Honor Magic V6 Review, PWM Dimming, Silicon-Carbon Batteries, LG Rollable Teardown, Moto G Stylus 2026, OnePlus Nord 6, and More...
In this episode, host Mariam Joir and Android Central’s Nick Sutrich dissect the Honor Magic V6 foldable, comparing it to Oppo’s Find N5/N6, Samsung’s Z Fold 7, and other upcoming devices. They highlight the V6’s slimmer crease, brighter anti‑reflective display, superior telephoto lens, and longer battery life thanks to silicon‑carbon cells, while noting its hinge’s limited angle retention and less polished software experience versus ColorOS/OxygenOS. The conversation also touches on PWM dimming, charging speeds across 80‑240 W chargers, and the broader foldable market landscape, including teardowns of LG’s rollable concept and previews of the Moto G Stylus 2026 and OnePlus Nord 6.
Vibhor Kumar: Column_encrypt v4.0: A Simpler, Safer Model for Column-Level Encryption in PostgreSQL
The column_encrypt extension for PostgreSQL released version 4.0, a major simplification that consolidates all management functions under an encrypt schema and replaces the previous multi‑role model with a single column_encrypt_user role. Automatic log masking, stricter SECURITY DEFINER handling, and schema‑qualified...
Hermes Outshines OpenClaw as Self‑learning Strategic COO
My OpenClaw concedes that it's a better COO and not a strategist. It believes Hermes is better for that job: Where Hermes will be better: 1. It gets smarter automatically. When Hermes solves a strategic problem, it turns that solution into a reusable...
My Keynote at the Television Academy
The author delivered the keynote at the Television Academy AI Summit, addressing how generative AI is reshaping the television ecosystem. Attendees—writers, producers, marketers—sought insight into the financial and creative impact of cheaper, abundant content. The talk expanded on the most...
Google March 2026 Core Update Visibility Shifts & Patterns In the US
Google’s March 2026 core update reshaped US search visibility, pulling traffic away from intermediary, aggregator and quick‑answer sites toward stronger, more authoritative destinations. Across verticals—dictionary, jobs, government, travel, real estate, health and finance—domains like Merriam‑Webster, Wikipedia, Amazon.jobs, Census.gov and Zillow saw...
Why Ecommerce SEO Is More Complicated Than It Looks
E‑commerce SEO is far more complex than standard website SEO because online stores must optimize thousands of product pages, manage crawl‑budget constraints, and handle faceted navigation. Technical factors such as page speed, duplicate content, and structured data become critical, especially...
SRE Weekly Issue #512
SRE Weekly Issue #512 highlights the growing uncertainty of AI workloads and introduces Archera’s new insurance model that protects cloud commitments from under‑utilization. The issue curates several thought‑pieces on reliability, from multi‑agent redundancy to the breakdown of end‑to‑end testing in...
Your Next CPU Doesn’t Need to Be New — These Older Chips Are a Smarter Buy
The article argues that buying a few‑year‑old processor can deliver near‑top gaming performance at a fraction of the cost of current flagship chips. It highlights several AMD and Intel models—such as the Ryzen 5 3600, Ryzen 5 5600X, Intel i7‑4770, i7‑8700K, i5‑12600K and Ryzen 7 5700X3D—available...
Stop Wasting Surveys on “Plain Vanilla” Calls: Using AI to Improve CSAT and Agent Evaluation
Contact‑center leaders can cut survey costs by up to 50 % by using AI to flag only the challenging interactions for CSAT surveys. AI automatically codes reasons for contact, detects dissatisfaction or delight, and routes the 30 % of complex calls to...
Grand Teton Tests Robotic Sage Grouse to Keep Birds Off Airport Runway
Grand Teton National Park has begun field trials of animated robotic sage grouse near Jackson Hole Airport. The lifelike decoys are designed to lure real birds away from the runway, addressing a long‑standing safety and conservation challenge.
AI Data Centers Outspend Interstate Construction Weekly
The AI data center build-out is the largest privately-funded infrastructure program in American history. The Interstate Highway System took 35 years to build at an average of approximately $18.8 billion per year in 2026 dollars. The AI data center build-out is...
