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Floating Nuclear Reactors and AI Building Markets Highlight Recent Startup Funding
Two startups raised a combined $81M for floating nuclear reactors and an AI marketplace for building materials, signaling a shift in venture capital toward industrial innovation.
Software IPOs Vanish as Energy and Defense Dominate 2026 Listings
U.S. venture-backed tech IPOs surge to nearly $90 billion in 2026, but enterprise software is almost entirely absent. Energy, defense and AI infrastructure companies capture the bulk of proceeds.
How Self-Driving Cars Are Rewriting the Rules of Crash Safety
Autonomous vehicles allow passengers to recline, altering injury dynamics. Regulators face pressure to overhaul decades-old crash test standards.
GLM Develops Custom Inference Infrastructure in Shift From Third-Party AI Services
GLM built its own inference infrastructure, moving away from reliance on external AI providers. The move signals a growing trend among AI companies toward vertical integration for cost and performance control.
Oversight Board Declares Meta's AI Deepfake Rules Fundamentally Inadequate
Meta's AI deepfake policies are 'consistently and fundamentally inadequate,' per the Oversight Board. The body urges urgent policy reforms.
DJI SDR Transmission II Delivers 4K HDR Video Over 2.5 Miles
DJI's new SDR Transmission II wirelessly beams 4K 60fps HDR video up to 2.5 miles, catering to professional filmmakers and drone operators seeking reliable long-range feeds.
Humanoid Robot Ambulance Brings Repairs to Broken Machines
A Japanese company created a humanoid robot ambulance that travels to broken equipment for on-the-spot repairs, targeting factories and remote sites.
Police Used 'LMAO' and 'idk' as Justifications for License Plate Searches
Internal records from Flock Safety show officers entered frivolous justification codes when searching the automatic license plate reader database, raising serious privacy and accountability concerns.
Apple's EU App Store Fee Revamp Called 'Junk' by Epic Games
Apple simplified EU App Store fees but Epic Games calls them 'junk fees' and consumer groups warn of hidden costs. Changes follow European Commission pressure under the Digital Markets Act.
ChargePoint Data Reveals EV Charger Demand Outpacing Infrastructure Growth
A new ChargePoint report shows demand for EV chargers is growing faster than supply. Used EV retention rates hit 96%, signaling strong adoption.
Logitech MX Keypad Brings Customizable Macro Controls to Developers
Logitech launches the MX Keypad, a nine-key macro pad with color LCDs, SDK and plugin support for developers.
A 2011 Code Metric Still Haunts Developers Today
The CRAP metric from 2011 continues to influence code quality checks. This analysis explores its origins, function and lasting impact on software development practices.
Google Home Adopts Agentic Framework With MCP Protocol Integration
Google Home will integrate the MCP standard to enable autonomous multi-step actions. An early access build for Premium Advanced users arrives in weeks. This shift redefines smart home assistance.
Apple Reference Image Brings Photo Verification to iPhone 18 Pro
Apple Reference Image on iPhone 18 Pro adds tamper-proof seals to photos. This technology aims to combat deepfakes and ensure image integrity for journalism and legal purposes.
A New Benchmark for Innovation: South Korea's Ecosystem Puzzle
Alberto Onetti of Mind the Bridge presented a framework for measuring innovation ecosystems in Seoul, applied to South Korea. The pyramid model separates startups, scaleups, scalers and innovative SMEs.
Nvidia Surges Into Top Startup Investor Ranks as Funding Hits $42 Billion in August
Y Combinator led in deal count, General Catalyst in lead rounds, while Nvidia's venture dealmaking hit a record high in August, participating in nine rounds of $5M+.
Materials Science Emerges as Critical Bottleneck for AI Advancement
The AI boom is straining the physical limits of semiconductors and data centers. Advanced materials from companies like Syensqo are becoming as crucial as algorithms, while AI accelerates the discovery of new compounds.
Bipartisan Bill Threatens Highway Funding Over License Plate Reader Restrictions
Lawmakers introduce the No FLOCK Act to cut 10% of federal highway funds from states that fail to ban automated license plate readers like Flock cameras.
Breville Eye Q Toaster Uses Computer Vision to Solve Burnt Bread
Breville’s Eye Q Toaster uses a camera to toast by color, not time. At $300, it brings smart kitchen tech to a basic appliance.