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NASA confirms the date and menu for Artemis II
TecnologíaGlobal
5 min read

NASA confirms the date and menu for Artemis II

The Orion spacecraft has no refrigerator or resupply. That's why NASA designed 189 unique items, amaranth as protein, five types of hot sauce, and 43 cups of coffee for 10 days around the Moon.

Meta lays off 16,000 people. Its stock rises 3%
TecnologíaDinero
5 min read

Meta lays off 16,000 people. Its stock rises 3%

Reuters confirmed plans to cut up to 20% of Meta's workforce. Wall Street celebrated the news with a 3% surge. In 2026, AI already justifies 55,775 layoffs in the tech sector.

AI already solves centuries-old math. What your bank encrypts is being rebuilt from scratch.
Tecnología
6 min read

AI already solves centuries-old math. What your bank encrypts is being rebuilt from scratch.

AlphaEvolve surpassed any known human solution in 20% of 67 open mathematical problems. At the same time, the RSA encryption that protects banks and government networks has been in the process of replacement for months. Two converging transformations.

The secret to longevity? The Greenland shark holds some clues in its DNA
Tecnología
5 min read

The secret to longevity? The Greenland shark holds some clues in its DNA

Researchers sequenced the most complete genome of the longest-living vertebrate on the planet and found 81 duplicated DNA repair genes that do not exist in this way in any other known species.

Intel promised the same thing 18 months ago. Now it returns with more cores, lower prices, and a software trick
Tecnología
5 min read

Intel promised the same thing 18 months ago. Now it returns with more cores, lower prices, and a software trick

The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus arrives with 24 cores and 5.5 GHz for $299 on March 26. The real novelty is not in the silicon, but in a tool that rewrites game code in real time to favor Intel.

The apps you use today will be history: 25 AI tools that have already taken over
Tecnología
15 min read

The apps you use today will be history: 25 AI tools that have already taken over

Project management, code, finance, sales, and content: autonomous agents are not coming to help you with the work. They are already doing it alone. These are the five niches where the replacement is irreversible.

GPT-5.4 outperforms human experts in 83% of tasks: AI is no longer practicing, it's working
Tecnología
6 min read

GPT-5.4 outperforms human experts in 83% of tasks: AI is no longer practicing, it's working

In four days, OpenAI and Anthropic separately demonstrated that their models do real professional work: one outperformed specialists in 44 occupations; the other found security flaws in Firefox in 20 minutes.

One third of video game developers lost their jobs: GDC 2026 opens with the hardest data in its history
TecnologíaCultura
5 min read

One third of video game developers lost their jobs: GDC 2026 opens with the hardest data in its history

33% of US industry professionals were laid off in two years. 52% believe generative AI is harming the industry. And 87% of educators say their students won't find jobs after graduating.

Cancer has been buying time for decades. AI just designed proteins to attack it in 4 weeks.
TecnologíaGlobal
5 min read

Cancer has been buying time for decades. AI just designed proteins to attack it in 4 weeks.

A study published in Science by researchers from DTU and the Scripps Research Institute reduced the design time for proteins that turn a patient's T-cells into tumor-specific killers from years to four weeks. This week, PMWC 2026 amplified the clinical scope of that shift.

The Kepler telescope has been off for eight years. Its data just delivered the most Earth-like exoplanet we've seen orbiting a Sun-like star.
TecnologíaGlobal
8 min read

The Kepler telescope has been off for eight years. Its data just delivered the most Earth-like exoplanet we've seen orbiting a Sun-like star.

HD 137010 b is 6% larger than Earth, orbits in 355 days, and sits 146 light-years away. Venus also has surprises: the first confirmed volcanic cave.

AI promised to accelerate science. Nature just proved it can also destroy it.
TecnologíaCultura
6 min read

AI promised to accelerate science. Nature just proved it can also destroy it.

The founder of arXiv co-authored the study. Grok delivered a fictitious paper. Claude was the most resilient. No model crossed the line without yielding.

