UK tech leaders are mobilizing against a potential 20% exit tax on founders considering leaving the country. The Startup Coalition letter warns the measure could drive entrepreneurs away rather than keeping them in Britain. With founder confidence already low, many see this as economic self-sabotage
Family offices are moving beyond dashboard fascination to demand real operational improvements from their software. Integration has become the top challenge, while AI is now considered essential infrastructure rather than innovation. The market is consolidating around platforms that can deliver accu
Voter anger over electricity bills is reshaping midterm elections as AI data centers drive demand. Georgia Power bills have risen six times in two years, now averaging $175 monthly, while utilities seek $34 billion in rate increases for 2025.
Cisco’s global innovation officer argues that humanities education is becoming more valuable than ever in the AI era. With 92% of tech jobs being transformed by AI, critical thinking and ethical reasoning will differentiate human workers from machines.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there are no active discussions about selling Blackwell accelerators to China. The announcement comes as both US restrictions and Chinese domestic pressure create a perfect storm for the chipmaker.
Beijing has demonstrated its readiness to weaponize control over rare earth elements, unsettling global manufacturers. With China holding 66% of mined supply and 88% of refined supply, building alternatives will be costly and time-consuming. Western nations are finally taking action through coalitio
Australia is now offering free electricity to millions during peak solar hours. The government wants people to shift their power usage to midday when solar generation is highest. This could make the grid more stable and benefit renters without solar panels.
Arc Raiders players are questioning developer Embark’s pricing strategy after a $10 cosmetic helmet for a menu chicken went viral. The paid multiplayer game already costs $40, making expensive cosmetics hard to swallow. Community backlash highlights growing frustration with live service monetization
GHGSat is launching two more methane-monitoring satellites, bringing its constellation to 14. The company works with major oil producers who’ve lost over $142 million in potential revenue from leaks. Their data has already helped mitigate emissions equivalent to taking 4.6 million cars off the road.
French telco Orange and satellite operator Eutelsat have launched a new ground station in Martinique. The facility hosts 14 antennas and strengthens OneWeb’s LEO coverage across the Caribbean region while closing Atlantic connectivity gaps.
