Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates

Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates

Unacademy’s Dramatic Fall: Once India’s Edtech Crown Jewel Now Sold in Firesale Deal to Rival upGrad In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through India’s once-booming edtech sector, Unacademy—the pioneering online…
Age Verification in Linux, systemd Troubleshooting Tools, Graphene Phone, Longer Linux LTS Kernels and More

Age Verification in Linux, systemd Troubleshooting Tools, Graphene Phone, Longer Linux LTS Kernels and More

Age Verification Laws Spark Privacy Concerns Across Tech Platforms U.S. states are rapidly advancing age-verification laws that, on the surface, appear designed to protect minors online. However, critics argue that the fine print reveals a…
Spotify’s newest feature puts you in control of the music

Spotify’s newest feature puts you in control of the music

Spotify's New "Taste Profile" Feature Puts You in Control of Your Music Destiny Spotify, the pioneer of algorithmic music recommendations, is shaking things up again. The streaming giant is testing a groundbreaking new feature called "Taste…
Galaxy S26 Ultra proves fast charging only matters if you can use it

Galaxy S26 Ultra proves fast charging only matters if you can use it

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Charging: Why Faster Isn't Always Better In the high-stakes world of smartphone technology, charging speeds have become the latest battleground for manufacturers vying for consumer attention. Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra…
Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of March 8, 2026

Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of March 8, 2026

The Tesla Exemption No More: Rivian and Lucid Break Through Washington State's Dealership Wall In a groundbreaking move that's sending shockwaves through the automotive industry, Washington state is set to shatter its longstanding "Tesla exemption"…
Laptop prices could jump dramatically this year as RAM shortages and rising CPU costs squeeze notebook makers worldwide

Laptop prices could jump dramatically this year as RAM shortages and rising CPU costs squeeze notebook makers worldwide

Notebook Prices Could Jump 40% as RAM and CPU Costs Soar—Here’s What It Means for You Notebook prices are on the verge of a dramatic spike, with industry analysts warning that the cost of building a new laptop could rise by up to 40% in…
Europe’s top 10 funding rounds this week (9 -15 March)

Europe’s top 10 funding rounds this week (9 -15 March)

Europe's Startup Scene Shatters Records: From $2B AI Infrastructure to $1B Seed, Here's What's Really Happening The week of March 9-15, 2025, will go down in European tech history as the moment when the continent's startup ecosystem proved…
This Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Is Nearly 20% Off Right Now

This Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Is Nearly 20% Off Right Now

Amazon’s Color Kindle Is Back on Sale—But There’s a Catch If you’ve been eyeing Amazon’s color e-reader, now might be the time to pull the trigger. The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is currently on sale for $206.99 in refurbished…
iOS 27 Will Reportedly Be Like Mac OS X Snow Leopard

iOS 27 Will Reportedly Be Like Mac OS X Snow Leopard

iOS 27 Is Shaping Up to Be Apple's 'Snow Leopard' Moment — But for iPhones Apple's next major software release, iOS 27, is shaping up to be one of the most interesting—and unexpected—updates in recent years. According to Bloomberg's…
AI has exposed age-old problems with university coursework – The Guardian

AI has exposed age-old problems with university coursework – The Guardian

AI Has Exposed Age-Old Problems with University Coursework The Guardian Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for automating tasks or generating content—it has become a mirror, reflecting long-standing flaws in how universities…