Fears of an internet blackout ahead of Uganda’s presidential election have led to a massive spike in downloads for the mesh networking app Bitchat. The surge follows calls from opposition leader Bobi Wine and a warning from regulators. This pattern mirrors the app’s use in recent protests in Nepal a
A new article makes a compelling case against the default reach for a framework. It argues that deep, fundamental skills offer more long-term value and flexibility than tying yourself to a tool that will inevitably change.
Bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark says it slashed power use by “hundreds of megawatts” across 11 Tennessee sites in minutes last winter. This “demand response” is becoming crucial for strained power grids. Now, the focus is shifting to AI data centers.
While Wall Street fixates on AI, a group of leaders in banking, autos, pharma, and industrials are quietly executing stunning transformations. From Citigroup’s comeback to Ralph Lauren’s luxury pivot, here are the performances you missed.
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator is teaming up with Microsoft to overhaul its grid management. The plan uses AI to forecast demand and prevent congestion, aiming to cut decision cycles from weeks down to minutes.
Fast Company has officially opened the application window for its 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators awards. This marks the eighth year of the program, which now includes 19 categories, with a brand-new focus on Skilled Labor.
GameStop has announced a massive, entirely at-risk compensation package for CEO Ryan Cohen. He gets nothing unless he can increase the company’s market value more than tenfold to $100 billion and hit major profit goals.
The Linux kernel is set to get a powerful new static analysis tool designed to catch locking bugs before they happen. It’s called Context Analysis and it will debut in the Linux 7.0 kernel, but it requires the upcoming Clang 22 compiler to work.
Returns are a financial and ecological disaster for retailers. A startup called rScan is turning that problem into an opportunity for enterprising resellers with a smart barcode-scanning app and data platform.
A new Horizon Europe project called SHASAI is taking a holistic approach to AI cybersecurity. Running from November 2025 to April 2029, it will develop tools to protect AI from design through real-world operation.
