The maker movement has evolved far beyond 3D printing in garage workshops. Today’s most innovative companies are discovering that breakthrough innovation requires balancing cutting-edge AI with the fundamental human need to tinker and physically create. From AI platforms enabling non-engineers to bu
A new study shows physicians’ enthusiasm for robotic surgery increases significantly after they receive industry payments. The research analyzed social media posts and found doctors receiving the top 25% of payments shifted from neutral to positive attitudes. Patients deserve unbiased medical advice
Vast’s Haven Demo spacecraft is now in orbit testing critical systems for the planned Haven-1 commercial space station. The 1,100-pound demo will validate everything from propulsion to emergency procedures before the real station launches next year.
Google DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve AI coding agent discovered improved solutions to about 20 of 67 mathematical problems. Meanwhile, tech industry diversity faces regression as enforcement weakens. Both developments signal profound shifts in how technology evolves and who builds it.
The Win 11 Launcher transforms Android into a convincing Windows 11 desktop environment with Start menu, taskbar, and even File Explorer. But the free version’s aggressive ad frequency makes the $3 premium upgrade almost mandatory for daily use. It’s a fascinating experiment in mobile customization
Researchers at the University of Utah discovered a 52-year-old tape that appears to contain Unix Fourth Edition from 1973. This could be the only complete copy of this pivotal version that first introduced C programming language to Unix. The tape is being carefully transported to the Computer Histor
The ongoing federal shutdown is starting to impact consumer behavior among affected workers. Affirm’s CEO reports seeing early signs of shopping disengagement. With over 1.4 million workers affected, the economic ripple effects are just beginning.
The massive electricity demand from data centers threatens to spike consumer prices and pollution if utilities follow traditional models. Legal scholars suggest adopting water-rights-style systems that allow curtailment and encourage innovation. This approach could prevent unnecessary power plant co
SoftBank and OpenAI announced a 50-50 joint venture this week to sell enterprise AI tools in Japan. The deal comes as SoftBank remains a major investor in OpenAI, raising questions about circular investments in the AI space. TechCrunch’s Equity podcast breaks down why this has people skeptical.
The Document Foundation argues that Open Document Format files created in 2005 still open perfectly in 2025, while proprietary formats risk becoming inaccessible. Microsoft’s file formats often break in non-Microsoft applications due to undocumented changes. For truly long-term storage, ODF might be
