Scientists have developed a concept for particle accelerators small enough to fit on a microchip. Using carbon nanotubes and twisted laser light, these devices could produce X-rays comparable to billion-pound facilities. This could democratize access to advanced research tools across medicine and ma
Cisco Systems delivered a massive earnings beat driven by AI infrastructure demand, sending shares toward all-time highs not seen since 2000. The company raised its full-year outlook and revealed hyperscaler AI revenue will triple to $3 billion in fiscal 2026.
Valve is making it easier for Android developers to bring their games to Steam through the new Steam Frame VR headset. The device uses Qualcomm Snapdragon chips to run Android APKs directly. This could significantly expand Steam’s VR library with mobile titles.
Apple has seeded second developer betas for its upcoming software updates across multiple platforms. The updates include refined sleep tracking metrics and new kid-friendly TV features. These betas are expected to see public release in mid-December.
Apple has seeded the second betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to developers just one week after the initial release. The updates bring several notable features including a Liquid Glass transparency slider and AirPods Live Translation for European users. Registered developers can access the betas thr
Valve is launching a new Steam Machine alongside a Steam Controller and Steam Frame VR headset, creating a complete gaming ecosystem. This marks the company’s decade-long push to become the face of PC gaming beyond just Steam. With Proton compatibility solving previous Linux limitations, Valve might
The European Commission is proposing to delay implementation of “high-risk” AI system rules until August 2026, with a potential one-year grace period. Former ECB president Mario Draghi calls for pausing the next phase entirely until drawbacks are better understood. Critics argue the regulations jeop
Apple is making a massive bet on Google’s AI technology to upgrade Siri. The $1 billion annual deal would give Apple access to a custom 1.2 trillion parameter Gemini model. This represents Apple’s admission that it’s fallen behind in the AI race.
Circle’s first quarterly earnings as a public company disappointed investors despite strong revenue growth. The stablecoin giant saw its shares drop over 8% as reserve returns declined and operating expenses jumped 70%. Market reaction highlights the challenges facing stablecoin businesses even amid
Forget the glamorous rocket landings – the real Mars mission challenges are the unsexy technical details. From radiation shielding to in-situ resource utilization, here’s what actually matters for getting humans to the Red Planet safely.
