The Department of Energy is consolidating six specialized advisory committees into one Office of Science Advisory Committee. Scientists fear this move reduces their influence over the $8.24 billion research budget. The change appears part of a broader administration strategy to shift control toward
Apple is reportedly developing a sub-$1,000 MacBook for early 2026 that uses iPhone processors instead of Mac chips. This strategic move could finally give Apple a true budget option while maintaining their premium brand positioning. The colorful, affordable machine targets students and Chromebook u
AOC is pushing refresh rates into completely new territory with a monitor that hits 1,000 Hz. The 27-inch display can run at 500 Hz at 1440p or crank all the way to 1,000 Hz at 1080p resolution. But here’s the catch – we don’t even know if it’s using OLED technology yet.
The Nintendo Switch has sold 154.01 million units and needs just 10,000 more to surpass the DS as Nintendo’s best-selling platform ever. However, analyst Daniel Ahmad says catching the PS2’s 160 million record “probably” won’t happen. Meanwhile, Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling console in his
Xcel Energy wants to dramatically expand battery storage at its Sherco coal plant, which is scheduled to retire in 2030. The utility plans to build 600 MW of lithium iron phosphate batteries that can discharge for four hours and recharge quickly.
Apple is reportedly developing an entry-level MacBook with an A-series processor instead of M-series chips. The device will target Chromebook and budget Windows PC buyers with a price “well under” $1000. It’s expected to launch in early 2026 with an entirely new design and sub-13.6-inch display.
Pay3 just launched a platform that allows AI agents to autonomously execute financial transactions using stablecoins. This comes as Gartner predicts 33% of enterprise software will include agentic AI within three years. Meanwhile, stablecoins face a serious illicit activity problem.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon isn’t buying the AI jobs apocalypse narrative. He believes the economy will adapt and create new opportunities despite AI-driven changes.
Binding lets smart home devices communicate directly without relying on your hub or server. This creates crucial redundancy when systems go down. Setting up bindings varies by protocol but can save your smart home during outages.
Snowflake’s partnership with SAP could significantly boost its revenue growth by making its AI platform available to SAP’s 34,000 Business Data Cloud customers. The deal addresses a major pain point for mutual customers who previously faced complex data integration challenges. Analysts estimate this
