The US energy storage sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation as companies confront rising costs from tariffs and supply chain vulnerabilities. Industry leaders are pushing for domestic manufacturing and diversifying beyond lithium to technologies like vanadium flow batteries and advanced
European regulators are investigating whether Google’s anti-spam policies unfairly penalize news publishers. The probe could result in fines up to 20% of Google’s global revenue if violations are found.
OnePlus has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone in most global markets. Pricing shows a mixed strategy with some regions seeing increases while others remain stable. US availability faces a brief delay due to FCC certification backlog.
3i Group shares plunged after revealing slowing sales growth at Action, the discount retailer that makes up nearly 80% of its private equity portfolio. The FTSE 100 firm warned full-year growth could miss targets, particularly after weak October performance in France. Investors are questioning wheth
Google is walking back some of its controversial Android developer verification requirements after facing significant pushback from the developer community. The company promises new sideloading options for experienced users and easier registration for students and hobbyists, though both changes are
Major beauty companies are deploying AI across their operations with impressive results. Estée Lauder cut production timelines nearly in half while Ulta achieved a 95% repurchase rate through machine learning personalization. Even smaller brands are using AI tools to compete with industry giants.
A tech CEO’s new AI project name collided with reality when he discovered it matched a famous OnlyFans model. The resulting social media exchange went from awkward to collaborative in hours. Now they’re discussing working together on data visualizations.
Google’s productivity tools including Drive, Sheets, and Docs went down for thousands of users Wednesday afternoon. The company confirmed it was investigating access issues that began around noon EST. Downdetector showed over 2,800 problem reports at the peak.
TuneIn, the internet radio service that once reached a $500 million valuation, has been acquired for just $175 million. The buyer is music technology company Stingray Group, which sees value in TuneIn’s device partnerships and global reach despite the discounted price.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the company has 5,000 unfilled mechanic jobs despite offering $120,000 salaries. He warns this reflects a broader national crisis in skilled trades that “made our country what it is.” The shortage spans manufacturing, emergency services, and critical infrastructure roles.
