Intel is launching new Panther Lake laptops with its in-house 18A manufacturing tech, promising big AI performance gains. The company also teased a handheld gaming platform. This is a crucial test for Intel’s multi-billion-dollar turnaround plan.
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are now each valued over $10 billion, with weekly trading in the billions. But behind the hype of “truth machines” lies a world of insider trading, absurd bets, and regulatory uncertainty. Is this the future of finance or just another speculative bubble?
Apple has reportedly pulled back on its $3,499 Vision Pro headset after a dramatic sales collapse. The device now holds under 9% of the VR market, a stark contrast to Meta’s dominance.
Microsoft has made its Seeing AI app completely free. The AI-powered tool acts as a talking camera, describing text, people, and surroundings for users who are blind or have low vision.
Beatbot is launching a high-end robotic pool cleaner that empties its own filter. The AquaSense X, priced at $4,250, docks into a station that flushes debris into a disposable bag.
A new analysis argues our entire infection prevention playbook is obsolete. With one in six bacterial infections now resistant and some battlefield wounds untreatable, the focus must shift from antibiotics to a new, lasting defense on skin and surfaces.
Samsung is pushing OLED technology to new extremes with a prototype 77-inch QD-OLED panel for its 2026 lineup. The key claim? A staggering peak brightness of 4,500 nits, which would make it the world’s brightest self-emissive TV.
Major hospital systems are deploying AI to read scans, write insurance appeals, and transcribe visits, cutting some tasks by 50%. But the tech is also fabricating medical studies and creating new risks, forcing a “trust but verify” approach.
Google Messages handles the basics well, but a deep dive into user requests shows a glaring gap. Power users are consistently asking for features like bulk message forwarding and a trash folder, which Google has yet to deliver.
Apple’s iOS 27 update, expected in 2027, is shaping up to be a pivotal release. It’s rumored to focus on major AI integration, a new Health+ service, and software designed for a rumored foldable iPhone.
