Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback, teases Muse Charm product
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new lineup of glasses at the social media giant's annual Connect conference at its Menlo Park headquarters
Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback, teases Muse Charm product
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new lineup of glasses at the social media giant's annual Connect conference at its Menlo Park headquarters
Heathrow Airport has extended its partnership with Adobe and will rebuild its main website on Adobes AI customer experience software, the two companies announced on 8 October. The new site will run onAdobe CX Enterprise. The system uses AI agents, software that can carry out tasks on its own, to manage how a business attracts [] This story continues at The Next Web
India targets 1 billion 5G users by 2030, up from 550 mn now: Scindia
Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Scindia said 5G in India has become the fastest-adopted 5G technology in the world
Anthropic introduces Claude Haiku 5.5 in competition to cheaper, open source models
Anthropic announced that the new Claude Haiku 5.5 was available at a much lower price than Haiku 4.5
Snapdragon X2 Plus puts AI at the heart of Lenovos new Yoga Slim 7x
Qualcomms mainstream AI silicon meets Lenovos flagship thin-and-light design and Microsofts Copilot+ PC software, sharpening the case for Arm-based Windows PCs. The result is a slick, smart, and savvy Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x.
Govt reacts to Musks oligarchs post, rebuts discrimination allegations
Elon Musk had taken to X to express his displeasure at Starlink not getting security clearance to launch services in India
Some guardrails on ChatGPT for Teens dont work as promised, watchdog group says
Some of the guardrails for children that OpenAI included in its ChatGPT for Teens product do not work as intended and the chatbot poses an unacceptable risk to children
Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
The trajectory for me is so clear. There will never be a moment where we will go and look and say: 'Oh, this runs locally, this runs in the cloud.' You will expect this hybrid intelligence to be everywhere and pervasive, CEO Satya Nadella said
China-based suspect used AI tools in South Korean bank hacks, says CrowdStrike
In a report published on Wednesday, CrowdStrike said it uncovered personal details linked to the suspected attacker while analysing AI coding-tool sessions and infrastructure
TCS Q2 Results LIVE: Analysts see margin expansion despite modest growth, shares in focus
TCS Q2 results today live updates, Q2FY27 live updates: businessline brings to you the latest Q2 results 2026 updates on our live, scroll down for more
How Telanganas MeeSeva migration to open source could make governments rethink software costs
The States move from Oracle to open-source PostgreSQL, completed in April 2026, shows both the potential savings and the technical and administrative hurdles involved in moving mission-critical government systems away from proprietary software
Samsung projects nearly nine-fold jump in Q3 operating profit on AI chip demand
Tight supplies of DRAM, NAND and high-bandwidth memory have lifted prices as artificial intelligence infrastructure expands globally
HubSpot to cut 660 jobs as the company pivots to AI
HubSpot is eliminating about 660 roles, 7% of its workforce, in a restructuring its chief executive calls an AI strategy shift while insisting it is not driven by AI efficiencies. Its SEC filing concedes the timetable depends on local consultation law, which in Ireland means a statutory 30-day minimum and criminal penalties for ignoring it. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Ultrathin mesh harvests energy from human heart cells to generate electricity
A team of engineers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has designed an ultrathin, flexible mesh that seamlessly integrates electronics with human cells to provide a continuous, reliable, powerful electrical supply. The study, published in Science Advances, provides a potential solution to one of the most difficult problems in wearable and implantable electronics: how to get rid of batteries.
