The $35 Million Irony of an Anti-Capitalist ‘Animal Farm’
A reader points out the delicious irony in a new, big-budget ‘Animal Farm’ film. The project, trashing capitalism, is only possible because of the capitalist system that funded it.
Category: Innovation
Scientists Build Robots Smaller Than Salt Grains. Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal.
A breakthrough from Penn and Michigan has produced robots smaller than a grain of salt. These fully programmable devices can sense their environment, move, and are powered by light. The potential uses range from internal medical procedures to micro-manufacturing.
Banning Big Investors Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis
A proposal to ban institutional investors from buying homes is gaining political traction. The data shows it’s a bad idea that would hurt homebuilders and reduce supply, making affordability worse.
China Bets $10 Billion on Shanghai to Beat US in Tech Race
China is funneling $10 billion into over 50 major technology projects in Shanghai’s Pudong district in 2026. The plan, backed by local party chief Chen Jinning, aims to accelerate AI, semiconductor, and aviation industries with minimal regulatory interference. This is a direct move to turn financial
Apple’s lead Safari designer jumps ship to an AI browser startup
In a major early 2026 talent move, Apple’s lead Safari designer, Marco Triverio, has left to join The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia. The startup’s CEO is aggressively building an “AI interface” dream team, poaching another former Apple designer in the process. This highlights the intensifyin
Corsair’s CES 2026 Play: Premium Materials and Hall Effect Tech
Corsair has unveiled a new lineup of high-performance peripherals at CES 2026. The focus is on premium materials for rigidity and Hall Effect technology for speed. Everything is available for purchase now.
Samsung’s Next Budget Phones Are Leaking Out Early
The launch schedule for Samsung’s 2025 Galaxy A-series phones has reportedly leaked. The new models include the Galaxy A57, A37, and A07 5G, with key upgrades focused on cameras and battery life.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is “perfectly fine” with a California billionaire tax
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he’s “perfectly fine” with a proposed California tax on billionaires, a levy that could cost him nearly $8 billion. He argues that Silicon Valley’s talent pool, not tax policy, is what keeps companies like his anchored there.
Europe Bets €5 Million on Recycled, Safer EV Batteries
A new European research consortium is tackling EV battery sustainability and safety head-on. The 36-month SAFELOOP project, backed by €5 million, is developing key battery components from recycled materials to create a more secure European supply chain.
The Console Era Might Be Ending. Here’s Why.
The creator of the Danganronpa series is releasing his next major game only on PC and Nintendo Switch, explicitly skipping PlayStation 5 and Xbox. This move highlights a broader industry conversation about the stagnating console market and a powerful shift towards PC gaming.