Apple Was Always the Expensive Option. The MacBook Neo Arrives at $499 to Disprove That.
Tecnología
5 min read

Apple Was Always the Expensive Option. The MacBook Neo Arrives at $499 to Disprove That.

A18 Pro chip, 16 hours of battery life, and macOS Tahoe: the MacBook Neo hits stores on March 11 and targets mid-range Windows laptops.

Pokémon is no longer just about catching creatures. Pokopia asks you to build their home.
TecnologíaCultura
6 min read

Pokémon is no longer just about catching creatures. Pokopia asks you to build their home.

No Poké Balls, no combat: Pokopia debuts on Switch 2 on March 5 with a Ditto that builds ecosystems so Pokémon come on their own.

AI Leaves the Cloud: MWC 2026 Showed the Hardware Bringing It Back to Your Pocket
Tecnología
5 min read

AI Leaves the Cloud: MWC 2026 Showed the Hardware Bringing It Back to Your Pocket

Honor unveiled the world's smallest processor; SpaceX, satellites that act as antennas. Barcelona concentrated the hardware already defining 2026.

Resident Evil Requiem is the highest-rated game of the year. The first controversial review was written by an AI with a fake name
Tecnología
5 min read

Resident Evil Requiem is the highest-rated game of the year. The first controversial review was written by an AI with a fake name

Capcom premieres its ninth installment with the highest Metacritic score of the saga in 20 years. On the same day, Metacritic removed an AI-generated review under a fake profile.

Samsung moves to 2 nanometers with the S26. And incidentally breaks Apple's AirDrop monopoly
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5 min read

Samsung moves to 2 nanometers with the S26. And incidentally breaks Apple's AirDrop monopoly

The Exynos 2600 arrives in the base models and Europe while the Ultra keeps Snapdragon. The border between ecosystems just got more porous.

Netflix Wants to Buy Warner Bros. The DOJ and Paramount Have Other Plans
DineroTecnología
3 min read

Netflix Wants to Buy Warner Bros. The DOJ and Paramount Have Other Plans

Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. collides with a rival offer from Paramount and an antitrust investigation that arrives at the worst possible moment.

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Honor Magic V6: the 2026 Flagship War Between Services and Innovation
Tecnología
4 min read

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Honor Magic V6: the 2026 Flagship War Between Services and Innovation

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 on February 25th betting on AI and services. Honor fires back with the foldable Magic V6 packing a 7,150 mAh battery.

Latin American Startups Embrace AI Agents to Tackle Cost Pressure
Tecnología
6 min read

Latin American Startups Embrace AI Agents to Tackle Cost Pressure

Automation with AI agents becomes mandatory for startups in Latin America. Cut costs or die: companies are replacing entire teams.

The new agentic era: AI that no longer waits for you to ask
Tecnología
5 min read

The new agentic era: AI that no longer waits for you to ask

OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 and Google presents Gemini 3, marking the definitive step toward agentic AI systems capable of autonomously reasoning, planning, and generating knowledge.

Phil Spencer leaves Xbox: Sarah Bond takes over as Microsoft Gaming CEO
Tecnología
4 min read

Phil Spencer leaves Xbox: Sarah Bond takes over as Microsoft Gaming CEO

Phil Spencer retires on February 23, 2026, as CEO of Xbox. Sarah Bond takes the helm amid the transition from hardware to services and asset monetization.

BioNTech's mRNA Vaccine Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Achieves 79% Remission
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5 min read

BioNTech's mRNA Vaccine Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Achieves 79% Remission

A Phase 1 trial by BioNTech shows that 11 out of 14 patients with triple-negative breast cancer remain disease-free six years after vaccination.

Apple March 4 Event: iPhone 17e, MacBook Pro M5 Across 3 Cities
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2 min read

Apple March 4 Event: iPhone 17e, MacBook Pro M5 Across 3 Cities

Apple will simultaneously present products in NY, London and Shanghai on March 4. iPhone 17e, MacBook Pro M5, and updated iPad confirmed.

