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Microsoft's AI Costs Spook Investors, Stock Takes a Dive - Professional coverage
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Microsoft’s AI Costs Spook Investors, Stock Takes a Dive

According to MarketWatch, Microsoft's stock fell sharply, down about 7% in after-hours trading following its December-quarter earnings report. This drop…

Overpath raises €1.6M to fix sales teams with AI - Professional coverage
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Overpath raises €1.6M to fix sales teams with AI

According to Silicon Republic, Dublin-based startup Overpath has raised €1.6 million in a funding round led by venture firm Elkstone,…

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LVGL and Renesas are making embedded HMIs way easier

According to Embedded Computing Design, the open-source Light and Versatile Graphics Library (LVGL) is a key framework for building modern…

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Northern Ireland’s Voluntary Sector Faces Crisis Over Post-Brexit Funding Gap

Northern Ireland’s community sector faces a potential crisis as post-Brexit funding streams approach expiration. According to reports, 24,000 vulnerable people could lose essential support and 650 workers may face redundancy without government clarification on replacement funding.

Funding Uncertainty Threatens Northern Ireland’s Social Safety Net

The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) has issued a stark warning about the potential collapse of vital community services as a major post-Brexit funding program nears its expiration. According to the organization’s analysis, the impending termination of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in March could jeopardize support for approximately 24,000 vulnerable individuals and put hundreds of jobs at risk throughout the voluntary sector.

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Phantom Data Centers Already Impacting Power Costs Before Construction

The race for AI supremacy is creating an unprecedented surge in electricity demand that’s affecting consumers today. According to energy analysts, even data centers that haven’t been built yet are contributing to rising power bills across the United States.

The Hidden Cost of AI Expansion

American electricity consumers are facing higher power bills from an unexpected source: data centers that don’t even exist yet. According to reports, the massive computing facilities planned by tech giants to support artificial intelligence development are already influencing energy markets and utility pricing structures nationwide.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Could Mark Return to Exynos Chipset After Four-Year Hiatus

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra might break from tradition by adopting a Samsung-made Exynos chipset for the first time in four years. According to industry reports, the Exynos 2600 could deliver significant performance improvements over competing chips. This potential shift marks a notable departure from Samsung’s recent reliance on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors for its Ultra models.

Potential Chipset Shift for Samsung’s Flagship

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra might represent a significant departure from the company’s recent chipset strategy, with reports indicating the device could feature a Samsung-made Exynos processor for the first time since the Galaxy S22 Ultra. According to sources familiar with the matter, this would mark the end of a four-year period where Samsung exclusively used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets in its premium Ultra models across all markets.