AI costs surge while startups boom, Microsoft struggles with products, and security threats intensify as tech giants invest in infrastructure and new capabilities.

The AI industry faces a cost crisis as companies scramble to manage runaway expenses from token usage and computational demands, forcing startups and enterprises to rethink their AI deployment strategies and business models.

Supabase, an open-source Firebase alternative, doubled its valuation to $10 billion in just 8 months, reflecting booming investor interest in developer infrastructure and database technologies.

Google and the FBI jointly warned of a sophisticated ransomware group that physically sends fake IT workers to hack victims on-site, representing an emerging hybrid cyber-physical attack threat.

Microsoft's AI product momentum appears to stall as reports indicate weak sales of AI features and ongoing troubles at GitHub, raising questions about the company's ability to compete in the AI market.

Google announced major infrastructure investments including a new data center in Texas and is rolling out Gemini for Education across Utah's K-12 schools, expanding AI access in the education sector.

The bootstrapped e-bike startup Lectric survived and thrived while VC-backed competitors filed for bankruptcy, challenging conventional wisdom about venture funding requirements in hardware startups.

NASA briefly sheltered International Space Station astronauts in SpaceX's Dragon capsule due to coolant leaks, highlighting ongoing reliability concerns with ISS systems and the importance of backup spacecraft.

Electric maritime technology is reaching a tipping point with new-generation ferries entering service globally, from San Francisco to Stockholm, marking significant progress in sustainable transportation.

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are being enhanced with AI-powered face recognition capabilities, enabling the device to identify users from images and videos taken through the glasses.

Chrome set new browser speed records on the M5 MacBook Pro with a 5-10 percent performance improvement, while iOS 27 is reportedly focusing on battery life enhancements and UI changes like left-side notifications.