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AI Spending Fears Threaten to Swamp Big Tech’s Strong Earnings
AI

AI Spending Fears Threaten to Swamp Big Tech’s Strong Earnings

Three of the biggest and most important technology companies in the world are expected to show healthy growth when they report earnings this week.

Pixels of the Week – October 25, 2026 by Stéphanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.
Technology

Pixels of the Week – October 25, 2026 by Stéphanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.

👉🏻 Curated weekly UX Research, Design & Tech resources: the “disability dongle” and real accessibility barriers, ecommerce accessibility and where customers get stuck, AI-generated UI as fast design not UX, why decorative images aren’t a thing, vibe prototyping as a double-edged sword, a family gami

Four-legged robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using hands
Science

Four-legged robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using hands

Researchers from ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab have taught one of its four-legged ANYmal robots to solve a giant Rubik's Cube using its feet.

Health

Foot-specific health status in a large convenience sample of adults living in Spain: a cross-sectional study - Scientific Reports

Foot health is crucial to people’s overall well-being and independence but is often underestimated. Foot injuries are common, affecting mobility and increasing the risk of falls. This study aimed to evaluate foot-specific health status using section 1 of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ),

NC State hiring Phillip Rivers would be unconventional, but he might still be the right fit
Sports

NC State hiring Phillip Rivers would be unconventional, but he might still be the right fit

The longtime NFL QB and former NC State legend could energize the Wolfpack fans and donors and provide an injection of NIL funding

World

Gaza content creator tells Al Jazeera how much her award win means

Palestinian girl Nisreen Skaik tells Al Jazeera how much winning a Junior Digital Creator Award means

BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen in Kutch, seizes boat
Business

BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen in Kutch, seizes boat

Four fishermen from Pakistan's Sindh province were apprehended by the Border Security Force in Gujarat. They had entered Indian waters for crab-catching activities near Sir Creek on Sunday. The BSF acted on specific intelligence inputs during the operation that led to their capture. Additionally, a

Is Music Nostalgia Keeping Us From Finding Our Next Favorite Artist?
Culture

Is Music Nostalgia Keeping Us From Finding Our Next Favorite Artist?

In an increasingly confusing modern music industry, is reliance on nostalgia the reason we're in such disarray?

Moonshot's Kimi K3.1 Pro flirts with open weights leadership amid paid influencer scandal allegations
AI

Moonshot's Kimi K3.1 Pro flirts with open weights leadership amid paid influencer scandal allegations

The model excels at complex coding, financial analysis, 3D creation, and software-security work, showing particularly large improvements in tasks requiring repeated coding, tool use, debugging, and revision.

Disney Plus: 31 Best TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now - CNET
Technology

Disney Plus: 31 Best TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now - CNET

Disney Plus is chock full of epic TV show offerings, from Star Wars to Marvel and beyond, guaranteeing hours of fun for the whole family.

Billionaire investor warns Bitcoin will be hacked and go to zero
Science

Billionaire investor warns Bitcoin will be hacked and go to zero

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya has warned that Bitcoin (BTC) will eventually be hacked and collapse to zero.

Gran, 51, loses 5st with Slimming World after menopause weight gain
Health

Gran, 51, loses 5st with Slimming World after menopause weight gain

Emma Artemiou, 51, weighed 13st 6lbs and was classed as obese

2026 United States Grand Prix picks, odds, grid, time: Formula One predictions, best bets from advanced model
Sports

2026 United States Grand Prix picks, odds, grid, time: Formula One predictions, best bets from advanced model

SportsLine's model analyzes Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the rest of the starting grid at the 2026 F1 United States GP

World

Gaza’s visually and hearing-impaired children miss school due to Israel war

Children in Gaza with auditory and visual challenges often have no access to specialist education.

