The global space economy reached $626.4 billion in 2025 and is on track to hit $1 trillion by 2034. However, the market’s driving force has decisively shifted toward government defense and sovereignty spending, marking a new, more strategic phase of growth.
In a medical first, a team at Northwestern University kept a patient alive for 48 hours after removing both his lungs. The custom machine solved a deadly physiological puzzle, stabilizing him for a successful transplant.
UPS is continuing its painful separation from Amazon, announcing plans to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year. The move is part of a massive “better, not bigger” restructuring under CEO Carol Tomé that also includes closing 24 facilities and further deploying automation.
Apple has officially discontinued its one-time purchase Pro Apps Bundle for Education, which offered Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more for $199. The company is now steering students and educators toward its new Apple Creator Studio subscription, priced at $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year with edu
NEC has signed a virtual power purchase agreement for the environmental value of a 48.3MW wind farm in Japan. The deal, active since December 25, now covers about 50% of the electricity for its data center portfolio. It’s a major step in the company’s renewable energy strategy.
Samsung is bolstering app support for its Galaxy XR headset with a new SmartThings app. The XR-optimized version lets users control connected home devices directly from the headset, though it’s missing a few features like Map View at launch.
Meta just gutted its VR fitness app Supernatural, laying off the entire team. The move has sparked outrage from a passionate user base who saw the app as a vital health and community tool. It’s a classic case of corporate priorities shifting, leaving real people in the lurch.
In a major strategic pivot, Tesla is halting production of its flagship Model S and X vehicles. The move clears the way for its Optimus humanoid robot and comes alongside a massive $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s other AI venture, xAI.
Leaked pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series shows a mixed bag. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could be cheaper than its predecessor, while the base S26 model gets a price hike due to more storage.
BYD sold 2.26 million battery-electric vehicles in 2025, beating Tesla’s 1.63 million. This marks a major shift in the global EV race. Tesla now faces a dual threat from cheaper Chinese rivals and the reputational impact of Elon Musk’s rhetoric.
