Author Paulina Borsook's 2000 book Cyberselfish, an early critique of Silicon Valley culture, has been revived after tech critics like Gil Durán circulated her work on social media, prompting five publishers to bid for reissue rights. Tin House won the rights and released a new edition in mid-September with a foreword by Durán, following renewed attention including a New York Times profile calling her 'The Writer Who Dared Criticize Silicon Valley.'
wired.com
· 2026-09-25
Bloomberg reports that Wall Street investors are increasingly worried the AI industry's financial structure is a precarious 'house of cards,' built on massive capital expenditures and debt tied to data center buildouts. Analysts note AI-related spending now accounts for roughly half of US GDP growth, meaning any slowdown could trigger a financial shock comparable to the dot-com crash.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-21
Capital Economics economist James Reilly analyzed eight market indicators — including surging equity and debt issuance and extreme concentration of market value in a handful of tech stocks — and found most near levels historically seen just before major market crashes. Reilly concluded the data resembles a 'late-stage bubble' comparable to the run-up before the dot-com crash. The warning comes as the Federal Reserve weighs whether to raise interest rates to cool the AI-driven market euphoria.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-16
Reports indicate several companies adopting AI tools are underwhelmed by results, even as the UK leans on the sector for economic growth and touts gains in the NHS and broader economy. Economists say the current wave of AI firms is unlikely to all survive, predicting a shakeout that could leave a few dominant players controlling the market. OpenAI's decision to pause its path toward a stock market listing is being read either as a safety-conscious move or as a sign it fears weak investor returns.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-09-13
OPPO has introduced a small magnetic rear-display accessory called the Bubble for its Reno 16 Pro smartphone, designed to let users preview shots using the phone's rear cameras rather than the front-facing camera. The accessory attaches to a special magnetic case, is roughly the size of a small cookie, and includes a single button and a USB-C port for control and charging.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-29
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