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Work Forget Foxconn the iPhone factory. AI's made it a server-slinger first and foremost Next: Modular datacenters ready to host rack-scale systems, to meet endless demand Work Box, run, crash: China's humanoid robot games show advances and limitations Beijing is keen to showcase country's prowess in robotics, say observers - but some are sceptical about real-world use Work Small plug-in solar panel systems gain traction in US Small-scale solar panels about the size of a door are poised to be plugged into more U.S. homes and apartments as homeowners and renters who want to harness the sun's energy look for cheaper alternatives to rooftop installations. Known as plug-in or balcony solar, the systems that are already popular in Europe could become more attractive to U.S. buyers now that residential rooftop solar credits are being scrapped under the GOP tax bill. Even before the bill passed, manufacturers reported seeing increased demand amid other positive signs such as Utah recently passing a law to streamline regulations for homeowners to buy and install them. Work Brain editing now 'closer to reality': the gene-altering tools tackling deadly disorders Nature - Stunning results in mice herald gene-editing advances for neurological diseases. Like TradeBriefs? Help it thrive - subscribe to Premium. Learn more -> Work Opinion | Trump Is Doubling Down on Sanctions. Putin Is Laughing All the Way to Alaska. There is something Putin cares about more than money. Work Blockwurst ruling: German court says ad blockers' code-tweaks could pose copyright problem Could tinkering with a site's code to hide ads count as infringement? Work Drones could soon become more intrusive than ever - The Economist (No paywall) For all the impressive tasks that drones can do, there is one that remains beyond their power: facial recognition. Drones are generally much farther from their subjects than the kind of cameras, such as CCTVs, that are ordinarily used for biometrics. At these distances a face may consist of only a few dozen pixels. Atmospheric turbulence caused, for example, by rising hot air, can distort features like the distance between ones eyes. And because they record from the sky, drones on-board cameras may capture only a partial view of a face (or, if someone is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, none at all). Work Croatia just revised its digital nomad visa to last up to 3 years: 'Digital nomadism is here to stay,' expert says In August, Croatia updated its digital nomad visa to allow non-EU residents to stay in the country for up to three years. Love the stories, not the ads? One click to go banner-free. Learn more -> Featured Jobs at Pinterest Project & Program Manager II - Toronto, ON, CA Revenue Operations Specialist (6-Month Fixed Term) - Dublin, IE Ads Technical Support Specialist - Singapore, SG More Jobs at Pinterest | Search Jobs Work China's new 600Wh battery triples drone endurance. Will it shatter EV 'range anxiety'? Chinese team sets up pilot production line for battery with twice the energy density of Tesla's advanced 4680 cell. Work California unemployment rises to 5.5%, worst in the U.S., as tech falters: 'It's brutal out there' The former head of California's Employment Development Department said people seeking tech jobs are grappling with the toughest market in years, especially for new graduates and entry-level... Work Sam Altman says 'yes,' AI is in a bubble OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted to thinking AI is in a bubble. During an interview with reporters, Altman said investors are "overexcited" about AI. Work Iceland says it will pay customers ?1 if they report a shoplifter Grocery chain employees will verify the incident and the reward will be adding to the shopper's loyalty card Stay in the flow - Premium keeps the feed uninterrupted. Learn more -> Featured Jobs at Klaviyo Business Development Representative - Boston, MA Lead Machine Learning Engineer - San Francisco, CA Mid-Market Account Executive - Singapore More Jobs at Klaviyo | Search Jobs Work How Europes Future Hinges on Defense - Foreign Policy (No paywall) No matter how the war in Ukraine ends, one thing is clear: Europe is entering a period of massive investment in defense infrastructure. Facing the reality that they will have to be responsible for their own defense, 10 different European countries increased their defense budgets by 20 percent in 2024 alone. But Work Fungus compound shows promise in cancer and inflammation Taiwan fungus compound blocks inflammation and cancer cell growth, offering hope for new therapies in health supplements and clinical treatments. Work Meta hires anti-DEI influencer Robby Starbuck to curb 'political bias' in AI Starbuck has built his reputation by going after companies and individuals embracing inclusivity. Work OpenAI in talks to sell around $6 billion in stock at roughly $500 billion valuation The talks are still in early stages and the details could change. Tired of the banners? Go Premium for an uninterrupted read. Learn more -> Work Tesla, Rivian, and others see billions in revenue disappear as US officially ends emission credits The main one is the removal of the federal tax credit for the purchase of electric vehicles on September 30th. Work Ivy League-trained psychologist: 'A parent's job is never to make their kid happy' - what to do instead Children learn by messing up, getting frustrated and not getting their way, says psychologist Becky Kennedy, host