Microsoft Windows celebrates 40 years since its commercial launch on November 20, 1985. The operating system has evolved from a graphical DOS add-on to the dominant PC platform, complete with famous blue screens, hidden Easter eggs, and billions in revenue.
Germany’s Agile Robotics has entered the humanoid robot race with the Agile ONE, featuring remarkably dexterous hands and a layered AI system. The industrial-focused robot can walk at 2 m/s and carry 20kg payloads. Full production begins in early 2026.
Recent graduate unemployment has already hit 9.3%, its highest level outside the pandemic since 2014. Lawmakers warn AI could push this to 25% within 2-3 years, causing massive social disruption across multiple industries.
GE Vernova is showcasing a major energy milestone at B20 South Africa – the first full regional electric system synchronization across 15 West African countries. The achievement, supported by GE Vernova’s GridOS software and consulting services, enables better grid reliability and cross-border power
Elon Musk’s xAI is teaming up with Saudi company Humain to build a 500MW AI data center in Saudi Arabia. This marks xAI’s first international expansion and will deploy Grok AI models across the entire country with newly approved US chip shipments.
Nvidia just posted another staggering quarter with $57 billion in revenue, up 62% year-over-year. The company’s Blackwell Ultra GPU platform is now its leading architecture across all customer categories, driving massive data center growth that accounted for nearly 90% of total sales.
After months of waiting, Nothing has confirmed the public release date for Nothing OS 4.0. The Android 16-based update includes AI-focused features and the controversial Lock Glimpse functionality that’s been generating discussion.
Senators John Curtis and Mark Kelly introduced the Algorithm Accountability Act to amend Section 230 protections. The bill targets recommendation algorithms that radicalize users and cause harm. Previous attempts to change Section 230 have repeatedly failed.
The health tech startup is building a “medical intelligence” AI model trained by doctors to provide personalized health guidance. With backing from Redpoint and a16z, they’re betting big on AI-driven preventive care.
A quarter of global emissions now come from internationally traded goods, creating a massive blind spot in climate accounting. The EU and China alone imported 4.3 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent last year. Trade policy could be our strongest lever for decarbonization.
