Bryan Johnson is setting a date for achieving human immortality. He argues that the accelerated innovation in AI over the past two years has opened a window to make this ancient goal a realistic target.
Atlas Obscura is pivoting from dedicated VR apps to a browser-based 3D social space. The “Obscura Society,” launching in early 2026, aims to be a low-stakes virtual hangout where community members can explore strange places together, with or without a headset.
Neural Concept, a Swiss AI platform for engineering, has secured €85 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and will fuel its mission to transform product development with AI-driven design.
According to Thurrott.com, the latest episode of the Desk to Destination podcast examines a major shift. Hosts Stephen and Paul, both Windows PC users, argue that iPadOS 26 has transformed the iPad into a capable laptop replacement. This opens new possibilities for travel and as a secondary device.
A surprising drop in inflation has Wall Street betting on earlier Federal Reserve rate cuts. The odds of a cut by March jumped to 60% after the November CPI came in much cooler than expected.
TV makers pushed brightness to new extremes in 2025 with 5,000-nit mini-LEDs and LG’s new 4,000-nit OLED panels. But the industry might be hitting a point of diminishing returns, where smarter processing matters more than raw light output.
In a bizarre corporate move, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is merging with fusion energy firm TAE Technologies. The all-stock deal is valued at over $6 billion, but the Financial Times reveals TMTG may not have the cash it’s promising and questions the viability of commercial fusion power.
GridCars manages most of South Africa’s roughly 650 public EV chargers. The company is now planning to introduce ultra-fast charging tech in 2026, aiming to make charging as quick as making coffee.
According to a year-end analysis, 2025 was a pivotal year for Android. Google introduced fundamental shifts in design, AI privacy, cross-device compatibility, and hardware that are finally making the platform feel premium and cohesive.
The United Nations has voted to cement the current “multi-stakeholder” model for internet governance. This means governments, techies, and activists will keep arguing in the same room for the foreseeable future.
