The AI boom isn’t just about silicon. A major new analysis from S&P Global forecasts that artificial intelligence, alongside defense and robotics, will drive global copper demand up by a staggering 50% by 2040. The catch? Supply is projected to fall short by over 10 million metric tons a year withou
Seattle fusion startup Avalanche Energy is raising a fresh $14.9 million, according to a new SEC filing. The company is pursuing a unique strategy with desktop-sized devices and multiple revenue angles, including a Pentagon contract. But the fusion industry remains a high-stakes, long-shot gamble.
The podcast ad market is booming, projected to hit $38.52 billion by 2030. But experts say the key to grabbing a piece isn’t a viral moment—it’s a boring, reliable publishing schedule and owning your audience.
NASA is pushing forward with its Artemis program, with the crewed Artemis II mission potentially launching as early as February 2025. This critical test flight around the Moon paves the way for a landing attempt in 2027, though the schedule is tight and faces significant hurdles.
Stanford scientists have developed a polymer film that can rapidly change its surface texture and color at a scale finer than a human hair. The discovery, made somewhat by accident, uses electron beams and water absorption to create dynamic, reversible patterns. This opens doors for advanced camoufl
Generac is expanding its manufacturing footprint to chase the booming data center market. The company just acquired a new facility in Sussex, Wisconsin, which will create over 100 jobs and help tackle a backlog that recently doubled.
Samsung has clarified why its Galaxy phones often lag behind on crucial Google Play System Updates. The company says it must test every update first, a process that contradicts Google’s original “split update” vision for faster delivery.
In a major consolidation move, smartphone brand Realme is being folded into Oppo as a sub-brand. The move, effective immediately, is aimed at pooling resources and cutting costs for the two sister companies.
France is coordinating with European partners on a contingency plan regarding Greenland. This comes after the White House confirmed discussions about acquiring the strategic island, potentially using the U.S. military.
China has started an anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, a material vital for chip production. The probe, initiated after an application by Tangshan Sanfu Electronic Materials, will cover July 2024 to June 2025 and must conclude within a year. Separately, Beijing is
