A senior engineering manager from Walmart and Twilio argues that leadership and mentorship are fundamental, not optional. He details how stretch projects and dedicated exploration time drive both technological breakthroughs and employee development.
The AI revolution is hitting a massive wall: the electrical grid can’t keep up. With over 35 GW of data center power likely to be self-generated by 2030, developers are turning to natural gas engines and mobile turbines as a stopgap. It’s a messy, temporary solution to a long-term power crisis.
According to industry leaders, the deep-tech landscape is undergoing a profound shift, driven by AI but balanced by a growing focus on ethics and human-centric innovation. The challenge is moving fast without losing sight of what the tech is actually for.
According to industry leaders, the deep-tech landscape is undergoing a profound shift, with AI moving from cutting-edge to mainstream. The focus now is on balancing rapid innovation with ethical responsibility and human-centric design.
Harvey Smith, the lead designer on the original Deus Ex and former studio director at Arkane, has spoken about the closure of the Austin studio. He called it a shock, especially for junior staff, and lamented what could have been with a canceled Blade Runner game.
The latest jobs data shows a split market. While the overall US economy added 64,000 positions in November, tech hiring in key sectors continued to soften, contributing to a slight rise in the unemployment rate to 4.6%.
A new €4 million initiative aims to overhaul how Europe measures supercomputer performance. The call seeks proposals for a unified benchmarking framework that can handle everything from exascale systems to hybrid quantum-classical machines.
The global drone market is set for massive growth, moving from niche to mainstream. Commercial applications like automated inspections and agricultural spraying are leading the charge, though defense spending still dominates the revenue.
In a new interview, Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke revealed the studio’s next major focus for the upcoming Divinity game. He admitted that past games lacked strong universe-building and that fixing this is now a top priority, a lesson learned from developing Baldur’s Gate 3.
The European Commission is proposing a major expansion of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The levy will now target downstream products like machinery and car parts, and get tougher on companies suspected of under-reporting emissions.
