Technology
Amazon Plans $42 Billion Bond Sale to Fund AI Buildout
Amazon is marketing up to $42 billion in bonds across dollar and euro markets — the largest corporate bond offering in recent memory — to fund its AI infrastructure expansion.
Technology
Technology
Accenture Buys Speedtest and Downdetector for $1.2 Billion
Accenture is acquiring Ookla — the company behind Speedtest and Downdetector — from Ziff Davis for $1.2 billion in cash. Ziff Davis paid $15 million for Ookla in 2014.
Technology
The $1,079 PC Is Now $3,223
A radiologist asked me to price out the same compact workstation he bought last May. The price had tripled. Even the best alternative I could find was 59% more than what he paid ten months ago.
Technology
Yellow Highlighter Doesn't Work Anymore
The age-old practice of highlighting text in yellow assumes you know what color the text will be. You don't.
AI
Let the Robots In
Blocking AI crawlers is the new default. I think that's backwards. Here's the case for permissive access—and how to make your site AI-friendly.
AI
Is AI Artificially Cheap?
AI companies are collectively losing tens of billions of dollars per year while charging consumers and businesses prices that don't cover costs. The Uber playbook suggests those prices won't last — but the history of computing suggests something more nuanced.
Technology
Add to Home Screen: The Web's Overlooked Install Button
A tiny JSON file lets users install your website like an app. Here's what I learned adding this feature to ap7i.com.
Technology
The RAM Shortage Is Spreading Beyond PCs
Data centers will consume 70% of all memory produced in 2026. The shortage is now hitting cars, TVs, and appliances—and manufacturers are already selling 2028 capacity.
Opinion
Flippers Don't Add Value
Domain squatters, sneaker resellers, and ticket scalpers all share one thing in common: they extract value from markets without creating any.
Technology
Prediction Markets Are No Longer a Curiosity—Wall Street Is Paying Attention
Goldman Sachs is exploring prediction markets. Trading volume has exploded from $300 million to $50 billion annually. Are these platforms something regular people should care about?