Why Bomb Cyclone And Polar Vortex Will Dominate Newsfeeds This Week

Deep penetration of cold temperatures and a coastal storm this weekend will bring “bomb cyclone” and “polar vortex” into your newsfeeds this week. Here’s why.

Virtuix Takes VR Locomotion Public With Nasdaq Debut

Virtuix begins trading on Nasdaq under VTIX as the VR treadmill maker scales Omni One, reports 138 percent revenue growth, and expands consumer, enterprise, and defense markets.

Noora Saksa steps in as new Slush CEO
Noora Saksa steps in as new Slush CEO

Slush, the Finnish nonprofit behind one of the most influential startup gatherings in Europe, has named Noora Saksa as its new Chief Executive Officer, a shift that indicates a strategic evolution for the organisation as it expands beyond its flagship …

5 Things That Cause Rude Behavior To Meteorologists During Storms

A massive ice storm disrupted the U.S. South this weekend. Though forecasts were accurate, many people were rude to meteorologists. Here are five reasons why.

Xreal And Viture’s Ugly Legal Fight Shines A Negative Light On XR

Xreal sued its main competitor, Viture, for patent infringement on its older XR glasses design, despite being named a lead partner for AndroidXR.

BeatStars Acquires Lemonaide AI, Integrating Generative Music Into Rights-First Creator Platform

BeatStars acquires Lemonaide AI to integrate ethical music generation into its rights-first platform that has paid creators over $450 million

When shopping stops being a place
When shopping stops being a place

For years, online shopping followed a fixed path. Search bar, product grid, filters, checkout. The interface barely changed, even as everything else on the internet did. That path is now breaking. Monday 12 January, 2026, JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Grou…

Book Review: ‘Spatial Design, Breaking The 2D Paradigm’ By Dominique Wu

‘Spatial Design, Breaking the 2D Paradigm,’ a new book by Dominique Wu, puts forth design principles for spatial computing, XR, and AI-driven immersive experiences.

Who decides the best AI?
Who decides the best AI?

The AI industry has become adept at measuring itself. Benchmarks improve, model scores rise, and every new release arrives with a list of metrics meant to signal progress. And yet, somewhere between the lab and real life, something keeps slipping. Whic…

An Explanation For Why It’s So Hot This Christmas

Why is it so hot this Christmas? Experts explain.