Microsoft’s Cloud Dominance Under FTC Microscope as Antitrust Heat Returns
New details emerge regarding the FTC's probe into Microsoft, focusing on Azure cloud licensing and AI bundling that could mirror the 1990s antitrust battles.
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The End of the Glue-In Era: How EU Mandates are Forcing a Battery Renaissance
New EU regulations are forcing tech giants to move away from glued-in batteries. From headphones to e-readers, here is how the landscape of repairability is shifting.
The Rise of ‘Empathy Bait’: How AI Scammers Use Digital Blackface to Move Shein Inventory
Investigation reveals a surge in AI-generated personas on TikTok and Instagram using marginalized identities to sell mass-produced fast fashion as 'handmade' goods.
Microsoft Gambles Again on Nvidia Arm Silicon with the Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft unveils the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring the Nvidia RTX Spark superchip. A bold return to Arm-based Windows hardware with high-end AI compute.
The ‘Roadmap’ Trap: How Firmware Updates Became a Crutch for the Camera Industry
From the Nikon Z9's delayed 8K features to the broader industry trend, we examine the shift from firmware as a fix to firmware as a product launch strategy.
The Anti-AI Bet: How One Engineer Built a Sustainable Business on ‘Old School’ Web Basics
Former Meta engineer Craig Campbell walked away from VC funding to build Past Maps, a historical mapping tool proving that organic search and niche utility still work in…
The End of the Glue-In Era: How EU Mandates are Forcing a Hardware Pivot
New EU regulations are forcing a shift in hardware design, mandating user-replaceable batteries for everything from headphones to e-readers by 2027.
Microsoft Gambles Again on Nvidia Arm Chips with the Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft unveils the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring the Nvidia RTX Spark chip. A high-stakes return to Arm-based Windows hardware with AI-first performance.
The Anti-AI Bet: How a Meta Engineer Found Profit in the ‘Old School Web’
Former Meta engineer Craig Campbell walked away from blank-check VC offers to build Past Maps, a niche historical tool proving organic search and subscriptions can still thrive.
The End of Planned Obsolescence? EU Battery Mandates Force a Hardware Pivot
New EU regulations are forcing tech giants to rethink device design, mandating user-replaceable batteries for everything from headphones to laptops by 2027.