Researchers have developed a mathematical framework that organizes the chaotic world of AI loss functions. It’s designed to help engineers pick the right algorithm for the job without starting from scratch each time.
It was a quieter week in tech, but still packed with news. The stylish Pebble Round smartwatch is back for a second generation, and managing a Plex library just got a whole lot more like swiping for dates.
A new game called Fall to Boot runs during your PC’s boot process. You must navigate a tunnel to hit “Boot!” or your computer powers off. It’s part of a growing repo of UEFI-based games that gatekeep your operating system.
Ukraine’s second-generation AI drones are a lethal game-changer. With hit rates soaring past 80%, they’re overcoming jamming and operator skepticism to devastating effect on the battlefield.
SpaceX plans to lower the orbital altitude of its entire Starlink constellation in 2026. The move is a direct safety play, aiming to reduce the risk of space debris and collisions.
SpaceX is planning a major reconfiguration of its Starlink satellite network. The company will lower all satellites from their current 550 km orbit down to 480 km throughout 2026, aiming to significantly increase space safety.
In a triumphant New Year’s address, Xi Jinping celebrated China’s rise in AI and semiconductor tech. However, the speech comes against a backdrop of significant domestic economic challenges, including a fragile property sector and slowing consumer growth.
Global wealth sits at $600 trillion, but it’s wildly out of balance with productivity. According to a Fortune analysis, AI could be the key to growth, but only if major economies tackle their unique fiscal and structural challenges first.
Two American cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty to conspiring with the notorious ALPHV Blackcat ransomware gang. They used their expertise to help encrypt company networks for extortion, facing a maximum of 20 years in prison.
The AI revolution is accelerating, but it’s running into a surprising bottleneck: electricity. The grid wasn’t built for this, and companies are scrambling. The next decade will be about energy, not just software.