White House Tells Banks to Use Anthropic to Spot Vulnerabilities
The White House is urging the nation’s largest banks to deploy Anthropic’s Mythos AI model for cybersecurity vulnerability detection. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley have begun internal trials after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and...
Smart Security Features Redefine Modern Apartment Living
Apartment developers are rolling out smart entry systems, digital locks, extensive lighting and surveillance to boost security and appeal. These upgrades promise peace of mind, higher property values and a fresh design focus for renters and owners.
Loyal's Longevity Pill Shows One‑Year Lifespan Boost in 1,300‑Dog Trial
San Francisco‑based Loyal announced that its experimental drug LOY-002 extended the median lifespan of senior dogs by at least one year in a randomized, double‑blind trial of 1,300 animals. The result fuels hopes for a pet anti‑aging therapy and raises...
Boreal Orders 20 Electric Hydrofoil Ferries to Transform Norway’s Fjord Travel
Norwegian transport operator Boreal has placed an order for 20 Candela P‑12 electric hydrofoil ferries, aiming to replace diesel vessels on fjord routes. The fast‑charging, 25‑knot craft promise 40‑nautical‑mile range and up to 80% lower energy use, marking a major...
SoundHound AI Teams with Associated Carrier Group to Deploy Agentic AI for Tier‑2/3 Telecoms
SoundHound AI has signed a partnership with Associated Carrier Group (ACG) to bring its agentic AI platform to Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 telecom operators. The deal gives smaller carriers access to autonomous AI agents that can resolve customer issues end‑to‑end, a...
AI Platforms Will Monetize Aggressively, Driving Away Unwanted Users
Like it or not, this is the kind of fun monetization optimization strategy we can expect from AI platforms in the years to come. They'll turn every knob and fondle every lever passionately to ensure that unwanted users migrate off their...
Social Media Week Serves as Marketing’s Candid Reality Check Amid Budget Strains
Social Media Week highlighted that more than 60% of marketers now struggle to measure ROI across channels, underscoring tightening budgets and eroding trust in platform metrics. Speakers urged a move from hype to disciplined execution, signaling a pragmatic turn in...
Draganfly (DPRO) Shifts to Defense‑Grade Drone Production, Boosts Capacity
Drone maker Draganfly Inc. announced a strategic pivot to high‑volume defense manufacturing, adding AS9100‑ and ISO9001‑certified production lines in Texas and Canada. The move, highlighted by CEO Cameron Chell’s Fox Business appearance, underpins a surge in DPRO’s stock, up 132%...
Catalyst Pharma $1,000 Investment Soars 2,145% Over 10 Years, Outpacing S&P 500
Investors who bought Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) in April 2016 would see a $1,000 investment swell to $22,456 by April 2026, a 2,145% return that eclipses the S&P 500’s 233% gain. The surge reflects strong sales of Firdapse, new FDA approvals,...
CX Teams Stumble Over Data Quality as Real‑Time Ops Layer Expands
Customer‑experience (CX) leaders are hitting data‑quality and governance walls while trying to turn real‑time signals into coordinated action. The gap between signal visibility and execution maturity is prompting a push for unified data hubs before AI can be scaled.
India Unveils Incentive Plan to Process Lithium and Nickel Domestically
India's mining secretary Piyush Goyal said the government is finalising an incentive scheme to encourage domestic lithium and nickel processing. The move targets import dependence for electric‑vehicle batteries and seeks to build local refining capacity, a policy first reported by...
Industrial Fasteners Market to Reach $115.7B by 2032, Driven by New Energy Demand
The industrial fasteners market is projected to expand from $91.04 billion in 2025 to $115.67 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 3.48%. Growth is anchored by rising demand in automotive, aerospace, construction and especially new‑energy infrastructure such as wind...
Portugal's Real Estate Shifts Focus From Buildings to Digital Infrastructure
A Portugal News analysis by Paulo Lopes argues the country's real‑estate sector is pivoting from conventional building assets to a broader infrastructure model that blends digital, energy and sustainability. The piece highlights demographic pressure, climate mandates and AI‑driven data‑centre growth...
