Why Gulf States Are Betting Big on Becoming AI Computing Hubs
Gulf states are investing heavily in AI data center infrastructure, betting on available land and capital to become a global AI computing hub — even as export control geopolitics complicate some partnerships.
Your Smart Home Has a Much Bigger Attack Surface Than You Think
The average smart home now runs dozens of internet-connected devices with inconsistent security support, expanding household attack surface well beyond what traditional security practices were built to handle.
Meet the Startups Built Remote-First From Day One
A growing share of new startups are built as fully distributed companies from day one, betting that global talent access outweighs the deliberate effort required to build culture without a shared office.
The State-by-State Legal Battle Over Kids and Social Media
States have passed a wave of laws restricting minors' social media use, and early court rulings are mixed on how to balance child protection against speech and privacy concerns.
Why Undersea Internet Cables Have Become a Geopolitical Flashpoint
A string of damaged undersea cables in sensitive waters has drawn new government attention to critical internet infrastructure that's nearly impossible to physically defend at scale.
How Chip Export Controls Are Redrawing the Global Semiconductor Map
Export controls on advanced chipmaking technology have reshaped a once-open global semiconductor market, and building genuine self-sufficiency is proving to be a much longer project than the controls themselves.
Why Campaigns Are Pouring Money Into Influencers Instead of TV Ads
Campaigns are pouring an unprecedented share of ad budgets into creator partnerships and short-form video, chasing voters who've largely abandoned traditional television.
Data Centers Have Become the Hottest — and Most Contested — Category in Real Estate
AI-driven data center demand has made grid power capacity, not land, the key constraint in commercial real estate — and communities near proposed sites are increasingly pushing back on resource use.
Your Smartwatch Is Now a Cardiology Tool, Whether Your Doctor Is Ready or Not
Smartwatches are catching heart irregularities before patients notice...
Video Podcasts Are Quietly Becoming the Dominant Podcast Format
Audio-only listening was supposed to be the entire point of podcasting...