A Forbes contributor, a practicing astrophysicist, makes four “anti-predictions” for 2026. He argues we won’t get scientific proof of alien UFOs, achieve Artificial General Intelligence, see the 3I/ATLAS object reveal itself as a spaceship, or get commercially viable quantum computers.
Dataminers have uncovered references to the Nintendo Switch 2 in the latest Monster Hunter Wilds update. This suggests Capcom may be planning a port now that the game’s performance is more stable.
TSMC has officially begun volume production of its 2nm-class N2 process. This marks the foundry’s first use of gate-all-around transistors and a major step forward for chip manufacturing, with production starting at its new Fab 22 in Kaohsiung.
Hackers have leaked a fresh database containing 2.3 million user records from WIRED, including sensitive personal data. They claim to hold 40 million more records from other Condé Nast publications like The New Yorker. This is a major security and privacy crisis.
The developer of the hit co-op climbing game Peak is pushing back against critics of “friendslop” games. They argue these titles focus on connection and teamwork, making them a cost-effective and valid niche for indie studios.
Electricity prices are climbing, with the national average rate expected to hit 18 cents per kWh next year. This isn’t just about data centers—wildfires, state policies, and aging grids are all playing a role, and voter anger is starting to sway elections.
Russian metals magnate Vladimir Potanin has acquired a 25% stake in IT infrastructure firm Selectel. The deal, valued at about $206 million, marks another major tech investment for the billionaire this year.
Samsung has announced a partnership to bring Google Photos directly to its TVs. This move highlights a surprising gap in Google’s own ecosystem and points to a new battleground for your living room screen.
Indian quick commerce startup Zepto has confidentially filed for a $1.2 billion IPO. The move comes as Amazon launches its own 15-minute service, intensifying a fierce price war in a market analysts warn could be overheating.
Lou Gerstner, the former CEO who famously rescued IBM from the brink of breakup in the 1990s, has died at 83. Hired in April 1993 as an “industry outsider,” he refocused the tech giant on customers, integrated its silos, and grew revenue by about $20 billion a year. His legacy includes creating the
