The fundamental building block of quantum computers, the Josephson junction, has always required two superconductors. A new experiment shows it can work with just one, using common materials like iron. This could radically simplify future quantum hardware.
Self-driving truck firm Kodiak is joining forces with global supplier Bosch. The goal is to create a system that can be integrated into any semi truck, either on the production line or later via an upfitter, to enable driverless operation.
In a major strategic shift, L3Harris is offloading a majority stake in its space propulsion portfolio to focus on missile production. The deal values the business unit at $845 million and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Eartheye Space has secured a contract with an unnamed Asia-Pacific customer to provide high-resolution Earth observation data. The deal highlights the growing demand for pooled, multi-sensor intelligence from both government and commercial entities. It’s a big step for the young startup.
NASA has begun a massive, multi-year project to move its Earth science data archives to commercial cloud platforms. The migration, expected to run through 2026, aims to handle new high-volume missions and place data closer to powerful compute resources. By 2030, the archive is projected to hold over
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.
Police departments across the U.S. are rapidly expanding drone use for routine law enforcement, including issuing tickets. This shift is raising significant Fourth Amendment concerns from civil liberty groups.
AMD’s processors saw a massive 4.6% jump in December’s Steam survey, reaching a record 47.2% share. Intel slipped to 55.4%, putting AMD within striking distance of taking the lead for the first time. The GPU ranking also shifted, with the older RTX 3060 reclaiming the top spot.
Facing a potential DIY PC building freeze in 2026 due to stratospheric memory prices, one enthusiast is shifting focus. The plan is to dive deep into adjacent hobbies and finally tinker with the hardware already collecting dust. It’s a year for learning, not buying.
According to ZDNet, a new Linux desktop environment called Orbitiny is in development. It’s built from scratch with Qt and C++, runs as a portable app on top of existing desktops like KDE or GNOME, and is currently a work-in-progress aiming for a future 1.0 release. The reviewer found it surprisingl
