A Cambridge University spin-out has secured funding to advance photon-multiplier technology that could increase solar panel efficiency without requiring infrastructure changes. The technology converts wasted sunlight into usable infrared photons that existing silicon panels can absorb. Commercial pr
A former SpaceX mission operations engineer reveals how fragmented software nearly derailed space missions. The same issues plague industries from aviation to manufacturing today. The solution? Build software with space-grade reliability from the start.
SoftBank Group just reported staggering quarterly results with net profit more than doubling to ¥2.5 trillion ($16.6 billion). The massive boost comes from valuation gains in OpenAI, while the company completely exited its Nvidia position for $5.8 billion to fund AI infrastructure projects.
Littelfuse has introduced two new TMR magnetic switches that push power consumption to incredibly low levels. The LF21112TMR omnipolar switch draws just 200nA while detecting both magnetic poles, while the bipolar LF11215TMR consumes 1.5 µA with high 17 Gauss sensitivity.
New research reveals why so many AI agent implementations are producing disappointing results. Companies are discovering that simply adding AI to existing workflows creates more problems than it solves. The real breakthrough comes from completely rethinking how work gets done.
Researchers discovered that waste liquid from probiotic production can be transformed into an effective vegetable sanitizer. The method uses mild heat to enhance antimicrobial properties, reducing salmonella by over 99.999%. This creates both economic value and environmental benefits from what was p
Google just locked in a 15-year power purchase agreement with TotalEnergies for solar energy from Ohio’s Montpelier farm. The deal will supply 1.5TWh to Google’s growing data center operations in the state. This comes right after Google announced a $2.3 billion expansion in Central Ohio.
Arc Raiders publisher Nexon defends the game’s AI use while clarifying it’s not generative AI. The extraction shooter has already sold 4 million copies worldwide with 700,000 concurrent players across platforms, earning an ‘Amazing’ 9/10 review score from IGN.
China controls over 90% of refined rare earth materials, but Western nations are fighting back with major investments. The race to secure these critical minerals is intensifying as defense and tech industries seek alternatives.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé expressed surprise that Xbox hasn’t embraced Switch 2 more aggressively with software. He argues the days of direct console warfare are finished as Xbox shifts toward publishing. The comments come as Xbox prepares Indiana Jones for Switch 2 next
