Google is testing a new feature in Chrome for Android that shares only approximate location with websites. This gives users granular control similar to native apps. It’s a significant step toward web privacy parity.
Volkswagen claims it can produce electric vehicles in China for half the cost of German production. The automaker is investing billions to develop 30 new EV models specifically for the Chinese market over the next five years. This radical shift comes as VW fights to regain market share against innov
X-energy secured $700 million in Series D funding to advance its small modular nuclear reactor technology. The startup claims orders for 144 reactors totaling 11GW across the US and UK, backed by Amazon and now Jane Street. This comes as tech giants face power shortages for AI datacenter growth.
Researchers have witnessed plants creating rare earth element crystals for the first time. The Blechnum orientale fern forms nanoscale monazite crystals within its tissues. This phytomining process could offer a cleaner alternative to traditional mining.
The United Arab Emirates is making a major move into Africa’s AI infrastructure with a $1 billion commitment. The investment aims to provide computing power, technical expertise, and global partnerships to African nations.
Google has quietly confirmed that Assistant will remain available on Android until March 2026. This marks the official sunset timeline for one of Google’s most defining consumer-tech features. The transition to Gemini is now officially timed.
A Penn State study found ChatGPT performs better when given rude prompts, with accuracy jumping from 80.8% to 84.8%. My own testing confirmed that blunt instructions strip away unnecessary details and get straight to the point.
GoTo is replacing CEO Patrick Walujo after shareholders pressured for his removal. The leadership change signals renewed momentum for a long-discussed merger with rival Grab that would dominate Indonesia’s ride-hailing market.
The existential AI risk debate misses the real point: we’re still in control. The technology reflects our choices about safety, deployment, and governance. The question is whether we’ll exercise that agency wisely.
The 47-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft is approaching a new cosmic milestone. By late 2026, it will be so distant that communications with Earth will take a full day each way. This creates unprecedented challenges for NASA’s mission controllers.
