Space Forge’s ForgeStar-1 satellite has successfully generated plasma in low Earth orbit, reaching 1,000°C. This industry-first test proves the extreme conditions needed for space-based semiconductor manufacturing are possible. The satellite will now burn up, but its tech paves the way for future fa
AMD is kicking off 2026 with significant updates for its Linux software stack. The RadeonSI graphics driver is undergoing a major compilation refactor, and the ROCm 7.10 release now formally supports the upcoming Strix Point APUs.
Cryptographic keys from the PlayStation 5’s unchangeable boot ROM have reportedly been discovered. This is a foundational leak for security researchers, but a full console jailbreak remains a distant challenge requiring many more vulnerabilities.
According to a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, China’s projected $1 trillion trade surplus for 2025 is a form of “economic conquest.” The author claims China’s power stems from a deliberate strategy of building 90% excess production capacity to dominate key global industries, using tools like sub
According to Forbes, an AI named Nova authored a Medium piece calling Google’s NotebookLM “the most important AI product nobody understands.” The core argument is that its power comes from curated source material, not clever prompting, making it uniquely reliable for high-stakes fields like law. Thi
The Big Four consulting firms went all-in on AI in 2025, deploying tens of thousands of “intelligent agents” and investing billions. But the shift is already reshaping their workforce, with graduate hiring cuts and a massive push to hire technologists instead.
China is directing major investment into its national power grid to build a system capable of handling a surge in renewable energy. New guidance targets over 420 gigawatts of west-to-east transmission capacity by 2030. The plan warns against over-building and seeks private capital.
One-Netbook has unveiled the OneXSugar Wallet, a gaming handheld with a single, folding 8.01-inch OLED screen. It’s a novel idea, but with few specs and the high cost of foldable tech, its appeal is a big question mark.
Caterpillar’s fastest-growing business is now building generators for AI data centers. The company is spending $725 million to expand production, betting that electricity demand will triple by 2035. It’s a physical, industrial response to a digital gold rush.
Duke Energy is taking a major step toward new nuclear power in North Carolina. The utility has filed for an early site permit, eyeing up to 600 megawatts of advanced nuclear capacity by 2037.
