Apple nearly entered the netbook market back in 2007 before pivoting to create the iPad. The company’s closest attempt was the 11-inch MacBook Air, which started at $999. Now rumors suggest an A-series MacBook could finally hit that sweet spot.
The Mossel Bay municipality has launched a hybrid microgrid system that keeps its Hartenbos wastewater plant operational even during Stage 6 loadshedding. The project includes 4,536 solar panels and battery storage that can seamlessly switch to backup power. Excess solar energy feeds back into the m
Intel’s Arc GPU series is emerging as a serious challenger to NVIDIA and AMD’s dominance. With competitive pricing starting at $179 and innovative software like XeSS 3, Team Blue is building momentum in the mid-range segment. The upcoming Celestial generation could finally establish Intel as the thi
The UK has significantly scaled back scientific collaboration with China, removing sensitive sectors like satellites and robotics from their agreement. Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance called China an “incredibly strong scientific nation” but said the relationship has changed since 2017.
Researchers have developed a new bulletproof material that’s three times stronger than Kevlar. The breakthrough combines carbon nanotubes with aramid polymers in a unique alignment. It’s already setting new records for impact absorption.
Starbucks is undergoing a massive retrenchment, closing hundreds of stores and cutting corporate jobs while shifting away from its “third place” vision. The company faces fundamental challenges that seasonal promotions can’t solve. Management needs to refocus on core customers and efficient service
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration’s passport policy requiring biological sex at birth to proceed. This reverses a practice dating back to the early 1990s that allowed transgender travelers to choose appropriate sex markers. The decision overturns a preliminary injunction granted
Sony just reported better-than-expected quarterly results and boosted its annual profit outlook. The company’s PlayStation division remains its biggest revenue driver while imaging and music segments show impressive growth.
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.
