Jul 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
This week's best storage deals include the Gigastone 128GB microSD for $49.99, Samsung T9 1TB portable SSD for $199.99, and Samsung 990 PRO 2TB internal SSD for $389.99. With storage prices rising due to the global memory crisis, these discounts are worth grabbing. Check out more deals on Lexar, WD, and Samsung drives.
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Jul 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Microsoft has announced a massive restructuring of its Xbox division, cutting 3,200 jobs and spinning off four studios. The layoffs affect teams across publishing, development, and support, including key studios like Arkane Austin and Undead Labs. This move signals a strategic shift for Microsoft's gaming business, focusing on high-margin titles and subscription growth. The industry watches closely as Xbox navigates post-acquisition challenges.
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Jul 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Amazon is offering a massive $560.99 discount on the 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED curved gaming monitor, bringing the price down to $1,439. This high-end display features an OLED panel with an 800R curve, 165Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms response time, making it ideal for gaming and work. The deal is available as of July 6, offering a 28% savings off the list price of $1,999.99.
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Jul 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has raised prices across its lineup due to rising memory and storage costs, but discounts on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches are still available at retailers like Amazon. This week's best deals include the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip at $2,369 (save $130), AirPods Pro 3 at $222 (save $27), iPad mini A17 Pro at $599 (save $100), and Apple Watch Series 11 at $329 (save $70). We break down each deal and what makes these products stand out.
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Jul 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Staffing firms are narrowing their focus to specialised AI roles as automation threatens routine hiring. Demand for AI architects and process automation specialists has surged. At the same time, employers seek emotional intelligence and creativity. The industry bets on scarcity and niche expertise to remain relevant.
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Jul 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
HubSpot reversed a policy that would have used customer data for AI after just four days of backlash. The company opted users in by default for a sales lead tool, sparking concerns over consent and data ownership. The quick retreat highlights the delicate balance SaaS firms face when leveraging customer data for AI features.
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Jul 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
NATO is deploying a vast AI network along its eastern flank, known as the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, to detect and counter a potential Russian attack before it materializes. The system, dubbed a ‘Kill Web,’ integrates satellites, drones, radar, and ground sensors into a single digital mesh. By using Palantir’s Maven Smart System as an AI brain, commanders can reduce decision times and strike with unprecedented speed. This strategy, drawn from lessons in Ukraine, aims to make aggression seem futile by leveraging machines over troops for the first line of defense.
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Jul 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Brown University professor Roberto Serrano found that at least 50 students cheated using AI on a take-home midterm, with averages plummeting from 96 to 48 when the final was held in person. The incident highlights a growing crisis in higher education as students increasingly rely on generative AI tools. Serrano warns that normalizing cheating threatens society's future.
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Jul 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A busy 24 hours in AI and deep tech funding: $300m quantum computing, $130m AI agent startup, Paris voice AI, UK energy grid startup, and Lisbon marketplace. Nvidia appears in two rounds. Key insights on where investors are placing bets.
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