Samsung’s Exynos 2600 uses a copper Heat Pass Block to run 30% cooler. According to a report, Samsung Foundry may now offer that packaging tech to rivals like Apple and Qualcomm, who have their own overheating issues.
Google DeepMind is launching its first “automated research lab” in the UK next year. The facility will use AI and robotics to run experiments, primarily targeting breakthroughs in superconductor and semiconductor materials.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has approved PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, a $490 million deal first announced two years ago. The move will combine Telenor’s 42 million subscribers with PTCL’s Ufone brand, creating a new market giant.
Google has pre-purchased 3,500 tons of carbon removal credits from marine tech firm Ebb Carbon. The credits will come from a new project in Saudi Arabia that integrates with desalination plants. It’s another big bet on nascent carbon removal tech.
Sharkoon has launched a new compact mechanical keyboard with a unique ocean-themed design. The Skiller SGK50 S3 Ultimate Rev2 features a hot-swappable PCB, VIA software support, and includes a matching mousepad.
In 2008, 18-year-old Zhenghua Yang was given three hours to live. While recovering over two years, video games became his lifeline. That experience led him to found Serenity Forge, a game studio now earning over $10 million annually by creating “meaningful” experiences.
SpaceX is reportedly planning to go public in mid-to-late 2026. The IPO could raise $30 billion and value the company at a staggering $1.5 trillion, making it the largest public offering in history.
NASA’s Webb telescope, with help from other observatories, detected a supernova from when the universe was only 730 million years old. The finding shatters the previous record and reveals these ancient explosions were a lot like modern ones.
Samsung is finally embracing the Qi2 wireless charging standard, starting with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. A key accessory will be a magnetic power bank capable of topping up the S26 Ultra by at least 50%.
Microsoft is making its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India. The four-year plan aims to build AI infrastructure, train 20 million people, and offer sovereign cloud services. It’s a massive bet on India’s digital future.
