Opinion: Ukraine is becoming a global defence tech powerhouse

Opinion: Ukraine is becoming a global defence tech powerhouse Summary Ukraine’s full-scale war has reshaped its tech ecosystem, driving a rapid pivot towards defence-focused innovation. Battlefield conditions have served as the ultimate testbed, accelerating development and proving effectiveness under real combat stress. This has drawn international interest from partners, investors and allied states looking to […]

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The Predictability Principle: A New Lens for Measuring and Maximizing Enterprise Value

The Predictability Principle: A New Lens for Measuring and Maximizing Enterprise Value Author style Punchy: Michel Koopman cuts to the chase — predictability isn’t boring, it’s a valuation engine. If you care about lasting value, this is worth your attention now. Summary The article argues that predictability — the ability to deliver steady, repeatable results […]

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Cloud Economics in 2026: Five Financial Levers to Consider When Preparing Year-Ahead Budgets

Cloud Economics in 2026: Five Financial Levers to Consider When Preparing Year-Ahead Budgets Summary Cloud costs have moved from a predictable line item to the second-largest expense after payroll for many tech businesses — and volatility is rising fast. AI workloads are a structural game-changer: unlike traditional software, AI costs scale linearly with usage, compressing […]

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Here’s what Jimmy Kimmel said on his late-night show that got him pulled off the air

Here’s what Jimmy Kimmel said on his late-night show that got him pulled off the air Summary ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air indefinitely after a contentious monologue about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and the public reaction to it. On Monday’s programme Kimmel criticised how some figures, including […]

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The Acceleration of Voice AI: Where Customer Service Goes From Here

The Acceleration of Voice AI: Where Customer Service Goes From Here Summary Voice AI for customer service has moved rapidly from simple IVR menus to human-like spoken interactions. The article — the first of a three-part series — outlines how recent advances in speech recognition, natural language generation, large language models and analytics are compounding […]

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China bans Nvidia AI chips | House panel subpoenas forum CEOs after Kirk assassination | Anthropic clashes with White House

China bans Nvidia AI chips | House panel subpoenas forum CEOs after Kirk assassination | Anthropic clashes with White House Summary Three major tech and policy stories dominate today’s digest. China’s internet regulator has barred leading domestic firms from purchasing Nvidia RTX Pro 6000D AI accelerators as Beijing pushes for a self-reliant AI supply chain. […]

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Esports embraces regulated betting amid growing popularity | AGB

Esports embraces regulated betting amid growing popularity | AGB Summary Esports is increasingly integrating regulated gambling partnerships to attract younger audiences, with projected revenues of $4.8 billion this year. The sector is moving closer to betting “with a seatbelt on” — growth is returning after an “Esports winter”, but stakeholders are emphasising strict regulation, innovation […]

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