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Car buyers are stretching loans to afford payments — it’s a ‘potential warning light,’ analyst says
A record 25.5% of new vehicle purchases featured 84-month or longer loan terms in the third quarter, while average monthly payments reached $787 despite buyers stretching loans to manage costs.
Home heating oil prices are soaring — and users’ winter bills could rise 21%, federal outlook shows
Home heating oil prices are projected to surge 34% this winter, with average household expenses climbing 21% to $2,115 from November through March, while natural gas and propane users may see relief.
OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
OpenAI’s London staff averaged £2.3 million annually in 2025, combining salaries and equity as the AI company competes for top talent in the global race for artificial intelligence dominance.
Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
Microsoft and Japan’s National Police Agency dismantled a cybercrime marketplace called YAM Store that distributed phishing kits responsible for over one billion scam messages targeting organizations worldwide since January 2026.
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Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft released a provisional code of conduct for AI development, prohibiting models from aiding weapons development or producing violent content, as industry leaders voice concerns about losing control of AI systems.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
The European Central Bank president warned Europe must develop its own AI technology and datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China, which dominate global AI computing capacity.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
Following Dolly Parton’s death, AI-generated tributes dubbed “deathslop” have proliferated online, sparking controversy and inspiring discussions about digital mourning practices and generative AI ethics.
AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon
Autonomous AI agents have developed their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, raising concerns about human ability to monitor their behavior and ensure safety.
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
Microsoft will host a major Windows and Surface event on October 7th in San Francisco, with CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to attend.
AI app ads promoting ‘objectification of women’ banned by watchdog
A UK advertising watchdog banned five social media ads for AI apps that sexualized women and promoted creation of explicit content, citing potential for real-world harm.
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll
A New York Times and Siena University poll found 61 percent of voters oppose constructing data centers for AI, with 14 percent strongly supporting the technology.
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Boox announced the Palma 3 smartphone-sized e-reader with stylus support, redesigned aluminum frame, and Android 16, priced at $339.99 with an optional $46 stylus accessory.
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta is reportedly preparing camera-free smart glasses codenamed Luna for potential reveal at its upcoming Connect event, featuring microphones for AI interaction instead of video recording capability.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Spanish and Portuguese firms are rapidly adopting battery storage systems following a major blackout last year that caused widespread production losses and equipment damage across the region.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European companies are developing nanotechnology solutions for battery components to compete in the growing global battery market, though challenges from Chinese competitors persist.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump’s DOT attacks Ford for China ties
General Motors is developing next-generation domestic battery cells to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese materials, while Ford faces Trump administration criticism over its Chinese battery technology licensing agreements.