Bosch Has a Painful Year, Sees More Tough Times Ahead
The German industrial giant had a rough 2025, with profits nearly halving. The company doesn’t expect significant market improvements until 2027, pushing back its financial targets.
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Europe’s Car Giants Brace for a Brutal 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a brutal year for European carmakers. They’re squeezed by stagnant sales, surging Chinese EV brands, and contentious new EU emissions regulations. The fight for survival is on.
German robotics startup Robco just raised $100 million for a US push
German automation startup Robco has raised a $100 million Series C round to accelerate its expansion in the United States. The funding, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, reportedly values the company above $500 million.
Microsoft’s $37.5 Billion Capex Quarter Is a Bet on AI’s Future
Microsoft’s latest earnings reveal a staggering acceleration in infrastructure spending. The company brought a massive 1GW of data center capacity online in just Q2 of FY2026 and set a new quarterly capex record of $37.5 billion. This spending surge comes as Azure revenue growth shows slight signs o
Trump DOE Quietly Cuts Nuclear Safety Rules For Startups
The Department of Energy has quietly rewritten its nuclear safety rulebook, removing requirements and raising radiation exposure limits. The changes apply to reactors built on federal property and were made without public input.
NASA’s New Moon Suits Are Heavy, Hard to Wear, Astronaut Says
According to a former astronaut, the new lunar spacesuits for NASA’s Artemis missions are a major physical challenge. They’re heavier than Apollo-era suits and present serious mobility issues, turning Moonwalks into an “extreme physical event.”
ASRock’s Next-Gen Mini PCs Pack Panther Lake and Ryzen AI Chips
ASRock has announced its next-generation NUC BOX mini PCs, featuring Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” and AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 “Strix” processors. The tiny systems, slated for 2026, support up to 128GB of RAM and offer a dense array of high-speed ports.
AXT’s Revenue Hit by China Export Permits, But AI Demand Looms Large
AXT has lowered its Q4 2025 revenue forecast, blaming fewer-than-expected export permits from China for its indium phosphide substrates. The company, however, insists underlying demand is strong and is planning a major capacity expansion.
Caterpillar and Nvidia are building AI-powered bulldozers
The industrial giant is expanding its partnership with Nvidia to integrate AI across its operations. The plan includes AI assistants for operators, autonomous machines, and digital factory twins.
Tanzania Holds Steady on Rates to Fuel Growth
The Bank of Tanzania has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.75% for a second consecutive policy meeting. The bank aims to support strong economic growth, projecting a 5.9% expansion in 2025, while inflation remains comfortably within its target band.