Norwegian energy giant Equinor has filed a lawsuit challenging a U.S. order to suspend its Empire Wind project. The move follows a broader suspension of five offshore wind leases by the Trump administration last week.
Apple has released data showing Apple Watch users significantly boost and maintain exercise levels well into the new year. The findings challenge the concept of “Quitter’s Day,” the second Friday in January when many abandon resolutions.
If you’ve ever used a Mac, you know how indispensable the spacebar-press Quick Look feature is. On Windows, the built-in Preview Pane just doesn’t cut it. A free app called QuickLook finally bridges that gap, and its plugin system makes it even more powerful.
IonQ has finalized its agreement to deliver a 100-qubit Tempo quantum computer to South Korea’s KISTI institute. The company also extended its partnership with QuantumBasel in Switzerland, bringing the total deal value to over $60 million.
A Swiss-backed group is planning a massive data center buildout in Alberta, Canada, with a long-term vision for 1 gigawatt of capacity. The project highlights a growing trend of using on-site natural gas generation to power energy-hungry AI infrastructure.
Germany’s crucial manufacturing sector finished 2025 on a sour note, with activity contracting at a faster pace. A key business survey shows the downturn deepened in December, driven by a sharp drop in foreign demand.
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida has teased a port for Nintendo Switch. During a 2026 New Year event, he told players to “please look forward to it,” building on earlier discussions from 2024 and 2025.
In a direct response to Apple’s pricing, Samsung is reportedly absorbing higher costs to freeze prices for the Galaxy S26 series. The foldable Z Fold8 and Flip8 are also getting lighter with larger batteries.
OnePlus has confirmed key specs for its upcoming Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V phones ahead of their January 8 launch. The highlight is a massive 9,000 mAh battery paired with an incredibly thin camera island.
Popular Science’s annual awards highlight engineering that solves real problems. This year’s picks include a wood stronger than steel, a 100 MWh sand battery, and a quantum computer that finally fixes its own errors.
