McKinsey asks job applicants to talk to a fake AI client during interviews
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company will require entry-level candidates to speak with an artificial intelligence simulation of a client as part of their interview process.
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Gudea uses AI to spot online rumors before they become crises
Gudea pitched its AI-driven reputation protection service at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Wednesday afternoon.
Lehigh University researchers test concrete thermal battery for data center cooling
Researchers at Lehigh University have built a prototype concrete thermal battery capable of storing heat from data centers.
iBuyPower launches $3,999 AMD AI PC with leather strap
iBuyPower has unveiled a new compact AI workstation powered by AMD processors for professional computing tasks.
Apple launches HomeView smart display for home control
Apple has introduced the HomeView, a new smart display device designed to serve as a shared household interface.
CedarDB combines transactional and analytical database functions for AI agents
Munich-based company CedarDB launched a database engine that handles both transactions and analytics to support the growing use of agentic AI.
Eric S. Raymond says software secrecy is ending due to AI reverse engineering
Software pioneer Eric S. Raymond declared that the era of closed-source software is concluding after observing AI tools successfully decompile large games.
Amazon refreshes 6-inch Kindle with new colors in 2026
Amazon has updated its classic 6-inch Kindle model with a new design and color options for the 2026 market.
Fridge hack exploited outdated devices in 700 supermarkets causing fires
A security flaw in internet-connected refrigerators affected roughly 700 stores and led to equipment failures and fire risks.
Epic Games Launcher Preview app claims speed advantage over Steam despite known bugs
Epic Games has released a new version of its launcher called Preview that the company says is faster than Steam, though it warns users to expect some bugs.