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Science Corp Emerges as Neuralink Rival With Vision-Restoring Brain Implant
Max Hodak's neurotech startup is advancing brain-computer interfaces through medical applications while competitors race for broader consumer adoption.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Survives First Court Test as Tech Giants Face Material Cost Shock
Federal judge upholds presidential authority to impose 50-fold visa fee increase affecting Amazon, Microsoft, and Google while business groups mount appeals ahead of March lottery.
Musk Admits Twitter Posts Were ‘Not My Wisest’ in Securities Fraud Trial
The billionaire testified in San Francisco that his 2022 tweets about the Twitter acquisition may have been his 'stupidest,' as shareholders allege he manipulated the stock to secure a better deal.
Foxconn’s AI Server Surge Exposes Critical Concentration Risk in Global Infrastructure Buildout
The world's largest electronics manufacturer posted record Q2 2025 profits on exploding AI server demand, but Taiwan's dominance in the $30 billion market raises supply chain and geopolitical concerns.
Europe’s Defense Tech Gold Rush: Startups Race for €343 Billion as Geopolitical Tensions Rewrite Investment Rules
Investment in European defense startups surged 500% since 2021, but the sector still trails the US by a factor of three—and the funding gap could determine whether Europe builds strategic autonomy or remains dependent on American military technology.
Broadcom Beats Earnings as AI Revenue Doubles, But Margin Pressure Tests Investor Conviction
The chipmaker's Q1 results crushed expectations with $8.4 billion in AI revenue, yet shares remain 23% below December highs as hyperscaler spending acceleration collides with profitability concerns.
French Quantum Startup Pasqal Targets $2 Billion Valuation in SPAC Listing
Paris-based neutral-atom quantum computing firm joins wave of European public offerings amid renewed investor appetite for alternative qubit architectures.
Google Offers Epic $800M Partnership to Settle Antitrust Case, Drawing Regulatory Skepticism
Proposed settlement would slash Play Store fees to 9-20% and open Android to rival app stores, but FTC and judge question whether deal serves broader market interests.
MyFirst Kids Smartwatch Exposes Camera, Microphone Access Via Unauthenticated Remote Exploit
Swedish security researcher demonstrates critical vulnerabilities in children's wearable allowing remote surveillance—latest in systemic failure pattern across IoT kids market
Canada’s 25-Year Medical Fiction: Pediatric Journal Corrects 138 Fabricated Case Reports
Paediatrics & Child Health adds disclaimers to surveillance reports published as real patient data since 1999, exposing deep flaws in academic peer review and clinical guideline integrity.
California’s Age Verification Law Forces Tech to Choose Between Privacy and Compliance
AB 1043 mandates OS-level age checking starting January 2027, creating enforcement nightmares for Linux distros while Big Tech quietly supported the compromise.
State Spyware Leaks to Criminal Networks, Infecting 42,000 iPhones
A sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit—likely built for US intelligence—has escaped into the wild, deployed by Russian spies and Chinese cybercriminals in what researchers call a catastrophic proliferation of nation-state surveillance technology.