Your Saturday briefing on the week that shaped technology

Your Saturday briefing on the week that shaped technology

Three physicists proved quantum mechanics works at visible scales—40 years before quantum computing became an industry. The 2025 Nobel Prize recognizes experiments that showed the impossible: billions of electrons acting as one quantum entity.

Stripe hit $106.7B valuation and first-ever profitability in 2024, processing $1.4T in payments. Yet founders say "no near-term IPO." Why the most anticipated tech IPO keeps delaying—and what it means for 150+ zombie unicorns trapped behind it.

DeepMind just won the Nobel Prize for solving protein folding with AlphaFold. More interesting: they gave away 214 million protein structures for free, then turned around and signed $3 billion in pharma deals. Here's how the technical breakthrough works, why the business model is genius, and what opportunities

The world is building datacenters at a pace that makes the 1990s internet boom look quaint. By 2030, the industry will have invested $7 trillion globally in what amounts to the largest infrastructure buildout in human history. This isn't just growth—it's a fundamental rewiring of

Databricks has emerged as the most valuable private technology company globally, reaching a $100+ billion valuation in September 2025 while generating over $4 billion in revenue with remarkable 50%+ growth. The company is strategically delaying its IPO until market conditions optimize, targeting 2025-2026, despite being operationally ready with positive free

The European Union has fundamentally shifted its approach to cookie banner reform, formally withdrawing its comprehensive ePrivacy Regulation in February 2025 after eight years of legislative deadlock, while simultaneously launching new targeted simplification initiatives through the Digital Omnibus package expected in Q4 2025. This strategic pivot reflects both the urgent

Quantum computing is no longer a futuristic concept confined to research labs. In 2025, it has become a transformative force across industries, driving innovation and solving problems once thought impossible. From breakthroughs in hardware to real-world applications, quantum computing is reshaping the technological landscape. The Hardware Revolution Quantum computing hardware

In a dramatic turn of events, the popular social media app TikTok has been at the center of a tumultuous legal and political battle in the United States. The situation remains fluid, with recent developments creating a whirlwind of activity and speculation. The Ban and Its Immediate Impact On January