North Dakota is stepping up as the leader in a new nationwide push to bring smarter technology to farms. The state’s Grand Farm campus, near Fargo, isn’t just joining the effort—it’s running the whole show. This isn’t just another research project. It’s a full-scale test run for farming tech, with t
Just two years ago, buying a Surface laptop or tablet for under $1, 000 was easy. Now, those same models cost way more and older versions are disappearing. The cheapest Surface Pro tablet jumped from $799 to $1, 049, while the entry Surface Laptop went from $899 to $1, 149. Models that started at $9
The grocery delivery giant Instacart just snapped up Instaleap, a tech company based in Colombia that helps supermarkets run smoother online shops. Unlike Instacart’s usual app that lets shoppers order groceries straight to their door, Instaleap builds the behind-the-scenes tech for nearly 100 groce
Samsung Electronics just dropped some unexpected numbers. The company’s 65-inch QLED model costs $3, 200, which is about $300 less than Hisense’s closest 65-inch rival. Even Samsung’s step-down model, the 55-inch CU7000, rings in at just $1, 600. When two big brands line up such clear pricing gaps,
The company behind an AI tool that digs through business documents just hired a new chief financial officer. After using the platform for years as an investor, she now runs its finances. The tool indexes over half a billion documents—SEC reports, earnings calls, research papers—so finance teams can
Experts say the Great Lakes piping plover—those tiny, sand-colored shorebirds—are making a slow but steady recovery after nearly disappearing decades ago. But their comeback story depends on people following simple but strict rules. When walking Michigan beaches this season, hikers need to watch fo
Science Corp isn't diving into brain surgery just for the thrill. The company plans to place a tiny sensor on a human brain during an already scheduled operation. The 520-electrode chip, no bigger than a pea, will rest on the brain's surface, recording activity without digging deep. This isn't a sci
Fusion power isn’t just a dream—it’s slowly becoming real through careful experiments in giant labs. One key player, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, built a system called the National Ignition Facility (NIF) where 192 lasers blast a tiny gold cylinder holding a diamond-covered fuel pelle
A cutting-edge weather-monitoring gadget just passed a major test, paving the way for its trip into orbit. Built by a California-based tech firm, the device will join a fleet of space-based tools aimed at tracking storms and climate patterns from hundreds of miles above Earth. The sensor’s latest c
Two biotech firms are trying to cash in on investor excitement around obesity drugs and disease-detecting technology. One company wants $533 million to develop weight-loss treatments, while another seeks $159 million to expand its diagnostic tools. Both plan to sell shares to the public soon, hoping
