GeekWire’s latest “Uncommon Thinkers” list highlights six innovators from the Seattle area. They’re working on drug discovery, AI automation, spacecraft propulsion, and more. It’s a refreshing look at mission-driven tech.
Microsoft is rolling out a key update to its Prism emulator for Windows 11 on ARM. The update adds support for critical x86 instruction sets like AVX and AVX2, which many creative apps and games depend on. This means previously incompatible software, including Ableton Live 12, can now run.
A growing number of veteran tech employees, like a CTO named “Bob,” are resigning without new jobs lined up. They’re fed up with an industry that prioritizes layoffs and OKRs over creative vision. This backlash is setting the stage for a major shift in 2026.
A new cyberattack exploits the trust users have in AI chatbots. Hackers impersonate ChatGPT to deliver malicious code, specifically targeting Mac users to steal sensitive data like passwords and crypto wallets.
Samsung might be shaking up its release schedule for its popular mid-range phones. According to a new leak, the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 could launch in February 2026, a month earlier than usual. The phones are also tipped to get new Exynos processors.
Google’s new FACTS benchmark is a wake-up call for the AI industry. It shows that even the best models, like Gemini 3 Pro, can’t achieve over 70% factuality, exposing critical gaps in how we trust AI outputs for serious work.
VisIC Technologies has secured $26 million in a Series B funding round. The investment, led by an unnamed global semiconductor leader, includes strategic participation from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia, aiming to integrate VisIC’s GaN technology into mass-production electric vehicle platforms.
AMD’s new FSR Redstone update includes a promising tech called Radiance Caching. Despite a flashy demo in *Warhammer 40K: Darktide*, developer Fatshark clarified it’s experimental and not planned for the live game. It needs more work before hitting a live service title.
TechCrunch reports a construction worker was seriously injured in November when a metal support fell from a crane at SpaceX’s Starbase. This is the second crane accident OSHA is investigating at the site this year, amid ongoing safety concerns.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was in Washington D.C. pushing back against the App Store Accountability Act. The bill would legally require app stores like Apple’s to verify user ages, a responsibility Cook says should fall to parents.
