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Charles Zhang, the founder of Sohu.com and a big name in China’s early internet scene, is advising college students to hold off on grad school or launching a startup right away. His take? Get real-world job experience first. He even admits his own advanced degree didn’t help much when he was building his company—practical skills mattered more.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another "follow your passion" pep talk. Zhang’s pushing back against the grind of higher education and the glamorized startup hustle, especially in a competitive job market like China’s. It’s a reality check: sometimes the best prep for entrepreneurship (or any career) isn’t another degree but rolling up your sleeves in the real world. For students weighing options, it’s a perspective worth considering—especially coming from someone who’s been there.

Sony's latest high-end OLED TV, the Bravia 8 II, is hitting shelves with a hefty price tag, but early testing suggests it might not be the game-changer some hoped for. The reviewer found it solid but unremarkable compared to what rivals like Samsung and LG are offering this year—essentially, it's good but probably not worth the premium if you're already eyeing other top-tier OLEDs.

Editor’s Note: If you're shopping for a luxury TV, this review throws cold water on the hype around Sony's new flagship. It’s a reminder that a big brand name and a high price don’t always mean you're getting the best tech—sometimes, the competition is just doing it better. For OLED enthusiasts, it’s worth weighing your options before splurging.

Meta is advising users to steer clear of sharing private or sensitive details in its AI app, hinting at potential privacy risks. It’s a cautious heads-up—not a full-blown alarm—but it raises questions about how the company handles user data in its AI features.

Editor’s Note: If even Meta is telling people to be careful with their info, it’s worth paying attention. This isn’t just about one app—it’s part of the bigger conversation around AI and data security. Are these tools safe to use, or are companies still figuring it out as they go? Either way, it’s a reminder to think twice before oversharing.

Chinese chipmaker SemiDrive is making its first big move into Europe, supplying its advanced cockpit chips to an unnamed European automaker starting late next year. These chips will power several of the carmaker’s models—including sedans and SUVs—across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It’s a significant step for SemiDrive as it pushes to expand its global footprint in the competitive automotive tech market.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another chip deal—it’s a sign of how Chinese tech firms are breaking into traditionally Western-dominated sectors like high-end automotive electronics. For Europe, it means more competition (and potentially better tech) in EV cockpits. For China, it’s proof that its semiconductor industry can play on the global stage, even as geopolitical tensions simmer. Watch for more deals like this as Chinese suppliers aim to become unavoidable in the EV supply chain.

Akamai, a major cloud and edge computing player, just slashed its cloud costs by a whopping 70%—and they did it by letting AI agents, managed by Kubernetes, dynamically optimize their infrastructure across multiple clouds. Think of it like a self-driving system for cloud spending: the AI constantly adjusts resources in real time, cutting waste without human intervention.

Editor’s Note: Cloud costs are a massive pain point for companies, especially at scale. Akamai’s success isn’t just a win for them—it’s proof that AI-driven automation can seriously move the needle on efficiency. If this approach catches on, it could reshape how businesses manage (and pay for) cloud resources, making overprovisioning a thing of the past.