Anthropic was beaten to the punch by a salad dressing company
Business

Anthropic was beaten to the punch by a salad dressing company

What do you do when you think your company’s technology may fundamentally alter the fabric of the economy—or rend it apart entirely? Anthropic, which is widely rumored to be approaching a record-setting IPO, apparently has an answer: Cut the public in on a piece of whatever comes next. Last week, the company announced that it would dedicate 5% of its shares to a company-owned public benefit trust. If Anthropic’s products are as lucrative as its sky-high valuation suggests, those sha

Introducing 'Microdismissal,' the Toxic Relationship Habit You Might Not Even Notice
Culture

Introducing 'Microdismissal,' the Toxic Relationship Habit You Might Not Even Notice

From eye-rolling to brushing off your feelings, subtle acts of emotional invalidation can slowly damage your relationship.

REDMI teases the Book 16 2027 series » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
AI

REDMI teases the Book 16 2027 series » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Xiaomi has teased and confirmed that the upcoming laptop will feature a numeric keypad. The REDMI Book 16 2027 series...

Which phone has the best portrait camera mode? I tested the big three to find out
Technology

Which phone has the best portrait camera mode? I tested the big three to find out

Apple iPhone vs Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy: Which phone takes the best portrait photos. I compare all three to find out.

r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers and more
Science

r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers and more

The opensource subreddit’s new rules against AI have sparked a revolt.

I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
Health

I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis

A new report says nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers makes history during NFL's first game in Paris
Sports

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers makes history during NFL's first game in Paris

Rodgers continues to make history during his final season

World

Saudi air defences intercept Houthi barrage near Mecca

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate as fierce ground battles and a devastating siege strangle Yemen's Taiz.

What’s really fueling the recent generosity boom
Business

What’s really fueling the recent generosity boom

Generosity is in the air, or so it would seem. The Trump administration recently mailed a round of $500 checks to almost a million users of Healthcare.gov. The AI rivals OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to share their (eventual) wealth with the public beyond investors, and Anthropic this week got a bit more specific, proposing a Public Benefit Fund pegged at 5% of the company’s overall value. And never to be outdone, Elon Musk promptly pledged to give “every kid in America” a share in SpaceX. 

Sunday Slay: Maura Higgins’ Hottest Shots Make a Scorching Statement!
Culture

Sunday Slay: Maura Higgins’ Hottest Shots Make a Scorching Statement!

Sunday Slay is back with reality TV stunner Maura Higgins -- and if you haven’t seen what she’s serving up beneath her "Dancing With The Stars" costumes, consider today your lucky day!

AI

Moonshot tells Kimi AI to code away, but leave the hacking alone

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is deliberately limiting the hacking capabilities of its latest artificial intelligence model, highlighting a growing dilemma for the industry: how do companies make AI more powerful without making cyberattacks easier to carry out? The company introduced Kimi K3.1 Pro

Technology

Government websites in South Africa hit by downtime

South Africa's State IT Agency said any downtime of government websites over the weekend was due to ongoing planned maintenance.

Inside Oilstainlab's quest to build a supercar on its own terms
Science

Inside Oilstainlab's quest to build a supercar on its own terms

Modern supercars often follow a similar script: outrageous power, expansive screens, aero components, and a price tag that could buy you a rather nice house. The formula works, of course, but it can also make the business of building an exotic car feel a little too predictable.

What people aged 50 and older need to know about flu shots
Health

What people aged 50 and older need to know about flu shots

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Ann Falsey of the University of Rochester Medical School about flu shots for people aged 50 and older.

NFL Week 7 odds, picks: Brinson's player props, best bets, anytime touchdown scorers for Sunday
Sports

NFL Week 7 odds, picks: Brinson's player props, best bets, anytime touchdown scorers for Sunday

Coming off a 6-2 run, Sunday's card features an explosive total in Detroit, value on the underdog Dolphins, and a smash spot for Ja'Marr Chase against the Ravens

World

Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?

Prime Minister Netanyahu mulls cryptocurrency as answer to economic sanctions on Israel, but there are few buyers.

Donald Trump-Republicans or Democrats -- Who will win US Midterm elections 2026? Here's what survey polls say with 10 days to go
Business

Donald Trump-Republicans or Democrats -- Who will win US Midterm elections 2026? Here's what survey polls say with 10 days to go

US midterm elections 2026: Out of 435 seats in the House of Representatives, Republicans have 218 seats, Democrats have 214, Independents have 1 and there are two vacancies.

