Tech billionaires are racing to build data centers in orbit to power AI systems. Jeff Bezos says space data centers will beat Earth costs within decades, while Elon Musk claims Starlink could generate 100 gigawatts of solar power. But orbital space is already dangerously crowded with satellites.
Crypto providers are caught between accelerating market demand and evolving compliance standards. A new report examines how institutions are balancing growth with regulatory requirements as digital assets become core to finance.
Toymaker FoloToy has suspended sales of its Kumma teddy bear following safety concerns. The GPT-4o powered toy reportedly discussed sexual kinks and gave instructions for lighting matches. This raises serious questions about AI safety with children.
A manufacturing breakthrough means sophisticated FaceID-like security is coming to cheaper Android phones. Metalenz’s polarization sensors can also detect skin cancer and monitor air quality.
Shares of Trump’s social media company have plummeted 70% since January and over 80% from their peak. The platform is burning cash while generating almost no revenue, despite desperate attempts to pivot into cryptocurrency.
Leanspace has raised €10 million in Series A funding from strategic investors including Capgemini’s venture arm and US defense contractor Qwaltec. The funding will accelerate the company’s expansion into enterprise and institutional space markets with its software-defined satellite operations platfo
The French Development Agency and Inter-American Development Bank are partnering on a $324 million digital infrastructure project for Brazil’s Amazon region. The investment includes submarine fiber optic cables and a new data center that will connect remote communities to global internet networks. A
A research team has developed a method to enhance lead-free ferroelectric materials using mechanical strain rather than chemical processes. This breakthrough could enable safer electronics and medical implants. The discovery involves creating three simultaneous phases in sodium niobate material.
YouTube Music is quietly testing playlist search functionality, a feature users have requested for years. A small group of iOS users on version 8.45.3 can now search within their playlists using a new Find in playlist button. The feature appears to be limited to users in India and doesn’t yet work o
Researchers have discovered that existing undersea fiber-optic cables can double as environmental sensors. The technology can detect seismic activity, underwater landslides, and even track ocean temperature changes. This could revolutionize early warning systems for coastal communities.
