AI companies are cutting worker pay while posting massive profits. Data labelers at Mercor saw their wages drop from $21 to $16 hourly for functionally identical work, forcing them to accept demoralizing terms just to survive.
Intel is pushing early Linux graphics support for its upcoming Nova Lake processors while addressing security vulnerabilities. The company published 30 new security advisories alongside microcode updates for current CPUs.
The middle management purge is giving way to a new role: AI agent manager. Companies like Vercel are already restructuring teams around autonomous AI agents. This shift could change who gets hired and promoted entirely.
Apple is reportedly developing a new budget MacBook that could sell for under $999 and use iPhone A18 Pro chips. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts 5-7 million units in 2026, potentially making up 20% of Mac sales. The device aims to convert would-be iPad buyers to laptops.
NotebookLM transforms creative blocks by analyzing your existing notes and finding patterns you missed. Instead of starting from scratch, you build on ideas you’ve already had. The result feels like collaborating with your past self.
Escape From Tarkov’s highly anticipated Steam launch has turned into a disaster. The game currently sits at Mostly Negative with just 34% positive reviews out of over 7,200 submitted since yesterday. Players report being unable to log in, create accounts, or even access the game due to widespread se
Trunk Tools founder Sarah Buchner reveals how AI is transforming the $13-14 trillion construction industry. Her practical advice applies whether you’re building skyscrapers or creative campaigns. The key? Start with one workflow you truly understand.
Abu Dhabi is aggressively pursuing AI and autonomous vehicle technology as part of its economic diversification strategy. The emirate expects its SAVI cluster to contribute $12 billion and create 40,000 jobs by 2045 while aiming for full government automation by 2027.
KDE Plasma 6.6 is shaping up with some seriously useful improvements. The desktop environment will finally handle crash loops without freezing your system, and screenshot tool Spectacle gains OCR capabilities.
Logitech has confirmed a data breach after the notorious Clop ransomware group exploited a zero-day vulnerability. The company filed an SEC disclosure revealing potential exposure of employee and customer data. Here’s what we know about the security incident.
