A year of conversations with over 50 tech leaders reveals a stark new reality at work. AI proficiency is now a basic job requirement, not a nice-to-have skill, and the race toward super-intelligent machines is accelerating faster than many expected.
In a major move to boost its tech independence, China has launched three new state-backed venture capital funds. Each fund is capitalized at over 50 billion yuan ($7.14 billion), targeting “hard technology” like semiconductors over internet services.
The push for universal fast charging is gaining steam, but it’s not a complete victory yet. While many phones now support super-fast speeds via the USB-PPS standard, some still hold out with their own slower, proprietary tech.
Scientists using a new, ultra-high-resolution lidar have discovered that the tops of clouds are far more complex than models assumed. This finding could significantly impact how we predict both rainfall and Earth’s climate.
The battle for AI talent isn’t just for senior scientists anymore. Companies are now paying interns, fellows, and residents salaries that rival full-time roles in other industries. It’s a massive investment in discovering the next generation of AI leaders.
A new analysis reveals tech giants are using Special Purpose Vehicles to hide the massive cost of building AI infrastructure. This accounting move keeps debt off their main balance sheets, masking the true financial scale of the AI arms race.
A massive leak has seemingly revealed Lenovo’s entire 2026 ThinkPad portfolio. The highlights include a performance-focused ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition and a uniquely shaped ThinkCentre X AIO designed for creators.
Microsoft is rolling out automatic alt text generation for images in Word and PowerPoint, but only on new Copilot+ PCs. The feature uses the device’s Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to create descriptions locally, without sending data to the cloud. This aims to make documents more accessible by default
The Danganronpa series, a wild mix of battle royale and courtroom drama, has surpassed 10 million lifetime sales. Developer Spike Chunsoft announced the milestone and confirmed a new game, Danganronpa 2×2, is slated for next year.
Samsung might bring back the S Pen, but not on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. A new rumor points to a wider foldable model designed specifically to compete with Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
