Building a safer path to autonomous industrial AI - Top Tech Trends

October 8, 2026

AI breakthroughs in robotics won’t change your life any time soon

The story is a collaboration between MIT Technology Review and Aventine, a non-profit research foundation that creates and supports content about how technology and science are changing the way we live. A robot shaped like a human—white with a black head and torso—has been popping up on video feeds. Perhaps you’ve seen it dance or…

Building a safer path to autonomous industrial AI

October 8, 2026

Industrial AI is entering a new phase. After decades of predictive analytics and other specialized applications, advances in foundation models, physical AI, and agentic AI are making it possible to automate more complex tasks across industrial environments. But unlike AI that operates purely in the digital world, industrial AI can interact directly with physical systems,…

India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launch

October 8, 2026

Starlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services in India.

These Siblings Were Supposed to Get Subway Owners the Best Deals on Supplies. Instead, Proecutors Say They Ran an $80 Million Fraud Scheme.

October 8, 2026

A brother and sister in charge of buying supplies for Subway owners allegedly used millions in kickbacks to fund their lavish lifestyles.

Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia

October 7, 2026

The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.

While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders ‘elsewhere’

October 7, 2026

Endeavor Catalyst just raised $320 million to keep backing founders outside Silicon Valley. Half the profits go back to the nonprofit that finds them.

Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users

October 7, 2026

The developer of Hermes agent raised a $90 million Series B.

5 Magic Phrases to Be More Likable

October 7, 2026

Do you feel awkward talking to other people? I’ve studied the science of human connection, and these five phrases work like a charm.

Why High Performers Leave Before You Know They’re Gone

October 7, 2026

Retention is a leadership habit, and most leaders are only watching for the signal that arrives too late to act on.

I Spent a Day at Disney’s Staff Training. Here Are 4 Things Entrepreneurs Can Steal

October 7, 2026

They call it Disney University. Here’s how it prepares employees for success.

Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11

October 7, 2026

Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.