Comcast stock surges after it said it's spinning off its media businesses
Comcast said it plans to separate its media and technology businesses into two publicly traded companies.
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Comment on How AI Is Changing Your Kitchen by tacobellmenu
The taco bell menu with prices a wide range of choices for customers who enjoy Mexican-inspired fast food. I found this guide very helpful because it presents menu information in a clear and easy-to-understand format. Whether someone is interested in tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, or combo meals, there is something for everyone. The information helps customers compare options before ordering, which can save both time and money. I also appreciate how easy it is to browse through the different categories and discover new menu items. A well-structured Taco Bell Menu guide like this is useful for regular customers as well as first-time visitors who want to learn more about available meals and specials.
Australia doubles social media firms’ fine for under-16 law breach, expands watchdog’s power
The Australian govt. will introduce legislation to expand the powers of the eSafety Commissioner to compel platforms and third parties to verify compliance with the under-16 social media ban and double the fine for those who fail. The post Australia doubles social media firms’ fine for under-16 law breach, expands watchdog’s power appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
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Starmer resigns: Which European country has the highest turnover of leaders?
The resignation of Keir Starmer means that the UK, a European country once known for its ability to return stable governments, will see its seventh prime minister since 2016. Social media users claim this is the highest rate on the continent. Is this true?
No Iran-US escalation boosts hopes for diplomacy, analyst says
Osama Rizvi, founder of Rizvi Insights, said tanker traffic will continue through the Strait of Hormuz as "it serves two sides". He argued that for the US, the cost of "inaction clearly outweighs" the cost of action if tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
Venice Commission experts to investigate Magyar's push to remove Hungary's president
The Venice Commission will visit Hungary on Thursday to assess a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. Both the president and PM Péter Magyar's government say they are open to talks with the delegation.
Why Desire Is an Emerging Competitive Advantage
This post was created in partnership with Havas Key takeaways Brand growth depends on much more than visibility. Outperforming brands are the ones people truly want and actively choose, trust, […]
Inside Africa’s tech layoffs: What the data says (2023–2026)
Between January 2023 and March 2026, at least 56 layoff events swept through Africa's tech ecosystem. The data, compiled by TechCabal Insights, cuts through the noise of individual layoff announcements to surface patterns that are harder to see in isolation.
AI Is Changing How Consumers Discover Products
This post was created in partnership with InMobi The next shopping journey may begin before consumers even think to search. During an ADWEEK House Cannes Lions fireside chat co-hosted with […]
ZTE released all-in-one FTTR-B solution for SME AI and connectivity at MWC Shanghai 2026
PARTNER CONTENT: • Supporting on-premise local AI large model operation, the solution cuts cloud costs and secures sensitive corporate data for SMEs
ZTE released AI FTTR solution, empowering home network security
PARTNER CONTENT: Showcased at MWC Shanghai 2026, the local AI-driven solution features camera-free whole-home sensing and advanced DDoS protection to unlock new operator revenue and redefine smart home security
Claude Code runs a GitHub repo's hidden malware without verification, giving attackers full control
Security researchers at Mozilla's 0DIN platform have shown how a single compromised GitHub repo can take over a developer's machine the moment an AI coding tool like Claude Code runs its setup. The catch: the malicious code only loads at runtime via a DNS query, invisible in the repo, to scanners, and to the AI agent itself. The article Claude Code runs a GitHub repo's hidden malware without verification, giving attackers full control appeared first on The Decoder .
Can you vibe code an entire search engine? This ex-Googler tried.
Hugh Williams used Claude Code to create a search engine, Zettair, indexing 1.5 million Wikipedia articles without writing code.
