Employers are increasingly prioritizing skills over diplomas, creating “new-collar” jobs paying up to $160,000 annually. These positions bridge the gap between traditional office work and manual labor, focusing on practical abilities gained through bootcamps, certifications, and experience rather th
Australia has expanded its pioneering social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick. The legislation takes effect December 10 and could result in fines up to A$50 million for tech companies that fail to prevent underage accounts.
China’s markets showed remarkable resilience despite the regional AI selloff, grinding higher after morning lows. The quiet implementation of US-China tariff reductions and a visiting US agriculture delegation flew under Western media radar.
Google has reached a settlement with Epic Games over the 2020 antitrust lawsuit that found Google’s Play Store practices monopolistic. The agreement includes reduced fees and opens Android to more competition through 2032, marking a significant shift in mobile app distribution.
The bidding war for obesity biotech Metsera just escalated dramatically. Novo Nordisk’s latest $10 billion offer is now considered superior to Pfizer’s $8.1 billion proposal, triggering legal battles and industry drama.
Swedish contamination control startup DREV has raised €2.8 million to expand its Vault product line. The technology captures hazardous “black dust” from battery manufacturing while recovering valuable metals. The funding comes as Europe ramps up gigafactory compliance requirements.
General Motors is pushing beyond rare earth headlines to build actual domestic supply chains. The automaker has partnered with MP Materials, Lithium Americas, and Global Foundries. But scaling these projects presents the real challenge.
The Coreboot project has formally responded to recent criticism from laptop vendors about its development process. Meanwhile, firmware specialists 3mdeb are making solid progress bringing Coreboot and OpenSIL to upcoming AMD Turin platforms. It’s a busy week for open-source firmware.
Armilar Venture Partners has closed the first €120 million of its new Fund IV, focusing on Series A investments in Spain and Portugal. The Lisbon-based firm aims to build a portfolio of around 20 companies across AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation technologies.
After years of legal battles, Google and Epic Games have settled their antitrust lawsuit. The agreement will bring major changes to Android’s app distribution and payment systems, creating more competition against Google Play.
