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Ingram Micro says ransomware attack affected 42,000 people

Information technology giant Ingram Micro has revealed that a ransomware attack on its systems in July 2025 led to a data breach affecting over 42,000 individuals.

Ingram Micro, one of the world’s largest business-to-business service providers and technology distributors, has over 23,500 associates, more than 161,000 customers, and reported net sales of $48 billion in 2024.

In data breach notification letters filed with Maine’s Attorney General and sent to those affected by the incident, the company said the attackers stole documents containing a wide range of personal information, including Social Security numbers.

Bottleneck in hydrogen distribution jeopardizes billions in clean energy

A study from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University found that while hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell technologies are advancing rapidly, the hydrogen distribution infrastructure is developing at half the speed, creating a critical bottleneck that could put billions in clean energy at risk.

The paper “Dynamics of knowledge production: A relational-event analysis of patent citation hazards in hydrogen technologies” was published in Sustainable Futures.

The findings are an important milestone in recognizing that, while other hydrogen technologies improve and costs fall, distribution expenses could take up a large share of hydrogen system budgets, significantly limiting overall efficiency and growth of the hydrogen sector.

About-UBTECH

Established in March 2012, UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP LTD is a leading humanoid robots and smart service robots company. On 29 December, 2023, we were listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 9880.HK), and have become the first humanoid robot company listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Dedicated to the mission of ‘bringing intelligent robots into every family, and making everyday life more convenient and intelligent’, we have developed a full stack of humanoid robotic technologies independently. Building on our full-stack technologies, UBTECH has engaged in the research and development, design, smart production, and commercialization of smart service robots, and has developed smart robotic solutions that integrate with hardware, software, service and contents. These solutions span various industries such as AI education, smart logistics, smart elderly care, business and consumer service.

UBTECH is among the few global leaders in full-stack humanoid robotics technologies. Our full-stack technologies are a holistic combination of industry-leading robotic technologies (robotic motion planning and control technology, and high performance servo actuators), our AI technologies (human-like brain function and cerebellum function), integrated robotic and AI technologies (SLAM and autonomous technology, visual servo operation and human-robot interaction), and Robot Operating System Application Framework (ROSA 2.0), our proprietary robotics application framework.

Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users

Microsoft is investigating widespread reports that a January Windows 11 security update is causing the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze and hang for users with POP email accounts.

POP (Post Office Protocol) is an email retrieval protocol used for downloading emails from a server to a local device. While POP isn’t as widely used as IMAP or Exchange, it is still popular among home users and small businesses.

This known issue affects users who have installed the KB5074109 security update for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, with those impacted reporting that classic Outlook does not exit properly and will not restart after being closed.

EXLUMINA Founder: SpaceX Already Controls the Future of Space AI

SpaceX is well-positioned to dominate the future of space AI due to its innovative technologies, scalable satellite production, and strategic partnerships, which will enable it to efficiently deploy and operate a massive network of satellites with advanced computing capabilities ## ## Questions to inspire discussion.

Launch Economics & Infrastructure.

🚀 Q: Why is Starship essential for space AI data centers? A: Starship enables 100-1000x more satellites than Falcon 9, making orbital AI economically viable through massive scaling and lower launch costs, while Falcon 9 remains too expensive for commercial viability at scale.

🛰️ Q: What is SpaceX’s deployment plan for AI satellites? A: SpaceX plans Starlink version 3 satellites with 100 Nvidia chips each, deploying 5,000 satellites via 100 Starship launches at 50 satellites per flight to create a gigawatt-scale AI constellation by early 2030s.

📈 Q: What launch cadence gives SpaceX its advantage? A: SpaceX plans 10,000 annual launches and produces satellites at 10-100x the level of competitors, creating a monopoly on launch and manufacturing that positions them as the gatekeeper to space AI success.

Energy & Power Systems.

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SpaceX IPO, Robotaxi Rules, and the Regulatory Wall Facing Elon Musk

Regulatory hurdles, rather than engineering challenges, are the main obstacles hindering the progress and success of Elon Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Tesla.

## Questions to inspire discussion.

SpaceX Strategic Direction.

