Disney and Google are locked in a licensing battle that’s left ESPN and ABC unavailable on YouTube TV since October 31. While Google’s massive $3 trillion market cap means it can absorb the hit, Disney faces losing 15% of its ESPN and ABC subscribers. Both companies have alternatives, but neither be
The Department of Energy is consolidating six specialized advisory committees into a single panel. Scientists fear this move will reduce their influence on the $8.24 billion Office of Science budget and major research facilities. The change appears part of a broader trend of reducing career federal
Developers using AI pair programming complete tasks faster but show less critical thinking toward AI suggestions compared to human pair programming. The research reveals concerning trust patterns that could impact code quality and long-term learning.
The head of the US Patent Office has taken the rare step of personally initiating re-examination of Nintendo’s patent on summoning characters and making them battle. This could result in the patent being revoked, creating major problems for Nintendo’s legal case against Palworld developer Pocketpair
Building effective AI systems isn’t about model intelligence – it’s about getting humans to agree on quality standards. Databricks’ Judge Builder framework tackles this organizational challenge with surprising results, including seven-figure customer deployments.
Researchers have developed a wireless nanotherapy that uses magnetic fields to activate nanoparticles against pancreatic cancer. The treatment caused complete tumor disappearance in one-third of models without damaging healthy organs. This could revolutionize how we treat one of medicine’s deadliest
Nestlé is overhauling its ERP system to support AI and automation capabilities. The upgrade comes as the company plans to eliminate 16,000 positions globally over the next two years.
SES is leasing the entire Ku-band capacity on SKY Perfect JSAT’s aging Superbird-C2 satellite to handle surging inflight internet demand across Asia. The move comes just months after SES significantly expanded its own fleet by acquiring Intelsat.
Meo is investing in Porto’s first-ever submarine cable landing station, challenging Lisbon’s dominance in Portugal’s connectivity infrastructure. The move comes as the company expands its interconnection capabilities nationwide to meet growing digital demands.
Kroger is betting big on store-based fulfillment over automated centers. Their expanded Uber partnership covers nearly all locations and includes loyalty program crossovers. It’s a major shift in e-commerce strategy.
