The debate over remote work is over. Data shows hybrid work patterns have been flat since 2022, making it the new permanent reality. This forces a major shift in how companies build their offices and tech ecosystems for the long haul.
Britain’s long-troubled Emergency Services Network is exploring satellite links to ensure coverage everywhere. With the project now delayed until at least December 2029, officials are looking for any help they can get.
An environmental group has filed a lawsuit to uncover the projected electricity load for Meta’s planned AI data center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The state commission is withholding the data, reportedly at the request of Meta or a utility, claiming it’s a trade secret.
The Linux kernel’s built-in AES cryptography library is in for a significant performance overhaul. A new patch series aims to unify optimized code paths and deliver speedups across the board, from hardware acceleration to a leaner software fallback.
Researchers are repurposing the gene-editing tool Crispr to combat influenza. The approach uses a Cas13 enzyme delivered via nasal spray to cut and disable the flu virus’s RNA. This could lead to both a treatment and a preventative measure.
Taiwanese prosecutors have filed additional indictments against Tokyo Electron’s Taiwan unit and three other defendants. The case involves the alleged theft of trade secrets from chipmaking giant TSMC. The unit faces potential fines of up to $3.8 million.
Scientists are using AI to model coastal threats and engineer natural solutions. The work is critical as sea levels rise and storms intensify.
According to Fortune, the AI-driven market rally has pushed the S&P 500 up 79% since late 2022, fueled by massive infrastructure spending. Tech giants are planning to hike capital expenditures by 34% to around $440 billion, while concerns about an AI bubble spiked in late 2024.
The founders of West Co are taking on the “terrible devastation” wrought by social media. Their first app, Tangle, asks users about their daily intentions.
MediaTek is moving key personnel and resources away from its mobile chip division to focus on custom AI processors. The company is betting big on a partnership with Google’s next-gen TPU, targeting $1 billion in AI revenue by 2026.
