Uber Eats is teaming up with Starship Technologies to deploy sidewalk delivery robots in the UK. The service will launch in Leeds and Sheffield this December before expanding to other markets. This marks Uber’s latest move into autonomous delivery partnerships.
Scientists have created a microwave technique that focuses heat precisely where chemical reactions occur, achieving 4.5 times higher energy efficiency. The method could transform how we convert CO2 into fuel and recycle plastics. Scaling from lab to industry remains the next big challenge.
Last year’s massive solar storm didn’t just create pretty auroras – it dramatically squeezed Earth’s protective plasmasphere. The shield that blocks deadly cosmic radiation contracted to one-fifth its normal size in just nine hours. Recovery took four days, much longer than typical solar storms.
China’s massive savings surplus that underpinned global markets for decades is disappearing. Demographic shifts and policy changes are pushing the country toward more consumption, with huge implications for global interest rates and trade patterns.
OpenAI is offering a free version of ChatGPT specifically designed for teachers, available until June 2027. The move comes as student AI usage doubles, raising questions about whether this solves educational problems or creates new ones.
Apple has announced the finalists for its 2025 App Store Awards, selecting 45 apps and games across multiple device categories. The announcement comes just one day after Google revealed its own Play Awards winners.
T-Mobile is ending its free Apple TV+ perk for most Plus plan customers. Starting January 1, 2026, subscribers will pay $3 monthly as the carrier passes on Apple’s recent price increase. The change affects one of T-Mobile’s most popular streaming benefits.
Geosystems has built an underground energy storage system in Texas that can store and release 3MW of power. The system works like “pumped hydro upside down” using mechanical pressure from fractured rock. It’s potentially cheaper and longer-lasting than lithium batteries for grid-scale storage.
Nvidia reports fiscal third-quarter earnings Wednesday with analysts expecting $54.92 billion in revenue. The AI chip giant faces intense scrutiny over its massive $500 billion order backlog and potential China market access. CEO Jensen Huang’s guidance for next quarter will be crucial for the AI in
TikTok is launching a comprehensive wellness hub that rewards users for healthier habits. The platform now offers badges for meeting sleep and screen time goals alongside meditation tools. It’s a significant shift from simply tracking usage to actively encouraging breaks.
