The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily paused a lower court order that would have required the federal government to deliver full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments during the ongoing government shutdown. The order, issued late Friday by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, gives an appeals court time to decide whether to keep the pause in … Read more
Apple TV reportedly experienced service problems, with thousands of users flagging issues on Downdetector. While the scale and root cause are still unclear, early user reports suggest sign-in errors, playback failures, and buffering. Here’s a quick breakdown of what was reported, what might be happening behind the scenes, and what you can do if Apple … Read more
According to a new report, Samsung is preparing a split-chip strategy for the Galaxy S26 lineup, with Qualcomm providing roughly three-quarters of the processors and Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 powering the remaining share. Here’s what that could mean for performance, pricing, and availability when the S26 launches. Quick take Why Samsung may keep a split-chip … Read more
China has reportedly barred state-funded data centers from using foreign AI chips. If confirmed and enforced widely, this policy would push government-backed compute away from U.S. suppliers and toward domestic alternatives. It adds to the ongoing decoupling in advanced semiconductors, complicates hyperscale planning in China, and could reshape AI buildouts for years. The Headline, In … Read more
Apple is reportedly preparing a lower-cost laptop to take on Chromebooks and entry-level Windows machines. The device would target students, schools, small businesses, and casual users who mostly browse the web, write documents, and do light media work. If this launches, it would mark Apple’s first serious push into the budget laptop space, aiming to … Read more
Microsoft signed an approximately $9.7 billion cloud services contract with IREN, an AI cloud provider, to secure access to Nvidia chips over the next five years. The agreement includes a 20% prepayment and supports Microsoft’s push to meet soaring AI demand. It follows massive capital spending and fresh updates to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI. For … Read more
Three of the most powerful figures in tech and autos met in Seoul and kept it low key. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joined Samsung’s Lee Jae‑yong and Hyundai’s Euisun Chung for Korean fried chicken and beer. Cameras and crowds gathered outside, and the trio later appeared at a gamer festival. The message felt clear: Nvidia’s chip … Read more
Canva has launched its own design model that understands layers and formats, aiming to generate editable designs instead of flat images. The company also rolled out a wave of AI updates and product releases, including a tighter AI assistant across the platform, new data tools, forms, email design, and deeper integration with Affinity. For creators … Read more
YouTube TV and Disney are in fresh negotiations centered on ESPN and related networks, according to new reporting from the New York Times. The outcome could redefine how millions watch live sports and how much they pay every month. This article breaks down what is reportedly on the table, why these talks matter now, and … Read more
Hurricane Melissa left a trail of damage and heartbreak. Jamaica is cleaning up after catastrophic destruction, while the storm continues east-northeast through the Atlantic. Authorities report severe wind damage, flash flooding, mudslides, power outages, and major disruptions to travel and communication. Here is what happened, what is next, and how to stay safe as conditions … Read more