NASA has brought its new Athena supercomputer online, a CPU-based system delivering over 20 petaflops of power. It replaces the older Pleiades system, but a watchdog report warns NASA’s entire high-end computing portfolio is insufficient for its missions.
TalkTalk is reportedly in discussions to sell its main consumer and wholesale broadband units. The company, which has around 1.7 million customers, has struggled with subscriber losses and recently cut 20% of its workforce. This is just the latest move in a long period of restructuring and ownership
Open Cosmos has entered the telecom market with the launch of its first two satellites. The move comes just a week after securing a high-priority Ka-band license from Liechtenstein.
A new perspective from Fast Company declares the old model of corporate innovation a failure. It posits that by 2030, winning brands will be born directly from AI-driven, collaborative intelligence with consumers, not from isolated workshops.
A new leak from Google’s own bug tracker reveals “Aluminium OS,” a built-in desktop interface for Android 16. This suggests Google is seriously reviving its vision for Android on the desktop, potentially bridging the gap with ChromeOS.
OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as a scientific collaborator, with a new report claiming massive adoption in research. The company says 1.3 million users send 8.4 million messages weekly on advanced STEM topics, a 50% yearly increase.
Ireland has increased its crucial R&D tax credit from 30% to 35%, effective January 1st. This move aims to solidify the country as a global tech hub, but experts warn the system must be protected from fraud to maintain its value.
According to an opinion piece by a South African water director, the vast majority of large construction projects worldwide go over time and budget. He argues that the complex, risky nature of building itself is a primary cause, alongside intense public and political pressure.
The conversation around blockchain and digital assets is shifting from hype to practical integration. A Citi digital assets head says the focus for 2026 is on scaling institutional portfolios, tokenizing simple assets, and navigating new regulations, not overnight revolution.
According to TechCrunch, SpaceX is lining up Wall Street banks for a potential 2026 public offering. The company’s recent tender offer valued it at $800 billion, but the IPO could target a jaw-dropping $1.5 trillion. This move is expected to trigger a cascade of other unicorn IPOs.
