The AI industry’s impact on the economy in 2025 was staggering, with massive corporate investment and adoption rates that are already outpacing historical tech revolutions. From hardware to agentic platforms, the landscape was defined by scale and integration.
The Linux 6.19 kernel merge window is bringing in new hardware support to close out 2025. Key additions include sensor monitoring for high-end ASUS motherboards and fixes for several modern laptops.
Samsung’s ambitious 20,000mAh battery project has hit a wall. The company is now reportedly shifting its focus to more manageable 6,000-8,000mAh silicon-carbon cells after facing significant technical hurdles.
LG is launching a new Gallery TV to compete with Samsung’s The Frame. It features a 4K MiniLED screen, a subscription art service with over 4,500 pieces, and even includes a physical frame. Full details are expected at CES next week.
Apple’s 2025 software updates brought a major visual overhaul and powerful new productivity features. The changes signal a shift towards more desktop-like workflows on iPad and smarter, AI-assisted communication. It’s a year where polish met practicality.
The U.S. has launched the Pax Silica Declaration, a new AI alliance with close allies. Singapore is the only Southeast Asian country to make the cut, thanks to its chip history and infrastructure. This highlights a strategic split in global AI supply chain politics.
A team in China has developed an artificial skin for robots that mimics some principles of the nervous system. It uses spiking electrical signals to convey pressure and location, can trigger reflex actions, and features modular, magnetically-attached segments for easy repair. The system is designed
The relentless demand for AI hardware is creating a severe RAM shortage for consumer tech. According to a new report, this could force Sony and Microsoft to delay their next-generation consoles beyond the expected 2027-2028 launch window.
Construction materials are responsible for nearly a third of global carbon emissions, a crisis that’s only growing. A new report highlights five ingenious materials emerging in 2025, from bio-inspired designs to novel cements, that aim to turn buildings from a climate problem into a solution.
Sauron, the high-end home security startup founded by Kevin Hartz and Jack Abraham, has hired Maxime Bouvat-Merlin, former Sonos CPO, as its new CEO. According to TechCrunch, the company has pushed its product launch to late 2026 at the earliest, a significant delay from its original 2025 target, as
