Vibe Coding Is Coming for Engineering Jobs
The fact that AI can produce results that range from remarkably impressive to shockingly problematic may explain why developers seem so divided about the technology. WIRED surveyed…
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How Trump’s Tariffs Promote Hate at Home
Others, like one in the San Francisco Examiner from April 27, 1982, complained that “Japanese scoff at U.S. complaints of unfair trade practices,” arguing that Japan was unjustly taking…
The Symbolic Power of Burning Waymo Robotaxis
Thousands of National Guard troops are now deployed on the streets of the United States’s second largest city, armed with rubber bullets, tear gas, and automatic weapons. They’re…
Unearthing the Deep Fascist Roots of the Unite the Right Rally
Baker isn’t caught in this rhetorical (or maybe emotional) trap, but she’s intimately acquainted with its distinct Virginian manifestation. All over the country, Americans tell themselves…
These new batteries are finding a niche
One researcher I spoke with at the time suggested that sodium-ion batteries might not compete directly with lithium-ion batteries but could instead find specialized uses where the…
Are we ready to hand AI agents the keys?
The flash crash is probably the most well-known example of the dangers raised by agents—automated systems that have the power to take actions in the real world, without human oversight.…
How Steve Jobs Wrote the Greatest Commencement Speech Ever
In early June 2005, Steve Jobs emailed his friend Michael Hawley a draft of a speech he had agreed to deliver to Stanford University’s graduating class in a few days. “It’s embarrassing,”…
Deutsche Bank's deal-making business weaker than expected, CEO says
He says deals will be delayed, not cancelled, on the back of the US’ tariff policies Deutsche Bank’s origination and advisory business is not as strong as the German bank had…
Ram Trucks fires up a near-perfect brand apology ad
Last year, when Ram Trucks parent company Stellantis announced it would discontinue the automaker’s popular Hemi V-8 engine for its Ram 1500 full-size pickup truck beginning this summer,…
MAS order prompts unlicensed crypto exchanges to plan exit
A final warning from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has prompted major crypto exchanges operating in the country without a permit to plan for a hasty exit. Bitget and Bybit –…
Trump Press Sec Seethes at Journos as Harsh New Poll Shows Him Tanking
News organizations have been credulously amplifying the White House’s spin that sending troops into Los Angeles is great politics for President Trump. But the evidence isn’t cooperating.…
Tencent said to study deal for US$15 billion game developer Nexon
Tencent Holdings is studying a potential deal for Nexon, as the Chinese Internet giant looks for ways to bolster its lucrative gaming operations, people with knowledge of the matter said.…
SGX securities turnover rises 1% in May, volume down 18%
The total securities market turnover value on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) edged up 1 per cent year on year to S$26.9 billion, supported by institutional hedging activity and continued…
If you want to beat burnout, start counting your wins
When our son was 2 years old, our twins were born. That meant that for a while, we had three kids under 3 years old (and then three kids under 4, and then three under 5). At the time, I…
China stocks soar on AI, US-China trade hopes. Who are the country’s ‘Terrific Ten’ firms?
Chinese stocks have see-sawed since late last year, as investors reacted to factors ranging from government stimulus, artificial intelligence and Trump tariffs. The Asian giant’s companies…
Gen Alpha side hustles: How kids are earning big online before they can even drive
If Gen Z is known as the side hustle generation, Gen Alpha may soon take the crown. A survey of 2,002 U.S. Gen Alpha and Gen Z individuals (ages 12 to 28) by social commerce platform Whop…
Apac data centre boom straining power grids; reliability key to site selection: report
Surging demand in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) for data centres and other energy-intensive sectors is starting to weigh on power systems across the region, affecting grid reliability and…
China likely to ditch low-grade coal from Indonesia due to glut
CHINA is likely to cut imports of the lowest grades of coal as a glut of the fuel makes the trade uneconomic and the government tightens up on carbon emissions. It’s a move that would…
CapitaLand China Trust to raise 748 million yuan via divestment for C-Reit listing
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT), a CapitaLand Investment subsidiary, is set to raise up to 748 million yuan (S$134.9 million) through the divestment of CapitaMall Yuhuating, a mature retail…
CapitaLand China Trust to divest retail property for 748 million yuan
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT), a CapitaLand Investment subsidiary, is set to raise up to 748 million yuan (S$134.9 million) through the divestment of CapitaMall Yuhuating, a mature retail…
Gold prices climb as Middle East tensions rise, US inflation eases
GOLD prices rose on Thursday, as rising Middle East tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while softer-than-expected US inflation data raised expectations of potential interest…
David Hogg waves white flag at the DNC after vote to redo his election
David Hogg, the gun-control activist turned liberal rabble-rouser, announced he is not running again to serve as co-vice chair of the DNC after members voted to redo the party's vice…
Toyota chairman re-elected against backdrop of US$33 billion buyout bid
Toyota Motor shareholders re-elected Akio Toyoda as chairman on Thursday (Jun 12), highlighting support among mom-and-pop investors even as the Japanese automaker’s US$33 billion buyout of…
Enough hype about AI in health—let’s talk about results
There’s no shortage of big promises about AI in healthcare. The U.S. government announced a $500 billion Stargate initiative to fund AI infrastructure, while the UK government announced…