Collins Dictionary has named “vibe coding” its 2025 word of the year, edging out terms like “clanker” and “broligarchy.” The selection reflects how AI is fundamentally changing how we interact with computers and create software.
iRobot, the company that created the robotic vacuum market with Roomba, is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. After Amazon’s $1.4 billion acquisition collapsed and a potential buyer pulled out, the company warns it may need to cease operations entirely.
AI-driven rack densities are pushing cooling systems to their limits while global supply chain disruptions create massive delays. The race to build data centers is becoming a race to secure reliable cooling equipment delivery. Companies that can’t solve this bottleneck risk costly project failures.
Business aviation is embracing generative AI as a co-pilot for safer decisions. The technology aims to help professionals manage complex risks without replacing human judgment. But the path to trustworthy AI in aviation faces significant challenges.
Swiss battery startup BTRY has raised €4.9 million to develop ultra-thin solid-state batteries that charge in under a minute and operate safely at temperatures up to 150°C. The technology could revolutionize applications from logistics tags to medical devices where conventional batteries can’t fit o
The AI chip market is splitting into two visions. Qualcomm is betting big on cloud inferencing, while Arm sees the future moving to edge devices. Both companies posted strong quarterly results despite their different strategies.
Rode has introduced the Rodecaster Video S, a smaller and more affordable version of its portable production console. Priced at $499, it offers similar streaming and mixing capabilities but with fewer ports and inputs than the original $1,199 model. The device targets podcasters and creators looking
Robinhood’s prediction markets business has become its fastest-growing revenue stream in company history. The feature reached $100 million in annualized revenue in less than a year and is already tracking toward a $300 million run rate based on October volumes alone.
Snap and Perplexity AI have announced a $400 million partnership that will integrate AI search directly into Snapchat. The deal positions Snap as a distribution channel for AI companies while giving Perplexity massive reach. Revenue from the arrangement is expected to start flowing in 2026.
Mimic Robotics, a Zurich-based startup, has raised $16 million to advance its physical AI technology. The company focuses on dexterous robotic hands trained via human demonstrations rather than full humanoid robots. Their approach aims to solve real industrial automation challenges where traditional