Miro CEO says companies must redesign work around AI, not bolt it on
Miro co-founder and chief executive Andrey Khusid says adding AI to existing teams and processes will not deliver its full productivity gains. Companies need to redesign how work happens from the ground up, he said. He spoke at Wave by Vento in Turin on Wednesday. One of the big challenges is how not to put [] This story continues at The Next Web
Microsoft will block two Windows installer formats in Outlook from November
Microsoft will add .msix and .msixbundle to Outlooks blocked attachment list in early November, closing an email route for a packaging format its own threat researchers watched four criminal groups abuse in 2023. Renaming the extension still gets a package through, and the change lands as a default policy edit in every Exchange Online tenant, [] This story continues at The Next Web
The 9 best accounts receivable automation software platforms for 2026
How nine AR automation platforms compare on collections automation and cash application, and which one keeps its AI inside auditable controls Allianz Research puts average global DSO at around 59 days, while roughly $10 trillion sits in unpaid invoices globally. Cash that sits in receivables is cash a company cant deploy, which is why late [] This story continues at The Next Web
Lekha Wireless to integrate Analog Devices radio technology in 5G and 4G products
irm will upgrade its RAN portfolio with ADIs Samana platform for simpler, lower-power designs
Soket AI unveils LOOP Harness to advance Indias frontier AI capabilities
The LOOP is an open-source harness designed to enable AI agents to work continuously for weeks, not minutes
Bending Spoons co-founder and chief executive Luca Ferrari says access to capital is no longer the main obstacle for European founders. Strong companies can now raise at scale in Europe, he said on Wednesday. He was speaking on a panel at Wave by Vento in Turin. I think if you have a great project and [] This story continues at The Next Web
Stuut raises $52.5M Series B to run order-to-cash with AI
Businesses worldwide have $16 trillion locked up in unpaid receivables. Stuut, the AI platform that runs order-to-cash for the worlds enterprises, is going after it. In a world where all finance software looks and behaves the same, Stuut offers customers the ability to automate 100% of their work. It runs the entire order-to-cash process. It [] This story continues at The Next Web
Spotify expands audiobooks to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026
Spotify will offer audiobooks in more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, up from 22 today, the company said at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Wednesday. The global rolloutwill reach more than 750 million people, who will find books next to their music and podcasts. Moreover, the expansion comes two months after Spotify [] This story continues at The Next Web
New wireless system could power medical implants as they stretch
Over the past few decades, electronics engineers have developed increasingly sophisticated implantable medical devices. Reliably powering some of these devices, however, can be challenging, particularly when they are based on stretchable materials that move along with the body.
Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj uses AI avatar to address voters from jail
Erion Veliaj, the mayor of Albanias capital, Tirana, has spoken to voters through an AI copy of himself, promising free school meals. The video was posted on his official Instagram account and is indeed labelled as AI-generated content. The main problem is not AI-generated content from a mayor, but the fact that he is in [] This story continues at The Next Web
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Frances Kagan and Japans So
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 goes to Henry B. Kagan and Kenso So for their groundbreaking work in asymmetric organic synthesis. Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Frances Kagan and Japans So for Asymmetric Organic Synthesis
ChatGPT for Teens is unsafe for under-18s, Common Sense Media says
ChatGPT is unsafe for anyone under 18, even in the teen mode OpenAI launched in August, according to a new risk assessmentfrom Common Sense Media. The US nonprofit gave ChatGPT for Teens its lowest rating, Unacceptable Risk, in a report published on Wednesday. The group wants OpenAI to stop promoting Teen Mode, and adds that [] This story continues at The Next Web
Siena raises $17M Series A to build AI agents for consumer brands
Siena, a New York-based startup that develops AI agents for consumer brands, has raised $17 million in its Series A round, with York IE as the lead investor. The new capital raised brings the companys total funding to $29.7 million. Moreover, Joyance Ventures took part in the round as a new investor, and the existing [] This story continues at The Next Web
Even Japan Cannot Build A 500 Km Bullet Train Line In 10 Years, Says High-Speed Rail Body Chief
EU considers bigger levy on large companies to tax Big Tech
The European Commission is looking to collect more money from Apple, Meta, Google, and other US tech companies, according to the Financial Times, which spoke with six officials who are familiar with the discussions. The Commission plans to do this by introducing a levy on large companies overall. Their goal is to avoid a tax [] This story continues at The Next Web
Bharti Airtel hikes postpaid tariffs by 50, adds free international roaming
Airtels revamped postpaid portfolio combines additional roaming benefits with data, calling, entertainment subscriptions and protection against spam and fraud
Norways proposed moratorium on smart glasses | Explained
Norway is taking the lead as its government prepares a proposal seeking a temporary ban on smart glasses in select public and sensitive locations
Nav Wireless Technologies targets 30% revenue from global business in 3 years
The deep-tech company is evaluating deployments in the US, Europe and New Zealand as it seeks to expand its presence in the global photonics and next-generation connectivity market
Centre has granted licences to three companies, including the Elon Musk-led Starlink, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, to provide satellite communication services in India
Intel to keep working on Musk's Terafab chipmaking venture
A potential involvement by TSMC could likely challenge Intel's role in Terafab, as Musk weighs partners for the chipmaking venture.
