Google is spending billions to secure the physical infrastructure for AI. Its parent company, Alphabet, plans to acquire Intersect for $4.75 billion to add critical power and data center capacity, a deal expected to close in the first half of 2026.
A new direct power conversion method could slash EV fast-charger hardware costs by over 50% by eliminating a key safety component. Meanwhile, China is sprinting ahead with 5-minute megawatt charging and dominates the rare earth magnet supply. The race for the future of transportation is heating up.
A major EU-funded initiative is trying to solve the building sector’s data problem. By creating an open platform with AI and synthetic data, it aims to turn fragmented information into actionable insights for energy savings.
The Indie Game Awards has rescinded its top prize from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The developer, Sandfall Interactive, had previously agreed no generative AI was used, but a resurfaced interview proved otherwise.
The enterprise AI conversation is moving from helpful assistants to autonomous agents that can orchestrate complex workflows. This promises huge efficiency gains but introduces serious questions about control, accountability, and how to build these systems responsibly.
The foldable phone race is heating up for 2026. Both Samsung and Apple are reportedly targeting a Fall launch for devices with similar wide, 4:3 aspect ratio screens, setting the stage for a direct showdown.
While AI dominates healthcare conversations, a Leapfrog Group meeting highlighted that real safety gains come from consistent human-led processes. Projects improving hand hygiene, medication scanning, and infection rates are saving lives now, without flashy tech.
The sensor and photonics giant is inviting bondholders to tender their 2027 notes, with a price set between 94% and 96% of face value. The move is a strategic effort to manage its capital structure ahead of a key maturity.
Forget calling it disloyalty. New research dubs Gen Z’s career strategy “growth hunting,” with nearly half already planning their next move for better development, not a bigger paycheck. This is reshaping how companies need to think about retention.
A Linux distro built for gaming is gaining surprising traction. Bazzite reports a 1.25x increase in weekly users over the last 30 days, a shift timed with Windows 10’s end of life.