of the parenting podcast "Good Inside." Work Draft of major MAHA report calls for more education, less regulation - and offers few policies - STAT (No paywall) Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about intriguing research, the promises and pitfalls of treatment, and what can be done about the burden of disease. You can reach Isabella on Signal at isabellacueto.03. Work What It Feels Like To Have Long COVID Mostly, it feels like my body is wearing an invisible suit of armor, that, depending on the day, ranges in weight from 25 pounds to 100 pounds, making my limbs feel heavy and weak. When I stand, every signal in my body compels me to find support by leaning, sitting, or laying down. On more [...] Support independent curation - get the ad-free edition. Learn more -> Featured Jobs at Datadog Sales Development Representative - Tokyo, Japan Talent Planning Manager - NYC - New York, New York, USA Commercial Account Executive (Portuguese Speaking) - Sao Paulo, Brazil More Jobs at Datadog | Search Jobs Work How US Pilots Trained to Fight Russia Will Soon Help Protect Putin The former deputy commander of NORAD's Alaska Region described the situation to Newsweek as 'an interesting irony.' Work Hillary Clinton says she'd nominate Trump for Nobel prize if he brokers peace between Russia, Ukraine Hillary Clinton offered to nominate President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he's able to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war during a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Work A taste of how AI could help prevent 600 million cases of food poisoning Artificial intelligence (AI) can now detect contaminated food in fields and factories before it reaches consumers, potentially saving four million deaths a year Work The 10 Percent Is in a Fit of Rage Over Airport Lounges A clueless New York Times op-ed spotlights the haute bourgeoisie's disappointed status-seeking-and its odd political commitments. Support quality journalism and enjoy an ad-free newsletter. Learn more -> Work Why US federal health agencies are abandoning mRNA vaccines - MIT Technology Review (No paywall) This time five years ago, we were in the throes of the covid-19 pandemic. By August 2020, wed seen school closures, national lockdowns, and widespread panic. That year, the coronaviruswas responsible for around 3 million deaths, according to the World Health Organization. Work It Looks Like a School Bathroom Smoke Detector. A Teen Hacker Showed It Could Be an Audio Bug A couple of years ago, a curious, then-16-year-old hacker named Reynaldo Vasquez-Garcia was on his laptop at his Portland-area high school, seeing what computer systems he could connect to via the Wi-Fiusing the school network as a lab, as he puts itwhen he spotted a handful of mysterious devices with the identifier IPVideo Corporation. Work Ukraine's Patriots Now Struggling To Intercept Enhanced Russian Ballistic Missiles U.S. intel confirms that improvements to Russia's ballistic missiles are proving to be a major challenge for the Patriot air defense system. Work Why is South Africa's army chief under fire for backing Iran? General Rudzani Maphwanya's comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump. Reading daily? Make it smoother - upgrade to Premium. Learn more -> Work Woz: 'I Am the Happiest Person Ever' I have no idea how much I have but after speaking for 20 years it might be $10M plus a couple of homes. I never look for any type of tax dodge. I earn money from my labor and pay something like 55% combined tax on it. I am the happiest person ever Work Sam Altmans Brain Chip Venture Is Mulling Gene Therapy Approach - Bloomberg (No paywall) The brain chip company that has drawn interest from Sam Altman and his artificial intelligence business OpenAI is exploring the idea of genetically altering brain cells to make better implants. Work This Is Why Employees Quit - Inc (No paywall) In 2022, the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic gave risethe Great Resignation. This trend saw employees around the world leaving their places of work in droves. As a result, employee turnover surged to unprecedented levels. Work How the Last Six Trump-Putin Meetings Failed U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will head to Alaska on Friday for their seventh face-to-face meeting. The previous six happened during Trumps first term in office. None delivered concrete results for Trump. Your focus matters. Remove distractions with Premium. Learn more -> Work The Logic of the '9 to 5' Is Creeping Into the Rest of the Day She drives home, arriving at 5:45. Five minutes later, shes starting a load of laundry; at 6 p.m. she changes into workout clothes. By 6:25 shes on the treadmill for precisely 30 minutes. At 7 oclock she grabs a grocery delivery from her front porch and unloads it. At 7:15 she makes an electrolyte drink. Shower time is at 7:25. At 8 p.m. she cooks up some salmon and broccoli; at 8:25 she plates her dinner while tidily packing up the leftovers. Not a moment is wasted. Work CEOs tighten grip on workplace culture, dialing back flexibility CEOs are emphasizing productivity and speed over flexibility and work-life balance. Work Scientists develop brain implant capable of decoding inner speech - FT (No paywall) Scientists in California have developed what they say is the first brain implant capable of decoding and vocalising inner speech - words imagined in the head by people whose paralysis prevents them even attempting to speak. Work Millions Told