As we navigate an ever-evolving economic landscape, CNBC is inviting entrepreneurial visionaries to showcase their groundbreaking ventures in the 2025 Disruptor 50 list. This esteemed annual compilation highlights the most promising venture-backed companies that are not only innovating but also tackling pressing consumer and economic challenges through compelling technology. The deadline for companies to submit
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As we step into 2024, a distinct shift is occurring in the cultural landscape, with a plethora of works from the past now liberated from copyright. This phenomenon, while rooted in legal frameworks, opens new avenues for creativity and reinterpretation in the arts and media. With notable pieces from 1929, including the debut of iconic
In an era where technology evolves at breakneck speed, LG has just raised the stakes in the laptop market with the launch of its new Gram and Gram Pro lineup. Targeting both consumers and professionals, these devices are not merely about lightweight functionality but incorporate advanced AI technologies that push the boundaries of what we
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at RIKEN’s RI Beam Factory (RIBF) in Japan have successfully identified a rare isotope of fluorine, designated as 30F. This discovery, made possible by the SAMURAI spectrometer, opens up exciting avenues for research into unusual nuclear structures and the fundamental principles governing nuclear physics. The international SAMURAI21-NeuLAND Collaboration, comprised of
As artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing continue to reshape the technological landscape, an insatiable demand for energy is emerging as a pressing concern. The U.S. Department of Energy has projected that global electricity consumption could surge by up to 75% by 2050, driven significantly by advancements in technology. The growth trajectory of data centers,
In the digital age, social media platforms continually seek innovative paths to enhance revenue streams. X, the rebranded Twitter under Elon Musk’s leadership, is no exception. Despite lofty expectations for X Premium—formerly known as Twitter Blue—the subscription service has not garnered the widespread appeal that Musk envisioned. As the company seeks to bolster its earnings,
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, recently addressed the pressing challenges and competitions anticipated in 2025 during a company meeting conducted in an informal setting adorned with festive sweaters. His remarks emphasized the critical nature of the forthcoming year, highlighting the need for Google to rejuvenate its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) amidst an increasingly
The quest for sustainable energy solutions has intensified in recent years, with hydrogen emerging as a prominent candidate for future energy systems. As governments across the globe set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions, hydrogen is increasingly viewed as a versatile energy carrier that can facilitate this transition. Among the innovative strategies being explored, the
Quantum computing stands at the frontier of technology, promising a leap in computational power that could profoundly change various fields, from cryptography to drug discovery. However, the realization of a practical topological quantum computer remains a tantalizing prospect, currently confined to theoretical constructs. At the heart of this advanced computing paradigm lies a special kind
For decades, scientists have been on an ambitious journey to achieve room-temperature superconductivity—a phenomenon that would revolutionize energy transmission and high-tech applications. Recent research published in *Science* has taken a significant step toward this elusive goal by shedding light on a perplexing aspect of quantum physics known as the “pseudogap.” This discovery is paramount because