2026-08-31

Andreea Pleşea, PhD, COO and Co-Founder of Druid AI – Interview Series

Andreea Pleşea, PhD, COO and Co-Founder of Druid AI, is a technology executive and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience spanning software engineering, enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, operations, and customer success. Since co-founding Druid AI, she has held several senior leadership roles across the organization, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Revenue Offic [...]

2026-08-31

Retailers are turning tariff refunds into price cuts for stretched shoppers

Walmart, e.l.f. Beauty, and Tractor Supply are among companies directing billions in refunds toward lower prices rather than profits [...]

2026-08-31

Wall Street is heading into September with stocks near records — and reasons for caution

The S&P 500 is within 2% of its all-time high, but the VIX, Treasury yields, and historical patterns are drawing investor attention [...]

2026-08-31

Honda and Nissan are striking a car software deal after their failed merger

The two Japanese automakers will jointly develop electronic control units and software for vehicles planned for release starting in fiscal 2029 [...]

2026-08-31

Aon is buying rival USI Insurance Services from KKR in a $17 billion deal

The all-cash deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, would make USI CEO Mike Sicard president of Aon [...]

2026-08-31

What Is AI Inference? How Trained Models Produce Answers in Production

AI inference is the production-time process in which a trained model receives new inputs and computes predictions, generated tokens, actions, or representations. This guide explains the mechanism, trade-offs, evaluation, and controls that matter in practice. [...]

2026-08-31

How to turn your iPhone into a Bluetooth controller

If your PC gaming controller is broken or you need an extra for a friend, there's a simple solution for iPhone users. [...]

2026-08-31

Instagram will demote AI-generated influencers if they don't clearly label their account

The app isn't cracking down on other kinds of AI slop, though. [...]

2026-08-31

This feature keeps distracting spam calls away while using Android Auto

If you use Android Auto, you might be interested to know that there's a feature available on some phones that helps keep phone calls minimal while you drive. [...]