Motorola’s Zero-Update Phones Are Perfectly Legal, And That’s a Problem
A new report reveals a major loophole in recent EU regulations. Smartphone makers might not have to provide any updates at all, and it’s completely within the rules.
Category: Innovation
Proba raises €1.25M to take its fertiliser carbon credits global
Proba, a Dutch startup that certifies fertiliser-related carbon reductions in food supply chains, has raised €1.25 million. The funding will fuel its expansion into key agricultural markets in the Americas.
AI Animated Shorts Are Hitting U.S. Theaters Next Year
AI-generated animation is going mainstream with a theatrical showcase. Three nominated shorts will play in U.S. theaters in February 2026, with the public voting for a winner to get a March release.
Interlune raises $5M to mine the moon for rare helium-3
Interlune, founded by former Blue Origin president Rob Meyerson, is raising a $5 million SAFE round to advance its lunar helium-3 mining plans. The company has a prospecting mission with Astrolab slated for launch this summer.
How IBM Pulled Off Its AI-Fueled Comeback
After years of decline, IBM’s revenue and profit are growing again, with shares more than doubling. The turnaround hinges on a pivot away from competing directly in the public cloud and generative AI, focusing instead on integration and enterprise practicality.
Google’s Chrome Can Now Browse the Web For You
Google is rolling out “Auto Browse,” an AI agent that can control Chrome to perform tasks like research and form-filling. Available now for paid Gemini AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, it represents a fundamental shift in how we interact with the web.
Robotic Fingertips Aim to Give Surgeons Back Their Sense of Touch
Surgeons have lost the ability to feel tissue during minimally invasive and robotic operations, making it harder to detect tumors. A European research team called PALPABLE is building a soft robotic “fingertip” that uses light to map tissue stiffness. The first prototype is scheduled for testing by
OpenAI’s Chair Says Vibe Coding Is Just the Warm-Up Act
OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor argues that the real AI disruption isn’t just “vibe coding” apps faster. He says the future is AI agents that replace traditional software entirely. However, leaders from Google and Anthropic warn that AI-generated code still struggles with security and maintainability
Apple’s New AirTag is Louder, Goes Farther, and Finds Your Lost Luggage
Apple has launched a new AirTag with key upgrades. It features a 50% louder speaker and Precision Finding with a 50% longer range, thanks to a new Ultra Wideband chip. The company is also pushing its airline partnerships hard, claiming a 90% reduction in truly lost luggage.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 might skip a big MagSafe-like feature
New leaks cast doubt on a major rumored upgrade for Samsung’s next flagship. It looks like native magnetic charging, similar to Apple’s MagSafe, might not be coming to the Galaxy S26 series after all.