🎈 Is the AI bubble about to burst?

We're at the half-way point everyone!

Does anyone remember when the dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s, wiping out a bunch of startups and leaving many tech workers looking for a new job?

Well, there are fears that the rapidly rising AI industry is heading down a similarly troubled path, with a top Google executive now "throwing some fuel on the fire" prior to the release of its latest Gemini model.

As usual, a good spread of other subjects to focus your peepers on. Enjoy !

Paul Ridden

Headliner

'AI industry is in a bubble' warns Google DeepMind co-founder

by Bronwyn Thompson

This week, talk of the AI bubble bursting has intensified with Google top executive Demis Hassabis throwing some fuel on the fire while discussing the release of the tech company's Gemini 3 model. He also thinks some players will weather the storm.

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Highlights

TentsGearOutdoors

Modular camping cube airs up into mega glamper hut in 4 minutes flat

by C.C. Weiss

Alphago's stretched, oversized The Cube glamping tent features an air tube frame designed to inflate within minutes at the push of a button. Want to make a cube city? Simply zip multiple tents together into a sprawling air-beam compound.

PhotographyConsumer TechTechnology

How 2025's most famous astrophotograph was shot

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

No, it's not AI. What you're looking at above is a skydiver framed by the roiling chromosphere of the Sun. That's the result of weeks of meticulous planning, a whole lot of astrophotography know-how, plenty of math, and patience.

AircraftTransport

New system vibrates airplane wings to shake off the ice

by Michael Franco

While most planes use heat to melt ice that can form on the wing either before takeoff or during flight, the process is highly energy intensive and can impact engine efficiency. A new process from German researchers shakes the ice off instead.

Medical DevicesMedical InnovationsBody and Mind

Smart health-tracking earrings measure blood flow to your head

by Maryna Holovnova

Does the feeling of standing up too fast and suddenly getting lightheaded sound familiar? Tracking your blood flow can explain why this is happening, and that’s what sets Lumia 2 apart from other similar energy-management devices.

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ADHD & AutismBrain HealthBody and Mind

These three genes increase ADHD odds by 15 times

by Bronwyn Thompson

Groundbreaking research has uncovered three gene variants that increase the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder by up to 15 times. It's a remarkable finding, considering that thousands of mutations only come with a nominal elevated risk.

MaterialsScience

Graphene-boosted plastic makes auto parts 20% stronger, 18% lighter

by Ben Coxworth

Glass-filled polypropylene is already a very commonly used plastic for automotive parts, but could it be improved? Well, yes. A new substance, Gratek, is claimed to make the plastic 20% stronger yet 18% lighter, thanks to the addition of graphene.

AllergiesIllnesses and conditionsBody and Mind

Cockroaches release toxic compounds that pollute indoor air

by Pranjal Malewar

Cockroach infestations can worsen allergies and asthma in children, especially in low-income urban homes. Now researchers are better understanding why after discovering bacteria in their guts can release harmful substances called endotoxins into the air.

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