Google enters massive 3.6-GW power deal with Constellation Energy
Major tech companies are racing to secure massive amounts of electricity supplies to power data centres across the US
India-Japan Friendship Paves New Path for Shared Prosperity, Says CM Yogi
CM Yogi Adityanath highlights the growing India-Japan ties, emphasizing economic collaboration and cultural heritage. India-Japan Friendship Paves New Path for Shared Prosperity, Says CM Yogi
Google fights 1 billion UK lawsuit over app store fees in latest Big Tech case
Lawyers representing consumer advocate Liz Coll, who is leading the claim, say Google used its dominant position to charge commissions of up to 30% on purchases of apps through its Play Store
Anthropic opens its most powerful AI models to more security teams
The Specialized tier has the fewest restrictions and is reserved for a small group of organisations authorised to test safety-critical systems
TCS Q2 preview: Brokerages see healthy margins expansion despite modest revenue growth
AI momentum and robust deal wins may help offset slow deal ramp-ups and macro headwinds
AustralianSuper eyes India, Japan for Private equity
Private equity penetration remains much lower in Asia, she said, presenting more and more opportunities for the A$430 billion ($300 billion) fund
SpaceX in talks to borrow $40 billion to buy Nvidia chips
Tech companies and AI model developers are investing and borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to build and lease giant data centers full of chips to power AI systems
Boston Dynamics appoints former Amazon executive Rohit Prasad as CEO
Prasad brings 12 years of experience at Amazon, where he helped build and expand Alexa, after earlier machine-learning research at Raytheon.
Why OpenAIs Australia AI hack must dismay world governments
Given that this incident predates the Hugging Face hack, the onus is on OpenAI to show whether their agents went rogue at any point in time during their training and evaluation phase, and as a result gained unauthorised entry into any sovereign governments database to complete a research request
2027 is 75th anniversary year of diplomatic relation between India and Japan
Kyoritsu Electric Corporation is located in Shizuoka pref. To provide one stop solution for factory automation and currently focuses on Indian market. Its technology covers measurement, control, information treatment, electric and machine analysis, detecting and so on. Customers can get smooth operation of production scene, R
US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Okinawa after alleged murder of Japanese woman
US soldiers stationed in Okinawa have been placed under a month-long curfew and alcohol ban. This decision follows the alleged murder of a local woman by Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard. Police reported that the victim, Anna Yagi, died of asphyxiation in a hotel room. Protests have emerged in response to this incident, raising concerns about US military presence.
