Researchers at Rice University have turned battery charging on its head to create a cleaner recycling method. Their process “recharges” old battery material to extract lithium, producing high-purity lithium hydroxide with just electricity and water.
Samsung is shaking up the CES schedule by moving its keynote to the night before the show officially opens. The presentation will stream live on January 4 and feature CEO TM Roh discussing AI-driven experiences.
China’s official manufacturing index crept back into expansion territory in December for the first time in eight months. The reading of 50.1, however, suggests a marginal recovery with underlying weaknesses in exports and small business activity persisting.
According to Forbes, Apple is integrating ChatGPT into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS through a partnership with OpenAI announced in June. The company is also developing its own suite of AI features called “Apple Intelligence,” using smaller, local models, and is rumored to be building an “Apple GPT” tool a
California is implementing a first-of-its-kind AI safety law on January 1. It mandates that developers of frontier models have public plans for catastrophic risks and report safety incidents. The law also introduces new protections for whistleblowers.
Meta’s massive Q3 2025 ad revenue highlights a digital ad market that’s still booming. The real story, however, is *how* people are using these platforms—they’re not just consuming, they’re actively creating and shaping brand narratives.
A massive new survey reveals a shocking gap in AI adoption at work. Despite huge investments, daily usage is barely moving. The biggest barrier isn’t budget or tech—it’s skills.
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 competition highlighted 180 impressive startups beyond the main stage. This year’s crop in the government and legal category is tackling everything from immigration law to active shooters with surprising tech.
A prematurely published trailer has locked in the console release date for Riot Games’ free-to-play fighter, 2XKO. The game will hit PlayStation and Xbox on January 20, 2026, launching simultaneously with its first season of content.
According to a new set of predictions, 2026 will see AI-driven attacks and defenses escalate into a full-blown arms race. The most unsettling forecast is the dawn of self-learning, “agentic” malware that can adapt its tactics in real-time. Platform consolidation is also expected to reshape the entir
