Markets

Markets Quick hits: November 2025 The delicate balance between innovation, responsibility, and mental health in the AI era OpenAI is introducing a new layer of family safety controls for ChatGPT, targeting its fastest-growing — and most vulnerable — user segment: teenagers. Issue 58 5 min read Markets Trump’s renewables standoff Trump’s Renewables Standoff When former President Donald Trump asserted that his administration “will not approve wind or solar power projects,” it was more than rhetorical posturing. Issue 58 5 min read Markets Innovation under instability Why crises often accelerate technology adoption and spark unexpected cycles of growth When economies plunge into uncertainty—whether from pandemics, financial crashes, energy shocks, or geopolitical upheaval—they don’t merely stall: they often become pressure cookers for innovation. Issue 58 7 min read Markets The ultimate quest: how to choose the right gaming laptop How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop The gaming laptop has become the Swiss Army knife of the tech world — powerful enough for work, portable enough for travel, and stylish enough to sit in a coffee shop without drawing stares. Issue 58 6 min read Markets Quick hits: September 2025 A selection of corporate news from around the tech world Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Feature Makes a Comeback in the U.S. Issue 57 6 min read Markets Your rooftop solar panels could be the next target for cybercriminals Could Be the Next Target for Cybercriminals For years, rooftop solar panels have been a symbol of progress—an emblem of the shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. Issue 57 6 min read Markets The cost of play Gaming Accessories Hit by Tariffs Here’s how we want to put it: Tariffs Play Hardball—Gamers and Studio Supply Chains Feel It. Issue 57 5 min read Markets The EU’s rooftop solar mandate Europe is moving from “nice to have” solar to a clear, staged legal obligation to put solar on (or design for it in) many new roofs. The legal anchor is the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) adopted in 2024 and now in force across the EU. Issue 57 6 min read Markets Game downloads up, consoles down The Post-Tariff Gaming Shift As tariffs make their mark, the gaming landscape is undergoing a shift that feels both inevitable and disruptive. Issue 57 5 min read Markets From vision to reality: building the energy category at Handelot Building the Energy Category at Handelot The beginnings - Handelot has been a big player in the consumer electronics market for over 15 years. Issue 56 3 min read Markets Quick hits: July 2025 As always, we close this issue with a focused round-up of the key secondary developments shaping business, trade, and technology. While not making front-page Issue 56 6 min read Markets Amazon vs. Starlink: the satellite battle for global internet access The Satellite Battle for Global Internet Access For decades, satellite internet was synonymous with high-latency, expensive, niche services—primarily used for remote oil platforms, military outposts, and polar expeditions. But in 2025, the paradigm has shifted radically. Issue 56 5 min read