Google’s Nano Banana Beats ChatGPT at Image Generation
A new comparison test pits OpenAI’s updated image generator against Google’s Nano Banana. The results show a clear winner in key areas like lighting, detail, and conceptual interpretation.
Category: Innovation
Amazon’s Alexa Plus web interface is now live for some users
Amazon has quietly launched a web interface for its Alexa Plus AI assistant at Alexa.com. The site, currently in a limited rollout, offers a chatbot-style experience for planning, shopping, and smart home control. It marks Amazon’s push to make Alexa a cross-platform competitor to ChatGPT and Gemini
This Medical Seating Maker Just Opened a $50M Capacity Factory
Kalogon, a maker of smart medical seating, has moved into a dedicated manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Florida. The company says the new plant can support up to $50 million in annual business as it expands its product line and team.
Can a Virtual Power Plant Fool a Grid Operator? A New Test Aims to Find Out
A company called EnergyHub has proposed a new benchmark called the Huels test to see if virtual power plants can perform indistinguishably from conventional ones. It comes as data center demand is exploding, putting immense pressure on the grid. The test is a crucial step in building trust for a tec
SpaceX’s $1.5 Trillion IPO Could Be the Biggest Ever
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for a potential IPO next year that could shatter records with a $1.5 trillion valuation. The deal would unlock billions for private backers and send shockwaves through the entire aerospace sector. So who benefits even before the stock starts trading?
Mozilla’s new CEO wants to turn Firefox into an “AI browser”
Mozilla has appointed a new CEO and is charting a new course. The organization plans to transform Firefox into a “modern AI browser” while doubling down on its reputation for trust and user control.
Apple Urges iPhone 12 Users in Australia to Update iOS
Apple has issued a support document warning of a potential issue affecting emergency calls on older iPhones in Australia. The company says the iOS 26.2 update provides a fix for iPhone 12 models. Users of other devices may receive guidance directly from their mobile operators.
Prediction Markets Are Getting Smarter, Not Just Bigger
The frenzy in prediction markets is moving beyond simple betting. A new collaboration aims to build systems that explain *why* probabilities are moving, transforming noise into usable market intelligence.
A New Alien Game is Back on the Menu, Courtesy of Eidos Montreal
According to a new report, a previously shelved Alien game is back in development. It’s now being handled by the studio behind Shadow of the Tomb Raider and could feature a fan-favorite character.
Windows 11’s 2025 Update is a Quietly Massive Quality-of-Life Patch
Looking back at 2025, Windows 11 didn’t get a flashy new version number. Instead, it received a steady stream of updates that collectively make the OS feel more mature, secure, and user-friendly. The changes range from a full-screen Xbox experience for handheld PCs to finally fixing dark mode flashe