The best Bluetooth speakers get better every year: we get improved batteries to supply even more sonic stamina, wider connectivity, and a dizzying range of designs. The market is so competitive that ‘good enough’ just isn’t good enough to stand out any more, and that means the speakers launched and launching in 2026 are often…

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Quantum readiness is moving from research projects into deployment schedules The 2029 deadline signals growing urgency across enterprise security planning Crypto agility could become as important as encryption strength itself Quantum computing timelines, once treated as distant concerns, are increasingly influencing security planning across major technology companies worldwide. Microsoft has revealed it is now accelerating…

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Thanks to their new H2 chip, the AirPods Max 2 offer punchier sound, stronger ANC, and a more compelling feature-set than their predecessor, and iOS users will get an especially top-level overall user experience. Yes, we would’ve liked to see some higher-res wireless codecs on board, and the underwhelming 20-hour battery life is still here,…

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OpenAI has begun discussions about giving the US government a 5% stake in the company, according to an FT report, with CEO Sam Altman supposedly raising the idea as a method for smoothing relations with the Trump administration. Of course, right now there is no agreement or deal, and no guarantee the idea will ever…

Supercritical CO₂ could eliminate some of rocketry’s most expensive infrastructure requirements Cold launches avoid exposing launch pads to destructive exhaust temperatures exceeding 3,000°C Engine ignition occurs only after the rocket clears the launch platform safely Chinese aerospace startup Z-Trak Space is exploring an unusual launch system using carbon dioxide (CO₂) commonly associated with fizzy drinks…