to Delete Emails to Save Drinking Water Officials told people to cut their cloud messages "as data centers require vast amounts of water to cool their systems." Work Is Proton leaving Switzerland? "Legal uncertainty" of proposed surveillance laws is pushing them to make... Several of Proton's products could be headed elsewhere in Europe in the wake of proposed surveillance laws Work Weight-loss drugs have a surprising foe: Fat activists - WSJ (No paywall) In the world of fat activism, the O-words"overweight and obesityare expressly verboten. Thats because advocates and fat studies" scholars want to destigmatize and accommodate fatnesstheir preferred termand push back against the view that overweight or obese people are somehow abnormal or diseased. Work FinTechs Ask Trump to Block Banks' 'Account Access' Fees FinTech companies, crypto companies and other firms are asking President Donald Trump to prevent banks from charging "account access" fees. Work How to extend Android battery time between charges Guide explaining how to extend battery charge and time between battery charges in Android, including major power drainage factors - signal strength, 5G vs 4G and weather, correct browser choice and adblocking, sensors - Wireless, Bluetooth and Location, background data usage, telemetry, transparency and blur effects, display refresh rate, actual results and observations, and more Work Amazon Web Services CEO: I told my own teenager to develop this No. 1 'most important skill' to succeed in the AI age Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman says people with soft skills like critical thinking and creativity are more likely to get hired during the age of AI. Work Trump-Putin summit ends without breakthrough - WSJ (No paywall) ANCHORAGE, AlaskaPresident Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin ended their highly anticipated meeting here without announcing a breakthrough, leaving the path toward ending the war in Ukraine unclear. Work Are We Approaching Peak Lobster? - Bloomberg (No paywall) From the coasts of Maine to Chinese banquet halls, Greg Mercer's The Lobster Trap traces a luxury food's uncertain future. Work Donald Trumps Self-Own Summit with Vladimir Putin - The New Yorker (No paywall) Nothing says standing up to Russian aggression quite like welcoming the aggressor on a red carpet and applauding him. On Friday, Donald Trump did both at the start of his summit in Alaska with Vladimir Putin. This triumphant greeting was followed by multiple friendly handshakes, a cordial pat or two on the arm, and a companionable stride past an enfilade of American F-22 fighter jets at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. When the pair got within shouting distance of the American press corps, a bit of harsh reality crept in. President Putin, will you stop killing civilians? someone called out. But, on the twelve-hundred-and-sixty-eighth day since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Putin and Trump never wavered from the chummy cordiality with which they had greeted each other for their first meeting in six years. Putin pantomimed not being able to hear the question and shrugged. In an instant, Trump ushered him away for an apparently impromptu ride in his Presidential limousine; pictures of the Beast rolling slowly toward the venue where their formal talks would be held showed Putin, through the window, grinning broadly. Work Leo Tolstoy's search for the meaning of life - WSJ (No paywall) Reading breathless claims that technology will free us from death, we may wonder at the refusal to face the fundamental fact of the human condition: Mortals are mortal. Leo Tolstoy, whose descriptions of dying remain unequaled, never ceased to ponder how we might find meaning in the face of our inevitable end. Work How a Teen Summer Program Was Swept Up in a $17 Million Heist - Intelligencer (No paywall) Find this story in your accounts Saved for Later section. Work Arctic glaciers face 'terminal' decline as microbes accelerate ice melt Scientists in Svalbard in race to study polar microbes as global warming threatens fragile glacial ecosystems Work See the First-Ever 3D Images of Human Embryo Implantation - Scientific American (No paywall) Confocal microscopy image of a nine-day-old human embryo. Specific proteins and cellular structures have been coloured in the image: OCT4 (green), which is related to embryonic stem cells; GATA6 (magenta), which is associated with early tissue formation; DAPI (blue), which marks the DNA in the nuclei; and phalloidin (red), which reveals the actin cytoskeleton. The scale bar corresponds to 100 m. Work How your solar rooftop became a national security issue Texas solar company EG4 became the poster child for home energy cybersecurity risks this week after federal officials published an advisory detailing how hackers could hijack its inverters. Work Human embryo implantation recorded in real time for the first time Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have recorded human embryo implantation in real time for the first time, using an innovative system developed in the laboratory that simulates the outer layers of the uterus in 3D. Implantation failure is one of the main causes of infertility, accounting for 60% of miscarriages. The work, published in the journal Science Advances, may help to better understand the mechanisms underlying the implantation process, improving fertility rates and optimising assisted reproduction processes. 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