SpaceX is beginning a major reconfiguration of its Starlink constellation. The company will move nearly half its operational fleet to a lower altitude throughout 2026, a shift driven by space safety and network performance.
The push for a shorter workweek is gaining serious momentum, driven by predictions from tech and finance leaders. They argue that AI’s productivity boom could make the traditional 40-hour week obsolete within 10-20 years. But is this vision realistic, or just Silicon Valley idealism?
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new view of the “Lost Galaxy,” NGC 4535. Located 50 million light-years away, this spiral galaxy is alive with young blue star clusters and glowing pink clouds of gas, signaling intense ongoing star formation.
The U.S. power sector is facing a seismic shift driven by AI data centers. This isn’t incremental growth; it’s a demand shock comparable to historic infrastructure booms, and it’s forcing a complete rethink of how we value and deliver electricity.
Famed investor Michael Burry, of ‘The Big Short’ fame, has clarified he is not currently shorting Tesla. This comes just after he criticized the company on his Substack, calling its stock overvalued as sales forecasts weaken.
Researchers have created a special dipolar Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) that lasts two seconds. This breakthrough, using microwave fields, could lead to new quantum states and phases of matter.
Meta’s $2 billion-plus buyout of Singapore-based AI startup Manus is being hailed in China as validation of homegrown innovation. But the celebration comes with a major caveat: Manus worked hard to scrub its Chinese roots.
CEO Brian Niccol has been trying to make Starbucks feel warm and inviting again. He says a Reddit thread about job interviews showed him the culture is shifting. The financial results, however, are still mixed.
European founders and VCs are planning for 2026 with resolutions that go beyond business metrics. The common themes? Creating mental space, learning to delegate, and adapting to a new generation’s mindset.
While rivals spend hundreds of billions, Apple sits on a $130 billion war chest and plans to use Google’s Gemini in 2026. Critics say they’re behind, but a new theory suggests their restraint might pay off.
