technology
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Microsoft’s October 28 VS Code 1.144 release expands coding-agent session continuity, Copilot Fusion model comparisons and experimental desktop controls.
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Mastercard’s Q3 2026 revenue rose 14% to $9.81 billion as security and other value-added services expanded 19%, outpacing payment-network revenue.
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GE Vernova agreed to acquire Trench Group for $9 billion, adding high-voltage bushings, instrument transformers and a Charlotte plant slated for 765-kV production in 2027.
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Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke launches Entire, a Git hosting rival with AI-scored code reviews, agent memory and private repositories.
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Elon Musk’s orbital AI data centers face a measurable heat-rejection challenge. We compare SpaceX’s radiator design with independent thermal analysis and NASA experience.
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Seven of the fastest U.S. desktop gaming GPUs ranked by October 2026 3DMark Steel Nomad median scores, from RTX 4080 SUPER to NVIDIA’s RTX 5090.
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Four Ethernet switch chips tie at 102.4 Tbps in 2026. We rank seven silicon designs, compare 51.2T versus 102.4T bandwidth, and explain which products actually ship.
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The seven largest reported operating U.S. battery plants range from 400 MW to 680 MW. Our 2026 ranking distinguishes megawatts from megawatt-hours and excludes inactive Moss Landing capacity.
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Seven orbital rocket families ranked by advertised low-Earth-orbit payload capacity, from Falcon 9’s 22.8 tons to Starship’s still-unproven 100-plus-ton target.
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Windows 11 Insider build 29698.1000 adds app-by-app camera, microphone and location permissions to Future Platforms testing.
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From the 333-mile BMW i4 to the 512-mile Lucid Air Grand Touring, here are seven 2026 electric sedans and liftbacks ranked by EPA driving range.
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Tata Communications plans up to $450 million for 10,000 km of fiber linking India’s AI and data-center hubs, starting with Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai.
