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Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on October 20, 2025

Figure AI: What We Know About the Humanoid Robotics Company

This first-of-its-kind robotics company hopes to augment human productivity with its fleet of AI-powered humanoid robots.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on October 16, 2025

What Is a Robotaxi?

Robotaxis are paving the way for a safer and smarter future in urban mobility. In this article, we break down how these driverless cabs work, highlight top examples and explore the barriers they must overcome before they can hit the streets full force.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on October 15, 2025

9 New Battery Technologies to Watch

Could one of these new battery technologies be a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries?

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on October 15, 2025

11 Quantum Computing Applications and Examples

Far from commercially scalable — but more than mere fantasy — quantum computing will one day be a transformative reality.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on October 15, 2025

Rare Earth Metals: What They Are and Why They’re Such a Big Deal Right Now

Rare earth metals are a key ingredient in modern tech — and a new flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-China trade war. As China flexes its rare earth monopoly, the race to secure these critical resources is reshaping global economic and security strategies.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on October 10, 2025

55 Top Engineering Companies to Know

These companies continue to outperform the competition while facing disruptive tech trends head on.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on October 08, 2025

25 Top Semiconductor Companies to Know

These semiconductor companies continue to advance component technology for new devices.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on October 06, 2025

OpenAI Is Building a New Device. Here’s What We Know So Far.

OpenAI and legendary tech designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a new, secretive AI-powered device. Here’s what we know about the project so far — and how it could revolutionize the way we use artificial intelligence forever.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on September 17, 2025

Did Trump’s Reversal on the AI Chip Ban in China Just Torpedo U.S. AI Supremacy?

The Trump administration is letting American chip makers like Nvidia and AMD sell select AI chips to China again. Is China buying it?

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on September 14, 2025

AI-First Devices Are Coming. Could Any of Them Replace the iPhone?

From Meta’s new AR glasses to OpenAI’s mystery device, Silicon Valley is racing to build the next AI-first heir to the smartphone. The winner could not only dominate the hardware market, but reshape our entire relationship with artificial intelligence.

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