pen, but not on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. A new rumor points to a wider foldable model designed specifically to compete with Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
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A Russian Defense Boss Set Himself on Fire. Here’s Why.
A 75-year-old Russian defense contractor set himself on fire on Red Square after his company buckled under the strain of military orders. His case exposes a system where failure can mean prison, as the Kremlin pushes manufacturers to the breaking point.
Italy’s $4.7 Billion Fiber Fight Gets Legal as KKR’s FiberCop Sues
KKR-backed FiberCop has filed a legal challenge against Italy’s broadband agency Infratel, claiming it gave unfair advantages to its state-backed rival, Open Fiber. The dispute centers on a review of contracts for over 700,000 addresses under the EU’s “Italia a 1 Giga” program and could complicate I
Nigeria’s Big Bet on a Google Cable to Fix Its Internet
Nigeria is negotiating with Google to build a new undersea internet cable, aiming to diversify its connections and avoid outages. The country’s tech chief calls the current setup a “single point of failure” and wants more investment in cloud and computing power.
Google’s $4.75 Billion Bet On Power For AI
Alphabet is spending billions to secure clean energy for its AI data centers. The $4.75 billion acquisition of Intersect Power comes as Google’s carbon emissions have surged 48% since 2019.
Europe’s AI Push: Dual-Use Tech is the New Battleground
The European Commission says integrating AI across civilian and defense sectors is critical for the bloc’s future. While investment is growing, structural hurdles remain for startups trying to scale.
AI is Creating New HR Jobs, and They Pay Well
AI adoption in HR is leading to a wave of new, specialized job titles. These roles focus on managing the human-AI relationship, from training the systems to governing their ethical use.
The Metaverse Startup Boom: Who’s Left Standing?
The metaverse startup frenzy of a few years ago has given way to a harsh reality. While a few giants like Roblox thrive, others have pivoted or been acquired. The dream looks very different now.
Samsung Hires Ex-AMD VP to Supercharge Its Exynos Chips
Samsung has made a major strategic hire, bringing on former AMD Vice President John Rayfield to lead its Exynos chip division. His task is to strengthen innovation in GPUs and SoC architecture, starting with the new Exynos 2600.
Park Chan-wook’s 16-Year Fight to Make a Movie About Job Market Murder
Park Chan-wook’s latest film, *No Other Choice*, is a darkly comedic thriller about a man who murders his competition for a job. In an interview with The Verge, the director reveals the project took 16 years to make, faced Hollywood skepticism, and why he added an AI twist.