A new extraction method using microwaves and chemicals could pull rare earth elements from coal tailings three times more efficiently. This could tap into a massive, untapped domestic source for these critical materials. The big question is whether the complex process can be scaled affordably.
Nvidia has released a native Linux app for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. The beta app is built for desktop PCs and notebooks, moving beyond the previous Steam Deck-optimized experience. This brings Linux in line with the Windows and macOS app offerings.
Elon Musk is reportedly planning to merge SpaceX with his AI startup xAI ahead of a potential IPO this year. The wildest part? The plan involves launching AI data centers into Earth’s orbit to save on power and cooling. It’s a massively expensive gamble that analysts are already questioning.
Google has launched Project Genie, an AI prototype that generates short, interactive 3D worlds from prompts. Available to AI Ultra subscribers in the US, it’s a research toy with major limitations. Yet, it signals a future that has half of game developers deeply worried about their jobs.
A personal journey from using Windows 10 and Microsoft Word in 2021 to running Fedora and open-source apps today. The shift in trust came less from open-source changing and more from frustration with the direction of closed-source software, including forced AI features and operating system drama.
Moltbot, the viral open-source AI assistant, is exploding in popularity but comes with massive security red flags. Researchers warn it’s leaking credentials and is a prime target for prompt injection attacks. The convenience of an AI that “actually does things” might not be worth the risk.
According to Fortune, the SEC is threatening to roll back Regulation S-K and blocking shareholder resolutions. This strips investors of their fundamental rights to information and oversight. The result is a market built on opacity, not transparency.
The energy industry’s push into remote areas is fueling a new space race for connectivity. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks are providing the high-bandwidth, low-latency links needed for modern operations, moving data from offshore platforms to boardrooms in near real-time.
Former tech entrepreneur and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is running for Governor of California. He’s betting voter frustration over homelessness and crime will propel his centrist challenge in a deep-blue state.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says Windows 11 has hit one billion users, a milestone reached faster than Windows 10. However, the announcement lacks crucial details on active users and was heavily driven by the end of Windows 10 support.
