D2C Brands Face Longer Wait, Higher Costs to Enter Quick Commerce as Monetisation Tightens
Direct‑to‑consumer brands are encountering longer onboarding times and higher fees to list on quick‑commerce platforms, with commissions rising 8‑12% and premiums of about 8% versus last year. Combined platform costs now exceed 35% of the selling price in many categories, squeezing margins. Platforms are tightening entry, prioritising brands with strong sales velocity and inventory turnover, and creating waitlists. This shift reflects a broader industry move toward profitability amid investor pressure.
X2D or P2 Evolution? Analyzing Bambu Lab’s Likely Direction After Retiring the X1 Series
Bambu Lab has retired its flagship X1 series, replacing it with the P2S model that offers comparable performance at a lower price point. Speculation about an X2D dual‑extruder printer is growing, but the author argues the market is shifting toward...
Google AI Predicts Flash Floods 24‑hours Early, Saving Lives
Google's new AI can predict flash floods 24 hours before they strike. How it works: > Uses Gemini to extract confirmed flood locations and times from global news > Builds a dataset of past events that never formally existed. > That dataset feeds a...
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[OFC 2026] Part 2 of 5: CPO and the AI Interconnect Challenge
AI compute clusters are doubling annually, pushing Meta's rack designs from 72 GPUs to over 256 nodes and exceeding 1 MW of power per rack. At these scales, copper backplanes face insurmountable limits in power delivery, bandwidth density, and routing complexity....
[OFC 2026] Part 2 of 5: CPO and the AI Interconnect Challenge
AI training racks are scaling rapidly, with Meta's upcoming ORW rack doubling node count and pushing single‑rack power beyond one megawatt. Copper backplanes now face insurmountable limits in bandwidth, power density, and routing complexity. Meta used OFC 2026 to set...
Solving Lithium Plating Risks in Li-Ion Batteries During Fast Charging: High-Precision Three-Electrode Analysis
A new whitepaper sponsored by Chroma highlights the use of high‑precision three‑electrode testing to diagnose lithium plating during fast charging of Li‑ion batteries. The study explains that conventional two‑electrode cells only provide combined voltage‑capacity data, obscuring the anode’s behavior. By...
Square’s Latest Processing Win Is on the Golf Course
Square’s payments platform is now powering transactions at Golftec’s more than 260 U.S. locations, adding mobile, real‑time and buy‑now‑pay‑later capabilities. The integration has eliminated manual reconciliation, cutting administrative effort by 10,000 hours and saving roughly $100,000 in charge‑back costs. Transactions...
Lady of Larissa Flies Again: Incredible New Footage Emerges of the Secretive RQ-180 Spy Drone
New high‑resolution video captured over Larissa, Greece, provides the clearest view yet of the U.S. Air Force’s secretive RQ‑180 stealth UAV. The footage, taken from directly beneath the aircraft during a landing approach, confirms its distinctive landing gear, a flush...
Nebius AI Cloud Surges 483% with $1.2B Run Rate
Top 7 AI beneficiaries 👇 $NBIS (Nebius) | +483% NTM Nebius is building a pure-play AI cloud, optimized for GPU-heavy workloads. AI cloud run rate already at $1.2B annualized, with rapid regional expansion including new European capacity. Focus is not generic...
Since When Is Preparation Suspicious?
A new AI recruiting platform uses webcam‑based eye‑movement tracking to flag candidates who glance away during video interviews, labeling such behavior as potential cheating. The tool is marketed as a way to identify candidates relying on prepared answers rather than...
🎙️ This Week on How I AI: I Gave Claude Code Our Entire Codebase. Our Customers Noticed.
Al Chen, a field engineer at Galileo, uses Claude Code to query the company’s entire 15‑repo codebase, merging it with Confluence and Slack data to answer enterprise customer questions in real time. He automates a daily script that pulls the...
