Researchers have built a deterministic single-photon source that operates at the ideal telecom wavelength. It achieves a record 92% two-photon interference visibility, solving a decade-old problem for quantum networks.
According to Popular Mechanics, the AI boom is creating a severe shortage of key components like GPUs and RAM, driving up prices across the entire tech industry. Analysts predict smartphone prices could rise up to 30%, while memory chip prices are expected to jump another 40-55% in early 2026. This
Google DeepMind is looking for a team lead to head its AI chip design research, a project that has been used in TPU development. However, the group has seen high-profile departures, including founders who left in September 2025 to start a company that just raised $300 million.
MAINGEAR has launched a limited-run retro PC that stuffs modern RTX 50-series hardware into a classic beige chassis. Only 38 total units will be made, with prices starting at $2,499 and a top-tier model costing $9,799. It’s a nostalgia trip with a very modern price tag.
According to Apple’s earnings, iPhone revenue soared to $85 billion in the last quarter, up from $69 billion a year ago. CEO Tim Cook highlighted record sales in Greater China and India as key drivers.
A UK-built deployable antenna has successfully unfurled in space for the first time. The milestone validates a compact design that could boost Earth observation capabilities from smaller, cheaper satellites.
Intel’s new Panther Lake processor is making waves in early testing. The Core Ultra 9 388H reportedly delivers over 14 hours of battery life and strong gaming performance, marking a major leap for Team Blue.
John Deere just pulled the wraps off its next-generation P-Tier midsize excavators. The focus is squarely on turning the cab into a high-tech, comfortable command center for marathon workdays, packed with features from heated seats to automated grading.
Meta shares surged over 8% after beating Q4 earnings, with Wall Street cheering its AI spending. Microsoft, however, fell 7% as its cloud growth showed signs of cooling.
FORT Robotics has launched the Wireless E-Stop Pro, a wearable safety device for industrial machines. It allows operators to send a certified stop command from up to 200 meters away in dense radio environments.
