A new UK startup is launching with a bold claim: its patented dew point cooling technology can reduce cooling energy consumption in data centers by around 90%. The tech, spun out of the University of Hull after 15 years of R&D, is now seeking pre-seed funding.
A new fire-extinguishing hydrogel completely eliminates PFAS, the “forever chemicals” in traditional foams. With the EU implementing restrictions and a total ban proposed, this clay-based alternative could change fire safety.
Mozilla has named Laura Enzor-DeMeo, the former general manager of Firefox, as its new CEO. The move comes as the company pushes to integrate AI features into its flagship browser under her leadership.
Samsung’s Galaxy S phones are losing a key selling point. The upcoming S26 series reportedly won’t be the first flagship to ship with the new One UI 8 and Android 16, marking a major shift in strategy.
Modern Windows is all about clean interfaces, but some of the most powerful tools look like they’re from another era. These seven utilities, from search to disk management, prove that raw functionality often trumps a pretty UI.
A backstage look at five 2025 Uncommon Thinkers honorees reveals groundbreaking work in space logistics, AI drug design, decentralized social media, AI agents, and toxic waste destruction. The common thread? A pragmatic, steward-minded approach to solving huge problems.
Starboard Value has taken a nearly 5% stake in Clearwater Analytics and is urging the software company to run a full sales process. This comes after Clearwater’s stock tanked following a risky string of acquisitions and reports of unsolicited buyout interest.
Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica in 2025 with 185 mph winds, a sign of the new normal. The key to survival isn’t stronger blocks, but perfecting the connections between them. One builder’s costly lesson shows the way forward.
Following the critical CVE-2025-55182 disclosure on December 3, a flood of proof-of-concept exploits has hit GitHub. While most are broken or malicious slop, security teams warn that a handful are effective and dangerous, including some deploying the Godzilla webshell.
In a significant shift, a key US banking regulator has given five cryptocurrency companies preliminary approval for national trust bank charters. This marks a major step in the industry’s long quest for mainstream legitimacy and regulatory clarity.
