OnePlus Watch 2 runs on two chips and operating systems for longer battery life

OnePlus’s new wearable, the OnePlus Watch 2, runs Google’s Wear OS, but it also runs a less-demanding OS in the background for longer battery life. The new watch, announced on the first day of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, tries to get the best of both worlds in a pretty novel way. It runs Google’s … Read more

BlueLayer is building the operating system for carbon project developers

Meet BlueLayer, a new European startup that is building a software platform specifically designed for carbon project developers. In particular, BlueLayer wants to help these companies manage their carbon credits at scale. While the best way to prevent carbon emissions is by decarbonizing supply chains, carbon credits will also play a role in the coming … Read more

How an ex-police officer made $12 million in 3 years after buying ATMs for $2,100 and operating them as a side hustle

Paul Alex started a side hustle operating ATM machines.Paul Alex As a police officer, Paul Alex decided he would be better off by investing in cash-flowing assets. He initially bought six ATMs and scaled to 30 with the profits he earned. A decent minimum return on an ATM should be at least $200 a month … Read more

Ukraine set off 4 explosive devices on a freight train operating on the only major railroad connecting Russia and China: report

Ukraine targeted a freight train with four explosive devices, an unnamed source told CNN. It is the only major railroad connecting Russia and China for military supplies, per Russian media. “The explosion is yet another successful special operation by the SBU,” the source told CNN. Ukraine set off four explosive devices on a freight train … Read more

Cambodia deports 25 Japanese nationals suspected of operating online scams

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Twenty-five Japanese nationals suspected of involvement in a cyberscam operation based in Cambodia were deported to Japan on Wednesday, said Gen. Khieu Sopheak, a spokesperson for Cambodia’s Interior Ministry. The Japanese government arranged a charter flight to transport the suspects, who were detained in September after Cambodian police received a tip-off … Read more

Xiaomi HyperOS replaces MIUI as new operating system for smartphones

Xiaomi’s next flagship smartphone will not be based on the company’s long-standing MIUI operating system. Instead, the Xiaomi 14 series will be based on HyperOS, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced on X. Tweet may have been deleted According to Android Authority, HyperOS is a new smartphone OS that combines Android and Xiaomi’s self-developed Vela system. … Read more

Businesses need a new operating model to compete in an AI-powered economy

Jason marz/Getty Images The trust gap widens as artificial intelligence (AI) goes mainstream, according to research from Salesforce. Brands are turning to generative AI to boost efficiency while improving customer engagement. And customers — wary of the technology risks — demand a thoughtful approach built on trust. Eighty percent of customers say it’s important for … Read more

Delivery big Maersk unveils first vessel working on inexperienced methanol

A.P. Moller-Maersk, is without doubt one of the world’s largest container shippers with a market share of round 17%, and is broadly seen as a barometer of worldwide commerce. Andia | UIG through Getty Pictures Copenhagen, DENMARK — Delivery big Maersk on Thursday offered its first container vessel moved with inexperienced methanol, a landmark second … Read more