According to a report, economist Michael Noel is challenging the regulatory instinct to police Big Tech simply for being big. He argues that concentration often signals a competitive, efficient market, not a problem, and that current enforcement risks punishing success.
The relentless pace of technological change is forcing leaders into reactive patterns, often based on habit rather than clear information. Experts from Harvard and beyond suggest that the secret weapon is a deliberate pause, using mindful questioning to uncover what’s really happening.
In a first-of-its-kind move, the US is taking an equity stake in a chip startup led by Pat Gelsinger. The deal signals a direct government push to regain ground in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Popular tech reviewer Marques Brownlee is shutting down his wallpaper app, Panels, on December 31. The app saw 900K downloads but only generated $95K in user spending since its 2024 launch.
Microsoft has finally released its optional November 2025 preview update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. The KB5070311 update packs a long list of new features, from AI-powered camera effects on more devices to a console-like full-screen mode for handheld gaming PCs. It also includes a batch
Google is pouring significant resources into a complete user experience overhaul for its Gemini AI app. The move aims to address criticisms of the current interface and make the AI assistant more accessible and appealing.
Shopify suffered a major outage on one of the biggest online shopping days of the year. The login authentication failure left merchants unable to process sales, highlighting a critical single point of failure.
A Forbes analysis warns that AI and automation pose an existential threat to federal tax revenue, which relies heavily on taxing wages. With up to 83% of revenue from labor, widespread job displacement could trigger a fiscal disaster, especially for programs like Social Security.
Despite earning up to $300,000 per episode for Stranger Things and a $10 million movie deal, Millie Bobby Brown maintains surprisingly frugal spending habits. The 21-year-old star still uses her parents’ Netflix account and prefers Target over luxury stores.
Applied Digital has finished constructing its first 100MW data center building in Ellendale, North Dakota. The entire capacity of the campus is now committed to AI cloud provider CoreWeave under a massive long-term agreement.