Neocloud Storm Gathers as Data Center Deals Stall Over Credit Risk
Neocloud providers are finding that aggressive pricing, long‑term terms and prepaid fees no longer secure colocation capacity. Providers now demand investment‑grade credit and solid utilization visibility, turning lease underwriting into a project‑finance exercise. Even premium rates of $155‑$160 per kW...
Compete HR Launches Human-in-the-Middle AI and Expands Integrations to Connect Workforce Data to Business Outcomes
Compete HR unveiled its Human-in-the-Middle AI capability, a conversational layer that asks follow‑up questions to deliver context‑aware workforce insights. At the same time the company broadened its integration portfolio beyond core HR systems to include payroll, CRM, ticketing and project‑management...
Grab the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB of RAM, and MSI X870E Bundle and Get Free 240mm AIO and Game —...
Newegg is offering a bundled deal that includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, 32 GB Corsair DDR5‑6400 RAM, and an MSI X870E Carbon WIFI motherboard for $1,091.99, plus a 240 mm AIO liquid cooler and a copy of *Crimson Desert*. The combo saves roughly $350...
Machine Learning and Single-Cell Technology Combined to Drive High-Performance Cell Line Development
OneCyte and Kemp Proteins have formed a strategic partnership that fuses OneCyte’s high‑throughput single‑cell cloning platform with Kemp’s machine‑learning‑driven protein design system, PROTiQ. The combined workflow uses in‑silico sequence evaluation to flag developability risks, then rapidly screens thousands of clones...
Using AI to Speed up Australia’s Environmental Approvals Risks ‘Robodebt-Style’ Failures, Scientists Say
Conservation scientists warn that a $13 million (≈$8.6 million USD) AI pilot to accelerate Australia’s environmental approvals could produce “robodebt‑style” mistakes. The Biodiversity Council says the EPBC Act’s vague language and scarce species data make automated decisions unreliable. Experts argue clearer standards and...
China’s Yuan May Be Going Global Faster than Western Data Suggests, Analysts Say
Analysts argue that China’s yuan is expanding globally faster than traditional metrics reveal, as an increasing volume of cross‑border transactions now flow through the country’s own payment network, CIPS. Because CIPS and bilateral settlement channels bypass SWIFT’s messaging system, they...
Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a “Major Incident,” Security Experts Weigh In
The FBI confirmed a breach of its Digital Collection System Network (DCSNet), labeling it a “major incident” under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act. Attackers accessed the system through a compromised vendor ISP, bypassing the agency’s own defenses. Federal officials...
Callen Devises Product Hook For Hulu, Disney+ 'Drama'
Disney+ and Hulu launched “The Drama You Want” campaign, turning iconic series moments into tangible product‑like items sold on Facebook Marketplace. The initiative leverages influencers and a mix of OOH, AV, digital, and social media to boost visibility. Concurrently, Hulu...
Advanced Carbons Council 2026 Report Maps Global Graphene Industry
The Advanced Carbons Council (ACC) has published its 2026 Graphene Report, mapping the global graphene industry with 194 verified company profiles and strategic market analysis. The report covers production methods, pricing dynamics, applications across all graphene forms, and standards such...
The Price of Progress: How Manufacturers Are Weighing AI’s Energy Demands
Manufacturers are accelerating AI and robotics deployments, with 81% of executives planning higher AI spend over the next three years. While early‑stage robots like Agility Robotics' Digit cost roughly $1 per shift in electricity, experts warn that energy demand can...
Samsung's Music Studio Speakers and Two of Its 2026 Soundbars Are Available Now
Samsung has launched its 2026 home‑audio lineup, making most of the new Music Studio wireless speakers and three soundbars available for purchase. The rectangular Music Studio 7 retails for $500 with a 3.1.1‑channel configuration, while the compact Music Studio 5 costs $300...
Reimagining Government: Achieving the Promise of AI
In this episode of the Business of Government Hour, hosts Michael Keegan, Faisal Haack, and Eric Nelson discuss their book "Reimagining Government, Achieving the Promise of AI," outlining what an AI‑enabled government looks like and how agencies can progress through...