Culture

Charo Santos, Annette Gozon amuse with collab that ‘no one expected’

Charo Santos-Concio and Annette Gozon-Valdes amused social media users after joining the viral “All I See Is Dollar Signs” trend. Santos took to Instagram on Saturday, Oct. 24, to share a TikTok video of herself and Gozon-Valdes participating in the trend. The duo began the trend by clicking their h

Your parents may be asking AI health questions. Here's what you should know
AI

Your parents may be asking AI health questions. Here's what you should know

Artificial intelligence is becoming another place people turn when they have a health question.

Data Center Customers Are Reportedly Footing A Bigger Bill For A Superior HBM Supply Chain, Where Samsung Has An Edge, As It’s Estimated To Charge Up To 25% Extra
Technology

Data Center Customers Are Reportedly Footing A Bigger Bill For A Superior HBM Supply Chain, Where Samsung Has An Edge, As It’s Estimated To Charge Up To 25% Extra

Samsung’s HBM supply chain edge is reportedly commanding a premium of up to 25%, with data center customers willing to pay for assured volumes

APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe
Science

APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe Explanation: Is our universe haunted? It might look that way on this dark matter map.

Health

Who qualifies for Medicare's new $50-a-month GLP-1 program? - NewsNation

... medical history and health status ... Certain medical conditions can affect eligibility. According to CMS, people with Type 2 diabetes, moderate ...

NFL picks against the spread, Week 7 2026: Expert ATS picks, predictions, player props for Sunday, Oct. 25
Sports

NFL picks against the spread, Week 7 2026: Expert ATS picks, predictions, player props for Sunday, Oct. 25

The SportsLine experts have locked in their top Week 7 picks from this week's NFL schedule, see who they are backing and fading here

World

How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?

Rising energy costs and protests are sharpening European opposition to renewed US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Rates of short-term bills, bonds may end higher on hawkish BSP - BusinessWorld Online
Business

Rates of short-term bills, bonds may end higher on hawkish BSP - BusinessWorld Online

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES on offer this week may fetch higher yields following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) outsized…

Parker Posey: "I have felt in the right place at the right time"
Culture

Parker Posey: "I have felt in the right place at the right time"

In the 1990s actress Parker Posey was dubbed "The Queen of the Indies." The Emmy-nominated star of "The White Lotus," and the new film "Wild Horse Nine" talks about her Southern upbringing, and how her parents inspired her acting.

AI

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about

We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.

Samsung probably isn't rebranding One UI as Galaxy OS - Engadget
Technology

Samsung probably isn't rebranding One UI as Galaxy OS - Engadget

A bunch of recent rumors have suggested Samsung has some changes in store for its smartphone interface.

The AI librarian that can help with our Jewish learning - The Jewish Chronicle
Science

The AI librarian that can help with our Jewish learning - The Jewish Chronicle

Sefaria’s new online tool can guide us to the sources we need

The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians
Health

The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians

The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset.

Chiefs vs. Seahawks prediction, spread, odds, time: 'Sunday Night Football' picks from proven model
Sports

Chiefs vs. Seahawks prediction, spread, odds, time: 'Sunday Night Football' picks from proven model

SportsLine's model has revealed its Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks picks for 'Sunday Night Football'

World

Russian LNG accounts for 20% of European market — Putin

Russia has never refused to supply energy resources to Europe, underlinded Russian leader

Town CEO Jean-Denis Greze on why most people still don’t know what to ask AI
Business

Town CEO Jean-Denis Greze on why most people still don’t know what to ask AI

AI agents are powerful, but most ordinary people don’t yet use them. Town wants to change that. Led by CEO Jean-Denis Greze, playfully referred to as Town’s mayor, the company announced a $108 million Series B on October 19, co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures, at a $1 billion valuation.   Greze cofounded the San Francisco startup with Tony Vincent in late 2024 after serving as CTO of Plaid, where he built up the engineering team from about 20 people to 350. Town’s betting it

Passage: In memoriam
Culture

Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor Tom Skerritt, known for such films as "Top Gun," "Alien," and "Steel Magnolias," and the TV series "Picket Fences."