How to keep your IT talent pipeline from collapsing
The transformative lure of AI is rapidly pushing IT leaders’ talent pipelines toward more of a crossroads than many may fully want to admit. The traditional approach of growing IT expertise in-house from entry-level positions is being challenged by a combination of skills-demand shifts toward AI experience and the replacement of entry-level roles in favor of AI automation. Employment among early-career workers, ages 22 to 25, in the most AI-exposed occupations has fallen 16% since the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022, according to a widely cited study from Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab . For entry-level software developers, the drop was nearly 20%. As the pool of talent with early-career IT pros with hands-on experience shrinks, IT leaders are likely to face stiffer challenges filling more vital midlevel roles down the road. Looking forward, some IT leaders believe replacing junior engineers and other entry-level IT roles with AI to cut costs will eventually backfire, leaving companies short of experienced staff who can tackle difficult problems and design scalable solutions. According to a recent Gartner survey of global business executives , organizations that automated aspects of their businesses and reduced their workforces aren’t seeing returns from those supposed efficiencies. What has improved the bottom line? Investing in new roles, upskilling, and systems that amplify the capabilities of staff so they can supervise and grow autonomous work. Moreover, the Gartne…
8 plug-in gadgets that take your outlets from basic to better (including a lifesaver)
These plug-in gadgets make your home's routine easier. Here's why I recommend them.
Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater
Tiny 3D-printed diving suits allow cockroaches to walk underwater for up to 3 hours with no ill effects, which could enable a cyborg insect swarm to explore disaster zones and perhaps even Mars
Lowdown: IRDAI proposes strict disclosures for insurance intermediaries earning over 10 crore in commissions
IRDAI has proposed annual public disclosures for insurance intermediaries earning over Rs 10 crore in commissions, as part of draft rules to improve transparency and accountability. The post Lowdown: IRDAI proposes strict disclosures for insurance intermediaries earning over 10 crore in commissions appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
Fireworks Are Not Patriotic. Drone Shows Are
This Fourth of July will feature more drone shows than ever. I went on a pilgrimage to drone country—and had a near-religious experience.
Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.
Everyone’s Mad at the World Cup’s New ‘Hydration Breaks’—Except Mr. Moneybags Over Here
FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.
😺 Apple's brain drain continues 🍎
PLUS: AI is killing entry-level jobs, and Google ran out of compute for Meta.
Robotics has a data problem. Macrodata Labs wants to solve it
The AI industry has spent the past several years learning a critical lesson: better data often matters as much as better models. While advances in large language models have been powered by increasing...
Beyond automation: How much does AI really cost?
The problem nobody budgeted for An anonymous enterprise recently spent $500 million in a single month on Claude AI — not because the technology failed, but because nobody set usage limits before rolling it out to employees. Uber exhausted its entire AI budget for 2026 before the first half of the year ended . JPMorgan published a report titled “ AI Token Costs Are Eating into Internet Profits .” Shopify, Spotify, ServiceNow and Roku all cited AI as a major source of operational expense pressure in recent earnings calls . This is not a technology problem. It is a cost modelling problem. Most organizations ask the right first questions: What work should be AI-enabled? Which deployment approach fits each domain? But there is a third question