Samsung’s Galaxy XR Might Soon Get a Major 3D Upgrade
Samsung’s upcoming mixed reality headset could get a killer feature from Google. The tech, called Auto Spatialization, promises to convert flat 2D content into immersive 3D automatically.
Category: Innovation
Why Tariffs Are a Risk Manager’s New Nightmare
New analysis from Bloomberg argues that tariff shocks are not one-off events but catalysts for gradual, path-dependent economic shifts. The financial impact varies dramatically across Asia, testing the risk controls banks have built over years.
Robots Are Learning to Pick Tomatoes, But It’s Still Hard
A new robot model shifts from simple detection to evaluating the ‘ease of harvesting’ for each tomato. The system achieved an 81% success rate in tests by choosing the best approach angle. This research aims to tackle farm labor shortages through human-robot collaboration.
Someone Got Windows 11 Running on a PS5’s Brain. It’s a Mess.
A hardware hacker successfully booted Windows 11 from a USB drive on a PlayStation 5 APU. The CPU and RAM were detected, but the integrated GPU was completely unrecognized, requiring a separate graphics card.
Musk’s X Fined €120M, Then Bans EU’s Ad Account
The European Commission has been hit with a massive €120 million fine by X for deceptive ad practices. In a dramatic escalation, Elon Musk then terminated the EU’s own advertising account on the social network.
BHP and Rio Tinto Test Giant Battery-Electric Trucks in the Pilbara
In an industry-first collaboration, BHP and Rio Tinto have started on-site testing of Caterpillar’s 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks. The trials at BHP’s Jimblebar mine aim to assess the viability of zero-emission haulage for large-scale iron ore operations. The goal is to eventuall
Festo’s New Gripper is Built for Delicate, Dirty Jobs
Festo has launched a new adaptive gripper designed for hygienic environments like food and pharmaceutical production. It’s built to handle irregular, delicate items without causing damage and can withstand intense cleaning procedures.
Orange’s $27M Sierra Leone Data Center Is a Big Bet on Africa
Telecom giant Orange has launched a new €23 million data center in Bo, Sierra Leone. It serves as a full disaster recovery backup to the company’s primary facility in Freetown, with President Julius Maada Bio hailing it as a digital milestone.
MrBeast’s YouTube Empire is a $110 Million Money Pit
A new report from The Verge shatters the illusion of creator economy riches. It shows that even the world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, loses massive money on videos, relying instead on selling chocolate bars at Walmart.
Kyocera’s underwater laser tech hits 5.2 Gbps, aims for 2027 product
Kyocera has demonstrated underwater wireless optical communication achieving 5.2 Gbps in lab tests. The company aims to commercialize a 2 Gbps product by March 2027, enabling live video feeds for underwater drones and robotics.