In a world-first move, Australia is mandating that energy providers offer households free electricity during peak solar hours. The plan aims to shift energy use patterns and reduce strain on the grid while accelerating the transition from coal and gas.
YouTube TV subscribers can get $10 monthly credits for six months following Disney’s channel removals. The credits aren’t automatically applied to all accounts, requiring users to manually check eligibility. The ongoing dispute has also affected Disney content availability across Google’s platforms.
Amazon is building a massive new transatlantic subsea cable called Fastnet that will connect County Cork in Ireland to Maryland in the United States. The 320 terabit per second cable is scheduled to be operational by 2028 and will support AI, cloud computing, and business applications.
Britain faces being left behind in the global space economy unless the government takes urgent action, a new Lords report warns. The committee says the UK has the expertise but lacks the coordinated strategy to compete.
Chrome’s latest update extends autofill to official documents like passports and driver’s licenses. The feature requires manual opt-in and uses encryption, but security concerns remain as Google expands its data collection reach.
O2 is facing backlash for increasing mobile bills by £2.50 per month starting April 2026, which is 40% higher than the £1.80 increase customers were originally told about. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has intervened, demanding Ofcom urgently review consumer protections in the telecom market.
According to Forbes, the traditional model of teaching celebrates self-sacrifice over sustainability, driving talented educators out of the profession. The author argues for reimagining teachers as “edu-preneurs” who can pursue passions and achieve financial freedom through unconventional career pat
Lockheed Martin is investing $50 million in Saildrone to create weaponized autonomous sailboats. The companies plan live-fire demonstrations by 2026 and are developing larger vehicles to carry missile launchers. This marks a significant escalation in military autonomous systems.
The bidding war for obesity drugmaker Metsera just escalated dramatically. Novo Nordisk’s new $10 billion offer beats Pfizer’s revised $8.1 billion proposal, with Metsera calling the Danish bid “superior” and potentially ending Pfizer’s acquisition plans.
Samsung is reportedly planning a price hike for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series due to significant component cost increases. Chipset prices jumped 12%, camera modules 8%, and mobile DRAM surged 16% just since Q1. The company isn’t alone – Apple and Chinese manufacturers are making similar moves.
