A growing number of couples across the U.S.—especially in thriving tech cities —are choosing to delay parenthood until they reach major financial milestones. For many, that magic number is a combined income or net worth of $1 million. Driven by the rising cost of housing, childcare, and the desire for lifestyle freedom, dual-income households are … Read more
Pope Leo warned politicians of the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing its potential impact on younger people as a prime concern. Speaking at an event attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and parliamentary delegations from 68 countries, Leo revisited a topic that he has raised on a number of … Read more
Australia, the first country to pass a law banning social media access for users under 16, is testing facial recognition technology to enforce the restriction ahead of its scheduled implementation in December 2025. The trial, which involved teenage volunteers, used selfie-based age-verification software and found the tool largely accurate. However, some teens noted that the … Read more
Chinese bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT, which together control over 90% of the global mining rig market, are establishing production facilities in the United States to sidestep rising tariffs and maintain access to the global market. According to reports; The move comes as U.S.-China trade tensions intensify and domestic regulatory scrutiny increases. … Read more
German defense start‑up Helsing has closed a €600 million funding round led by Prima Materia, co‑founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and investor Shakil Khan, boosting its valuation to around $12 billion (€12 billion) and placing it among Europe’s five most valuable private tech firms. Helsing incorporated in 2021 as an AI‑software developer and has since expanded into producing military … Read more
Relying on AI tools like ChatGPT may be making people less intelligent, according to a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The research found that individuals who used AI to write essays showed significantly lower brain activity and performed worse in critical thinking tasks compared to those who completed the tasks unaided. … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump’s organization has announced the launch of a new wireless service branded as Trump Mobile, aimed at what the company calls “real Americans” looking for better mobile value. Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of the Trump Organization, introduced the service during a press event in New York City alongside his brother, … Read more
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the appointment of Arun Srinivas as the new Head of its India operations, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement is marking a significant leadership shift in one of Meta’s fastest-growing markets globally. Srinivas will succeed Sandhya Devanathan, who has been elevated to an expanded role overseeing … Read more
In a story that’s inspiring tech enthusiasts around the world, Alexandr Wang, the CEO of Scale AI, has gone from college dropout to one of the youngest self-made billionaires in history — all before the age of 25. Born in New Mexico to Chinese immigrant parents who worked as nuclear physicists at Los Alamos National … Read more
In a remarkable leap toward the future of digital connectivity, Japanese scientists have shattered records by achieving a data transmission speed of 1.02 petabits per second—using a specially designed 19-core optical fiber. That’s the equivalent of transferring one million gigabytes every single second. Yes, you read that right. While this technology isn’t commercially available yet, … Read more
In the final week of May 2025, Europe’s tech scene proved its strength and resilience with a major funding surge, locking in over 75 deals worth more than €1.9 billion. This remarkable influx of capital signals growing investor confidence in the region’s innovation ecosystem—particularly in AI, sustainability, and digital infrastructure. Leading the charge was the … Read more