that is almost never asked before launch: How much will it cost to operate this at scale? The answer requires understanding three parameters simultaneously — and the interaction between them is deeply counterintuitive. The deployments that did not produce budget surprises shared one characteristic: token volume was modelled per workflow type before the architecture was finalized. The 3-parameter cost model AI operational cost is not simply a function of how complex or sophisticated the task is. It is the product of three variables: Total AI Cost = Tokens (activity) × Frequency (repetitions) × N (users) Tokens(activity) measures the cognitive depth of a single session — how much input and output the AI processes to complete one instance of t…
Absa’s giant steps to rebuild its integration foundation
With headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, Absa also operates in many other African countries, with international offices in Europe and the US. Running an organization across several markets has its unique complexities, especially in the integration layer, because each region has its own systems, business processes, regulatory requirements and data standards. For Absa, replacing an integration layer that had reached breaking point was a fundamental shift in its banking philosophy. It wasn’t just a technical project. Duplication was rampant, complexity was baked in, and reusability was non-existent. Every change had far-reaching ripple effects, and each new channel had to be built from scratch. As it stood, making the improvements the business demanded at the speed required to remain competitive was impossible. According to Tamu Dutuma, Absa’s head of technology strategy for Africa Regions, this integration layer had been in place for close to a decade. While it played an important role in enabling business in the past, it was too difficult to maintain and no longer aligned to current standards and ways of working. Integration standardization Absa evaluated a range of available solutions in the market, but given the complexity of integrating with legacy systems across a multi-country financial environment, the team decided a more tailored approach was required. “It was critical to establish the right architecture from the outset, which is why we worked with a strategic…
End of era as the BBC switches off Radio 4 Long Wave service
Aging infrastructure shuts down tomorrow after almost a century
The Capitalist Ventures bags Rs 10 Cr seed round
The Capitalist Ventures, a Hyderabad-based entrepreneurial venture company operating at the intersection of private luxury concierge and culture-driven commerce, has raised Rs 10 crore in a seed funding round from M Sriram and other angel investors. The fresh funds will be utilized to expand luxury product portfolio, accelerate customer acquisition and brand-building initiatives, and strengthen operational infrastructure, The Capitalist Ventures said in a press release. Launched in 2025 by Satyaram Nadimpalli, The Capitalist Ventures is focused on building trust-led ecosystems centered around access, exclusivity, and high-value opportunities. Its two core verticals, The Plug and The Capitalist Concierge, serve India’s evolving premium consumer market, offering access to rare sneakers, streetwear, luxury assets, collectibles, and private deal flow. The Capitalist Ventures operates two distinct verticals, The Plug, a community-driven sneaker and streetwear platform, and The Capitalist Concierge, a private luxury concierge service catering to HNIs and UHNIs seeking access to exclusive collectibles. Together, the verticals position the company as a full-stack access infrastructure for India's growing new-wealth class. The company plans to accelerate market presence, with growing demand for authenticated luxury products and exclusive sourcing, it says that the company is well-positioned to scale both in India and across global luxury hubs including Dubai, Milan and Spain.
클로드 코드 총괄 “프로토타이퍼·빌더·그로워…AI 시대 조직은 이렇게 바뀐다”
