A college sophomore skipped finals to build Mercor, now worth $10 billion. The company hires professionals to train AI systems on judgment, nuance, and taste—the things only humans know. They’ve created a benchmark that tests AI on real professional work.
Motion analysis technology is advancing beyond basic step counting. Researchers now use AI to decode complex walking patterns that could serve as health indicators. This approach could transform how we monitor everything from athletic performance to patient recovery.
OpenLight is showcasing its latest photonics integration technology at ISPEC 2025 in Tokyo. The company’s open PDK platform aims to scale photonic IC manufacturing for data centers and automotive markets. Dr. Molly Piels presents the breakthrough work on November 17.
A Morning Consult study shows AI companies are the fastest-growing brands among people earning over $100,000. Meanwhile, lower income groups are embracing DoorDash and discount products. The divide highlights who benefits most from AI technology.
Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 11 version 23H2 on Home and Pro editions. The company is now automatically pushing the Windows 11 25H2 update to eligible devices. This marks the end of the road for many older PCs that can’t meet the new hardware requirements.
The FDA just removed the controversial black box warning from menopause hormone treatments that’s been scaring women away from effective symptom relief since 2002. This could be a game-changer for workplace retention as brain fog and other symptoms push 10% of women to leave their jobs. The decision
The former DocuSign CEO says he promotes based on skills, ego, and work ethic – not prestigious degrees. His mathematical formula for success prioritizes practical application over academic credentials.
SoftBank just unloaded $5.8 billion worth of Nvidia stock, but claims it’s not about AI valuations. Meanwhile, Michael Burry alleges AI companies are manipulating earnings through chip depreciation accounting. The timing couldn’t be more dramatic.
Back in February 1982, Apple employee Chris Espinosa created a brilliant workaround for Steve Jobs’ endless design critiques. He built a tool that let Jobs adjust every visual parameter himself. The design Jobs created in just ten minutes shipped with the Mac and remained virtually unchanged for 17
When Google pulled the plug on older Nest thermostats last month, it left millions of devices stranded. Now hackers have created custom firmware that tricks the thermostats into thinking they’re still connected to Google’s servers, restoring remote control features through a clever workaround.
