Three Years of ChatGPT Changed Everything
ChatGPT launched three years ago and immediately transformed the tech landscape. The AI boom created massive stock market winners while leaving many wondering if we’re in a bubble that could burst.
Month: November 2025
Scientists Think They’ve Heard Lightning on Mars
Researchers analyzing Perseverance rover recordings believe they’ve detected electrical discharges on Mars. The crackling sounds occurred during dust storms and dust devils, marking a potential breakthrough in understanding Martian weather.
Google’s CEO Says “Vibe Coding” Is Changing Who Builds Software
Google’s CEO says AI coding tools are enabling HR staff, accountants and other non-engineers to build working applications. This “vibe coding” trend is showing up inside Google and other tech giants as natural language replaces traditional programming skills for prototyping.
Taiwan’s Economy Is Absolutely Crushing It Thanks to AI
Taiwan’s economy is experiencing its strongest growth in years, powered by surging demand for AI hardware. The country just raised its 2025 growth forecast to 7.37% – the fastest pace since 2010. This AI-driven boom is creating a major divergence between tech exports and domestic consumption.
Tim Wu says we’re living in the ‘age of extraction’
Tim Wu argues modern capitalism has shifted from creating good products to extracting value from customers. The Columbia professor says this explains the widespread “economic resentment” and feeling that things we like keep getting worse.
Amazon Data Center Linked to Cancer Cluster in Oregon
An Amazon data center in Morrow County, Oregon is being linked to a cluster of rare cancers and health conditions. Residents report miscarriages, kidney failures, and voice box cancers in a community where 68 of 70 wells tested violated federal nitrate limits.
Scientists Create 7 New Ceramics by Simply Removing Oxygen
Materials scientists at Penn State have developed seven new high-entropy oxide ceramics by precisely controlling oxygen levels during synthesis. The breakthrough combines thermodynamic principles with machine learning to stabilize previously impossible material combinations. These new ceramics could
The AI Bubble Is Worse Than You Think
The lines between venture capital and private equity have blurred in the AI sector, creating a financial feedback loop that’s driving unprecedented market concentration. With AI companies burning through cash and using complex financial structures to hide leverage, we’re seeing classic bubble charac
OpenAI’s Financial Reality is Absolutely Terrifying
OpenAI is committing to staggering data center expenses while user growth plateaus. The company needs unprecedented revenue growth to survive its massive financial commitments in an increasingly competitive AI market.
Nintendo just made a rare acquisition from Bandai Namco
Nintendo has acquired Bandai Namco Studios Singapore in a rare external developer purchase. The studio, founded in 2013, reportedly worked on the original Metroid Prime 4 before Retro Studios took over. It will now be known as Nintendo Studios Singapore.