T-Mobile and AT&T warn that FCC's proposed unlocking rule could increase phone prices
The FCC wants users to be able to unlock their phones after 60 days of activation
Netflix may be rethinking its AAA gaming push, closes SoCal gaming studio
Top devs depart after no games ever saw the light
Amazon has replaced plastic air pillows with crumpled paper in its packaging worldwide
It still uses plastics in some packaging, though
Baidu CEO: 99% of AI companies won't survive bubble burst
Robin Li predicts a repeat of the 1999-2000 dot-com bubble
TSMC admits it can't produce enough AI chips as demand outpaces supply
The chipmaker is doubling CoWoS capacity year-over-year through 2026, but it won't be enough
Shipments of OLED monitors are soaring, up 181% this year
QD-OLED is the most popular, accounting for nearly three-fourths of the market
New $150M facility will fire 7-petawatt lasers to (hopefully) achieve nuclear fusion
Forward-looking: Fusion energy is often regarded as the holy grail of power generation because it harnesses the same atomic process that powers the sun. The concept involves forcing atomic nuclei to fuse together, unleashing immense energy. If scientists can crack the code using lasers, it could lead to a virtually limitless supply of safe, sustainable energy without any carbon emissions.
The Zero Click Internet
The internet is undergoing the biggest change since its inception. It's huge. And there is no going back. The web is changing into the Zero Click Internet, and it will change everything.
Economists warn that Trump's tariffs could cause tech prices to skyrocket
Study says laptop prices could increase up to 45%, monitors up to 50%, many other products affected
The big picture: If Trump were to implement his proposed tariffs upon becoming president again, it would significantly reshape the landscape of consumer electronics in the US. Economic policy discussions can often seem abstract, but it's important to understand the real-world consequences these tariffs could bring.
Once India's hottest startup, Byju's admits mistakes as company plummets from $22 billion to zero
Founder Byju Raveendran is hinting at a comeback, but we'll have to see
Money first, fun last: Former PlayStation president warns of gaming's creative decline
Practically all we get now are sequels and remakes
Editor's take: I have felt for years that the video game industry is headed for another crash. I base this opinion on the lack of creativity coming from prominent developers. Bethesda: "Let's make another Skyrim port," or Skyrim in space, as we saw with the overhyped Starfield. Other companies are just as devoid of new ideas, releasing a deluge of remakes instead of something new. I'm not alone in my feelings.
Insurance firms bet big on AI, but customers are not as enthused
There's an AI disconnect between insurance companies and their clients
Intel faces scrutiny in China over alleged security risks and vulnerabilities in its chips
Over a quarter of Intel's total revenue last year came from China
Analysts predict Arm CPUs will power 40% of notebooks by 2029
Arm currently accounts for 18 percent of the laptop market
More tech industry layoffs: Intel cuts over 2,000 US jobs, Meta downsizes across multiple units
Intel Oregon is the hardest hit, with layoffs also affecting offices in Texas, Arizona, and California
Qualcomm delays Intel buyout decision until after US election
Qualcomm waits to gauge if the next administration's policies will support the deal
Rivals Intel and AMD form group to shape the future of x86 computing
There are a number of areas where cooperation will benefit the industry
Ex-Intel CEO Brian Krzanich gets blasted over landing a new job at automotive AI company
Cerence celebrates "the right leader," but critics pounce
Boeing 777X delayed again, and airlines are not pleased
The company's turbulent year shows no signs of letting up
Data broker National Public Data files for bankruptcy following massive breach
The debtor's insurance has declined coverage
GM's Bolt EV to make epic comeback next year, multiple models teased
A full "family" of affordable options is set to arrive in 2025
Intel unveils Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs, Arrow Lake brings architecture overhaul
Intel bets on power efficiency, but gaming gains remain uncertain
Foxconn to open Mexico plant for mass production of Nvidia Blackwell superchips
Foxconn and Nvidia are also working together on a new AI supercomputer in Taiwan
Breaking up Google to restore search competition is on the table, says DOJ
Google says the proposals are taking things too far