Ramdas Athawale Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Voter Cuts, Defends Election Commissions Actions
Ramdas Athawale addresses voter cuts and criticizes Rahul Gandhis political stance on the Election Commissions actions. Ramdas Athawale Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Voter Cuts, Defends Election Commissions Actions
Sierra announces Personal Agent Protocol, an open standard for personal AI agents
Sierra and Meta are developing Personal Agent Protocol, an open standard defining how personal AI agents authenticate with businesses and what those businesses let them do, with Genesys, Instinct, Rocket, Shopify, Stripe and Walmart. A v0.1 specification is due this month, and payments are listed as a future extension rather than part of it. Meta [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google launches EmbeddingGemma 2, an open multimodal embedding model for devices
Google has released EmbeddingGemma 2, an open 740-million-parameter model that maps text, code, images, audio and video into a single space and runs entirely on a phone or a small board. It is licensed under Apache 2.0, has had no safety tuning, and Google says performance is not equal across the 100 languages it supports. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan Open
Novac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year. Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan Open
Hark debuts an AI agent a year before its first devices
Brett Adcocks Hark has released Hark Pro, an agent that buys groceries, books cars, pays bills and refills a childs lunch card, free with $20 and $100 monthly tiers, a year before the companys first devices arrive. Meta launched an agent doing the same things at the same three prices four weeks ago. Hark has [] This story continues at The Next Web
Lucid production falls 38% as the EV maker clears inventory
Lucid built 2,954 vehicles in the third quarter, its lowest quarterly output since early 2025 and a 38% fall from the second quarter, while delivering 3,806 as it cleared inventory. The company has outstanding commitments for 25,000 driverless cars with Bolt in Europe and 20,000 with Uber. Lucid built 2,954 cars in three months. Its [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google accused of overcharging 20 million UK consumers over Play Store fees
Google is defending a 1.2B claim at Londons Competition Appeal Tribunal brought for about 20 million British consumers who say Play Store commissions of up to 30% were passed into the prices they paid since October 2015. It settled an equivalent claim from UK app developers for 260M six weeks ago without admitting wrongdoing. Google [] This story continues at The Next Web
ElevenLabs, Karnataka join hands to advance voice AI adoption
The Bengaluru summit also outlined language expansion, voice restoration and tools for seniors and mental-health training
ElevenLabs sees India voice AI demand surge, plans 10X FDE team expansion
The company now works with more than 250 businesses and enterprises across India
Rahul Gandhi should not mislead people or malign EC, says Minister Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday criticised Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA Bloc's protest against the Election Commission, saying that the Congress MP should not mislead people or
Atomically thin transistors could transform computing by surpassing silicon
For decades, silicon transistors have driven computational power, and scientists have devoted much of their time to making them smaller. That is because shrinking these tiny electronic switches that make up computer chips allows manufacturers to pack more of them into the same space, increasing computing power.
Thousands of European wind and solar power systems exposed online, Dutch researchers say
Thousands of administrative systems at wind and solar power parks in Europe are exposed to the internet, potentially giving attackers access to interfaces that can stop turbines and raising the
Pete Davidson takes fresh aim at Zohran Mamdani with biting critique
Pete Davidson questioned whether NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has any real ties to Staten Island, calling the borough
Kamrui E3B AMD Ryzen 7 7530U Mini Desktop (16GB/1TB) with AMD Radeon Graphics $431.99
Kamrui E3B AMD Ryzen 7 7530U Mini Desktop (16GB/1TB) with AMD Radeon Graphics $431.99
Basketball-Euroleague shareholders reject NBA Europe offer, door open for future talks
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Zapata Quantum joins IBM Quantum Network to build quantum applications
Zapata Quantum, a Boston quantum software company, has joined theIBM Quantum Network, it said on Tuesday. It will use IBMs machines to build software for its clients. Zapata does not make quantum hardware. Instead, it helps organisations figure out which problems quantum computers can solve, then creates the software to do that. It says hardware [] This story continues at The Next Web
9 best requirements management tools for functional safety (IEC 61508)
The best requirements management tools for functional safety all protect one thing: the chain of evidence behind a safety case. It runs from a hazard, through the safety requirement that mitigates it, into the design that implements it, and out to the test that proves the design works. Break one link and an assessor stops [] This story continues at The Next Web
Uber to buy ezCater for $2.3bn to bring workplace catering to Uber Eats
