October 24, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT. Cameroon's internet disruptions have left millions offline in the wake of a disputed presidential election. The outage, starting midweek, hit Yaoundé and Douala as protests erupted after the constitutional council certified President Paul Biya's re-election. Security forces deployed to quell demonstrations, with reports of clashes and arrests in the north. Digital rights advocates warn the blackout could curb access to information and hinder communication for businesses, journalists, and civil society groups. Analysts say the disruption highlights ongoing concerns about governance and freedom of expression in Cameroon, with officials offering limited explanations and the potential for further restrictions in the coming days.

October 24, 2025, 11:26 AM EDT. Tesla Stock, after reporting Q3 operating profit of $1.6 billion (down 40% year over year), slid in early trading but closed higher. Costs rose 50% to $3.4 billion as tariffs and component prices pressured margins, and the $7,500 federal EV tax credit looms over Q4. Yet the reaction was tame, suggesting investors priced in the news while focusing on the long-term story. Analysts point to growth drivers like robotaxis, automation, and advanced AI as Tesla's future engine. Barclays' Dan Levy notes the market bets on robots and robo-taxis. The stock is up about 11% in 2025 and roughly 72% over the past year. The Street shows a Hold consensus with a mix of Buys, Holds, and Sells, and a 12-month target in the low- to mid-$300s.

October 24, 2025, 11:24 AM EDT. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE is on sale at Amazon for $399.99 (was $499.99), a record-low price for this 10.9-inch tablet with 128GB of storage. The bundle includes the S Pen, making it a strong pick for note-taking and art. Powered by an Exynos 1580 processor, it promises solid performance and long battery life, though the 90Hz display may feel sluggish for gaming. While not a standout flagship, it's a compelling budget option for work, school, and home use. If this deal isn't right, explore our guides on the best tablets and best Android tablets, including other affordable options under $350.

October 24, 2025, 11:20 AM EDT. An insider look at 11 startup pitch decks that use AI to disrupt advertising and marketing. The collection showcases how teams fuse AI-first tools with real-world problems, outlining business models, go-to-market strategies, and early traction. Expect themes like automated media buying, personalized customer journeys, predictive analytics, and privacy-conscious data use. Readers gain practical takeaways for founders and investors: the importance of defensible data assets, scalable platforms, clear monetization paths, and convincing unit economics. The roundup also highlights fundraising narratives and benchmarks across early rounds, with lessons on storytelling, key performance indicators, and competitive differentiation in a fast-evolving AI-driven landscape.

October 24, 2025, 11:18 AM EDT. IBM says it has run one of its key quantum algorithms in real time on AMD FPGA chips, a step toward cheaper, more practical hybrid quantum systems. The dynamic error-detection and correction algorithm, first announced in June, now runs on off-the-shelf AMD reconfigurable hardware rather than costly control units. IBM VP Jay Gambetta says the FPGA implementation is 10× faster than what's needed for live error correction, a potential leap for real-world quantum tasks. The demo suggests IBM's 2029 Starling roadmap could be ahead of schedule. By using conventional hardware to monitor and fix quantum errors as they occur, this approach helps bridge current devices and future fault-tolerant machines. The IBM-AMD collaboration highlights ongoing efforts in quantum-centric computing and related AI infrastructure.