Meta Buys Millions of Nvidia GPUs: $135B AI Infrastructure Deal
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2 min read

Meta Buys Millions of Nvidia GPUs: $135B AI Infrastructure Deal

Meta signs a multi-year deal with Nvidia for millions of Blackwell and Rubin chips. Investment reaches $135B for AI projects in 2026.

AI Experts Warn of Global Risks: Open Letter Alerts That Technology Won't Save Crises Without Social Wisdom
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5 min read

AI Experts Warn of Global Risks: Open Letter Alerts That Technology Won't Save Crises Without Social Wisdom

Former Anthropic executive and experts sign letter on AI dangers. Nature Medicine study warns about inaccurate medical advice from ChatGPT.

Chile Launches LatamGPT, Its Regional AI Bet Against American Bias
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2 min read

Chile Launches LatamGPT, Its Regional AI Bet Against American Bias

Gabriel Boric presents 300-billion parameter model trained with Latin American data. Debate over technological sovereignty heats up.

Meta and Instagram on Trial: Family Sues Over Mental Health Ruined Since Childhood
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2 min read

Meta and Instagram on Trial: Family Sues Over Mental Health Ruined Since Childhood

Los Angeles trial accuses Meta and Google of addiction and psychological harm in 20-year-old. Big Tech faces wave of litigation over effects on minors.

Mexico Unveils Latin America's First Autonomous Vehicle: Monterrey to Test It Before World Cup 2030
Tecnología
4 min read

Mexico Unveils Latin America's First Autonomous Vehicle: Monterrey to Test It Before World Cup 2030

Tecnológico de Monterrey develops public-use autonomous vehicle. Testing in 2-3 years, deployment before 2030 World Cup in state-backed project.

Elon Musk Changes Plans: SpaceX Will Build a Moon City Before Colonizing Mars
Tecnología
3 min read

Elon Musk Changes Plans: SpaceX Will Build a Moon City Before Colonizing Mars

Musk argues traveling to the Moon takes 2 days vs 6 months to Mars. Lunar settlement could exist in less than 10 years according to SpaceX.

800 Artists Sign Letter Against Generative AI: They Accuse Massive Theft of Copyrighted Works
CulturaTecnología
6 min read

800 Artists Sign Letter Against Generative AI: They Accuse Massive Theft of Copyrighted Works

Actors, musicians and writers denounce that AI models train with creative content without permission. Clash between digital innovation and art.

OpenAI Claims Growth: ChatGPT Users Up Over 10% Monthly
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2 min read

OpenAI Claims Growth: ChatGPT Users Up Over 10% Monthly

OpenAI announces a monthly surge of over 10% in active ChatGPT users, driven by integrations and product improvements.

TSMC Announces US$17 Billion for Chip Factory in Kumamoto, Japan
Tecnología
2 min read

TSMC Announces US$17 Billion for Chip Factory in Kumamoto, Japan

TSMC confirms US$17 billion investment in advanced semiconductor plant in Kumamoto to produce sub-3 nm nodes.

NASA Postpones Artemis II Following Hydrogen Leak in Final SLS Test
Tecnología
3 min read

NASA Postpones Artemis II Following Hydrogen Leak in Final SLS Test

A leak detected during an SLS rocket fuel test forces NASA to delay Artemis II until late March; safety and verification take precedence.

SpaceX Acquires xAI for $80 Billion and Fuses Space Race with AI
Tecnología
3 min read

SpaceX Acquires xAI for $80 Billion and Fuses Space Race with AI

SpaceX buys xAI for $80 billion USD: integration of AI and Starlink promises to accelerate massive scale models and sparks regulatory doubts.

Artemis II on the Pad: SLS Moves to Launch Platform at Kennedy
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2 min read

Artemis II on the Pad: SLS Moves to Launch Platform at Kennedy

The massive SLS rocket was transported to the launch platform at Kennedy Space Center; the final countdown begins for the Artemis II mission around the Moon.

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