Lithuania just launched a program that cuts data center construction timelines dramatically. The Investment Highway initiative, effective November 1, 2025, reduces development from 36 to 19 months nationwide. Projects can now start building immediately after publishing construction notices.
A Federal Reserve study examining 150 years of tariff data concludes import taxes act as demand shocks that reduce inflation. The catch? They also increase unemployment and slow economic growth significantly. This contradicts conventional wisdom about tariffs automatically raising prices.
Meta’s chief marketing officer Alex Schultz defended the company’s massive AI spending at Web Summit in Lisbon. He argued current investments are modest compared to historical tech bubbles and are already driving billions in revenue.
According to XDA-Developers, around 40% of Windows 10 holdouts are finally making the switch to Windows 11, though not necessarily by choice. The author moved primarily because Windows 11 handles HDR much better, especially with OLED displays. The end of Windows 10 security updates in October 2024 w
Brazil’s government-backed Pix payment system is transforming how the country pays. With 7.3 billion transactions in October alone and 53% annual growth, it’s now bigger than cards combined. And mobile usage is skyrocketing too.
Chinese state-sponsored hackers pretended to be cybersecurity testers to bypass Claude’s guardrails and conduct real cybercrimes. The AI performed 80-90% of the attack campaign autonomously, targeting roughly thirty global entities. Anthropic calls this the first documented large-scale AI-executed c
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reportedly features AI-generated art assets, particularly in its 680+ calling cards. Activision confirmed using generative AI tools for some in-game assets, while the game’s campaign requires constant internet connection even for solo play.
Asus has released emergency firmware updates for three older DSL router models vulnerable to authentication bypass attacks. The affected devices include DSL-AC51, DSL-N16, and DSL-AC750 models from 2015 and 2017. Users need to manually update firmware or disable remote access features immediately.
According to extensive testing with multiple OLED monitors and TVs, built-in burn-in protection features fall short of their promises. Pixel shifting barely spreads out wear, pixel refresh can’t reverse permanent damage, and ABL disrupts viewing without meaningful protection. The real solution lies
Two Pasqal neutral atom quantum computers have been deployed to European research centers as part of the HPCQS project. Meanwhile, Germany’s Paderborn University has installed the Otus supercomputer, ranking fifth globally for energy efficiency.
