A tech writer audited his software spending and replaced nearly all his paid subscriptions with open-source tools. He saved hundreds annually by switching from Microsoft Office, Adobe apps, and other utilities to free alternatives like LibreOffice and GIMP.
MIT Technology Review’s forecast for 2026 highlights critical shifts in energy, AI, and genetics. Key trends include new safety laws for AI companions, personalized genetic therapies, and a major push for mechanistic interpretability in AI research.
Forget debating if AI is truly intelligent. A group of social scientists argues we should see it as a new form of “cultural arithmetic,” more akin to a market or a bureaucracy. This perspective, detailed in a recent *Science* paper, suggests its real power is in reorganizing information, not thinkin
According to The Wall Street Journal, AI researcher Barret Zoph was fired from startup Thinking Machines Lab on January 14 and immediately rehired by OpenAI. The firing followed a romantic relationship with a colleague and allegations of performance issues, which Zoph disputes. The incident unveils
A new Samsung phone, the Galaxy M17e 5G, has been spotted in the Google Play Console. It appears to be a simple rebrand of the Galaxy A07 5G, which uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip.
A new Senate bill aims to reauthorize and expand the National Quantum Initiative through 2034. The legislation calls for new federal research centers, prize challenges, and a strategy to secure quantum supply chains. Proponents say it’s vital for maintaining U.S. leadership in the emerging technolog
Industrial facilities are sitting on a ticking time bomb of outdated connectivity. According to a new podcast, the shift to modern IoT is being blocked by legacy systems, but new Wi-Fi tech could be the bridge forward.
A major Finnish data center project has a new majority owner. Norwegian renewable energy investor Magnora has taken a 70% stake in the planned 120MW facility in Hämeenlinna, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2026.
The next major wave of AI isn’t just digital—it’s physical. At CES 2026, industry leaders predicted a massive shift towards AI that can sense and act in the real world, powering everything from self-driving cars to warehouse robots. Meanwhile, OpenAI is making a play for your personal health data.
US hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein is taking another run at the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, amassing a 30% stake. His campaign highlights a surge in activist investors targeting UK companies, forcing boards to defend their strategies publicly.