AI-Driven Compliance Accelerates as Data Governance Becomes Critical Infrastructure
AI-powered compliance tools are being woven into risk‑assessment and regulatory reporting, highlighted by the Justice Department’s $14.6 billion health‑care fraud case. Experts say speed alone isn’t enough—clarity and governance are the new priorities for legal‑tech solutions.
Nine Critical Orthanc DICOM Flaws Threaten Hospital Imaging Systems
Security researchers disclosed nine critical vulnerabilities in Orthanc, the open‑source DICOM server used by hospitals and research labs. The flaws, tracked as CVE‑2026‑5437 to CVE‑2026‑5445, affect versions up to 1.12.10 and could allow attackers to crash servers, exfiltrate patient images,...
Broadcom Posts Record $19.3B Q1 Revenue as AI Chip Sales More Than Double
Broadcom announced a record $19.3 billion first‑quarter revenue, driven by AI semiconductor sales that jumped 106% year over year to $8.4 billion. The earnings surge underpinned a $10 billion share‑repurchase program and reinforced the chipmaker’s 14‑year dividend‑growth streak.
Dubai Orders One‑Year Rollout of Unified GovTech Platform, Links Residency to Property Data
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed ordered all Dubai government entities to merge citizen and business services onto a single digital platform within 12 months. In parallel, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and the Dubai Land Department signed an...
Black Hills Energy to Power Meta’s Wyoming Data Center with Renewable Electricity
Black Hills Energy announced a partnership with Meta to provide renewable electricity for the tech giant's new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The utility will use its Large Power Contract Service tariff to deliver customized, low‑carbon power, while its data‑center...
Citi Elevates Shailaja Suvarna to VP of Talent Acquisition Operations for APAC
Citi has promoted Shailaja Suvarna to Vice President of Talent Acquisition Operations (TAO) for the APAC region. With more than two decades of HR shared‑services experience, she will lead the Recruiting Coordinator vertical and push automation and process‑standardization. The move...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Impresses: Fast, Bright Tablet Experience
AT&T sent me a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" Android Tablet to evaluate, and I'm darn impressed. It's fast, has a crisp, bright screen, and makes reading the news, an ebook, or playing games way more fun than on...
Family in China Creates AI Clone to Comfort Elderly Mother After Son’s Death
After a traffic accident killed a man in Shandong, his family concealed his death from his 80‑year‑old mother, who suffers from heart disease. They commissioned AI specialist Zhang Zewe to create a digital twin using the deceased’s photos, video and...
Musk Sees Autonomy as Key to Long‑term Sales Growth
What Musk realizes that you haven’t yet is that autonomy is the only thing that matters for sales growth medium to long term
Kustomer Raises $30M to Push AI-Driven CX Over UI Tweaks
Kustomer announced a $30 million funding round to accelerate its AI-native customer experience platform, positioning intelligence as the core of CX rather than incremental UI improvements. The move follows its 2023 spin‑off from Meta and signals a broader industry shift...
China Accelerates Orbital Internet Deployment with Successful Smart Dragon-3 Sea Launch
China’s Smart Dragon‑3 carrier rocket lifted off from a sea‑based platform off Guangdong on April 11, delivering a test payload for its sovereign low‑Earth‑orbit internet network. The four‑stage solid‑propellant vehicle, now on its 11th successful flight, can place up to 1,500 kg...
Family Sues Yale New Haven Health Over Tele‑ICU Death of 26‑Year‑Old
The parents of Conor Hylton have filed a malpractice lawsuit against Yale New Haven Health, alleging that a tele‑ICU system left his intensive‑care unit without on‑site physicians, contributing to his death in August 2024. The case highlights growing concerns about...
FCC Bans Foreign Routers, Households Stuck with Insecure Devices
FCC rules restrict new foreign routers, leaving ISP-controlled households stuck with existing devices despite security concerns and no immediate replacement options https://t.co/IRSztufKkU
EMCOR Group Posts $4.51B FY25 Q4 Revenue, Beats Guidance on Data‑Center Demand
EMCOR Group posted fourth‑quarter FY25 revenue of $4.51 billion, exceeding analyst guidance and pushing the share price to $802. The beat was driven by strong demand for data‑center construction and broader infrastructure projects, even as the company signals slower long‑term growth.
