Forward-looking: Oracle has committed to spending approximately $40 billion on Nvidia’s latest high-performance chips to power a massive new data center in Abilene, Texas. The facility will require up to 1.2 gigawatts of power once fully operational and serves as […]
Editor’s take: The University of Arizona could become the birthplace of the world’s first petahertz-speed transistor. If successful, this research work could mark the dawn of a new era in computing, where the speed of light, rather than electricity, sets
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The big picture: A new frontier in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is emerging from an unexpected source: Gabe Newell, co-founder and CEO of Valve, the company behind Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and Steam. His latest venture, Starfish Technologies, isn’t focused on gaming
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Through the looking glass: Astronomers have uncovered a planetary system that challenges long-held beliefs about where planets can exist. This discovery suggests the universe may hold far more surprising and diverse worlds than previously thought. As observational technology improves, more
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What just happened? The Hanover Administrative Court has issued a ruling that sharpens digital privacy protections in Germany. The decision requires websites to offer users a clear, easy, and genuine choice on cookie consent. Manipulative consent banners that push users
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Something to look forward to: As OpenAI and Ive’s team prepare to unveil their first device, the technology world is watching to see if this collaboration can deliver the breakthrough that has so far eluded others. “It’s a crazy, ambitious
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The big picture: Lauren Leek maintains that surveys are not obsolete, but she warns they face serious challenges as participation dwindles and AI agents increasingly fill the gap. Despite these obstacles, Leek notes that leading survey companies and researchers are
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Forward-looking: While the path to practical fusion energy remains long, the recent advances at the National Ignition Facility have emboldened researchers. The facility’s ongoing progress is a testament to decades of persistence – and a sign that the age of
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Bottom line: Codex aims to streamline routine programming work and set a new standard for AI-driven software engineering. As the technology matures, OpenAI envisions Codex and similar agents playing an increasingly central role in the future of software development. OpenAI
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Editor’s take: As Space Forge prepares for its first demonstration mission, the company is positioning itself for a new era in advanced manufacturing. By taking production beyond the confines of Earth, Space Forge hopes to deliver breakthroughs that could reshape
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