Beyond Gravity Composites Expertise Aid NASA Artemis II Mission
Beyond Gravity, a Swiss carbon‑fiber specialist, is supplying critical hardware for NASA’s Artemis II mission. The firm will deliver the universal stage adapter that connects the Space Launch System to the European Service Module, a 9.9‑meter‑tall structure slated for first use...
India’s Financial Sector Spent Less on TV Ads in 2025 but Flooded the Internet
India’s banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector cut TV ad spend by 16% in 2025, ending two years of growth, while print ad space surged 64% over the 2021 baseline. Radio advertising rose 45% year‑over‑year, and digital impressions exploded...
The Near Side of the Moon
NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured a high‑resolution view of the Moon’s near side on April 4, 2026, highlighting dark basaltic lava flows that are exclusive to this hemisphere. The image was taken by the Artemis II crew—Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and CSA...
Scaling Artificial Intelligence in Health
The OECD released a report outlining a policy checklist to scale artificial intelligence responsibly in health systems. It identifies four pillars—enablers, guardrails, meaningful engagement, and trustworthy deployment—covering nine policy categories and 43 guiding questions. The document highlights persistent barriers such...
AI Cuts Payroll, Nudges U.S. Unemployment Higher
Goldman tries to quantify the net effect of AI both substituting for and augmenting U.S. employment. Their conclusion: AI substitution in occupations like phone operations and insurance claims administration have reduced monthly payroll gains by around -25K and raised the...
AI Impact on Office Markets Won’t Be as Bad as Many Think, Newmark Says
Newmark’s latest report tempers fears that artificial intelligence will devastate office markets, arguing that the impact will be uneven. High‑quality, collaboration‑focused spaces are expected to stay resilient, while lower‑grade, commodity offices may see modest vacancy increases. The firm projects office‑using...
Boeing Signs 40,000 Ton Soil-Based Carbon Removal Deal with Grassroots Carbon
Boeing has signed a multi‑year agreement with Grassroots Carbon to purchase a minimum of 40,000 tons of durable soil‑based carbon removal credits. Grassroots uses regenerative grazing, one‑meter‑deep soil measurements and third‑party verification to generate high‑integrity CDR credits. Boeing will apply these...
Radar Focuses on Profitability as LatAm Fintech Matures
Radar, a Latin American fintech, is pivoting from aggressive expansion to a profitability‑focused strategy, according to Contxto. CEO and co‑founder Herbert Schulz is instituting a disciplined operating model that emphasizes efficiency, stronger unit economics, and sustainable growth. The shift mirrors...
OPINION: Fast, Flexible AI Testing Is the Foundation of Strategic Leadership
Generative AI is outpacing traditional multi‑year planning cycles, forcing leaders to shift from static roadmaps to rapid experimentation. Wolfe recommends a dedicated, small AI testing team that isolates proof‑of‑concept work from daily operations, ensuring focus and speed. Clear accountability across...
Global Cyber Fraud Attacks Rose Last Year
LexisNexis Risk Solutions reported that global cyber‑fraud rates rose to 1.6% across 116 billion online transactions last year, up from 1.5% in 2024. Bot‑driven attacks surged 59%, while human‑initiated fraud grew only 8%, with gaming, gambling and e‑commerce most affected. In...
Premium Galaxy S26 Pro Specs for $1,300
How I'd configure a Galaxy S26 Pro • 6.5 inch 120hz Dynamic Amoled Display • 3600 nit peak brightness • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy • 200/50/50 cameras • 5x ALoP Periscope Telephoto • 5500mah battery with 65w charging • 12/16GB ram & 256/512/1TB...
Intel Foundry Poised for Packaging Wins, Wafer Demand Drives Momentum
$INTC Foundry is well set up for packaging wins. The market is more eager to hear about wafer wins. But… it all adds up. 👏🏻
The Arms Race Has Gone Airborne: What Investors Need to Know
Draganfly and Palladyne AI have completed a SwarmOS integration milestone that proves autonomous, decentralized drone swarming for U.S. defense applications. Edge AI now equips drones with on‑board computing, eliminating reliance on GPS or radio links and rendering traditional jamming ineffective....
