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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.

Apple CEO Tim Cook, right, walks with incoming CEO John Ternus at Apple Park. | Image: Apple
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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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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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on August 25, 2026

What Is Boston Dynamics? A Guide to the World’s Most Advanced Robot Company

Boston Dynamics specializes in building two- and four-legged robots intended to automate demanding labor. Here’s a rundown of the company’s products, including how they work, how they’re used and how they could shape the future of work.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 04, 2026

Why Don’t We Have Robot Maids Yet?

Creating a bot that can do multiple household chores is trickier than you think.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on July 28, 2026

What Is Starlink Internet?

Starlink, a network of low-Earth-orbiting satellites, aims to provide global high-speed internet coverage. Here’s how it works, how much it costs, where it’s offered, why people are using the service and what its future holds.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on July 22, 2026

The AI Chip Race Is Heating Up. Will Anyone Catch Nvidia?

Nvidia still reigns supreme in the world of semiconductors, but competitors like Google, OpenAI and Apple are chipping away at its lead. Here’s what to know about the top players in the industry — and what the increased competition could mean for Nvidia.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on July 21, 2026

Who Is Elon Musk? A Guide to the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and xAI

Elon Musk has been at the forefront of tech innovation for decades, capitalizing on the dawn of the internet before pivoting to electric cars, rockets and now AI. Here’s everything to know about the tech mogul’s rise and ambitions for the future.

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