Apple eyes Indonesia and BYD goes big on self driving

Big Tech Keeps Its A.I. Data Center Spending Boom Alive

An apparent breakthrough in efficiency from the Chinese start-up did not make tech’s biggest companies question their extravagant spending on new data centers.

The New York Times - 5d

The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continues

Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are still members of the Phoenix Suns after a tumultuous trade deadline

ABC News - 5d

Will a Time Magazine Cover Drive a Wedge Between Trump and Musk?

The cover of the venerable newsweekly, long an object of fixation for the president, put Elon Musk behind the Resolute Desk.

The New York Times - 5d

Mountain Biker and Yeti / Shimano EP Enduro Team Mechanic Goes Missing

Yahoo News - 5d

Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions

Apple introduces ELEGNT, allowing robots to convey intentions, emotions and attitudes through movement, — rather than just functional tasks.

VentureBeat - 6d

Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act

House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.

NBC News - 6d

Giuliano Simeone makes name for himself and eyes Madrid derby spoils

Son of Atlético manager is enjoying breakthrough season and prepares to face leaders Real Madrid for the first time. When Atlético Madrid scored against Real Madrid in the city derby at the Vicente ...

The Guardian - 6d

Kanye West goes on another antisemitic rant, defends Diddy, declares 'dominion' over wife

Ye, formerly Kanye West, went on an antisemitic rant on social media, declaring 'dominion' over Bianca Censori and calling for Diddy to be freed.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

They still want 'one big, beautiful bill.' They're nowhere close.

GOP leaders are trying to lasso various factions as the Senate races ahead with its own plan for President Donald Trump's tax cuts and other priorities.

Politico - 6d

The Google/Epic Games app store showdown goes before Court of Appeals | The DeanBeat

We had a rare peek this week into the legal world of antitrust and its enforcement in the games industry.

VentureBeat - 6d

Big Game: Top DFS plays for Chiefs vs. Eagles

There's just one game left in the 2024 NFL season. Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski offers up his best plays.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term

President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?

ABC News - 6d

Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale

Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decades

ABC News - 6d

The N.B.A. Trade Deadline Moves Were Wild. Who Were the Big Winners?

An unprecedented week has reshaped the league for years to come, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.

BBC News - 6d

13 Best Weighted Blankets, Robes, and Eye Masks (2025)

These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.

Wired - 6d

Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.

The New York Times - 6d

French AI startup Mistral launches Le Chat mobile app for iPhone, Android — can it take enterprise eyes off DeepSeek?

With the new Le Chat app, Mistral is still positioning itself as a viable alternative to OpenAI's signature chatbot ChatGPT and to DeepSeek.

VentureBeat - Feb. 6

Federal Employees Push Back on Trump’s Job Slashing Drive

Civil servants, officials, and outside groups are challenging Trump’s frenzied orders to slash federal agencies and headcounts, often denouncing them as illegal.

Inc. - Feb. 6

Watch: 'Sesame Street' stars Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Grover give L.A. 'a big hug'

The 'Sesame Street' characters visited the Los Angeles Times to talk about emotions, getting through tough times and finding solace in friends, family and neighbors.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

Kendrick Lamar will appear in Synth Riders Experience on Apple Vision Pro

Kendrick Lamar will appear in the experience Humble in the Synth Riders Experience on the Apple Vision Pro.