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German FAZ: “What’s in the pipeline now stimulates the imagination”010503

If a manager has successfully led a company for more than two decades and then leaves for reasons of age, the successor has a difficult time. It makes sense to compare it with its predecessor. If he continues as before, it will be said that there is a lack of fresh ideas. If he changes… Continue reading German FAZ: “What’s in the pipeline now stimulates the imagination”010503

SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit

The company claims it’s a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly alternative to land-based centers. The company claims it’s a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly alternative to land-based centers. by Terrence O’Brien Jan 31, 2026, 7:38 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor… Continue reading SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit

Major AI Companies Aren’t Even Pretending to Make Money

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images In a way, Silicon Valley has always asked investors to suspend disbelief to fund pie-in-the-sky projects, but the AI boom calls for something closer to a full break from financial reality. It’s 2026. Last year, investors lavished $80 billion on foundation AI companies — the ones… Continue reading Major AI Companies Aren’t Even Pretending to Make Money

Chinese Adults Taking Strange AI Devices to Bed With Them

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images China is a country defined by major contradictions. The nation is governed by a communist party that has carefully embraced market forces as part of a long transition away from capitalism. Against this backdrop of ideological tension, it’s no surprise that smaller contradictions abound. Among them… Continue reading Chinese Adults Taking Strange AI Devices to Bed With Them

You Will Laugh Out Loud When You Hear What the Tech Industry Is Spending a Swimming Pool’s Worth of Money to Convince the Public

The AI industry has been pouring untold resources into building out enormous data centers across the world. The plants are immensely resource-hungry, sucking up huge amounts of fresh water to cool ripping-hot computer hardware. They’re turning into a massive strain on the electric grid, forcing some utility operators to enact rolling blackouts during heat waves… Continue reading You Will Laugh Out Loud When You Hear What the Tech Industry Is Spending a Swimming Pool’s Worth of Money to Convince the Public

The Amount of New Solar Power Production Capacity China Is Manufacturing Is Legitimately Mind-Blowing

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Last year, a viral drone video from China’s Guizhou province revealed an entire mountain range blanketed in solar panels stretching to the horizon. It’s a stunning visual, but it doesn’t even begin to capture the staggering amount of solar power being produced by the People’s Republic.… Continue reading The Amount of New Solar Power Production Capacity China Is Manufacturing Is Legitimately Mind-Blowing

Cordless Stick Vacuum Throw Down: Bosch, Shark, Dyson (2026)

There’s a lever on the back for this compression mechanism that you manually press down and a separate button to open the dustbin at the bottom. You can use the compression lever when it’s both closed and open. It did help compress the hair and dust while I was vacuuming, helping me see if I… Continue reading Cordless Stick Vacuum Throw Down: Bosch, Shark, Dyson (2026)

Beyond GPS: Why Indian Fleets Are Rethinking What “Connected” Really Means

A large fleet operator in North India runs several hundred trucks across highways, mines, and industrial corridors. Like most organised fleets today, every vehicle is GPS enabled. Locations are visible, routes are mapped, and reports are generated weekly. Yet the business is under pressure. Fuel costs continue to rise. Breakdowns still occur mid route. Delivery… Continue reading Beyond GPS: Why Indian Fleets Are Rethinking What “Connected” Really Means