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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on January 28, 2026

Inside Nvidia’s Rise From Chipmaker to AI Kingmaker

Nvidia initially made its name developing chips for video games, but its influence has grown far more powerful since the AI industry adopted its chips. Here’s how it has changed the tech sector, and how it’s driving the next wave of AI innovation.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on January 28, 2026

26 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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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 28, 2026

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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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on January 28, 2026

Trump Is Using Your Taxes to Boost Chipmaking and Rare Earths — But He Also Wants His Cut

The Trump administration is taking equity stakes in chipmakers and rare earth miners, transforming taxpayer dollars into a government stock portfolio worth over $10 billion.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 26, 2026

21 Hardware Startups to Know

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

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 21, 2026

What Is Neuralink? What We Know So Far.

The Neuralink implant is a surgically-implanted brain-computer interface device designed to let users control a computer or mobile device using their brain activity. It is developed by Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on January 20, 2026

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 January 20, 2026

Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI), Explained

A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that enables a person to use their brain signals to control an external device. BCIs capture and analyze brain signals then translate them into usable commands for an external device to put into action.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on January 15, 2026

Inside Elon Musk’s Government Contracts

SpaceX, Tesla — and now, xAI — are collectively pulling in billions of dollars in government contracts and subsidies. Let’s break it down.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on January 15, 2026

Nvidia’s Alpamayo Could Usher in a New Era of Thinking Machines

Nvidia is turning heads with Alpamayo, its latest model that equips autonomous vehicles with advanced reasoning capabilities. The announcement could officially usher in the era of physical AI — and signal Nvidia is taking on a larger role in the AI race.

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