Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.
Stockholm-based Lovable has raised $400 million at a $13.3 billion valuation, a move that underscores a broader wave of growth in the Swedish tech sector driven by domestic structural advantages and increased U.S. investment.
Amazon Web Services has agreed to buy the Amsterdam-based team behind DuckDB, promising the in-process OLAP system will remain free and open source under the MIT licence.
The new model, announced on the official Qwen blog, targets ultimate cost-efficiency while the Qwen Studio platform expands its suite of multimodal tools.
The Mission 1 Pro ILS, priced at $699, introduces Micro Four Thirds compatibility to the GoPro ecosystem, offering significant creative control but requiring manual focus and sacrificing waterproofing.
The platform will allow musicians to sell tracks directly to fans without taking a commission, a move that intensifies competition in the digital music market.
The former Microsoft CEO warns that artificial intelligence has crossed critical limits in bio and cyber capabilities, while a new special issue explores how young people navigate the digital age.
The new US-based subscription service aggregates public records and social media data to profile potential partners, raising fresh questions about privacy and data accuracy in the digital romance era.
The Amazon-owned brand is rolling out a new encryption standard that allows for AI-driven video processing while limiting what data can be handed over to law enforcement.
The tech giant avoids a trial with potential liabilities in the hundreds of billions by agreeing to strict usage limits and independently tested age assurance standards.
China’s Unitree has lost nearly half its market value post-IPO, exposing a sector-wide shortage of high-quality training data as investors debate the path to commercial reliability.
The settlement resolves allegations that Instagram and Facebook were designed to addict minors, with Meta positioning the deal as a new benchmark for the social media industry.
The wireless transfer feature eliminates the historical requirement for a Mac or PC, though wired alternatives remain critical for large data sets and Pro model users seeking higher speeds.
The 195 square mile site in Pecan Island will feature five launch complexes to support thousands of Starship flights annually, utilising local natural gas for fuel production.
The September 2026 issue of MIT Technology Review examines the growing trend of tech scepticism, as families and governments seek to balance children’s exposure to artificial intelligence with concerns over mental health and privacy.
While machine learning has advanced rapidly, specific cognitive tasks such as spatial reasoning and complex logic grids remain difficult for current AI models to master.
The publication’s updated guide, based on testing more than 50 systems, highlights the impact of US regulatory bans on foreign-made hardware.
As synthetic media floods social feeds, regulators in California and the European Union are moving to mandate digital tags to distinguish authentic animal content from fakes.
The US$4,500 steel-frame bike uses Shimano’s Cues Di2 system to shift gears based on sensor data, positioning itself between premium competitors in the growing cargo e-bike sector.
The latest release prioritises agentic capabilities and chain-of-thought reasoning over raw speed, positioning the models as a cost-effective alternative to frontier cloud services.
The Microsoft cofounder has shifted from optimism to pessimism, proposing taxes on AI tokens and a new international body to manage cross-border risks.
The nine-piece furniture range blends Scandinavian design with gaming motifs, including a tilting thumbstick stool and controller-themed accessories.
Bengaluru-based startup Runable has secured a $21 million Series A round to expand its AI agent capabilities, targeting small businesses seeking to manage advertising and social media alongside website creation.
The Nigeria-based venture firm has secured an oversubscribed $84 million fund to expand investments beyond its home market, targeting early-stage startups in fintech, healthcare, and SaaS with a focus on artificial intelligence.
A new article in the Lighthouse Newsletter argues that developers should favour simple full-text search and query rewriting over complex vector databases for the majority of retrieval-augmented generation use cases.
The platform, which hosts over 1,200 georeferenced Sanborn Insurance Maps, has secured a stable legal and fiscal framework under the OpenStreetMap US umbrella.
New research published in PLOS One reveals a significant gap in statistical literacy among American adults, with most indicating they would rely more on data for decision-making if they had a clearer understanding of the concepts.
The Indian startup is expanding its Series A to $15.5 million as it pivots from high-volume outbound calling to complex enterprise workflows and multi-channel support.
The startup, founded by ex-Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics staff, has raised a further $200 million to extend its Series B round, signalling strong investor confidence in physical AI.
The departure follows a recent infrastructure reorganisation and adds to a tally of 13 senior exits in 2026, raising stability questions ahead of a potential IPO.
The first senior executive to take the stand claims he was unaware of internal efforts to limit his exposure to sensitive teen safety data, as states seek up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.
New peripherals feature Hall effect strum bars and high polling rates, with the 8K Gibson Explorer set to ship in mid-January.
Paradox Interactive has revealed a new blocky city builder developed by the studio currently tasked with stabilising the troubled Cities: Skylines II franchise.
The world’s busiest spaceport is set to see a significant drop in activity as SpaceX moves Starlink missions to California until its next-generation Starship vehicle arrives in Florida.
The new Fenix 9 and 9 Pro lines feature displays twice as bright as their predecessors, expanded storage, and optional satellite connectivity for outdoor enthusiasts.
A new examination of Python’s core language features reveals that its six pre-declared constants are implemented in fundamentally different ways, ranging from lexical keywords to standard built-ins that can be easily overridden.
The Polish studio confirmed the release date for the overhauled role-playing game at Gamescom, offering existing owners a free upgrade that includes a path to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Meta’s latest Instagram feature trims silences and pauses from short-form video clips, offering a streamlined workflow for creators on iOS.
The MIT graduate has amassed over 10 million followers by demystifying the admissions process for students from similar backgrounds.
A new adhesive derived from plant cellulose aims to replace petroleum-based glues, potentially cutting production emissions by up to 80 per cent.
A satirical performance at a San Diego City Council meeting has drawn global attention to the city’s renewal of its contract with AI surveillance firm Flock Safety.
As the US school year begins, WIRED has curated a list of substantial discounts on tested kitchen appliances from major brands, positioning the sales as a practical opportunity for household upgrades.
The second World Humanoid Robot Games showcased record-breaking athletic feats in Beijing, yet experts warn that mechanical failures and reliance on human teleoperation suggest the technology is still far from general-purpose autonomy.
New research presented at the American Chemical Society meeting reveals that moisture plays a critical role in the degradation of phosphorescent pigments used in fashion and art.
The Department of Homeland Security has increased the cost of high-skilled work visas, while the State Department prepares the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
The genre-bending deckbuilder is available for a significant discount on Steam, coinciding with the release of a trailer for the developer’s upcoming title at Gamescom 2026.
Meta’s social platform is integrating automated video trimming directly into its camera to reduce reliance on third-party editing tools, a move announced as its chief executive prepares to testify in a high-profile addiction trial.
The legal move marks a shift from technical restrictions to statutory claims, citing Texas state and federal laws in its demand for a permanent takedown.
The authorisation of Abbott’s Libre Duo system marks a regulatory first, offering continuous dual monitoring for diabetes patients in the United States and globally.