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SXSW rebounds as a top networking, ideas festival for founders and VCs
SXSW 2026 Attendance Rebounds The South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival wrapped up on March 15, 2026, drawing over 45,000 attendees, including a surge in startup founders and venture capitalists, solidifying its position as a premier networking and ideas hub after pandemic-related dips. Key Developments SXSW, organized by SXSW LLC, hosted its annual event from...
What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open
By 2035, the global power grid faces an unprecedented scramble as fusion energy prototypes near commercialization, advanced nuclear fission reactors gain regulatory nods, and renewable sources like solar and wind scale massively—yet no single technology holds a decisive lead. This race, intensifying since the 2020s energy transition push, pits innovative clean options against reliable incumbents,...
7 Addictive iPad Apps Devouring Users’ Free Time in 2026
Apple's latest iPad apps blend productivity and fun, captivating users for hours and sparking wishes for extra free time amid rising screen engagement.
Anthropic’s Claude Paid Users Double in 2026 Boom
Anthropic's Claude AI sees paid subscriptions surge over 100% this year, driven by ethical features and advanced tools that attract millions of consumers seeking reliable generative AI.
Elon Musk’s Last xAI Co-Founder Christian Szegedy Departs Amid Leadership Shakeup
Christian Szegedy, the final co-founder of Elon Musk's xAI, has left the AI startup, leaving Musk as the only original member. This exit highlights ongoing challenges in retaining top talent in the competitive AI field.
Anthropic Secures Injunction Blocking Trump Admin’s AI Defense Curbs
A U.S. federal judge granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's restrictions on its AI work with the Defense Department, halting mandates over national security fears.
SK Hynix IPO: Ending RAMmageddon with $5B US Listing
SK Hynix, the South Korean memory chip powerhouse holding a 25% global DRAM market share according to a 2023 TrendForce report, has filed for a massive U.S. IPO valued at over $5 billion. This move could inject vital capital into expanding production, potentially ending the ‘RAMmageddon’—a severe shortage of RAM chips that has driven prices...
Waymo’s Weekly Robotaxi Trips Surge 10x in Two Years
Waymo reports a tenfold increase in weekly paid robotaxi trips, hitting 250,000 in 2026, as shown in a revealing growth chart. This boom highlights expanding urban services and tech advancements driving autonomous adoption.
EU Commission Confirms Cyberattack After Hackers Leak Sensitive Data
The European Commission verified a major cyberattack on its cloud systems following hackers' claims of stealing policy documents and emails. Investigations are ongoing as the EU bolsters defenses against escalating threats.
Aetherflux Secures $2B Valuation in Index-Led Series B Round
Clean energy startup Aetherflux is raising $250-350M in Series B funding at a $2B valuation, led by Index Ventures, to advance its energy storage tech amid global sustainability pushes.