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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 12, 2026

Could Modular Data Centers Solve AI’s Power Crunch?

The AI infrastructure boom isn’t just about headline billion-dollar megasites — it’s also happening inside factory-built pods that roll in on trucks, delivering compute right where data lives.

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Vivek Swaminathan Vivek Swaminathan
Updated on February 11, 2026

The Future of AI Depends on Solving This Problem — and It’s Not Compute

The only way to solve the massive heat problems of next gen AI chips is with liquid cooling.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on February 10, 2026

OpenAI Is Building a New Device. Here’s What We Know So Far.

OpenAI and legendary tech designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a new, secretive AI-powered device. Here’s what we know about the project so far — and how it could revolutionize the way we use artificial intelligence forever.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 06, 2026

The Robotaxi Revolution Is Here and Waymo Is Leading the Charge

Valued at more than $120 billion, Waymo is aggressively staking its claim in key cities and major international markets in phase two of its commercial rollout, securing rider loyalty before competitors can catch up. 

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 03, 2026

What Is a Robotaxi?

Robotaxis are paving the way for a safer and smarter future in urban mobility. In this article, we break down how these driverless cabs work, highlight top examples and explore the barriers they must overcome before they can hit the streets full force.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 03, 2026

Rare Earth Metals: What They Are and Why They’re Such a Big Deal Right Now

Rare earth metals are a key ingredient in modern tech — and a new flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-China trade war. As China flexes its rare earth monopoly, the race to secure these critical resources is reshaping global economic and security strategies.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on February 03, 2026

24 Largest Semiconductor Companies to Know

These semiconductor companies continue to advance hardware for new devices and AI systems.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on February 03, 2026

45 Hardware Companies You Should Know

These hardware companies are building the next big thing.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 03, 2026

A Guide to How America Controls Nvidia Chip Exports to China

Inside the evolving export-control system that determines whether Nvidia’s advanced AI chips reach Chinese data centers.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on February 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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