Future News: 5 August 2025 - 10 August 2025

Inside the Industry 4.0 Revolution: How Smart Production Lines Are Transforming Manufacturing
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Inside the Industry 4.0 Revolution: How Smart Production Lines Are Transforming Manufacturing

86% of manufacturing executives believe smart factory technologies will be the primary driver of competitiveness in the next five years. Analysts project Industry 4.0’s value potential to reach $3.7 trillion by 2025. Xiaomi’s Changping “Dark Factory” runs 11 fully automated production lines
August 10, 2025
CO₂ Capture Breakthroughs: Advanced Materials and Mega-Projects to Pull Carbon from Air and Industry
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CO₂ Capture Breakthroughs: Advanced Materials and Mega-Projects to Pull Carbon from Air and Industry

In 2024 atmospheric CO2 reached about 426 parts per million, roughly 50% higher than pre-industrial levels. UC Berkeley researchers developed a zinc hydride MOF called ZnH-MFU-4_l that can capture CO₂ from hot flue gas at 300°C with over 90% efficiency, enabling potential
August 9, 2025
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Sponge-Like Crystals Poised to Transform Carbon Capture, Clean Energy and More
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Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Sponge-Like Crystals Poised to Transform Carbon Capture, Clean Energy and More

MOFs hold a world-record internal surface area of up to about 7,000 m^2 per gram, with theoretical designs up to 14,600 m^2/g. Over roughly 20 years researchers have created nearly 90,000 unique MOF structures, with hundreds of thousands more predicted by theory.
August 9, 2025
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Technology News

  • AI Mania Drives Nvidia's Data Center Boom: Is Growth Sustainable?
    November 23, 2025, 12:48 AM EST. AI mania is driving Nvidia's data center business toward nearly $50 billion in revenue, prompting questions about whether the growth is sustainable or a bubble. This Equity episode with Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O'Kane digs into Nvidia's earnings beat, the circular economy of AI infrastructure spending, and Jensen Huang's optimistic vision of AI agents handling daily life. Will the faith in AI's future keep the ecosystem together, or are we chasing an overhyped cycle? Tune in to hear the analysis of the sector's dynamics-what the numbers mean for investors, rivals, and the next wave of AI deployment.
  • Amazon hides 'hidden price' on PS VR2 bundle as Black Friday deal hits all-time low
    November 23, 2025, 12:40 AM EST. Amazon shows a hidden price on the PS VR2 bundle, with the real list price at $299 (down from $399). The Black Friday deal, tied to Horizon Call of the Mountain, becomes an all-time low and helps push the bundle to #1 best-seller in its category. The PS VR2 highlights advanced VR tech: eye tracking enables foveated rendering for sharper visuals in the direct line of sight and more natural interactions, while Sense controllers bring haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and finger touch detection for intuitive gestures. The headset delivers 4K HDR visuals at 2000 x 2040 per eye and a wide 110-degree FOV, reducing the screen-door effect and boosting overall immersion.
  • Sam Altman: Google's AI Success Could Create Temporary Headwinds for OpenAI
    November 23, 2025, 12:38 AM EST. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told colleagues that Google's recent AI advances could create temporary economic headwinds, but stressed that OpenAI is 'catching up fast' and aims to lead the AI race. The memo, written before Google's Gemini 3 rollout, notes rivals like Anthropic and Google narrowing the gap as Claude and Codex show strong coding and automation capabilities. Altman also highlights OpenAI's rapid growth alongside concerns about user engagement dipping on ChatGPT and near-term profitability given a multi-billion-dollar burn toward superintelligence. He urges resilience and notes Google's vast cash flow and cloud business as a continuing competitive edge. The memo emphasizes focusing on three pillars: the best research lab, the best AI infrastructure company, and the best AI platform/product company, and maintains confidence in weathering the competition.
  • The Hottest AI Wearables and Gadgets You Can Buy Right Now
    November 23, 2025, 12:36 AM EST. A new wave of AI-powered wearables-necklaces, pendants, wristbands and portable devices-aims to blend daily tasks with intelligent assistance. Bee offers a $49.99 pendant and a $19/month iOS app that learns routines, creates reminders, and transcripts, with a mute button for privacy. Friend positions itself as an emotionally aware pendant that listens and chats, though it has faced privacy backlash. Limitless (formerly Rewind) records and searches conversations for easy recall, with tiered AI features. Omi can answer questions, summarize chats, make to-dos, and even attach to the side of the head via medical tape, all powered by a ChatGPT backbone. These gadgets raise questions about privacy, consent, and how personal AI companions will fit into everyday life.
  • Amazon Slashes Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite to $159.99 (52% Off) - Black Friday Deal
    November 23, 2025, 12:34 AM EST. Amazon just slashed the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite by 52%, bringing the price from $329.99 to $159.99. The mid-range tablet packs a 10.4-inch display (2000 x 1200), Dolby Atmos audio, and Samsung DeX for a PC-like workflow. It includes the S Pen for notes and edits, a 64GB base storage with microSD expandability up to 1TB, and 4GB RAM to keep apps snappy. A 7,040 mAh battery promises up to 14 hours of use. Available in Chiffon Pink or Mint, this Black Friday deal won't last long, making it a strong option for artists, students, or light professionals shopping on a budget.