Image Credits:Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty ImagesMistral AI, the French company behind the AI assistant Le Chat and several foundational models, is widely considered one of France’s most promising tech startups—and possibly the only European firm positioned to rival OpenAI. Despite its impressive $6 billion valuation, its international market share remains modest.Le Chat Makes...
Image Credits: PixabayWhen Kim Kardashian was fined in 2022 for promoting a crypto token without disclosing she was paid, and Matt Damon appeared in a cryptocurrency ad saying "fortune favors the brave," it became evident that crypto had entered mainstream pop culture.Beneath the celebrity glitz and Super Bowl commercials, something more familiar emerges.Crypto trading...
Image Credit: PixabayAccording to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, people are more inclined to trust those who grew up with limited financial means than those who attended private schools or took European vacations."Trust is a cornerstone of healthy relationships—without it, romantic bonds can break down, workplace dynamics can...
Image Credits: PixabaySales of Elon Musk's Tesla vehicles plunged over 50% in April, while Chinese EV makers gained market share, the European auto industry group reported Tuesday.Although electric car sales increased across the 27 European Union countries, Tesla’s market share dropped sharply, influenced by attention on Musk’s collaboration with US President Donald Trump and...
Image Credits: PixabayCriticizing Apple’s intention to manufacture most of its U.S.-bound iPhones in India, President Donald Trump on Friday warned of a potential 25% tariff on the device unless the company shifts production to the U.S.—a scenario that still appears unlikely in the near future, if at all.Apple’s Deep Manufacturing Roots in China and...
Image Credits: PixabayInserting highly sensitive quantum sensors into living cells offers a promising approach for monitoring cell growth and detecting diseases—including cancer—at early stages.Diamond Nanocrystals as Quantum Biosensors: Integration ChallengesMany of the most advanced and powerful quantum sensors can be built using tiny pieces of diamond, but this presents a challenge: inserting diamond into...
Image Credits:Yuichiro Chino / Getty ImagesTeddy Warner, 19, has long been fascinated by robotics. Growing up in a family involved in the field, he spent his high school years working in a machinist shop. Today, he's launching his own robotics startup, Intempus, with the goal of making robots more human-like.Intempus is developing technology to...
Image Credits: New AtlasVenus Aerospace may have achieved a world first by successfully flying a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) in the U.S.—a propulsion system that uses supersonic explosions and could power future hypersonic vehicles.On May 14, 2025, Venus Aerospace conducted a test flight at Spaceport America near White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico,...
Image Credits: New AtlasEpson’s latest home projector looks like a boxy bedside lamp and doubles as ambient lighting with multi-colored reflections from its gimbal stand. Designed as a smart entertainment hub, it features a triple-core engine that enhances 4K image quality and delivers ultra-dynamic contrast.Smart Ambient Lighting and Visual Display FeaturesThe hybrid projector/lamp features...
Image Credit:Jaque Silva/NurPhoto(opens in a new window)On Thursday, Bluesky quietly started allowing users to apply for verification on its social networking platform. In a post from the Bluesky Safety account, the company revealed that “notable and authentic” accounts are now eligible to submit verification requests via a new online form.Additionally, organizations can apply to...
