Chinese battery maker Hithium has launched what it calls the world’s first “eight-hour-native” energy storage solution. The ∞Power8 system, paired with a massive 1300Ah cell, is designed from the ground up for long-duration storage to back up renewable energy. Mass production is scheduled for Q4 202
The team behind the Tomorrowland festival is applying its community-building skills to corporate innovation. Their Impact Circle network is now a key partner for the European Innovation Council, creating targeted matches between large companies and cutting-edge startups.
Google’s NotebookLM now has full chat history for everyone, a feature first announced back in October. This allows you to start a chat on your phone and pick it up later on the web, making the research tool much more practical.
The board of UK fintech Monzo reportedly forced CEO TS Anil to step down. The key issues were a clash over when to take the company public and concerns over his long-term commitment post-listing.
A tech writer found their heavyweight productivity apps were creating more work than they saved. The solution was a radical shift to a handful of tiny, single-purpose open-source tools that do one job perfectly.
A major private real estate fund just listed on the stock market, and investors immediately voted with their wallets. The fund’s shares opened at a staggering 38% discount to its last reported net asset value. This is a stark lesson in the difference between private marks and public market prices.
The promise of AI agents in 2025 hasn’t fully materialized, with most businesses still experimenting. Google’s new research provides a crucial framework for when to use a single agent versus a complex multi-agent system, and the results are surprising.
OpenAI is rolling out two major upgrades to ChatGPT today. Users will soon get Apple Music integration for playlists, and a new image model that’s up to 4x faster.
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 security updates are breaking VPN connectivity for some users. The problem primarily affects enterprise users running the Windows Subsystem for Linux. A fix is still under investigation.
LG smart TVs are receiving a webOS update that automatically installs a Microsoft Copilot tile on the home screen. The app cannot be uninstalled, only hidden, leading to significant user frustration over forced software and a lack of control.
