When the internet breaks, unexpected things can happen. The recent AWS outage had a ripple effect on various services, causing glitches, disruptions, and even humor. Here are some surprising consequences that emerged during this digital meltdown. 1. Smart beds got stuck in an inclined position due to the AWS outage. Eight Sleep’s smart bed owners … Read more
Microsoft executive Britton Winterrose has expressed frustration with the current GPU shortage, stating that his job is “begging” for more GPUs. He also criticized Jensen Huang’s support of Bitcoin miners, saying they receive preferential treatment over deserving AI startups. As a lead in Technical Business Development for Startups at Microsoft, Winterrose works closely with AI … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff increase on Canadian goods over a TV ad that used audio from former President Ronald Reagan’s 1987 address against tariffs. The ad was paid for by Ontario and featured a re-edited version of Reagan’s words, which Trump claims is “fraudulent”. The move comes as the US … Read more
Several high-flying AI stocks – Nebius (NBIS), CoreWeave (CRWV), and Iren (IREN) – experienced significant price drops recently. To understand the cause of this decline, a new video explains the situation. The stock prices mentioned were on October 22, 2025, and the video was published around the same time. Source: https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/10/24/why-did-nebius-iren-and-coreweave-all-crash-on-wed
ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser, claims to make internet surfing smarter. However, its creator wants users’ permission to monitor everything they do online. This raises concerns about privacy and data protection. The browser’s features include improved search results and faster browsing speeds. Nevertheless, the potential for it to track user activity might deter some … Read more
NAS units are not the only option for adding storage to your workstations. Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) devices can also provide reliable expansion, especially when compared to pre-built NAS chassis. Unlike NAS units, DAS devices offer a more affordable way to add storage without breaking the bank. A typical 4-bay storage server with faster Ethernet connections … Read more
US President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada due to a TV ad from Ontario’s government that quoted former US President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. But did the ad get it wrong? Let’s examine the facts. Reagan did criticize tariffs in a 1987 radio address, but he didn’t love them like Trump … Read more
Data centers have been criticized for their energy consumption and rising electricity bills, but a new study suggests that more demand can actually lower prices. Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the consulting group Brattle found that states with spikes in electricity demand saw lower prices overall, despite traditional wisdom that higher demand should … Read more
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new, precise gene editing method that can correct multiple disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells. This breakthrough technology uses genetic elements from bacteria to protect the microbes from viral infection and has shown promise in treating scoliosis and other diseases. The current gene editing methods … Read more
Robots are close to being used in factories, but they need to solve the challenge of creating human-like hands. This problem is called “the hands problem” and it’s crucial for humanoid robots to be versatile workers, potentially worth a global market valued at $5 trillion by 2050. Researchers have been struggling to replace muscles and … Read more