Space debris is reaching crisis levels with over 141 million objects now orbiting Earth. The rapid expansion of mega-constellations like Starlink threatens to overwhelm near-Earth space, yet binding international regulations remain nonexistent.
The Disney-YouTube TV blackout is costing both companies millions. Disney faces $30 million in weekly revenue losses while YouTube TV offers $20 credits to keep subscribers from canceling during the standoff.
BNPL’s explosive growth hides a dangerous reality: 41% of users report late payments, and regulators are finally taking notice. The solution might lie in updating an old retail model for the digital age. Retailers who own the credit relationship will own customer loyalty.
Apple’s next major iPhone update, iOS 26.2, is scheduled for December release and will work on iPhones from iPhone 11 through iPhone 17. The update expands Live Translation on AirPods to EU users while introducing urgent reminders and revised sleep scoring. Current beta testing shows some modem comp
New renders show Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Plus in a striking orange color that looks suspiciously like iPhone 17 Pro’s shade. But leakers are already calling the color fake. The Plus model returns as the Edge gets canceled for 2026.
Ken Griffin says resilience and perseverance matter more than pure intellect at his hedge fund. He warns that grade inflation in schools is failing to teach students how to handle failure, which is essential in business.
When Google decided to discontinue first and second generation Nest thermostats, hackers stepped in with custom firmware. The No Longer Evil project gives abandoned devices new life through reverse engineering. This represents a growing pushback against corporate control of hardware.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 could be thinner than its predecessor at just 6.9mm, but that sleek design might come with serious trade-offs. The company may need to shrink the battery or remove cooling components to achieve this slim profile, potentially creating heat and battery life issues.
Rumble is acquiring German AI infrastructure company Northern Data in a deal worth up to $970 million. Meanwhile, China suspends key export controls on gallium and germanium that had restricted US access.
An anonymous developer is eyeing 5,000 acres in Mason County, Kentucky for a massive data center project. Local residents have formed a 1,600-member Facebook group in opposition, citing secrecy and environmental worries. The county’s Fiscal Court will discuss the proposal on November 12.
