Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $20 Billion to Fuel AI Arms Race
January 6, 2026
Key Points Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, just closed a massive $20 billion funding round. The list of investors is a who’s who of
TECH NEWS
AMD CEO: We’re Not Hiring Fewer People, We’re Hiring ‘AI Forward’ People
January 6, 2026
Key Points The rise of artificial intelligence has many people worried about their jobs, but the CEO of chipmaker AMD says the technology has not
Microsoft Partners with Midwest Power Grid to Handle AI Energy Demand
January 6, 2026
Key Points Microsoft is teaming up with the U.S. Midwest’s power grid operator in the latest sign that Big Tech is getting serious about the
China Bans Rare Earth Exports to Japan After Taiwan Comments
January 6, 2026
Key Points China has imposed a ban on exports of certain rare earth elements and other high-tech goods to Japan. The move, effective immediately, follows
Morgan Stanley Becomes First Big US Bank to File for Crypto ETFs
January 6, 2026
Key Points Morgan Stanley is taking a major step into the cryptocurrency market. The investment banking giant filed paperwork with the SEC on Tuesday to
“Brainless” Worms Can Clean Their Own Environment, and Robots Can Do It Too
January 6, 2026
Key Points Scientists have discovered that some small aquatic worms have a surprising talent: they can clean their own environment. When these centimeter-long worms are
UK Business Optimism Improves, But Mood Remains Muted
January 6, 2026
Key Points British business leaders are feeling a little more optimistic as the year comes to a close, but the overall mood is still far
Nvidia to Launch Robotaxi Service by 2027
January 5, 2026
Key Points Nvidia is making a big move into the self-driving car world. The chipmaking giant announced on Monday that it plans to test a
Global Tax Deal Updated After US Raises Concerns
January 5, 2026
Key Points More than 145 countries have agreed to update the global minimum corporate tax deal, a major move that addresses key concerns from the
China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Breaks a Major ‘Speed Limit’ in Fusion Race
January 5, 2026
Key Points Scientists in China have made a breakthrough in the pursuit of clean, limitless energy from nuclear fusion. Working with their “artificial sun,” a
Italy Ends Investigation into Chinese AI DeepSeek After It Agrees to Add Warnings
January 5, 2026
Key Points Italy’s antitrust authority has dropped its investigation into the Chinese AI system DeepSeek. The regulator, known as the AGCM, had been investigating whether
CES 2026 Kicks Off With New TVs, Smart Home Gadgets, and a Lot of AI
January 5, 2026
Key Points The biggest tech show of the year, CES 2026, is officially underway in Las Vegas, and the announcements are already rolling in. It
Gold and Silver Surge After US Captures Venezuelan President
January 5, 2026
Key Points Gold and silver prices jumped on Monday as investors reacted to the news that the U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Spot
Dutch Court to Investigate Chipmaker Nexperia Amid Management Chaos
January 5, 2026
Key Points A Dutch court is set to hold a hearing on January 14 to decide whether to launch a formal investigation into alleged mismanagement
The Future of Sustainable Innovation with Revolutionary Advances in Biodegradable Materials
January 5, 2026
Key Points: In a landmark development for sustainability, scientists and engineers have made groundbreaking progress in the field of advanced biodegradable materials. This new wave
South Korean President to Meet with Xi Jinping for Economic Cooperation and Cultural Exchanges
January 5, 2026
Key Points South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is in Beijing for a four-day state visit, with a key summit meeting with Chinese President Xi
Lithium Prices Poised for a Comeback in 2026 as Battery Storage Booms
January 5, 2026
Key Points The lithium market, which has struggled with a massive oversupply for the past few years, may be on the verge of a major
Oakley Capital to Buy Majority Stake in GLAS in $1.35 Billion Deal
January 4, 2026
Key Points British private equity firm Oakley Capital has reportedly agreed to acquire a majority stake in Global Loan Agency Service (GLAS), a provider of
Berkshire Hathaway Enters New Era as Greg Abel Takes Over for Warren Buffett
January 4, 2026
Key Points A new chapter has begun at Berkshire Hathaway. At the start of 2026, the legendary investor Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO,
How Cells Balance Their Own “Trash” and Production
January 4, 2026
Key Points Every cell in your body is like a busy factory. To remain healthy, it must constantly synthesize new proteins while degrading and recycling
Is AI a Bubble Waiting to Burst? Here’s How It Compares to History
January 4, 2026
Key Points As the artificial intelligence boom pushes the stock market to new records, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether we are living
Internet-Connected Appliances Transform Everyday Living with the Rise of Smart Homes
January 4, 2026
Key Points: In the rapidly growing landscape of smart technology, internet-connected appliances are becoming a staple in households worldwide, ushering in a new era of
Trump’s Venezuela Oil Plan Unlikely to Move Prices in the Short Term
January 4, 2026
Key Points President Trump’s dramatic plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry is unlikely to cause a big swing in oil prices anytime soon.
Tech Executives Cashed in Over $16 Billion During the 2025 AI Boom
January 4, 2026
Key Points As tech stocks soared to new heights in 2025, the executives behind those companies were busy cashing in. According to a new analysis,
New Wipe Test Reveals “Forever Chemicals” on Firefighter Gear
January 4, 2026
Key Points After a fire is extinguished, a hidden hazard remains. Researchers from the University of Miami have developed a simple wipe test that can
CES 2026 Preview: AI, New Chips, and Brighter TVs Set to Steal the Show
January 3, 2026
Key Points The world’s largest tech show, CES, is just around the corner, and we are already getting a preview of the trends that will
Bank of America’s Top Stock Picks for Early 2026
January 3, 2026
Key Points Bank of America just released its new list of top stock ideas for the first quarter of 2026. The list includes nine companies
Trump Orders Reversal of Chip Deal, Citing Chinese Ownership and National Security
January 3, 2026
Key Points President Donald Trump on Friday ordered a company to divest a computer chip business it acquired last year, arguing the deal threatens U.S.
Quantum Computing Breakthroughs in Future Technology Pave the Way for Transformative Progress
January 3, 2026
Key Points In the dynamic landscape of technological advancement, a seismic shift is underway as quantum leap breakthroughs promise to revolutionize the future of technology.
Chinese Scientists Create Super-Sensitive Sensor to Find Tiny Traces of Water
January 2, 2026
Key Points Researchers in China have developed a new, highly sensitive sensor that can find tiny amounts of water in the air. This breakthrough, led
US to Slash Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta
January 2, 2026
Key Points The U.S. Commerce Department is backing away from a plan to impose massive tariffs on Italian pasta makers. The department announced on Wednesday
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Under Fire for Generating Inappropriate Images of Minors
January 2, 2026
Key Points Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is in hot water after it was found to be creating inappropriate images of children. On Friday, the
Tesla Sales Drop for Second Straight Year Amid Lost Tax Credits and Stiff Competition
January 2, 2026
Key Points Tesla’s annual sales have fallen for the second consecutive year. The electric car giant delivered 1.63 million vehicles in 2025, a 9% decline
AI Could Cut 200,000 Banking Jobs in Europe, Report Warns
January 2, 2026
Key Points Artificial intelligence is already costing people their jobs in the tech industry, and now it appears the banking industry is next in line.
US Treasuries Start 2026 Strong After Best Year Since 2020
January 2, 2026
Key Points U.S. government bonds started the new year on a positive note, building on their best annual performance in five years. The yield on
Asian Factories Boom on AI Demand as Europe’s Manufacturing Slumps
January 2, 2026
Key Points As 2025 came to a close, a clear split emerged in the global economy. While factories in Europe struggled, Asia’s manufacturing powerhouses finished