A political dispute over tariffs has triggered a new semiconductor crisis for European automakers. Volkswagen admits it only has chip supplies for another week, with production shutdowns looming across the continent.
A groundbreaking clinical trial during the pandemic revealed that traditional data verification methods may be obsolete. Automated systems proved 99.7% accurate, potentially transforming how medical research is conducted worldwide.
Amazon’s massive corporate layoffs signal a strategic shift toward AI-driven efficiency, but recent automation failures reveal the complexity of replacing human expertise. The tech giant faces the challenge of balancing cost-cutting with operational reliability.
Intel is reportedly facing significant chip shortages while prioritizing AI server processors over consumer parts. The company’s next-generation Panther Lake processors will see limited availability with a gradual 2026 rollout amid yield challenges.
Intel is navigating significant supply challenges while strategically shifting focus toward artificial intelligence processors, according to recent earnings call discussions. Company executives reportedly indicated that chip shortages are expected to peak in the first quarter of 2026, prompting a prioritization of AI server chips over certain consumer processors. This repositioning comes as the PC industry anticipates its strongest growth since 2021, driven partially by Windows 10’s approaching end-of-life.
The Hidden Cost of Technological Stagnation While the world focused on healthcare challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, another crisis was…
A company linked to Conservative peer Baroness Michelle Mone has failed to repay £122 million after breaching a COVID-19 PPE contract. The Department of Health and Social Care won its legal case against PPE Medpro earlier this month over non-compliant protective gowns.
A firm connected to Baroness Michelle Mone has reportedly failed to meet a critical deadline to repay £122 million following breaches in a COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) contract, according to legal documents and government statements. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) had secured a legal victory against PPE Medpro earlier this month, with the High Court ruling that some protective gowns supplied by the consortium did not meet required healthcare standards.
