China has lowered the import tariff on lithium-ion battery “black mass” scrap from 6.5% to 3%. The move aims to supply its overbuilt recycling industry but faces hurdles due to stringent quality standards.
A key survey shows French manufacturing activity expanded in December at its fastest pace in over three years. The growth was driven by a surge in export orders, particularly in aerospace. However, the report cautions that political instability poses a significant future risk.
The direct-to-audience newsletter business exploded in 2025. Platforms like Substack and Beehiiv are seeing massive growth in paid subscriptions, revenue, and high-profile converts from Tina Brown to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The breathless hype around AI saving healthcare is crashing into reality. According to a new analysis, 2026 is the year AI tools must prove they actually help clinicians, or get left behind. The focus is shifting back to the human at the center of care.
A significant talent exodus hit Google in 2025, with 11 executives and researchers leaving. The surprising destination for most wasn’t a startup, but its long-time rival, Microsoft. This shift highlights the intense battle for AI supremacy.
The next Linux kernel update is tackling some important hardware support issues. It fixes a bug that could completely kill WiFi on MediaTek MT792x adapters and adds foundational support for a new high-performance RISC-V processor.
The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 was defined by high-stakes drama. Major security vendors abandoned a key industry test, while criminals turned everyday devices into a global proxy network and AI models faced new, sophisticated jailbreaks.
Lenovo’s next wave of Windows-on-ARM laptops has leaked ahead of CES 2026. The lineup includes premium and mainstream models powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 series, promising huge efficiency gains and AI capabilities.