Sundar Pichai Marks 10‑Year Google Tenure with Candid AI Leadership Interview
On the anniversary of his decade at the helm, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sat down with Stripe co‑founder John Collison and investor Elad Gil. He detailed why Google delayed the transformer model, outlined a $175‑185 billion capital‑expenditure plan through 2026, and...
Coachella Looks Like Fun and Glamour for Influencers. Behind the Scenes, They Fiercely Strategize
Coachella 2026 has become a high‑stakes arena where influencers treat the festival like a content‑creation boot camp. Creators such as Sam Mintesnot hustle for brand invitations, often securing passes just days before the event. YouTube streams the festival across seven...
Nigeria's Central Bank Tightens BVN Rules Ahead of May 1 Rollout
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular on March 26 requiring banks and payment service providers to enforce new biometric verification (BVN) controls starting May 1, 2026. Key measures include a 24‑hour temporary watchlist for suspicious BVNs, single‑device mobile banking...
Boeing’s $24 Billion Space Launch System Faces Uncertain Future Under Trump Administration
NASA asked rival firms for alternative lunar launch options about a week before Boeing’s $24 billion Space Launch System (SLS) carried Artemis II crew around the Moon. The White House’s budget request echoed that outreach, casting doubt on the SLS’s future under...
Nut‑Free Pesto Startup Besto Scales to 60 Stores, Targeting Allergy‑Sensitive Consumers
Kaureen Randhawa launched Besto, a fresh, nut‑free pesto, and within a year the brand secured placement in about 60 stores across 17 states. The startup’s emphasis on perishable, ingredient‑transparent products aims to capture allergy‑sensitive shoppers and health‑focused consumers.
SEBI Deploys AI‑Powered Platforms to Boost Market Oversight and Cybersecurity
India's securities regulator SEBI rolled out three advanced IT platforms—SUPCOMS, an e‑adjudication portal, and the AI‑driven Cyber‑Sec Audit Compliance (C‑SAC) system—on April 11, 2026. The suite aims to streamline regulator‑market communication, digitize legal proceedings, and apply artificial intelligence to cybersecurity...
Japan Adds $4 B to Rapidus R&D, Aiming for 2‑nm Chip Production by 2027
Japan’s industry ministry approved an additional 631.5 billion yen (about $3.96 billion) for Rapidus, bringing total government R&D support to roughly $15 billion. The funding is aimed at accelerating the company’s 2‑nanometre logic‑chip line, slated for mass production in fiscal 2027, and at...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Warns Tariffs Are Creeping Into Consumer Prices as Stockpiles Dwindle
Amazon chief Andy Jassy told CNBC that the retailer’s early‑year inventory buildup has run out, and tariffs are now showing up in product prices. The comment comes as the U.S. government processes $166 billion in tariff refunds for companies while consumers...
Facebook Shuts Down Analytics Platform June 30, Shifting Marketers to Three New Tools
Facebook announced the retirement of its standalone Analytics dashboard effective June 30, redirecting users to three alternative reporting interfaces. The move reflects declining demand for panel‑based data, heightened privacy regulations, and a strategic focus on social commerce. Marketers must now...
Cyberhill Partners Secures $11 Million From Baleon Capital to Scale Enterprise AI Factory
Cyberhill Partners announced it has closed a strategic investment of up to $11 million from Baleon Capital to accelerate its Enterprise AI Factory platform. The funding will fund go‑to‑market expansion, engineering hires, and the rollout of pre‑built AI solutions for Fortune 500...
UAE Unveils 2031 Space Strategy to Double Economy and Join Top‑10 Space Nations
The United Arab Emirates announced its National Space Strategy 2031, targeting a doubled space‑economy revenue and a place among the world’s top‑10 space powers. The plan builds on 30 satellites, 170 active space firms and a Mars probe extended to...
Innowise Joins FT1000, Highlighting Rapid European SaaS Growth
Innowise has been added to the Financial Times FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest‑growing companies, reflecting strong multi‑year revenue expansion. The ranking, compiled with Statista, signals the firm’s rising influence in the continent’s SaaS and digital transformation space.