Gold and Silver Start 2026 Strong, Building on a Record-Breaking Year
January 2, 2026
Key Points Gold and silver kicked off the new year with a bang, continuing the massive rally that made 2025 their best year since 1979.
TECH NEWS
Ultra-Fast Internet Networks Will Redefine Communication Speeds
January 2, 2026
Key Points In a monumental leap toward an interconnected future, the landscape of internet connectivity is poised for a revolutionary transformation with the advent of
Samsung Claims “We’re Back” in High-End AI Chip Race
January 2, 2026
Key Points Samsung Electronics is making a bold claim about its next-generation AI chips. The company’s chip division co-CEO, Jun Young-hyun, said on Friday that
Dollar Starts 2026 on Weak Footing After a Tough Year
January 2, 2026
Key Points The U.S. dollar kicked off 2026 with a whimper, continuing the weak trend that dominated most of last year. In 2025, the dollar
Advancements in Healthcare Robotics Set to Redefine Medical Practices
January 2, 2026
Key Points: Healthcare is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation with the advent of advanced robotics. These cutting-edge technologies are poised to redefine medical
Starlink to Lower Thousands of Satellites to Improve Space Safety
January 1, 2026
Key Points Starlink is planning a major expansion of its satellite network. The company announced on Thursday that it will lower all of its satellites
Sanders and DeSantis Find Common Enemy in AI Data Center Boom
January 1, 2026
Key Points Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but they have found a common enemy: the AI industry’s
US Economy Grew at Fastest Pace in Two Years, But a Closer Look Reveals Key Shifts
January 1, 2026
Key Points The U.S. economy grew at a blistering 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter of 2025, the fastest pace we’ve seen in two
Turkmenistan Makes Surprise Move to Legalize Crypto Mining
January 1, 2026
Key Points Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed-off countries, made a surprising move on Thursday. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a new law that officially
Advancements in Direct Air Capture Technology Pave the Way for Sustainable Carbon Removal
January 1, 2026
Key Points: In a significant advance toward combating climate change, recent advances in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology position it as an effective approach to
Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Bidding Farewell to the Lev
January 1, 2026
Key Points Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone on Thursday, celebrating the long-awaited milestone with a fireworks display and a projection of euro coins on the
Trump Promises “Aggressive” Housing Reforms to Tackle High Costs in 2026
January 1, 2026
Key Points President Trump is promising a major push to make housing more affordable in the new year. In a recent address, he said he
Scientists Discover How to “Twist” Light with Atomic-Scale Legos
January 1, 2026
Key Points An international team of scientists has figured out a new way to control light at a scale thousands of times smaller than a
Japanese Supermarket Signs First-Ever Deal for Nuclear Fusion Power
January 1, 2026
Key Points A Japanese supermarket chain has just signed a historic deal with a local startup to purchase electricity generated by nuclear fusion. There’s just
Neuralink Plans Mass Production and Robot Surgeons for 2026
January 1, 2026
Key Points Elon Musk’s brain-implant company, Neuralink, is preparing to scale. In a post on Wednesday, Musk announced two major goals for 2026: the company
US Grants TSMC License to Import Chip Equipment to China Factory
December 31, 2025
Key Points The U.S. government has granted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) a special license to continue importing U.S. chip-making equipment for its factory in
Trump’s Year of Tariff Threats: What He Promised vs. What Actually Happened
December 31, 2025
Key Points President Trump spent 2025 making numerous major promises and threats regarding tariffs. While he did impose a barrage of new taxes on imports
Brookfield to Launch Cloud Business, Aims for Full Control of AI Supply Chain
December 31, 2025
Key Points Brookfield, the massive Canadian investment firm, is jumping into the cloud computing business. According to a new report, the company plans to lease
Cyber-Physical Systems Pioneer a Resilient Future: Empowering Disaster Response
December 31, 2025
Key Points In a bid to revolutionize disaster response, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are emerging as the vanguard of a more resilient and effective approach to
Oil Prices Set for Biggest Annual Drop Since 2020 Amid Massive Surplus
December 31, 2025
Key Points Oil is on track for its worst year since the start of the pandemic, with prices down about 17% in 2025. Brent crude
Drugmakers to Hike Prices on Over 350 Medicines in 2026, Despite Trump’s Push for Cuts
December 31, 2025
Key Points Drug companies plan to raise prices on at least 350 medicines in the United States at the start of 2026. This includes popular
Xi Says China’s Economy Will Hit 5% Growth Target After “Extraordinary Year”
December 31, 2025
Key Points President Xi Jinping declared that China’s economy is on track to hit its 5% growth target for 2025. In a speech to the
Chinese Robot Weighs In on the AI Bubble Debate
December 31, 2025
Key Points Is the AI boom a bubble waiting to burst? It’s the biggest question in tech this year, and now, a robot has offered
Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down Consumer Watchdog Agency
December 31, 2025
Key Points The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal watchdog agency that has helped millions of Americans fight back against financial predators, is now
Elon Musk’s xAI Expands with Third Data Center to Power AI Race
December 30, 2025
Key Points Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is growing rapidly. On Tuesday, Musk announced that the company has bought a third massive building to expand
Fed Minutes Show Officials Backed Bond Buying to Calm Markets
December 30, 2025
Key Points The Federal Reserve began buying short-term government bonds earlier this month to ensure the U.S. financial system continues to function smoothly. According to
Mexico Rolls Out Sweeping New Tariffs, Aligning Itself with US Trade Policy
December 30, 2025
Key Points Mexico is preparing to implement a major new tariff plan that will increase tariffs on thousands of products imported from Asia. The new
SoftBank Finalizes Massive $40 Billion Investment in OpenAI
December 30, 2025
Key Points SoftBank has officially completed its massive $40 billion investment in OpenAI. According to sources, the Japanese investment giant sent the final tranche of
Trump Hints at New Fed Chair, Says He Still Might Fire Powell
December 30, 2025
Key Points President Trump hinted on Monday that he has already picked his favorite candidate to lead the Federal Reserve, but he is not ready
China Mandates 50% Local Equipment for New Chip Factories
December 30, 2025
Key Points China is pushing its chipmakers to buy local. According to new reports, the government is now requiring new factories to use at least
Sustainable Agriculture Technology Cultivating a Greener Future
December 30, 2025
Key Points: The agricultural industry is transforming as innovative technologies pave the way for sustainable farming practices. With the global population expected to reach 9.7
Meta Buys Chinese AI Startup Manus to Build ‘Digital Employees’
December 30, 2025
Key Points Meta is making another big move in the artificial intelligence race. The company announced on Monday that it is buying Manus, a Chinese
Kraken Technologies Valued at $8.6 Billion as It Spins Off From Octopus Energy
December 30, 2025
Key points Kraken, the software company that helps power grids manage the transition to clean energy, is now valued at $8.65 billion. This new valuation
Microsoft Engineer Walks Back Plan to Eliminate C++ by 2030
December 29, 2025
Key Points A Microsoft engineer named Galen Hunt caused quite a stir after he shared a bold goal on LinkedIn: to “eliminate every line of
Top Banks Predict “Moderate Growth” and “Uncertainty” for 2026
December 29, 2025
Key Points As we head into the new year, the world’s largest banks are releasing their 2026 forecasts. The overwhelming consensus is “moderate growth,” a
Copper Prices Surge as Supply Shortages and Tariff Fears Grip Market
December 29, 2025
Key Points Copper prices jumped in a wild trading session as the London Metal Exchange reopened after the Christmas holiday. The metal is capping off