앤트로픽에서 AI 코딩 도구 클로드 코드 개발을 주도하고 관련 팀을 총괄하는 보리스 체르니 (Boris Cherny)는 28일 X를 통해 내부 제품 조직을 관찰한 결과를 바탕으로 미래 제품 조직의 다섯 가지 핵심 역할을 제시했다. 첫 번째는 ‘프로토타이퍼(Prototyper)’다. 새로운 아이디어를 끊임없이 발굴하고 빠르게 실험하는 역할이다. 수많은 아이디어를 만들어내지만 실제 제품으로 이어지는 것은 일부에 그친다. 두 번째는 ‘빌더(Builder)’다. 프로토타입이나 아이디어를 빠르게 실제 서비스 수준의 제품과 인프라로 구현하는 역할이다. 세 번째는 ‘스위퍼(Sweeper)’다. 사용자 인터페이스(UI)를 다듬고 코드와 시스템을 단순화하며, 불필요한 기능을 제거하고 성능을 최적화하는 역할을 맡는다. 네 번째는 ‘그로워(Grower)’다. 이미 출시된 제품을 지속적으로 개선하며 제품-시장 적합성(PMF·Product-Market Fit)을 높이는 데 집중한다. 마지막은 ‘메인터이너(Maintainer)’다. 성숙한 시스템의 보안성과 안정성, 성능, 운영 효율성을 유지하고 서비스 확장을 책임지는 역할이다. 체르니는 “많은 사람은 이 가운데 두 가지 역할을 수행하고, 때로는 세 가지 역할까지 아우른다”며 “흥미로운 점은 이러한 역할이 기존 직무와는 크게 관련이 없다는 것”이라고 설명했다. 그는 “앤트로픽에서도 디자이너 가운데는 프로토타이퍼에 가까운 사람이 있는가 하면, 빌더나 스위퍼 역할을 수행하는 사람도 있다”며 “엔지니어, PM, 데이터 사이언티스트 역시 마찬가지”라고 덧붙였다. 또한 체르니는 건강한 제품 조직은 제품의 성장 단계에 따라 필요한 역할의 조합이 달라진다고 설명했다. 초기 제품에는 새로운 아이디어를 만들고 이를 빠르게 구현·정리하는 역할이 중요하다. 제품이 성장하기 시작하면 이를 지속적으로 개선해 PMF를 높이는 역할과 시스템 안정성을 유지하는 역할이 추가된다. PMF를 확보한 성숙한 제품에서는 안정성과 성능 개선, 지속적인 제품 고도화가 핵심이 되며, 새로운 기능 개발을 담당하는 역할은 일부만 필요하다는 설명이다. 체르니는 “어쩌면 미래의 제품 조직은 지금처럼 엔지니어, 디자이너, PM 등 직무별로 구분되기보다 이러한 역할(archetype) 중심으로 구성되는 형태에 더 가까워질지도 모른다”고 밝혔다. 몇몇 IT 업계 리더들도 비슷한 전망을 내놓은 바 있다. 마이크로소프트(MS) CEO 사티아 나델라는 AI 시대에는 업무 방식뿐 아니라 직무의 범위 자체가 재편되고 있다고 진단했다. 나델라는 2025년 공개된 와이콤비네이터(Y Combinator)와의 대담 에서 MS가 보유한 링크드인을 사례로 들며 “링크드인은 기존에 별도로 운영되던 제품 디자인, 프런트엔드 엔지니어링, 제품 관리(PM) 기능을 하나의 역할인 ‘풀스택 빌더(Full-stack Builder)’로 통합하기 시작했다”고 설명했다. 그는 “이는 직무의 범위 자체가 달라지고 있다는 의미”라며 “새로운 역할과 직무 범위에 맞춰 제품팀을 어떻게 다시 설계할 것인지가…
Event report: Age Verification and Restricting Social Media for Children, Bengaluru, 15 May #NAMA
MediaNama's roundtable explores whether India's proposed age verification framework can balance child safety, privacy, and internet access. The post Event report: Age Verification and Restricting Social Media for Children, Bengaluru, 15 May #NAMA appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
A Statistical Question Concerning the Birthday Problem
We know that, under the simplifying assumptions that a year has 365 days (i.e., ignoring leap years) and that each day is equally likely to be a person's birthday, the probability that at least two people in a group of $n$ share the same birthday is $$ 1-\frac{365}{365}\cdot\frac{364}{365}\cdot\frac{363}{365}\cdots\frac{365-(n-1)}{365}. $$ This probability increases nonlinearly with $n$ . For example, it exceeds $50$ % when $n=23$ , is about $81$ % when $n=35$ , and about $99.4$ % when $n=60$ . I have conducted this experiment on at least four different occasions, each involving around 30 participants. Every time, there was at least one pair of people sharing the same birthday. This makes me wonder whether the assumption that birthdays are uniformly distributed over the 365 days is realistic. More generally, how can one formally test/assess the validity of the equal-likelihood assumption based on repeated observations of birthday matches? PS: I do not have a formal background in statistics. (I have a math background) So, any rigorous explanation concerning solution of this question is greatly appreciated.
I oversee all courts at Wimbledon. A typical workday during the Championships is 15 hours long and fueled by adrenaline.
Wimbledon's head of courts and horticulture, Neil Stubley, shares a typical daily routine during the tennis championships.
An EY leader shares the smartest move she's seen a candidate make
Francesca Jones recalled a recent candidate who snuck into a career fair at a large university that he didn't attend.
Comment on NVIDIA’s Hybrid: Combining Attention and State Space Models for Breakthrough Performance of Small Language Models by apk
I like the direction of this article, though I think it could go deeper into real-world applications. The practical side is where most users struggle..
OpenAI's head of Codex says AI still can't get creative design right: 'Give it up for the human brain'
AI is revolutionizing all kinds of industries, but there are some things it still can't quite get right, and, by most accounts, design is one of them.
