Despite widespread warnings and unclear returns, corporate leaders are doubling down on AI investment. A survey of over 350 execs at billion-dollar firms reveals a stubborn optimism, even as the economic outlook darkens.
NASA has lost contact with its MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars. The probe is spinning in an unexpected way, complicating recovery efforts for this critical communications relay.
A classified project in Shenzhen has reportedly produced a working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine. The effort, involving former ASML engineers and coordinated by Huawei, aims to end reliance on Western chipmaking tools by 2030.
Threat actors are massively scaling up phishing campaigns that abuse Microsoft’s legitimate OAuth device code flow. Using tools like SquarePhish2, they’re tricking users into granting access with fake salary documents and QR codes, leading to full account takeover.
China Mobile Hong Kong will officially retire its 2G mobile network on June 23, 2026. The regulator approved the shutdown because fewer than 2.3% of customers still use the legacy service. This follows the carrier’s 3G shutdown earlier this year.
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is no longer just a lab experiment. Trials in London and a commercial service in Paris are proving its real-world potential. However, the push for standardization is now the critical battle for its future.
Battery maker Hithium has launched what it calls the world’s first full-duration energy storage solution built for AI data centers. The system pairs long-duration lithium batteries with high-rate sodium-ion cells to manage the extreme power needs of AI workloads. It’s a direct response to the growin
Coinbase is making its biggest move yet beyond cryptocurrency. The exchange is launching stock trading and prediction markets, directly challenging fintech rivals like Robinhood.
A creative leader confesses that our obsession with constant collaboration—endless meetings, pings, and feedback loops—is stifling the very work it’s meant to help. The solution isn’t less teamwork, but a better, more intentional rhythm that protects focus.
Meta has quietly paused its initiative to license its Horizon OS to third-party hardware makers. The program, announced just last April, was a cornerstone of its plan to build an open VR ecosystem.
