Shifting from a linear to a circular supply chain is a massive technical and logistical challenge. It requires entirely new systems to track products coming back for recycling, not just going out the door. But the payoff is huge, especially for recovering precious metals from e-waste.
Six years after its initial announcement, the Reiser5 file-system remains in an “unstable” development state. The project promises a novel approach to parallel scaling using file-system means, but its progress has been glacial.
Despite a tough fundraising climate, 23 women investors reached partner or higher at major VC firms in 2025. The broader picture, however, shows progress has stalled at the top.
A new Forbes piece offers some blunt New Year’s resolution advice for enterprise security teams. It’s less about buying the next shiny tool and more about a fundamental mindset shift to survive the grind.
A company called Airloom is pitching a radical new design for wind power. It looks more like a roller coaster than a turbine and claims huge cost and deployment advantages. They’re bringing the idea to CES.
The playful, AI-assisted approach known as vibe coding is being tested in corporate environments. Businesses see it as a way to prototype faster, but the long-term fit is far from certain.
The flashy demos of AI are over. In 2025, the field shifted to hard questions about what works, what breaks, and the real-world costs of scaling. IEEE Spectrum’s top stories highlight this new era of practical, and sometimes problematic, integration.
Nvidia is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI startup AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion, according to reports. This comes amid data showing OpenAI’s stock-based compensation averaged an astonishing ~$1.5 million per employee in 2025.
Goldman Sachs is co-leading financing for a massive, off-grid power project in Texas designed specifically for AI data centers. The plan involves building modular natural gas plants to supply up to 5 gigawatts, with the first phase aiming to raise “hundreds of millions.” It’s a direct response to a
A Norwegian firm is taking desalination to the ocean floor. Their new system uses natural deep-sea pressure to filter water, cutting energy use nearly in half and aiming to make fresh water more affordable.