Top China chip toolmakers consolidate to build national champions, defy US curbs
China’s campaign for semiconductor self-sufficiency has entered a consolidation phase, with state-backed toolmakers swallowing smaller rivals in a bid to forge national champions aimed at defying US export curbs. In the latest move, Shanghai-listed chip equipment maker Piotech said in a filing to the stock exchange on Saturday that it planned to acquire a controlling stake in Wuxi Shangji Semiconductor. Piotech’s largest shareholder was China’s state-backed National Integrated Circuit Industry...
SmartPhilm Fest 2026 in Addis Ababa Explores AI’s Role in Storytelling Across 112 Films From Five Continents
In recent months, much of the conversation around creativity has centered on artificial intelligence. Will AI transform storytelling? Who owns the future of content creation? How do creators adapt to a rapidly changing media landscape? These are important questions. But after reviewing 112 films submitted to SmartPhilm Fest 2026 from filmmakers across five continents, another [...]
I'm a 38-year-old software engineer making $200K a year. I grew my salary by moving to the US and plan to retire soon in Mexico.
A 38-year-old who makes $200,000 living in California shares his salary journey over 18 years.
UK firm bombarded debt-ridden people with 5.5M texts
KRA Consultancy Ltd fined £300K over fake bailiff threats in 'calculated' scheme that caused 'real fear and distress'
In the AI age, clients are now asking consulting firms to have 'skin in the game'
Consulting giants like BCG and Accenture are shifting from fixed rates to outcome-based fees as clients push them to share the risk of AI integration.
Absa Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed steps down after 32-year career
Abdi Mohamed, chief executive officer of Absa Bank Kenya, one of Kenya's tier 1 banks, will step down on June 30 after three years in the role and a 32-year career with the lender, ending one of the longest tenures by a senior banking executive in Kenya's banking sector.
American national pride recedes across parties, poll finds
One-third of US adults say they are “extremely proud” to be an American, according to Gallup.
Democrats’ ‘Project 2029’ goes after tech companies with online safety plan
The liberal counterweight to conservatives’ Project 2025 is rolling out a series of policies to set the stage for an already crowded field of 2028 presidential hopefuls.
We're childhood friends who scaled our startup to $13M by age 21. Dropping out of college was the right move — if anything, we did it too late.
Two childhood friends scaled an AI study app to $13 million in revenue and say using AI to code is powerful but comes at a cost.
New Hampshire becomes the Senate midterms’ sleeper race
Democrat Chris Pappas warns his party not to be “overconfident.”
I'm 63 and raising 2 grandchildren alone. It's cost me my retirement years, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Rebecca Black, 63, has raised her grandsons since 2020. She left her job to care for them full-time, resulting in financial strain.
Nigeria’s fintechs built payments. Now they’re becoming banks.
An MFB licence allows fintechs to accept deposits, give loans, and earn interest income from lending, reducing their reliance on transaction fees.
Chinese AI model’s bug-hunting prowess narrows gap to US
A Chinese artificial-intelligence (AI) model whose launch has been hailed as another “DeepSeek moment” can go toe-to-toe with US rival Anthropic’s powerful Mythos model on cybersecurity tasks, researchers have said. Beijing-based start-up Zhipu AI’s GLM-5.2, released on June 13, beat Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.8 model in benchmarking tests by cybersecurity company Semgrep, The Wall Street Journal reported. When Semgrep researchers gave it further instructions, GLM-5.2 matched that model and...
A self-sustaining private island in Canada sold for $6 million — it can only be reached by boat or helicopter
A luxurious lodge on a private island in Nova Scotia with enough infrastructure to maintain life off the mainland was sold for $6 million.
How to make Linux look like MacOS for free - with a few simple ZorinOS tweaks
Looking to migrate to Linux but fond of the Mac UI? Zorin OS can help make your new distro look very much like the one you just left. Here's how to achieve that for free.