Starfighters Space Raises $22 Million For F-104 Rocket Launches
Starfighters Space has raised over $22 million in a public share sale. The company plans to use the capital to develop its StarLaunch suborbital launch service from modified F-104 jets.
Category: Innovation
NASA’s New Boss Says Fastest Lander Wins the Moon Race
In his first interview, new NASA chief Jared Isaacman declared a speed-based competition for the next moon lander. This intensifies the rivalry between SpaceX and Blue Origin as the U.S. races to beat China back to the lunar surface.
Scientists Find a New Kind of Magnet That Could Supercharge AI Memory
A team from NIMS and several Japanese universities has validated ruthenium dioxide as an altermagnet. This third fundamental form of magnetism could solve major problems with current memory technology, paving the way for faster, denser data storage crucial for AI.
BlackRock, Mastercard Bet Big on Middle East Blockchain Hub
Three financial giants are diving into a new Middle East-focused blockchain initiative. The partnerships aim to build regulated infrastructure for tokenized assets and payments, signaling a major institutional push.
OpenAI just launched an app store for ChatGPT. Here’s why it matters.
OpenAI is officially opening its ChatGPT platform to third-party developers with a new app directory. This follows major integrations from companies like Expedia and Canva announced back in October. It’s a clear play to build an ecosystem that keeps users inside ChatGPT.
AI in 2025: From Playtime to Payoff
The conversation around AI has fundamentally shifted in 2025. It’s no longer about what’s possible, but what’s profitable and practical inside real companies.
Lovable’s $330M raise shows vibe coding is still on fire
The Stockholm-based company has raised over half a billion dollars in 2024 alone. Its rapid growth highlights the intense investor appetite for AI-powered development tools, despite some early stumbles.
Virgin Media O2 is finally pulling the plug on UK 3G
Virgin Media O2 has confirmed it will complete the shutdown of its 3G mobile network in the “coming weeks.” This makes it the final major UK operator to retire the legacy technology, following rivals like EE and Vodafone.
Gen Z Gets It: They’re Wary of AI in School, and That’s Smart
According to new research, two-thirds of high school students worry that using AI too much could make them overly dependent or less intelligent. Yet, usage is skyrocketing without clear guardrails from schools. It’s a messy, pivotal moment for education.
Advanced Nuclear Just Raised a Ton of Money. Here’s Why.
The advanced nuclear sector is seeing a massive influx of cash. Three developers just announced new funding, pushing 2025’s total investment to a record $1.3 billion. The race to build microreactors and SMRs is officially heating up.