US Fertility Rate Falls To All-Time Low An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: Women in the U.S. gave birth to roughly 710,000 fewer children last year compared with the nation's peak in 2007, according to preliminary data released (PDF) this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lead researcher Brady Hamilton, a demographer with the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, said the latest one percent drop in "general fertility" from 2024 to 2025 is part of a long-running downward trend. "Since 2007, ther… Google owns the most AI compute, and it built it its way It’s official: Google is the largest single owner of AI compute, and it’s doing it largely without Nvidia. According to new analysis from Epoch AI research institute, more than 60% of global AI compute is owned by US hyperscalers, and Google holds about one quarter of it. And while the search giant relies heavily on its own custom tensor processing units (TPUs), many of its peers are still bound … The best USB chargers in the US for phones, laptops, travel and more These are the best USB chargers in the US to keep devices juiced up quickly and safely for all your tech needs Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things USB chargers power the world. From phones to laptops and even bike lights , the gadgets we use every day increasingly rely on USB connections for power, making chargers an indispensable tool to keep yo… Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier plans to investigate OpenAI for its alleged harm to minors, potential to threaten national security, and its possible link to a shooting at Florida State University last year. Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models. Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices Whether you’re looking for something that will give you the privacy you need or access to location-restricted streaming content, we’ve got you covered with the very best VPN deals currently available. But not all deals are worth it, so we only highlight those offered by reputable providers that we’ve personally reviewed and recommend. We’ve also included some helpful answers to common questions a… Chrome 147 patch fixes 60 security flaws, including 2 critical ones In the new Chrome versions 147.0.7727.55/56 for Windows and macOS and 147.0.7727.55 for Linux, the developers have patched 60 security vulnerabilities. According to Google, none of these vulnerabilities have been exploited in the wild yet. Chrome version 148 is expected to release in early May. What’s new in Chrome 147? The browser’s “What’s new?” page lists the ability to take tab groups with yo… Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data As if the backlog, the bugs, and the chatbot fixes weren't enough Capita has limited the online functionality of its Civil Service Pensions Scheme (CSPS) member portal after confirming an "issue" briefly exposed the personal data of public sector workers.… |
Apple's Foldable iPhone Is 'On Track' To Launch In September Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's foldable iPhone is still "on track" for a September unveiling alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. 9to5Mac reports: The report notes that Apple's stock took a hit earlier today after Nikkei Asia indicated the iPhone Fold was having serious production issues. Clearly, sources within Apple were motivated to share positive news via Gurman. Not long ago, Gurman himself said that he was expecting an iPhone Fold release date that was a little bit later than iPhone … Microsoft’s reauthentication snafu cuts off developers globally Microsoft officials have confirmed, and are trying to correct, a reauthentication snafu with developers in its Windows Hardware Program which has blocked an unknown number of independent software vendors (ISVs) from access to Microsoft systems. That in turn has interrupted operations for the their customers globally. The process started in October, when Microsoft began account verification for it… AI Cameras In This State Are Busting Drivers Who Pick Up Their Phones In Work Zones AI has made its way to law enforcement as one state has begun using it to analyze photos of drivers in work zones, looking for phones in their hands. Apple adds new partners to its American Manufacturing Program Apple announced new members of its American Manufacturing Program, expanding the company’s commitment to bring more advanced manufacturing to the U.S. AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels Tech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming 2026 tech company layoffs Macroeconomic trends, increased use of AI and geopolitical uncertainty were among the drivers of layoffs at tech companies in 2025. Follow InformationWeek's tracker for how the tech job environment is faring in 2026. Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) Designing for agentic AI requires attention to both the system’s behavior and the transparency of its actions. Between the black box and the data dump lies a more thoughtful approach. Victor Yocco explores how to map decision points and reveal the right moments to build trust through clarity, not noise. Meta, Oracle and Qualcomm share details on layoffs across California Recent filings to the California Employment Development Department provide more details about job cuts at major tech companies. TSMC smashes records with massive 45% revenue surge in March Tech giant TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) has released a blockbuster revenue report for March 2026, signaling an extraordinary acceleration in the semiconductor sector. ChatGPT has a new $100 per month Pro subscription OpenAI has announced a new version of its ChatGPT Pro subscription that costs $100 per month. The new Pro tier offers "5x more" usage of its Codex coding tool than the $20 per month Plus subscription and "is best for longer, high-effort Codex sessions," OpenAI says. The company is introducing the new tier as it […] |
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