Japan is about to test deep-sea mining for rare earths
Japan is launching a world-first test to mine rare-earth mud from the deep seabed. The project is a direct move to secure supplies away from China’s dominance.
Month: December 2025
Nvidia Drops Intel Chip Test, Judge Hits H-1B Visas
Nvidia has stopped a test using Intel’s advanced chip packaging technology. In a separate blow to Silicon Valley, a federal judge ruled a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications can proceed.
Windows 11’s Hidden NVMe Driver Unlocks Huge SSD Speed Gains
Users have hacked a native NVMe driver from Windows Server 2025 into Windows 11, reporting massive performance gains. Random write speeds jumped by as much as 85% in benchmarks. However, the process is buggy and not officially supported by Microsoft.
Chip Roadmap Predicts 0.2nm Process and 2,000-Layer NAND by 2040
A new 15-year semiconductor technology roadmap predicts we’ll see 0.2nm chips and monolithic 3D structuring by 2040. The forecast also includes radical improvements for memory and AI processor performance.
Apple’s Digital ID Plan Adds 7 States, But Is It Useful Yet?
Apple is planning to bring its digital driver’s license feature in the Wallet app to at least seven more U.S. states. The feature is already live in 13 states and Puerto Rico, accepted at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports. However, its utility remains narrow, as you still need a physical ID for m
Motive’s IPO Filing Reveals Growing Revenue, Big Losses, and a Samsara Fight
Fleet management company Motive has publicly filed for an IPO on the NYSE under the ticker MTVE. The filing reveals the company is growing revenue quickly but losses are widening, and it’s locked in a legal fight with rival Samsara.
OpenAI Mulls Ads in ChatGPT, While a US-EU Censorship Fight Erupts
Internal discussions at OpenAI show the company is exploring sponsored content within ChatGPT responses. The news broke alongside a major diplomatic spat, with US officials threatening to bar EU regulators over the bloc’s content moderation rules.
Tokyo Uni and Fujitsu Test Moving Cloud Workloads to Chase Green Power
The University of Tokyo and Fujitsu are launching a pilot to shift computing workloads between data centers based on electricity conditions. The trial, part of the Watt-Bit Collaboration Project, runs from January to March 2026 and aims to support decarbonization. It will use container technology to
Saudi VCs Pivot to M&A as IPOs Lose Their Shine
With Saudi Arabia’s stock index lagging and IPO valuations under scrutiny, venture investors are turning to acquisitions and secondary deals for returns. The shift signals a maturing startup ecosystem under Vision 2030.
AI Is Filling India’s Critical Radiologist Gap. Is It Enough?
A severe shortage of radiologists in India is causing dangerous delays in diagnoses. Now, AI startups are stepping in to analyze scans faster, from detecting TB in hours to flagging strokes in minutes. But doctors warn the tech still needs close human supervision.