Heads up: a major storage crunch is brewing. ADATA's chairman warns that AI datacenters are hoarding hard drives, SSDs and DRAM. Consumers and businesses may face shortages as a result.

#Semiconductors #AI #Hardware #ConsumerTech
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/adata-chairman-sa

Millions of IoT connections are coming online in APAC, over a billion by 2030. Are telcos and device-makers ready for the surge?

#IoT #ConnectedDevices #Telecom #ConsumerTech
https://iottechnews.com/news/apac-iot-connections-surpass-1-3-billion-by-2030/

How secure is your infrastructure? F5 Networks just released critical patches after a major breach. If your network stack isn't on alert, it should be.

#CyberSecurity #ITRisk #EnterpriseTech
https://gbhackers.com/f5-issues-security-patches-for-multiple-products/

Heads up small-business owners: Xero now automates accounts-payable workflows. Learn about that, the end of Windows 10 support, and other news in this tech news roundup from Forbes.

#SMBTech #FinTech #Automation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2025/10/19/small-business-technology-new

Offboarding an employee is just as important (if not more important) as onboarding.

You need to have a solid plan for when someone leaves.

Your first step is probably to shut down their email, which is exactly right. But that's usually not enough.

You also have to think about every other tool tha

Google is rolling Gemini deeper into Chrome, letting the browser take actions across sites. This shift could change how we automate routine work online. Are you ready for agentic browsers?

#AI #Google #Chrome #Automation
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/781192/chrome-gemini-ai-ag

Think your smart home devices will be around forever? Might be time to rethink. Logitech is bricking its smart "POP" buttons and hub. A case study in device-lifespan and smart home planning.

#SmartHome #IoT #ConsumerTech #Logitech
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/logitech-will-brick-its-100-

Can one pair of earbuds really reshape global business? The new AirPods live-translation feature might do just that. They aim to eliminate language barriers in meetings and travel.

#SmartWork #GlobalBusiness #Wearables #Apple
https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/04/live-translation-with-airpods-could-reshap

Delivery by driverless car? Waymo is partnering with DoorDash to pilot robotic delivery, a sign that autonomous tech is moving beyond rides. Is this a good thing for restaurants and consumers?

#AutonomousDelivery #Logistics #Waymo #DoorDash
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/waymo-dips-its-wheels-ba

The Browser Company just opened Dia to all Mac users. Dia is an AI-first browser that aims to change how you browse and work online. Would you switch browsers for smarter workflows?

#AI #Browser #Dia #Productivity
https://www.theverge.com/news/797436/dia-browser-available-mac

Los Angeles #NoKings

US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )

Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.

So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.

So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory

Exactly