Why startups and tech giants are racing to build a practical quantum computer

A Mysterious Startup Is Developing a New Form of Solar Geoengineering

Stardust, an Israeli–US startup, intends to patent its unique aerosol technology for temporarily cooling the planet.

Wired - 1d

UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs

Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.

BBC News - 21h

‘They have no one to follow’: how migrating birds use quantum mechanics to navigate

Evidence is mounting to explain how birds use the Earth’s magnetic field to help fly thousands of miles with unerring accuracy – a discovery that may help advance quantum technology. To the ...

The Guardian - 19h

Why Trump's antitrust agenda could spell trouble for Big Tech

The Trump administration is moving forward with several Biden-era antitrust lawsuits, policies and positions, signaling a continued focus on aggressive antitrust enforcement that could spell ...

The Hill - 3d

Garlin Gilchrist on why he wants to be Michigan's next governor

Michigan Democratic Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has entered the crowded race to be the state's next governor. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Gilchrist about why he ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

F1's first female race engineer praised by Haas team after debut

German Laura Müller was hailed by her Haas team after becoming the first woman to operate as a race engineer in Formula One. She was the voice in driver Esteban Ocon's ear during the practice ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Meet the 21-year-old helping coders use AI to cheat in Google and other tech job interviews

As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, employers are trying to build workarounds to prevent candidates from cheating in virtual job interviews.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Why a 2nd Round Pick Should Be the N.B.A. Rookie of the Year

The race for the award is coming down to two players.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden

Swedish firm unable to ‘secure the necessary financial conditions to continue in its current form’. Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle battery startup, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

J.T. Miller exclusive: NY Rangers building around center who plays 'on a sharp sword'

Now in his second stint with the Blueshirts, J.T. Miller opened up about "emotional regulation problems" and why he must channel that to be his best.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

'Buy European': Airbus and others call for sovereign fund and higher Europe tech autonomy

"Building strategic autonomy in key sectors is now a recognised urgent imperative across Europe," the letter from Airbus, Dassault Systemes and others said.

CNBC - 6d

French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'

China's "DeepSeek moment" is likely to be good news in the global race to develop AI models, according to French power-equipment maker Schneider Electric.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Elon Musk’s xAI and Nvidia join BlackRock and Microsoft’s $30bn AI fund

Tech groups and financial institutions join forces in plans to build data centres and energy projects to underpin AI boom

Financial Times - 4d

Scientists Just Discovered a Quick Way to Live a Longer, Healthier Life: Why You Should Follow the 15-2-Half Rule, Starting Today

While plenty of startups are trying to crack the longevity code, research shows just 15 minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise, and a half-serving of vegetables can make a major difference.

Inc. - Mar. 17

Ex-U-M assistant charged with computer hacking

A former NFL and University of Michigan assistant football coach hacked into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes seeking intimate photos and videos, according to an indictment ...

ESPN - 3d

Noteworthy new books on economics

Why advanced economies are struggling to build; how Britain can boost growth; plus books on inequality and poverty

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Why the UK Has Not Retaliated Against Trump’s Tariffs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

NASCAR Saturday schedule at Homestead-Miami Speedway

A busy day of practice, qualifying and racing for the Cup and Xfinity series at the 1.5-mile oval.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Jack Ma’s pivot to AI rehabilitated Alibaba

The Chinese tech giant is establishing a lead in a fiercely competitive sector, and its billionaire founder is back in favour

Financial Times - Mar. 17

Taiwan's president hails Arizona chips project in meeting with visiting governor

Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te said that a Taiwanese semiconductor company’s massive investment in Arizona is the “best model” for the island’s effort to build computer chips supply lines ...

ABC News - 5d

AppLovin short-seller urges exclusion of the stock from S&P 500 index

Short-seller firm Fuzzy Panda Research is trying to keep shares of AppLovin out of the S&P 500, accusing the company of fraudulent ad-tech practices.

CNBC - Mar. 7

From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Sony’s Dazzling New RGB LED TV Comes in 2026

Sony’s incoming RGB tech joins Hisense and Samsung in the race to define the future of LED TVs.

Wired - Mar. 13

Trump urged to target ‘coercive and discriminatory’ Australian media laws by Musk’s X, Apple, Google and Meta

The Computer & Communications Industry Association named Australia’s News Media Bargaining Incentive in its submission. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Big ...

The Guardian - 3d

Whistleblower’s exposé of the cult of Mark Zuckerberg reveals peril of power-crazy tech bros | John Naughton

Meta’s attempt to silence ex-employee Sarah Wynn-Williams has drawn attention to its work on stifling freedom of expression in China. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching a corporate giant ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.

Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

What's up with the NCAA Tournament ball? Here's why 'bouncier' March Madness ball again under scrutiny

The creator of the ball would like to remind players the ball is available for practice year-round

CBS Sports - 15h

Why is Elon Musk still CEO of Tesla?

The tech billionaire and his EV company suffer, Apple castigates itself over Siri failures and a Meta tell-all book evokes a strong reaction. Hello, and welcome to TechScape. In this week’s ...

The Guardian - 5d

Neemias Queta on Boston Celtics teammate Payton Pritchard's case for Sixth Man of the Year

Queta will be among the first to tell you why the Oregon native ought to be at the front of the race.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over his social media posts in support of Ukraine

Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot, responded to the tech billionaire’s remark by saying “he’s not a serious guy” and should “go back to building rockets.”

NBC News - Mar. 10

Y Combinator startups are fastest growing, most profitable in fund history because of AI

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says for about a quarter of the current YC startups, 95% of the code was written by artificial intelligence models.

CNBC - Mar. 15

Nvidia Blackwell accelerates computer-aided engineering software by 50X

Nvidia announced that Nvidia Blackwell hardware will accelerate by 50 times the big computer-aided software engineering firms' software for digital twins.

VentureBeat - 5d

SoftBank expands its AI footprint with $6.5 billion purchase of Ampere Computing

SoftBank Group Corp. announced late Wednesday it is acquiring semiconductor designer Ampere Computing in a $6.5 billion deal that will expand its investments in AI infrastructure.

MarketWatch - 4d

The End of Creativity in the Tech Industry

Are we still creating tech at this point? Or are we just manufacturing it?

Inc. - 3d

Manchester United to replace Old Trafford with new 100,000-seater stadium

Soccer giant Manchester United plans to say goodbye to its storied Old Trafford stadium and build a new 100,000-seat stadium nearby.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Norris tops Chinese GP practice

McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in Friday practice at the Chinese Grand Prix.

BBC News - 3d

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari era begins, plus other key storylines as Formula 1 returns

Formula 1 cars hit the track Friday for the first practice session of 2025 as the new season kicks off this weekend with a race in Melbourne, Australia.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Here's why South Carolina women’s basketball can, or can't, repeat as national champions

It’s South Carolina vs Tennessee Tech in the March Madness bracket. Here’s our prediction, pick for the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Report: Arsenal lead Liverpool in the race to sign French attacker with 20 G/A this season

Arsenal and Liverpool are both expected to be active in the summer transfer window to sign a new attacker.It is clear to see why the Gunners are keen to sign a new attacker considering they are ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year

The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

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