Robinhood just reported blockbuster third-quarter results that smashed Wall Street expectations. The trading platform doubled its revenue while net income surged to $556 million, continuing its hot streak as one of 2024’s top-performing tech stocks.
Venture capital’s obsession with software and AI has created tunnel vision that ignores the trillions in economic activity happening in manufacturing, agriculture and logistics. These foundational industries employ tens of millions and desperately need modernization. The real innovation opportunity
Neon, the app that pays users to record phone calls, has quietly returned after a security breach forced it offline in September. The relaunched version now only records calls between Neon users, addressing some legal concerns but raising new questions about its viability.
Apple is rolling out Enhanced Safety Alerts in iOS 26.2 that use location data to warn iPhone users about nearby emergencies. The system leverages Apple’s encrypted Find My network rather than cellular carriers. Users get a privacy toggle to control whether they share location data for these alerts.
Intel’s new Latency Optimized Mode for Xeon 6 “Birch Stream” platforms keeps uncore frequencies higher for consistent performance. Testing reveals substantial power increases alongside modest performance gains. The feature remains disabled by default due to power concerns.
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that fundamentally changes Android app distribution. The deal caps Google’s fees and creates new support for third-party app stores globally. These changes could reshape the mobile app ecosystem for years to come.
Apple is breaking from its premium strategy with a budget laptop that uses iPhone processors instead of M-series chips. The device aims to compete with Chromebooks and attract iPad users who want a traditional laptop experience.
Windows 10 users enrolled in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program are seeing confusing “end of support” warnings despite paying for continued protection. Microsoft acknowledges it’s a display bug affecting multiple Windows 10 versions. The company says affected systems will still receive se
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski says the company’s non-traditional hiring approach helped them find incredible talent outside Silicon Valley. The AI audio startup recently hit a $6.6 billion valuation and eliminated job titles to create a flat organizational structure.
Epic Games and Google have reached a settlement that dramatically reshapes Android’s app ecosystem. The deal slashes Google Play fees and mandates global support for third-party app stores and payment systems for at least six and a half years.