As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
AI

As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them

With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out

Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users - Engadget
Technology

Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users - Engadget

Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.

As vote nears, Trump’s AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty
Science

As vote nears, Trump’s AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty

Some of the world’s leading financiers are sounding increasingly alarmed about an AI bubble.

More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are
Health

More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are

The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable.

Seahawks vs. Chiefs prediction, odds, start time, betting preview: Sunday Night Football picks, best bets
Sports

Seahawks vs. Chiefs prediction, odds, start time, betting preview: Sunday Night Football picks, best bets

Best bets and betting preview for Chiefs vs. Seahawks on Sunday Night Football

World

The search for gold is a dangerous and laborious gamble for Sudan’s miners

As Sudan’s war destroys livelihoods, the death of 16-year-old Altayeb Alhadi highlights dangers of artisanal mining.

Look up tonight: October’s full moon is for hunters
Business

Look up tonight: October’s full moon is for hunters

This evening, the night sky is helping to set a spooky mood for the upcoming Halloween festivities later this week. Just after midnight (12:12 a.m. ET on Monday, October 26), the Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination. Here’s everything you need to know about this luminous orb so you can be the most informed person at your office. What exactly is a full moon anyways? Much like Picasso or moody teenagers, the Moon goes through phases. Unlike the artist and hormonal youths, the Moon’s

Serielizados TV Festival Prizes: Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty’ and ‘Astonishing’ ‘Killing a Bear’ Win Big as ‘El Observatorio’ Bags the Mind the Gap Pitch Prize
Culture

Serielizados TV Festival Prizes: Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty’ and ‘Astonishing’ ‘Killing a Bear’ Win Big as ‘El Observatorio’ Bags the Mind the Gap Pitch Prize

At Serielizados’ awards ceremony Oct 24 in Barcelona, Hagai Levi’s ‘Etty and the Sánchez-Cabezudo brothers’ ‘Killing a Bear’ scored the biggest prizes

AI

AWS sells out cloud capacity through 2027 as AI demand grows

AWS is holding back some 2027 capacity for on-demand customers and services like Bedrock and EC2.

Uranium Waste From This Aussie Mine Was Safely Locked Away, But Microbes Had Other Plans
Technology

Uranium Waste From This Aussie Mine Was Safely Locked Away, But Microbes Had Other Plans

In 1944, rocks from the Mount Painter mine in the heart of Australia were sent to the US for experiments as part of the Manhattan Project.

Opinion | Florida police ruined my life with a false AI match. Now I’m demanding justice.
Science

Opinion | Florida police ruined my life with a false AI match. Now I’m demanding justice.

When I’ve gotten in trouble, I’ve paid my debt to society. But the government doesn’t want to pay theirs.

How $2 rhubarb slashes cholesterol and wards off liver disease
Health

How $2 rhubarb slashes cholesterol and wards off liver disease

Rhubarb may make you think of pies and summer crumbles. But this overlooked $2 produce pick has health benefits for your cholesterol, digestion and liver that may warrant a closer look.

Sports

Packers vs. Lions prediction, odds, time: 2026 NFL Week 7 picks from advanced model

SportsLine's model has revealed its Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions picks

World

Bangladesh per capita GDP forecast to outstrip India’s: What does it mean?

Bangladesh expected to surpass India's per capita GDP this year, but that's not the complete economic picture.

RYBREVANT FASPRO™ (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) combination demonstrates 77% overall response rate in first-line treatment of patients with advanced head and neck cancer
Business

RYBREVANT FASPRO™ (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) combination demonstrates 77% overall response rate in first-line treatment of patients with advanced head and neck cancer

/PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) today announced new results from Cohort 5 of the Phase 1b/2 OrigAMI-4 study showing deep and durable responses...

What channel is Man Utd v Bournemouth Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Culture

What channel is Man Utd v Bournemouth Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Man Utd v Bournemouth in the Premier League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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