Google’s Chrome browser, the internet’s favorite gateway for millions, has rolled out a major update that weaves in artificial intelligence. From a chatbot that knows your tabs to an assistant that shops for you, Chrome’s new features aim to make browsing smoother, faster and more intuitive.
Dreame Technology, the company behind robotic vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, is going big: it’s building an electric hypercar that dares to be like the Bugatti Chiron. Their entry into the automotive world starts with a prototype that will debut at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
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Andrew McCarthy stands in a Florida wildlife refuge, eight miles from a SpaceX launchpad, gazing out at the horizon. His cameras are set up on a gravel road, ready to capture something never seen before: a rocket going through the Sun’s chromosphere, its plasma plume rippling across the surface of the star. On September 6, 2025, he becomes the first photographer to freeze a Falcon 9 in front of the Sun’s hydrogen-alpha flare.
Matthew Perks, an inventor who often undertakes elaborate tech projects, has taken on a whimsical but practical project: building a Hobbit-inspired home in a backyard, all for under $5,000.
London-based Quantum Motion has done something amazing. They’ve built the world’s first full-stack quantum computer using the same silicon chip technology that’s in your laptop or smartphone. This machine is installed at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and is a big step towards making quantum computing practical, scalable and mainstream.
Mark Zuckerberg went onto the Meta Connect 2025 stage in Menlo Park, California, sporting a grin and a device that had been anticipated for months. The Meta Ray-Ban Display spectacles, priced at $799, and are the company’s most daring wearable ever, blending flair with futurism.
Handheld gaming PCs have always promised portability with power, but Microsoft’s new Xbox Mode for Windows 11 takes that to a whole new level. Discovered by Windows enthusiasts and leaked before its official release, this feature turns devices like the Asus ROG Ally and MSI Claw into something closer to a dedicated gaming console.
DJI’s Mini 4K was a silent game changer when it debuted, flying under the radar while the drone market was focused on flashier models. At $249 (down from $299) for Prime Members, it’s a budget friendly marvel that doesn’t skimp on quality, delivering simplicity and power for both first timers and pros.
Apple has always kept the iPad and MacBook lines separate. The iPad is all about direct finger input, the MacBook is limited to keyboards and trackpads. That’s about to change. Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst, released a new report this week saying that future MacBook Pros will have touchscreens. Mass production could start as early as late 2026.
