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IBM reveals breakthrough technology for sub-1 nanometer chips
IBM has unveiled the first technology capable of producing chips smaller than 1 nanometer. This development aims to meet the demands of advanced artificial intelligence workloads.
Jun 26


Designer Releases Guide to Constructing Solar-Powered Yacht
Lukas Sjoman has published a comprehensive guide for building a solar-powered yacht. His vessel, known as Helios 11, was designed to operate indefinitely using solar energy without requiring fuel or marinas.
Jun 25


Microsoft Quantum Computing Claims Face New Scrutiny
A new critique in the scientific journal Nature is raising fresh questions about Microsoft’s claimed quantum computing breakthrough, which underpinned the company’s announcement of a working quantum system by 2029. Quantum computers have the potential to solve scientific and cybersecurity problems beyond the reach of conventional machines.
Jun 25


OpenAI Unveils Custom Jalapeño Chip to Enhance AI Infrastructure
OpenAI has showcased its first custom artificial intelligence chip, dubbed "Jalapeño," designed in conjunction with Broadcom. The development aims to accelerate OpenAI's infrastructure and address the increasing demand for computing power in AI labs.
Jun 25


AI Boom Fuels SK Hynix's Planned USD 29.4 Billion Nasdaq Listing
SK Hynix plans to raise up to USD 29.4 billion through a United States stock market listing. The South Korean memory chipmaker aims to capitalise on strong investor appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Credit: SK Hynix This potential listing would be among the biggest globally. If completed at the top end, it would be the second-largest share sale after SpaceX's record USD 85.7 billion initial public offering, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s USD 25.6 billion IPO in 201
Jun 25


Agility Robotics to Go Public, Unveils Next-Generation Humanoid Robot
Agility Robotics, a leading humanoid robot maker, plans to go public via a USD 2.5 billion special purpose acquisition vehicle. This move is expected to deliver more than USD 620 million in gross proceeds, funding product development, expansion, and research and development. The company also announced its fifth-generation Digit, a humanoid robot for which it has secured more than USD 300 million of multi-year orders, subject to the realization of certain contractual milestone
Jun 25


ByteDance Unveils Doubao 2.1 Pro, Seedance 2.5 Video Model Coming
ByteDance's Volcano Engine has announced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model lineup at the FORCE conference, featuring the Doubao 2.1 Pro model. The company states Doubao 2.1 Pro has crossed the "production-level capability threshold." Credit: BYTEDANCE The Doubao 2.1 Pro model shows significant advancements across coding, agent capabilities, and visual language understanding. It achieved top-tier results in benchmark evaluations for code generation on Terminal Benc
Jun 24


Anthropic Integrates AI Agent Claude Tag into Slack
On Tuesday, Anthropic introduced an AI agent within the Slack application of Salesforce, allowing it to collaborate with employees in group conversations and reinforcing its commitment to the enterprise sector, which has become a crucial arena for AI startups. Credit: Anthropic Users can summon Claude Tag into a Slack thread by typing "@Claude." This tool reads conversations, breaks down tasks, and proactively flags relevant updates across an organisation without direct promp
Jun 24


Meta Unveils More Affordable AI Smart Glasses
Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica announced a new range of AI smart glasses, building on their Ray-Ban wearable devices. The new Meta Glasses start at USD 299, offering a lower price compared to the Ray-Ban Display glasses, which launched last year at USD 800.
Jun 24


Midjourney Branches Into Medical Tech With Full-Body Ultrasonic Scanner
Midjourney, an artificial intelligence organisation known for its powerful image generation technology, is developing a full-body ultrasonic scanner. This new project marks a significant departure from its established AI expertise. The company describes the initiative as "a little weird and a little crazy, but also spectacular and filled with hope." Credit: MIDJOURNEY The Midjourney Scanner project is currently in an early stage of development. Users will step onto a platfor
Jun 23


China's AI Data Centres Face Green Power Integration Challenges
China's rapidly expanding artificial intelligence data centre sector is encountering obstacles in its push for increased renewable power usage, with experts highlighting difficulties in forecasting peak demand. Grid operators also express caution regarding added risks.
Jun 23


Google DeepMind, A24 Partner on AI Film Research Initiative
Google DeepMind and independent film studio A24 have partnered to explore how artificial intelligence can support filmmakers and creative professionals. The companies stated the initiative will focus on helping artists develop new creative workflows and techniques, while ensuring future tools are shaped by the creators who use them. Credit: GOOGLE Under the agreement, Google DeepMind and A24 will collaborate on multiple research and development projects over time. Alphabet’s
Jun 23
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