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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on September 10, 2026

25 Hardware Startups to Know

From semiconductors to underwater vehicles, these hardware companies are building the next generation of technology.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on September 09, 2026

28 Defense Contractors to Know

These companies develop military-grade products like fighter jets and intelligence software, and they’re looking for top tech talent to join their teams.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on September 03, 2026

Inside Elon Musk’s Government Contracts

Musk’s companies are collectively pulling in billions of dollars in government contracts and subsidies. Let’s break it down.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on September 03, 2026

Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and More: A Guide to Elon Musk’s Tech Empire

After selling dot-com era startups Zip2 and PayPal, Musk invested in techno-utopian projects like Tesla’s electric vehicles, Space X’s reusable rockets and Neuralink’s brain implants. In this article, we chronicle Musk’s evolution across his 10 companies.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on September 03, 2026

Smart Glasses Are the Next Big Thing in AI. But Are They Legal?

Smart glasses promise convenient, wearable AI. But when recording is on a constant, continuous loop and the point-and-shoot social cue disappears, legal guardrails start to crack.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on September 03, 2026

Who Is John Ternus? What to Know About Apple’s New CEO.

Once a behind-the-scenes hardware VP, Ternus is taking the reins to steer the company through its next era.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on September 02, 2026

From Flock Cameras to Data Centers, These Are the AI Issues Shaping the 2026 Midterms

After enjoying rapid expansion under Trump’s watch, the AI industry has run into fierce public backlash. Here are the key issues American voters care about most and how they could determine the direction of artificial intelligence beyond the midterms.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on September 02, 2026

Flock Cameras Are Everywhere. Here’s What They Actually Do.

Flock Safety has become known for its license plate readers, which compile vehicle data that’s helpful for police investigations. Here’s how Flock’s cameras work, how they’re used and why they’re facing some pushback.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on September 02, 2026

Top 17 AI Infrastructure Companies to Know

From the chips that power AI models to the data centers that house them, AI infrastructure is the backbone of the artificial intelligence economy. Here are the most important companies building it.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on August 27, 2026

What Is Blue Origin? Jeff Bezos’s Aerospace Company and Its Race to Orbit

Jeff Bezos’s aerospace company is moving past space tourism into heavy-lift rockets, lunar landers and satellite networks as it aims to compete with industry leader SpaceX.

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