Technology

HP’s Route to Profitability Eliminates 6,000 Employee Positions

Computer and printer manufacturer HP has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 4,000 to 6,000 employees by October 2028, representing approximately one-tenth of its 56,000-person organization. Chief Executive Enrique Lores characterized the move as necessary for integrating artificial intelligence across operations to accelerate innovation and boost productivity. Product development teams, internal operations staff, and customer support departments will experience the most significant impact...

“Vibe Coding” Wins Word of the Year, Heralding an Era of Accessible Programming

Collins Dictionary has crowned "vibe coding" its 2025 Word of the Year, a choice that celebrates a profound shift in technology: the democratization of software development. The term refers to the use of artificial intelligence to translate natural, conversational language into computer code, a practice that is breaking down long-standing technical barriers. Coined in February by AI pioneer Andrej Karpathy, "vibe coding" captures the idea...

Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’: A New Hope or a New Blight for Astronomers?

For Google, "Project Suncatcher" is a "moonshot" to create a scalable, sustainable AI. But for astronomers, it's a potential new nightmare, adding to the...

Meta’s $29Bn “Private Credit” Deal: A Sign of AI Boom’s Risky Financing?

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has tapped the "private credit" market for $29 billion in financing for a datacenter expansion. This move highlights the "shadow banking"...

Critics Say Encyclopedia Threatens Public Understanding of Facts

Elon Musk's Grokipedia faces criticism from experts who argue it threatens public understanding of basic facts. The AI-powered encyclopedia systematically distorts information to align...

Google’s New AI Tool: Your Personal Presentation Creator

Google has just launched a new AI tool that acts as your personal presentation creator. A new feature in Gemini Canvas can now take...

Google’s Quantum Advancement Shows Potential Despite Narrow Problem Focus

Current quantum computing achievements address specific, well-defined problems rather than general computational tasks. This narrow focus is both a limitation and a strategic choice...

“Harmful Behaviors”: Instagram Targets More Nuanced Content with PG-13 Filter

Instagram's new PG-13 filter for teens is designed to target more nuanced content than ever before, specifically focusing on posts that might encourage "harmful...

Beyond the Algorithm: Fans and Artists Unite to Ditch Spotify

In an increasingly algorithm-driven world, a powerful counter-movement is urging music lovers to reclaim their listening habits. Centered around events like "Death to Spotify"...

Google’s Search Monopoly Challenged as UK Regulator Gains Power to Force Overhaul

Google's long-standing dominance in the UK search market is facing its most significant challenge yet, as the national competition watchdog has armed itself with...

The Half-Trillion Man: How Tesla’s Surge Propelled Musk into a New Stratosphere

Elon Musk has earned a new title: the half-trillion-dollar man. On Wednesday, the Tesla chief executive's net worth soared past the $500 billion mark...

Your Facebook Feed, Ad-Free: But It’ll Cost You £3.99

For years, the implicit agreement was that users get free social media in exchange for viewing ads. Now, Meta is making that choice explicit...

The “Iliad” Flow: How Amazon Allegedly Made Prime Cancellations an Epic Ordeal

Amazon is on trial in a Seattle federal court, facing allegations that it deliberately turned the process of canceling a Prime membership into a...

British AI Startup Shakes Up Forecasting World with Top-Tier Performance

A UK-based AI startup, ManticAI, has made waves in the competitive world of forecasting by placing in the top ten of an international contest....