🚀 Q: Will SpaceX IPO due to defense contractor requirements? A: SpaceX’s expanding role as a defense contractor through projects like Star Shield increases IPO likelihood, as military requirements typically favor public companies for transparency and accountability according to Palmer Luckey.

🛰️ Q: How is SpaceX enabling freedom of information in restricted regions? A: Starlink has provided unfiltered internet access to Iranians since 2022 in coordination with the US government, successfully resisting signal jamming attempts and enabling freedom of information during protests.

💰 Q: What investment level is the space economy attracting in 2025? A: The space economy attracted $2.2 trillion in private investment in 2025, driven by SpaceX’s success, but viability of speculative models like space hotels and mining depends entirely on Starship’s cost and reliability.

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Scientists create food powder from waste, increasing shelf life from two weeks to two years

Food waste could actually feed millions of people globally and also have an endless shelf life if we freeze dry it and turn it into powder. This way we can keep large quantities of food for a very long time rather than having to freeze it or pickle it which only last so long due to freezer burn and pickling doesn’t work for long periods of time which can turn to poison essentially if contaminated.

Three students from Lund University in Sweden have set up a business called Fopo (freeze dried food powder) buying expired fruit and vegetables and turning it into food powder to resell back into the F&B market.

This is how I’m preparing for AI (and you can too)

As AI replaces traditional wage labor, individuals should prepare for an automated future by adapting their skills, investments, and lifestyle to focus on economic stability, personal growth, and self-directed living ## ## Questions to inspire discussion.

Capital Economy Participation.

A: Invest in dividend-producing ETFs for a hands-off approach to wealth building, as AI and robotics reduce labor demand and shift wealth distribution toward capital ownership rather than wages.

🏢 Q: What ownership structures should I explore beyond traditional employment?

A: Consider Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to become a part-owner of companies, but approach Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) cautiously due to their high-risk nature despite offering ownership opportunities.

⚠️ Q: Should I rely on Bitcoin for income generation?

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All-In’s 2026 Predictions

Questions to inspire discussion.

💰 Q: What would California’s wealth tax cost super voting shareholders like Larry Page and Sergey Brin? A: The tax multiplies voting ownership percentage by market cap to value super voting shares, resulting in a punitive tax rate of up to 50% on net worth for founders with control premiums.

🏃 Q: How much wealth could leave California if the asset seizure tax passes? A: An estimated half a trillion dollars in net worth could exit the state, creating severe budget implications for California’s social programs and general budget.

📊 Q: What should entrepreneurs do to prepare for potential wealth taxes on unrealized gains? A: Maintain a liquid safety net to cover tax bills on unrealized gains, though this is impossible to plan for if stock values later decline and bankrupt the company.

2026 Business Opportunities.

🤖 Q: Which company will become the first with more robots than humans? A: Amazon is predicted to become the first company with more robots than humans driving its bottom line by 2026 as they deploy robots while keeping human hiring flat.

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Why SpaceX Is Worth Trillions With Only $15B of Revenue

SpaceX’s valuation has the potential to reach $1.5 trillion due to its innovative technologies, including reusable rockets, Starship, and Starlink, which could revolutionize the space industry and unlock massive growth opportunities in areas such as satellite connectivity, data centers, and computing ## Questions to inspire discussion.

Starship Production & Economics.

🚀 Q: What is SpaceX’s Starship production target and cost reduction goal? A: SpaceX plans to manufacture 1,000 Starships per year by 2030 (with aspirational goals of 10,000 per year), reducing launch costs to $10/kg through fully reusable vehicles achieving 99% reliability and 30 flights per booster.

🎯 Q: When will Starship begin commercial payload launches? A: Starship is currently in testing phase with proven relighting, PEZ dispenser deployment, and large payload capacity, expected to achieve commercial readiness as reliability approaches 99% through iterative flight testing.

Starlink V3 Revenue Model.

💰 Q: What revenue will Starlink V3 generate for SpaceX? A: Starlink V3 constellation will generate $250B revenue with 50% profit margins, representing 90–95% of SpaceX’s revenue over the next 5 years according to Mach33 and ARK Invest modeling.

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