Why I’m All-In on Used Servers for My Home Lab
Used enterprise servers offer tons of cores, RAM, and expansion for a fraction of the cost. But is the hunt for parts and power bill worth it? Here’s a hands-on take.
Category: Innovation
How a CEO’s Music Hobby Sparked a Company-Wide AI Revolution
The “aha” moment for AI didn’t happen in the boardroom—it happened in the music room. By encouraging personal play with AI, this CEO sparked a cultural shift from fear to curiosity that transformed his company’s approach to innovation.
The New Digital Comics Shop That Wants You To Own Your Collection
A new web app called Neon Ichiban is launching as a direct successor to the old Comixology model. It’s backed by major publishers and is all about purchasing and owning your digital comics, not just streaming them.
Fusion reactors could accidentally hunt for dark matter
A new theoretical proposal suggests the next generation of fusion reactors could do more than generate clean power. Their walls might be factories for elusive dark matter particles, offering a new way to solve one of physics’ biggest mysteries.
Samsung’s 2026 Monitors: 6K, 1,040Hz, and Glasses-Free 3D
Samsung has unveiled its 2026 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup, headlined by a 6K glasses-free 3D display and a competitive model hitting a claimed 1,040 Hz. The five new models will be shown at CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6-9. This is a major push to maintain Samsung’s lead in high-refresh-rate
Larry Ellison’s $40 Billion Bet on His Son’s Paramount Deal
Larry Ellison is personally backing the Paramount-Skydance merger with a $40 billion pledge. This move highlights a new era of “philanthropic capitalism,” where billionaires use their wealth to reshape industries directly rather than donating to traditional charities.
AM Green and Mitsui Team Up for a Massive Green Aluminum Bet
In a major move for low-carbon manufacturing, AM Green and Japanese giant Mitsui have signed a strategic MoU. The deal focuses on potential investment in AM Green’s planned 1 million tonne per annum green aluminum complex in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Kaseya’s CEO Shakeup and the Push for a “Kinder” Era
The MSP software giant Kaseya began 2025 with the sudden departure of longtime CEO Fred Voccola. By June, former Intuit exec Rania Succar took over, promising a new era of customer obsession and innovation aimed directly at MSP growth.
This “Invisibility Cloak” Could Shield Your MRI From Magnetic Chaos
A new concept for a magnetic cloaking device could make sensitive equipment practically invisible to disruptive magnetic fields. The design works for any shape, not just simple spheres, but it relies on supercold superconductors.
The Founder Mode Mindset That Fueled 800% Growth
A bootstrapped company that grew 800% since 2018 credits its success to a counterintuitive principle: scaling often means doing less. The CEO found a key framework in a Paul Graham essay about “founder mode” versus “manager mode,” a lesson originally from Airbnb’s Brian Chesky.