Venmo experienced a widespread outage Wednesday night, leaving users unable to send or receive payments. The company confirmed it was “back up and running” after hours of problems but provided no details on the cause.
Tesla saw a rare sales increase of 9.9% in China for November, according to new data. However, its main rival BYD, despite a recent sales dip, is still poised to take the global EV crown this year.
An international team led by Rice University has provided the first clear evidence of a quantum spin ice in a three-dimensional material. This validates decades of theory and opens a new path for exploring quantum technologies.
Developer Pixelity is running focus group tests for its upcoming Evangelion XR game trilogy later this month. Fans can apply now for a chance to participate in the limited playtests.
European investment firm Asterion is entering the Portuguese data center market by acquiring the unique Covilhã campus from Altice Portugal. The €120 million deal for the Tier III facility, which features a cooling moat and massive expansion potential, is set to close in early 2026.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a “code red,” pushing all resources to improve ChatGPT. This comes as Google’s Gemini 3 beats it on benchmarks and its user base grows to 650 million. The pressure is officially on.
At a congressional hearing, Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard revealed U.S. parts quotes are ten times higher than China’s. He proposed a four-part plan, including a redesigned federal program and a potential ban on Chinese industrial robots, to save the domestic industry.
ServiceNow is making a major move into identity security by acquiring startup Veza. The deal, reportedly valued at over $1 billion, comes just months after Veza’s latest $108 million funding round.
A new report highlights a confusing trend with Gen Z employees. They possess innate authority and tech savvy, but their professional maturity is often delayed, leading to high early turnover.
Apple is reorganizing its top AI leadership. John Giannandrea is stepping down and will retire in 2026, with former Microsoft AI executive Amar Subramanya stepping into a new, more specialized role under Craig Federighi.
