A new generation of planetary defense is emerging as scientists race to detect invisible asteroids near Venus, debate nuclear options for moon-bound objects, and deploy infrared telescopes like NASA's NEO Surveyor to safeguard Earth and the Moon from unpr...

Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are closing in on historic AI licensing deals with major tech firms amid a surge in AI-generated music and ongoing copyright lawsuits. These agreements aim to establish fair micropayment systems for AI music us...

Austria transitions to a trivalent flu vaccine for the 2025/2026 season, following international guidelines after the global disappearance of the B/Yamagata strain. The new vaccine targets three strains: A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B/Victoria, reflecting the late...

A thrilling wave of sci-fi and action films is coming: from TRON 3: Ares and Avatar 3 to bold originals like Project Genesis and Osiris. Iconic franchises (Alien: Earth, Predator: Badlands, 28 Years Later 2) meet fresh visions, blending survival, space, a...

German startup Vay launches Europe’s first commercial remote-driven car rental service, leveraging new German regulations that allow trained operators to deliver vehicles via teledriving. Customers book cars through an app, making urban mobility more conv...

China’s leading AI chip makers have rallied to deliver day-zero support for DeepSeek’s latest model, marking a milestone in the drive for tech self-sufficiency. The unprecedented alliance signals accelerated innovation and reduces reliance on U.S. technol...

Black Forest Labs is a German AI startup specializing in generative image models, rapidly capturing over 40% of the AI image generation market since 2024. Valued at $4 billion, it partners with Meta, Adobe, and Elon Musk’s xAI, offering advanced models fo...

Grokipedia, developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, is an AI-powered encyclopedia aiming to provide a more accurate and unbiased alternative to Wikipedia. Utilizing advanced Grok AI models, it automatically detects errors and rewrites content to correct misinformat...

Electronic Arts will be acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 billion, marking the largest leveraged buyout in history. EA shareholders will receive $210 per share in cash, with t...

OpenAI has launched instant checkout for ChatGPT, letting users buy Etsy and soon Shopify products directly in chat. Powered by the Agentic Commerce Protocol and Stripe, this open-source system streamlines secure shopping, poses a challenge to traditional...

China’s space industry is embracing a Toyota-inspired "final assembly pull" manufacturing model, using AI-driven digital platforms to synchronize rocket and satellite production. This shift aims to boost efficiency, scale up mega-constellation launches, a...

YouTube, Meta, and X have paid a combined $59.5 million to settle lawsuits with President Trump over the suspension of his accounts after January 6, 2021. The tech giants resolved these high-profile legal disputes without admitting wrongdoing, ending year...

OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT campaign shifts from showcasing AI’s technical prowess to highlighting real-life, personal connections. As user growth surges to 700 million weekly, OpenAI races to boost revenue, targeting broader engagement and exploring new adve...

Accenture cut over 11,000 jobs as part of an $865M AI-driven restructuring, refocusing its workforce on artificial intelligence. Despite layoffs, the company posted strong financial results and is reinvesting savings in expanding AI talent, mirroring broa...

China has recruited over 85 leading US scientists in 2024-2025, leveraging expanded research funding, competitive salaries, and the new “K visa” program. These strategic incentives, combined with US policy shifts, are accelerating China’s rise as a global...