The debate over VRAM is heating up as 2025’s games push memory limits. While 8GB might still work at 1080p, new titles and features like ray tracing are making it a tight squeeze. Here’s the real-world analysis and what to buy next.
Today’s tech briefing shows a market in correction. AI ambitions are being scaled back as companies like Microsoft and OpenAI adjust their sky-high revenue expectations. Meanwhile, a long-standing Windows security quirk gets a patch.
Scientists have repurposed a standard photolithography laser to continuously alter magnetic properties in 2D materials. This simple, fast method could revolutionize data storage and enable brain-like computing chips.
NASA and the USPS have stopped using Canoo’s electric vans. This comes despite former CEO Tony Aquila’s claim that supporting government contracts was a key reason he bought the bankrupt company’s assets for $4 million in April 2025.
According to Forbes, the traditional VC model is misaligned with what early-stage cybersecurity founders actually need. A new $33 million fund, Holly Ventures, is built on a model of providing access and operational help, not just capital.
Lumotive is expanding internationally with new offices in Oman and Taiwan, following a $59 million Series B round. The company, which makes miniaturized 3D sensors using metamaterials, is shifting its primary focus from automotive to robotics and smart infrastructure.
In a surprising pivot, Boom Supersonic is building industrial gas turbines for AI data centers. This deal, plus a new $300 million investment, could be the key to finally building their supersonic passenger jet.
Facing China’s control over 90% of rare earths refining, the U.S. is pursuing a flurry of international deals and financial tools. The strategy acknowledges that domestic projects are too few and too risky to secure supply chains alone.
In a significant move, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is allowing crypto assets to be used as collateral for derivatives. This pilot program, detailed in new guidance to Coinbase Financial Markets, includes stablecoins and tokenized Treasuries.
Google’s latest software update for Pixel phones has backfired. Intended to fix problems on older models, it’s now causing a significant new display issue on the latest Pixel 10.
