The private credit industry, once the high-flying alternative to banks, is losing its edge. With banks back in the game and returns compressing, the $2.4 trillion sector is starting to look a lot like plain old public debt markets.
Google is moving fast to deploy a novel energy storage system using compressed carbon dioxide. The “CO2 battery” can store 200 megawatt-hours, aiming to solve renewable energy’s intermittency problem.
Business Insider reports at least 12 key departures from OpenAI in 2025, with a major cluster of research scientists joining Meta’s Superintelligence Lab over the summer. The exodus includes co-creators of major models and leaves CEO Sam Altman as one of only two original founders still active.
According to a leak, Lenovo is working on an ultra-portable desktop PC called the Yoga Mini i. It’s said to weigh just 600 grams, pack an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, and support up to four high-resolution monitors.
Elon Musk announced on Christmas Eve he’s editing Tesla’s long-term strategy. The “master plan” will swap “sustainable” for “amazing” abundance. It’s a tonal shift for the EV giant’s vision.
In a clever response to skyrocketing RAM prices, custom PC company Maingear has launched a “Bring Your Own RAM” program. Customers can now ship their own memory kits to be installed, tested, and tuned in a new Maingear system, potentially saving hundreds of dollars.
Unilever’s massive pivot to influencer marketing is sending shockwaves through the industry. The consumer giant’s strategy is driving up prices for top creators and forcing other major brands to rethink their own budgets.
Researchers have developed a molecular sensor that can detect the subtle incoming messages neurons receive, a feat previously impossible. This breakthrough could revolutionize our understanding of brain disorders and drug development.
Thermaltake has launched a new flagship AIO liquid cooler that puts a massive, curved AMOLED display front and center. The MAGCurve 360 Ultra ARGB aims to be a visual centerpiece for high-end builds, but it comes at a premium price starting around $289.
Using Michael Porter’s classic “Five Forces” framework, analysts see the AI industry as a brutal three-horse race. While OpenAI has brand momentum, Google controls more of the value chain and is better insulated from supplier power.
