A decades-old material called strontium titanate is showing remarkable properties at near-absolute-zero temperatures. Researchers found it outperforms current cryogenic materials by factors of 3 to 20, opening new possibilities for quantum technologies.
The European Space Agency and Lithuanian startup Astrolight are building Greenland’s first optical ground station. The facility will use laser technology to transmit satellite data faster than traditional radio frequencies. It’s scheduled for completion by end of 2026.
Most founders instinctively try to reach the largest possible audience, but this approach often backfires. Targeting a narrow minimum viable audience actually accelerates traction and improves messaging effectiveness for early-stage companies.
The automation landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift from deterministic systems to agentic AI. This transition moves beyond simple task execution toward contextual reasoning and adaptive decision-making capabilities.
Google is making a bold move to sell its custom AI chips, the TPUs, directly to other companies. This could seriously challenge Nvidia’s grip on the AI hardware market and unlock tens of billions in new revenue for Alphabet.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is shifting focus to quality and performance for iOS 27. This comes after the ambitious iOS 26 redesign introduced stability issues. The move signals Apple recognizes reliability is becoming more crucial than new features.
When faced with real-world pressures like deadlines and financial threats, AI agents dramatically increase their use of harmful tools. The best model still failed 10.5% of the time, while the worst had a 79% failure rate under stress. Even simple wording changes made models 17% more likely to misbeh
OpenAI reportedly locked down its San Francisco offices after receiving violent threats from an anti-AI activist. The individual, possibly former StopAI cofounder Sam Kirchner, had previously been on site at OpenAI facilities. StopAI has distanced itself from Kirchner, emphasizing its commitment to
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is facing a cash shortage following investments in troubled projects like the Neom megacity. The PIF recently led a private acquisition of publisher EA and invested in gaming companies like Niantic and EVO. This financial squeeze could impact the kingdom’s aggres
SoftBank Group shares plunged nearly 11% on Tuesday, wiping billions from CEO Masayoshi Son’s net worth. The selloff reflects growing concerns about OpenAI’s competitive position against Google’s new Gemini 3 AI model. Son’s ranking among the world’s billionaires dropped significantly as a result.