Uber has agreed to buy ezCater, a US platform for workplace catering, for $2.3bn in cash. Uber and ezCater announced the deal in a joint statement on Tuesday. The purchase brings ezCaters catering orders to Uber Eats and to Uber for Business, Ubers service for company accounts. Boston-based ezCater lets businesses order food for meetings, [] This story continues at The Next Web
Tango communities go live for breast cancer research
Mountain View, California, October 5, 2026, TechnologyWire This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, live-streaming platform Tango is bringing together some of its leading creator communities to raise funds for breast cancer research and, just as importantly, encourage more open conversation around a disease that affects millions of women and families worldwide. From October 13-18, several of [] This story continues at The Next Web
Bosgame E5 Plus AMD Ryzen 3 5400U Mini Desktop (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $188.09
Bosgame E5 Plus AMD Ryzen 3 5400U Mini Desktop (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $188.09
SAP agrees to acquire Belgian AI workforce startup TechWolf
SAP has agreed to buy TechWolf, a Belgian company whose AI maps the skills and daily work of a firms employees. The two companies announced the deal today but did not disclose its terms. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Until then, the two companies [] This story continues at The Next Web
Iran Breaks Missile Limits: IRGC's Lethal Weapon With 2000 KM Range Could Hit Europe
Iran has officially signalled a major shift in its missile strategy. Tehran says it has begun producing ballistic missiles with ranges beyond the long-standing 2,000-kilometre limit, potentially expanding the reach of Iranian missiles toward U.S. military facilities deeper inside Europe and beyond.Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Mohammad Akramiya said the ongoing conflict with the United States made extending missile ranges absolutely necessary. The move could dramatically change the strategic map, as Iran already possesses one of the worlds largest and most diverse ballistic missile arsenals.
Jamdani to Uttam Kumar: NCRs Durga Puja pandals explore diverse themes
Santosh Kumar Sahu & GoGreen Warehouses: Building Indias Next-Generation Agri Supply Chain
New Delhi [India], October 5: Indias agricultural economy is entering a new phase where scientific storage, commodity financing, technology and organised supply chains are becoming increasingly important. At the centre
ON CAM: Riots Rock European Heartland; Teargas, Stone-pelting & Arson Shake Barcelona | Watch Why
Clashes broke out in central Barcelona after thousands joined a mass protest over Spains housing crisis, with police blocking demonstrators from advancing towards the Barcelona Stock Exchange. Some protesters threw bottles and chairs, set rubbish bins on fire and clashed with officers, leading to arrests. Authorities put the turnout at 20,000, while organisers claimed 120,000. The protests come amid rising rents, housing shortages and eviction concerns, with a snap election scheduled for November 29.#Barcelona #Spain #HousingCrisis #BarcelonaProtest #SpainHousing
Assistance Covers Food, Housing, Drinking Water, Healthcare and Education Bilkul Online | Ahmedabad 06 October 2026 A range of welfare The post Sant Rampal Ji Maharajs Initiatives Focus on Support for Needy Families and Villagers appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Ambanis Jio said to seek about $114 billion valuation in IPO
The telecom and digital services arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambanis Reliance Industries has finished gauging demand for the offering and is likely to begin meetings with potential investors this week
European shares gain as Genmab jumps, bond yields retreat
European shares rose to near one-week highs on Tuesday, as Genmab led
EU vows AI rules will protect Europeans. Will they?
The EU says its AI Act is strong enough to address risks from advanced AI systems, including loss-of-control incidents, but lawmakers and experts warn of gaps around liability, enforcement capacity and access to cutting-edge models. Concerns are also growing over whether Brussels has enough technical resources and political appetite to aggressively police mostly US-based AI companies.
Nvidia-backed Reflection unveils Open AI model, taking on China
The model, called Beam, is designed to perform well for business customers and developers on coding and AI agent tasks while costing less than many competitors
Privacy concerns put smart glasses under scrutiny as Norway seeks temporary ban
Norways government is proposing a temporary ban on AI glasses in certain public spaces
'Reckless' AI firms can't control models, says whistleblower Jacob Coxon
We don't know how to prevent them from developing goals of their own, beyond their creators' control, Coxon explained
Anthropic tells Australia it's open to laws requiring reporting of AI agent hacks
Anthropic does not believe its products have breached Australian government systems but would be open to Australian laws requiring AI companies to disclose data breaches, company executives told an Australian parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday. Their
Look At NATO Power!: Marco Rubio Flexes Europe Alliance As Trump-Carney Canada War Gets Ugly
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has highlighted Washingtons ties with key European allies as tensions between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney continue to deepen over trade.Speaking about upcoming stops in Europe, Rubio described Portugal as a strong ally and Greece as a very important U.S. ally, underscoring Washingtons continued engagement with NATO partners on security, defense and broader strategic cooperation.
