The CES tech show in Las Vegas was dominated by “physical AI” gadgets, from robots to AI PCs. While the ambition is huge, the practical, affordable products for everyday people aren’t here yet. The shift is happening, but it’s going to take time.
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s total compensation for 2025 hit $74.3 million, a figure driven by massive stock awards and performance payouts. The package underscores how executive pay at the tech giant is tied directly to the company’s financial success.
Facing budget cuts, science institutions often turn to outsourcing and partnerships. But a 20-year study of NASA missions reveals this drives up hidden coordination costs and can stifle the very innovation they’re trying to protect.
The wild predictions about AI are giving way to more sober forecasts for 2026. According to analysts, next year will be about governance, proving ROI, and confronting new risks as AI moves into critical infrastructure.
A convenient bridge between Microsoft Word and Amazon Kindle devices is closing. The “Send to Kindle from Microsoft Word” feature will be discontinued on February 9, 2024. This leaves users, especially Kindle Scribe owners, looking for alternative document transfer methods.
Roborock unveiled a prototype robot vacuum called the Saros Rover that can climb stairs. It uses articulated legs to move in a froglike pattern, but it took three minutes to climb just five steps. The company has no price or release date, calling it a developmental product.
After years of enterprise focus, one investor is betting on a consumer tech resurgence. The key? People know what they want to use AI for, leading to faster product-market fit than selling to big companies.
According to SpaceNews, 2026 will be a defining year for Europe’s space sector. Key rocket tests, major budget decisions, and the progress of critical constellations will reveal if the continent’s ambitions can match reality.
SMD is strengthening its foothold in Asia’s booming offshore wind sector. The company just secured a contract to supply a specialized trencher and its Quantum EV ROV, marking that vehicle’s first sale in the region.
The Vulkangruppe claimed responsibility for a power plant attack in Berlin that cut electricity for days, blaming data centers and AI for an “insatiable” hunger for energy. However, a follow-up statement distanced the group from the action, and major data center operators reported no service interru
