Month: July 2026
Quote of the day by Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen: ‘Software is eating the world’ — a pithy assessment of the modern tech landscape
Marc Andreessen was a prominent figure in the early internet era, creating some of the earliest web browsers, including Netscape and Mosaic, which he authored. In recent years, he’s weighed in on subjects including AI — but it was his comments on software that really summarised how technology evolved during…
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Oracle awarded 10-year $7 billion Pentagon deal to supply Department of War with vital software and services
Pentagon issues Oracle with first ever direct-award contract Nearly $7 billion in existing Oracle licensing is consolidated into a single contract vehicle The contract is projected to deliver $441 million in savings by unifying technology purchases The US Department of War (DoW) has awarded Oracle with a near-$7 billion contract…
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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger into 2027
The extended pause will give time to hear cases for blocking the deal from states and the WGA. Source
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South Korean nuclear container ship proposal receives US approval for 15,000 TEU ultra-safe molten salt reactor design
US bureau clears early design for South Korea’s nuclear container ship concept Twin molten salt reactors replace conventional engines in ambitious cargo vessel proposal Engineers removed fuel tanks to create additional cargo-carrying capacity South Korea has secured preliminary US approval for the conceptual design of a 15,000 TEU container ship…
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I wanted great filter coffee and espresso without buying two appliances — and 9 months later, the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System is still my absolute favorite for both
I test over a dozen of the best coffee makers every year here at TechRadar, but having a small kitchen means I have to be very picky about which I choose to buy myself. The problem is, I love both drip coffee and espresso equally. I’d happily pick up a…
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Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses
Meta’s smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are using the glasses to film themselves “pranking” random strangers. Women have become unsuspecting social media…
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