OpenAI is now accepting submissions from any developer for its ChatGPT App Directory, opening its platform to a wave of new interactive apps. Approved apps will start rolling out to users in early 2026, transforming ChatGPT from a chatbot into an app hub.
Ingram Micro is using its AI Factory and 4 petabytes of data to transform distribution. The goal is to become the “operating system for the channel,” helping partners monetize AI complexity.
In a stunning move, Trump Media & Technology Group is merging with nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies. The deal, valued at over $6 billion, aims to build a fusion power plant to fuel AI data centers.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, tipped for a July 2026 launch, is rumored to get significant camera upgrades. It may swap to a 50MP ultrawide and a 12MP telephoto, while keeping the 200MP main sensor. The changes could also influence a potential Z TriFold sequel.
The University of Stuttgart has broken ground on its HLRS III data center, a key part of Germany’s national supercomputing strategy. The €178.6 million facility will house the “Herder” supercomputer and an AI-optimized system starting in 2027.
OpenAI has rushed its GPT Image 1.5 model to market, offering significantly faster image generation and more consistent editing. The accelerated launch is a clear competitive play against Google’s recent AI advancements.
A new breakthrough uses light-bending metalenses to radically speed up the most precise form of 3D printing. The technique could move nanoscale fabrication out of the lab and into practical applications like drug delivery and fusion research.
Lara Croft is heading to mobile. The 2013 Tomb Raider reboot launches on iOS and Android on February 12, 2026, for $20. This portable edition includes all 12 DLC packs and features a touch-optimized interface with controller support.
A new report funded by Amazon argues its massive data centers are net-positive for local utilities, even lowering costs for other customers. But independent analysis warns that unconstrained growth could still lead to major rate hikes for everyone.
New EU strategies are pouring fuel on the fire of precision fermentation, aiming to turn engineered biology into a competitive industrial pillar. The goal is to scale human-identical proteins, but the path from pilot plant to supermarket shelf is still a regulatory and financial minefield.