Google, JPMorgan and two governments fixed the same MCP flaw
Security teams at Google, JPMorgan Chase, Weaviate, Frances interministerial digital directorate (DINUM) and the city government of Tangerang in Indonesia have each fixed the same type of flaw in their Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Independent researcher Syed Anas Mohiuddin reported all five, he wrote in an update published this month. MCP is the standard [] This story continues at The Next Web
Florida woman arrested after Anthropic reported her Claude chat to police
Sheriffs deputies have arrested a woman in Florida after Anthropic reported her Claude conversation to law enforcement. In the chat she allegedly said she would shoot up the Lee County Sheriffs Office. WINK News first reported the arrest on 30 September. According to the arrest report, she wrote the statement on 26 September. In a [] This story continues at The Next Web
San Diego sues AppLovin over explicit ads on kids
San Diego County has sued AppLovin, a mobile advertising technology company. The county alleges that AppLovin bypassed parental controls to serve ads for adult dating services, alcohol, vaping and graphic sexual content in games played by children. The complaint was filed with San Diego Superior Court on Monday, Bloomberg reported. According to the complaint, AppLovin [] This story continues at The Next Web
Nokia CEO says data centres would go up twice as fast if supply allowed
Nokias chief executive Justin Hotard says the industry would build data centres twice as fast if memory and energy supply allowed, and that demand would hold even without a new frontier model for three years. Bain and a paper presented at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity both question whether the revenue exists to pay [] This story continues at The Next Web
Senator Bernie Moreno accuses Anthropic
Republican senator Bernie Moreno has accused Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei of taking an alarmist approach to AI. He did so in a letter sent on Monday, ahead of Anthropics expected stock market listing. Axios first reported the letter. I do not understand how you can ask them to invest their hard-earned savings in Anthropics [] This story continues at The Next Web
Texas city wants $2.3M for public records on police Flock use
A Fort Worth suburb has told a privacy group it would cost $2.3M to release records on how its police use Flock number plate cameras, a figure reached by estimating 14 years of labour at $15 an hour. Under the EUs law enforcement directive the same information has to be logged as a matter of [] This story continues at The Next Web
Meta, TikTok and X challenge Ofcom over online safety data, Reuters reports
Meta, TikTok and X are challenging Ofcom in court over its data demands under the UKs Online Safety Act, Reuters reported on Monday. The challenge is one of the first brought under the 2023 law. In February, Ofcom sent the companies information notices, according to Paul Sandles report for Reuters. The notices asked for detailed [] This story continues at The Next Web
TikTok adds an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout to its app
TikTok is adding an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout to its app. The two features let users buy directly from brands without leaving TikTok, the company said in an announcement at Advertising Week New York on Monday. Buy Direct is an in-app checkout. Users can buy from a brand straight from the For You [] This story continues at The Next Web
Cheaper EVs are fuelling Europe
Battery-electric sales in the EU reached 1.64 million in the first eight months of 2026, up 45%, with 16 models under EUR 25,000 due on sale by the end of the year. Transport and Environment says the version of the 2035 target proposed by Parliaments rapporteur would cut sales of those cheap models by nearly [] This story continues at The Next Web
Pinterest has made James Dibbo its chief financial officer from 26 October, hired out of Amazon where he was finance chief for global entertainment, advertising and corporate development. He replaces Julia Brau Donnelly, who announced her departure in August, and he inherits a business whose European revenue grew 27% in the first quarter against 13% [] This story continues at The Next Web
