Countries that direct significant resources toward innovation remain at the forefront of technological development. Based on an analysis prepared in 2025, Interesting Engineering has published a list of the world’s smartest cities. The ranking relies on the Global Innovation Index of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Parents are turning more frequently to artificial intelligence for guidance on issues related to child upbringing. This was reported by the “Futurism” portal, based on the results of research conducted in 2024.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has taken on a new role in the field of artificial intelligence: he will become the co-director of the Project Prometheus startup, which he partially funds. The company is developing AI technologies aimed at improving production processes in computing, the automotive sector, and the aerospace industry.
Germany has launched preparations for the construction of the largest battery-based energy storage system (BESS) in Europe
The first details about Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S26+ have surfaced. Despite rumors about a new slim Edge version, the company will retain the classic structure of the S26 series
The Chinese company EHang, the first in the world to receive commercial approval for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for passenger transportation, has announced plans to launch an air taxi service
Omni has unveiled its new development through crowdfunding: the ultraportable mini PC OmniOne 5.7. This compact device, running Windows 11, is designed to combine the mobility of a smartphone with the power of a desktop computer
Apple and Tencent have reached an agreement under which the American company will process payments and receive a 15% commission on purchases made in WeChat mini-games and mini-apps, Bloomberg reports.
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has secured $15 billion in a new funding round, CNBC reports, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), nearly half of all patent applications filed in 2024 originated from China. The country submitted 1.8 million applications — 9% more than in the previous year. The United States ranked second with 603,000 applications, marking a decline in activity compared to 2023.
According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to introduce a major update to its Health app with the launch of its new Health+ service next year
Elon Musk announced that starting next month, the Grok system will be able to process around 100 million posts on X each day, including text, images, and videos, regardless of account size.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global spending on the construction of new data centers is expected to reach $580 billion in 2025, which is $40 billion more than investments in oil exploration.
Google announced the introduction of a new warning system in the Google Play app store. Starting March 1, 2026, users will receive a special label indicating services that put excessive strain on their smartphone's battery
Visual Instruments has unveiled a new concept monitor, Phantom, designed to replace traditional displays
