Emerging Tech

Fusion energy has spent decades trapped in an expensive cycle of trial and error. Now, a Chinese startup believes AI-powered simulation software could dramatically accelerate reactor development by helping scientists test designs virtually before committing to costly real-world experiments.

A new wave of startups is using 3D printing to create batteries that fit inside almost any shape, potentially transforming drones, wearables, EVs, and future gadgets.

Sashimi-Bot is a three-armed robot trained in simulation to position, slice, and serve raw salmon using a GelSight sensor and a chopstick-equipped arm.

A new study found Claude Opus 4.6 outperformed professional fundraisers and elite debaters in persuasion tasks, raising fresh concerns about AI influence.

Palmier Pro is an open-source video editor that lets AI assistants like Claude organize, generate, and edit content directly inside a project timeline.

MIT researchers have developed an AI memory system that lets robots remember objects, locations, and details from real-world environments over time.

UC Berkeley's electric nose uses a carbon nanotube gas sensor chip to detect spoiled food and allergens, but crowded refrigerators and mixed-food smells are still the real test.

Samsung announced an AI-powered pet health feature at VivaTech 2026 in partnership with startup Lifet.

DJI announces the Osmo Pocket 4P dual-camera gimbal with 4K/240fps, D-Log 2 color, and a 1,000-nit OLED screen.

Microsoft is bringing Copilot Cowork to businesses worldwide, promising an AI agent that can complete complex, multi-step tasks while offering flexible pay-as-you-go pricing.

Nearly 2,000 of America's classic tourist binoculars are getting tap-to-pay readers, replacing coin slots that fewer tourists carry change for.

The FBI has revealed a 22,000-square-foot replica town in Alabama designed to simulate real-world cyberattacks, helping agents investigate ransomware, digital forensics, and attacks on critical infrastructure.

Brazil tracks its World Cup squad with smart vests, but the data told them something that wasn’t true at all.

Seoul National University researchers built a transparent OLED electrode with up to 99% transparency and record conductivity.

Engineers at UT Austin have developed a jacket made from a biomass-derived hydrogel fiber that draws moisture from the air and converts it into up to 900 ml of drinkable water per day.

Google DeepMind has unveiled TacticAI, an AI system developed alongside Liverpool FC that can predict football player movement up to eight seconds in advance while also generating tactical recommendations for set pieces.

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an ultrasonic brewing method that makes espresso-strength coffee with room-temperature water, cutting energy consumption by up to 75%, and 100 blind taste-testers couldn't tell it from the real thing.

Penn State researchers have developed a light-adaptive sensor inspired by the human eye that could help self-driving cars and robots maintain visual accuracy in changing lighting conditions.

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a recycling process that restores spent lithium-ion batteries to up to 95% of their original capacity while cutting recycling costs by 56%.

When it comes to AI security, convenience and protection rarely sit at the same table. OpenAI's new Lockdown Mode is proof of that.

Georgia Tech researchers have developed COBALT, a smartphone-based platform that allows anyone to remotely control robots from anywhere using simple motion controls and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Coursera has launched an AI-powered short-form content feed that delivers personalized educational videos based on users’ interests and learning habits.

BioCoach is an AI and computer vision prototype that analyzes exercise videos in real time, identifies joint mechanics, and provides specific form corrections.

Google’s Dreambeans is an experimental AI app that processes your Gmail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube, and Search data overnight to deliver 10 to 14 personalized lifestyle stories.

Amazon has added six new visual search features to its shopping app, including an Amazon Lens lock screen widget for iPhone.

AMD unveiled two new X3D gaming processors, extended AM5 support through 2029, and introduced a new Radeon GPU at Computex 2026. The bigger story may be what it means for future upgrades.