LinkedIn Silently Harvests Chrome Extension Data
Every time you open LinkedIn in a Chrome or Chromium-based browser, covert code silently scans your browser for info about any extensions you've installed, then transmits the info back to LinkedIn and partners. From this, they can glean info about...
Security Tools Chase CVEs, Miss Planted Backdoors
"Modern-day security tooling looks for the wrong things ... a deliberately planted backdoor doesn’t have a CVE." https://t.co/1wbJMiZMrj
Speed Won’t Win the AI Era. Architecture Will
The AI landscape is shifting from a speed‑driven race to an architecture‑driven era as autonomous agents move from assistive tools to decision‑making engines. While 84% of enterprises plan to boost AI‑agent spending, the rapid deployment of autonomous systems has already...
LinkedIn Denies Smear, Admits Browser Extension Scanning
LinkedIn calls it a smear campaign, but does not deny scanning people's browsers for extensions. https://t.co/q5Kp0kwh1J
Lean Tools Thrive without Niche Constraints, Handling Any Data
Parseur ignored "pick a niche" advice. One tool now parses 10,000 utility bills and pigeon genealogy PDFs. "There is a beauty in building a product so lean it doesn't care what data it receives." https://t.co/9Dt7qXY0ky
Zero‑Carbon Visitor Centre Earns AIA Canada Design Award
AIA Canada Design Awards: "Buffalo Crossing Paul Albrechtsen Visitor Centre by Stantec... Designed for Winnipeg’s extreme climate, achieved the CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Design Standard & targeting Passive House Certification." #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/zxrY2QLKE1 https://t.co/V4r3x7wBN4
Sequence Over Quantity: Fix Foundations Before Scaling
Most CMOs inherit a messy system. So they add more: • new campaigns • new channels • new ideas But pipeline doesn’t improve. What helps is sequence: • fix the foundation • capture high-intent demand • align messaging • clean up channels Order matters more than activity. https://t.co/DWAOnm26p8
AI Cuts DSO, Ends Manual Billing Era
99% of companies using AI in accounts receivable have cut their DSO. three quarters reduced it by six or more days. the manual billing era is ending. the only question is whether you're ahead of it or behind it.
Morphic's Workflows Turn One Image Into Animated Video
Holy sh*t. Dropping one image in and watching it automatically predict 9 scenes, upscale every frame, animate them, and stitch together a compiled video 🤯 @Morphic just dropped ‘Workflows’. You bring the image. It handles everything after. Following closely 👀
AI Chooses Same B2C or B2B Paths as Others
AI has the same choice in business models as everyone else: B2C and B2B. from @berber_jin1 https://t.co/WVtTCdWPLx
Young Journalist Reveals Behind‑Scenes of Artemis II Live Stream
A young journalist shares the production story behind NASA’s historic Artemis II live stream. https://t.co/VaicXmbX1a
Free Scorecard Reveals Your Content’s AI Search Ranking
Most content marketers have no idea how their content scores in AI search engines. So I built a free scorecard to make it easy. It covers everything from content depth + entity optimization to technical structure and authority. Try it: https://t.co/hulXxcwVxg https://t.co/n8EbGfoBY1
Quarterly Ops Networking: Connect Fulfillment & Supply Chain Professionals
I run a networking thread on LinkedIn every quarter. Bringing it here. Drop what you do and where you're based. Connect with the people who reply. If you work in fulfillment, ecommerce, or supply chain, this is your thread. No pitch. Just operators...
AI-Powered Digital Forestry Streamlines City Tree Inventories
AI and digital forestry will help cities conduct tree inventories easily, quickly, and thoroughly. https://t.co/oZkG1xDMYJ #infrastructure #IoT #AI #5G #cloud #edge #futureofwork @PurdueAg https://t.co/nkxlc4g8Ur
