Your Inbox is AI’s Next Billion-Dollar Target
Email is the cockroach of the internet that just won’t die. With over a trillion collective hours spent in inboxes yearly, it’s become a unique data trove that AI companies are desperate to mine.
Author: Darren Holt
Darren Holt brings over a decade of specialized technology journalism to his coverage of industrial computing and automation systems, with a particular focus on how IoT connectivity is reshaping traditional manufacturing workflows. His analytical approach stems from hands-on experience evaluating embedded systems and edge computing architectures across multiple industrial sectors. Darren's writing consistently explores the intersection of legacy industrial equipment with emerging technologies, offering readers unique insights into digital transformation challenges. He maintains a distinctive perspective by examining how practical implementation realities often differ from theoretical tech promises in automation environments.
Getting a Job at This AI Startup is Harder Than Harvard
The competition for jobs at top AI companies is reaching insane levels. ElevenLabs, the voice AI startup, reportedly had an acceptance rate lower than Harvard University last year.
NVIDIA’s RTX Remix Logic is About to Get Wildly Dynamic
NVIDIA is supercharging its RTX Remix modding platform with a new “Logic” system that lets visual effects respond to in-game events. Modders can use over 900 triggers based on 30+ common game actions to dynamically change lighting, weather, and even add new gameplay systems. The update is slated for
CES 2026: Where AI Gets Real and Robots Get to Work
CES 2026 showcases a major transition where artificial intelligence moves out of the cloud and into physical products. The focus is on practical robotics, spatial computing, and energy independence, signaling a move from novelty to utility.
AMD’s new Ryzen AI 400 chips are basically last year’s chips, but faster
AMD has unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 series laptop processors. They’re a modest refresh of the current AI 300 chips, with slight frequency bumps and a faster NPU in the top models. Laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are due in the first quarter of 2026.
Samsung CEO Finally Admits the AI Memory Shortage is Real
Samsung’s co-CEO TM Roh has acknowledged the severe memory chip shortage driven by AI data centers. He warned of inevitable impacts on consumer electronics, including potential price hikes, as the industry scrambles for supply.
Array Labs Raises $20M to Make Radar Satellites Cheap
Array Labs has secured $20 million in Series A funding to produce low-cost radar satellites. The company uses clusters of small satellites to create 3D maps, day or night. They’re betting manufacturing scale can finally bring synthetic aperture radar to broader markets.
Abbott’s New AI Can Guess How Your Food Will Affect Your Blood Sugar
Abbott just unveiled a new AI tool for people with diabetes at CES 2026. The free Libre Assist feature uses a photo of your meal to predict its impact on your glucose levels before you eat.
Solar Orbiter Watched The Sunspot That Caused May’s Epic Storm
The massive geomagnetic storm that painted skies with auroras in May 2024 came from a specific solar region. For the first time, scientists watched that region’s entire life cycle, from birth to decay, using the Solar Orbiter spacecraft. This unprecedented view is a major leap for space weather fore
Saratoga Water’s Weird New Marketing Playbook
Saratoga Spring Water is making a major brand pivot. They’re moving beyond Michelin-starred chefs to pop-ups in 7-Eleven and partnerships with athletes, all leading to a new ad campaign launching January 5.