Residents of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, are being offered big money to sell their land for a potential data center project. The developer’s identity is a mystery, but it’s part of a major building boom in the state.
Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Book6 laptop family, headlined by the Ultra model. The machines are among the first to feature Intel’s just-launched Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors and optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 or 5060 graphics.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast says it delivered about 170,000 units in its home country in 2025, nearly doubling its 2024 figure. The strong domestic growth contrasts sharply with its ongoing challenges and stock declines in competitive international markets like North America.
A new integrated magnetics solution from Exxelia aims to shrink and simplify power systems for satellites and spacecraft. The design combines a transformer and inductor into one assembly, achieving high efficiency in a remarkably small, rugged package.
TechCrunch whittled down thousands of applicants to 200 top startups, with 20 competing for the $100,000 prize. These 16 logistics and manufacturing companies were among the impressive contenders that didn’t make the final stage.
Starlink is undertaking a massive orbital reshuffle for safety. The company will lower thousands of satellites to a less cluttered altitude, aiming to cut deorbit times from years to months.
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.
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.
New US tariffs on semiconductors from China won’t take real effect until June 2027. This gives Apple, which relies on many Chinese chip suppliers, a significant breather to manage costs and diversify its supply chain.
Intel’s year was defined by seismic shifts. A new CEO took charge, Nvidia invested billions, and the U.S. government bought a stake, all while the company sold off a major division at a loss. The chip giant is trying anything to turn things around.
