The search for the next wave of breakthrough innovation is not over. Due to the huge interest and strong early submission, nominations for 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award were extended February 27, 2026which gives innovators additional time to bring their technologies into the limelight. Learn more and start submitting here. What are the Joseph … Read more
The company says fewer bad actors are targeting Google Play with malicious apps, a shift the tech giant attributes to increased investment in proactive security systems and AI technologies. In its latest Android app ecosystem security report released Thursday, Google said it prevented 1.75 million infringing apps from being published on Google Play in 2025, … Read more
A year ago, Redwood Materials did not have an energy storage business. It’s now the fastest-growing unit in battery recycling and materials startup — a reflection of the boom in building AI data centers. Evidence of that growth can be found in its San Francisco research and development lab, which has quadrupled to a 55,000-square-foot … Read more
Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite helped save six skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Feb. 18, according to California emergency officials. Authorities said the group maintained contact with rescuers for about four hours despite having no cell phone coverage in the remote terrain. The rescue offers a clear real-life example of Apple’s satellite … Read more
Apple has struck a deal with EverPass Media to bring Apple TV sports content to EverPass customers in the United States. EverPass is a company that aggregates premium sports content for restaurants, hotels, casinos, sports bars and other businesses that want to broadcast sporting events. EverPass will now be able to offer its customers content … Read more
After adding image generation to Duck.ai late last year, DuckDuckGo is now introducing image editing capabilities for its private AI chatbot. Here’s how it works. The AI-first approach to image editing DuckDuckGo announced today that Duck.ai, its private chatbot interface, can now edit images based on user prompts, for free, without the need for an … Read more
The new approach sets Meta up to better compete with platforms like Roblox and Fortnitewhich also offers user-generated experiences that can be played on your phone. Horizon Worlds was originally launched for VR, but “to really change the game and tap into a much bigger market, we’re going full mobile.” “With our unique ability to … Read more
As AI companies expand in appreciation and use, there is constant debate about how AI is replacing humans in various jobs. Studies suggest that roles where AI can automate most tasks will be affected, although some analysts believe that AI may also create jobs, with the displacement effect only temporary. David Shim, CEO of notepad … Read more
The race to advance conversational artificial intelligence in the living room is heating up, with YouTube the latest to extend its tool to smart TVs, game consoles and streaming devices. Previously limited to mobile and the web, this experimental feature now brings conversational AI directly to the biggest screen in the home, allowing users to … Read more
After a year-long pilot project, Toyota’s Canadian manufacturing subsidiary has contracted seven humanoid robots to work at a plant making the RAV4 SUV as part of a robots-as-a-service deal. “After evaluating a number of robots, we are excited to deploy Digit to improve the team member experience and further increase operational efficiency in our manufacturing … Read more