Can autonomous AI agents be sued or prosecuted for hacking? It’s no longer a question for sci-fi movies. It’s a question human lawyers and judges may soon have to grapple …
Alan North
-
-
Tech & AI
Why Investors See More Payoff in Microsoft’s AI Spending Than Meta’s
by Alan Northby Alan NorthMicrosoft shares rose 15.5% on July 30, while Meta fell 8%, giving investors two sharply different ways to assess Big Tech’s AI infrastructure boom. Microsoft paired heavy spending with faster …
-
Tech & AI
Best price ever: Save over $450 on the Hisense 65-inch E7 Mini LED 4K TV at Amazon
by Alan Northby Alan NorthSAVE $452: As of Aug. 3, the Hisense 65-inch E7 Mini LED Hi-QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for just $547.99 instead of $999.99. That’s a savings of …
-
Tech & AI
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing
by Alan Northby Alan NorthMowers I Am Currently Testing I am testing the Sunseeker X7 Gen 2 next, and then the Eufy C15 and a Roborock mower. One of my colleagues is currently testing …
-
Tech & AI
A Marc Benioff-backed startup thinks AI can solve the AI deployment problem
by Alan Northby Alan NorthIt’s so hard for big businesses to get AI tools working reliably that whole new organizations of forward-deployed engineers or FDEs— specialists who drop into a company to get its …
-
The office desk is no longer the default setting for business computing. HP’s 2026 commercial PC lineup includes Intel-powered laptops, convertibles, and desktops built for employees moving between meeting rooms, …
-
Tech & AI
Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on August 3, 2026
by Alan Northby Alan NorthThe Moon is now losing more of its light, with the next major milestone in its cycle being the Third Quarter phase. Here’s what you can spot on its surface …
-
The battery lasts for 40 minutes, which is almost as good as your average stick vacuum. It’s fairly powerful with 115 air-watts of suction and a spin speed of 110,000 …
-
The global memory chip shortage is affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman said the shortage — caused by the demands of chip-hungry …
-
Tech & AI
Samsung Earnings Put New Foldables at the Center of Its Asia Strategy
by Alan Northby Alan NorthSamsung’s record second-quarter earnings were powered almost entirely by its semiconductor business, masking losses in the division that includes smartphones, televisions and home appliances. With the mobile business under pressure …