Society has long celebrated tallness — CEOs tower over averages, studies link height to wealth, and cultural myths cast tall figures as leaders. But what if shortness hides a quiet advantage? From nerve conduction in the human body to GPU communication in AI clusters, the science of distance reveals a surprising truth: shorter isn’t smaller, it’s smarter.

In a world where truth and fiction collide at the speed of a swipe, one story from Japan captured global attention. A glamorous young “biker goddess” built a loyal following on social media, posting photos that combined style, speed, and charisma. The twist? She wasn’t a goddess at all. Behind the account was a 50-year-old man using FaceApp, an AI-powered photo manipulation tool, to transform his appearance into that of a youthful woman.

Hosting a tech event is more than logistics — it’s a strategic opportunity to influence investors, customers, and media. From defining clear objectives to crafting a powerful narrative, designing memorable experiences, leveraging hybrid tools, and choosing the right event planning service partner like Sparknify, these five considerations can turn your company’s next event into a growth catalyst.

Discover why investors judge startups by their events. Learn how launch demos, networking nights, and event planning shape investor perception.

China recently completed a 158-kilometer resurfacing of the Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway, and it looked nothing like traditional roadwork. Instead of crews in hard hats and reflective vests, the site was managed entirely by AI-driven drones, self-driving pavers, and robotic rollers. No manual laborers were present. No one stood in harm’s way.

Launching a new product in today’s hyper-competitive tech landscape is more than a press release or a social media blast. It’s about creating an unforgettable experience that positions your brand, excites customers, and captures the attention of investors and media. That’s where the right tech event planner makes all the difference. For CMOs and event directors, choosing the right partner isn’t just a logistics decision—it’s a strategic one. Here’s a practical checklist for v

Could drone racing become the next major sport? In this fast-paced episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged, we take you inside the world of FPV drone racing — where high-speed machines and elite pilots push the limits of innovation and adrenaline. Meet Bay Area champions Timofey Din Germanov, Colby Curtola, Jon Gaiser, and Bryson Hagerman as they break down what it takes to compete, what’s driving the growth of this emerging sport, and how drone tech is evolving at lightning spee

Taco Bell’s ambitious rollout of AI-powered drive-thru ordering—now installed in more than 500 locations through a collaboration between Yum! Brands and NVIDIA—was intended to revolutionize efficiency and customer experience. Instead, it rapidly became a case study in the challenges of real-world AI deployment. Customers found humor in flaws, such as the infamous “18,000 cups of water” prank, and staff noted frustrating glitches during peak times. AI Failing.

For nearly three decades, banner ads have been the wallpaper of the internet. From the garish, blinking rectangles of the 1990s to the slick, programmatically placed units of today, banners have served as the default monetization layer for online publishers. Entire industries were built around their buying, selling, and optimization.

For investors searching for the next major shift in digital advertising, the breakthrough is already here—and it’s unfolding in a way that most consumers haven’t even realized yet. Global advertising spend is expected to exceed $1.1 trillion in 2025, with nearly three-quarters of that already flowing into digital channels. Within that enormous pool, a brand-new layer is emerging: ads that no longer sit on web pages or in social feeds

When Sam Altman, CEO and cofounder of OpenAI, was asked about the future his children will inherit, his answer was both provocative and revealing. “My kids will never be smarter than AI,” he said. Yet, he added, they will grow up “vastly more capable” precisely because of their fluency with AI tools. “They will just never know any other world,” Altman noted. “It will seem totally natural… unthinkable that we used to use computers or phones or any kind of technology that wa

The college admissions process has never been simple. Essays, standardized tests, extracurriculars, recommendation letters—each piece is a puzzle that high school students and their families work tirelessly to solve. But today, a new force is reshaping the rules of the game: artificial intelligence.

In the heart of global innovation, where fortunes are built on algorithms and moonshot visions, Silicon Valley has cultivated not just a new economy—but a new aesthetic. The attire of its executives has become emblematic of the Valley’s ethos: anti-establishment, hyper-functional, and deeply intentional. Yet, the style of a Silicon Valley executive is far from thoughtless. Beneath the plain T-shirts and minimalist sneakers lies a carefully curated uniform.

In the rapidly evolving world of Industry 4.0, digital twin technology has emerged as a transformative force—creating real-time, virtual replicas of physical environments to enable smarter, faster, and more adaptive operations. But while digital twins have become a buzzword, truly intelligent, AI-powered twins that can simulate, learn, and control physical systems in both directions—real-to-sim and sim-to-real—are still rare. That’s where MetAI stands out.

Imagine running, cycling, or swimming while real-time GPS navigation, immersive video, and music appear seamlessly before your eyes—super lightweight, super bright, and with extended battery life. That’s the future that Lipro Vision, a Taiwanese startup, is building with its innovative Mobile Smart Windows (MSW) platform. Designed specifically for near-eye wearable devices, Lipro Vision’s solution enhances sports performance and outdoor activity with effortless connectivity a

For over a century, surgical pathology has relied on a rigid, manual workflow: rapidly freezing tissue, slicing it into thin sections, mounting it on glass slides, staining it with dyes, and examining it under a microscope. While effective, this process is slow, labor-intensive, and often destructive—consuming valuable clinical specimens in the process.

In an age where power is shrinking to the size of a pixel, China’s National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) has unveiled a breakthrough that feels more like science fiction than statecraft. In June 2025, NUDT revealed a nearly microscopic military drone—designed to mimic the flight, scale, and stealth of a mosquito. This innovation marks a dramatic step forward in the global drone arms race and opens a new chapter in covert surveillance and asymmetric warfare.

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, integrating industrial robots has become essential. Yet, the process often remains cumbersome, requiring specialized programming, complex setup, and slow iteration. Holon Robotics, a young med-tech startup based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is completely changing this story. They’ve built HolonOS, an intelligent platform that unifies robots, sensors, and AI—enabling zero-programming automation through intuitive, app-like deployment and a

Fibrosis is the hidden driver behind a range of chronic, life-threatening conditions — and a frontier in urgent need of innovation. In diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, and heart failure, fibrosis is what transforms treatable inflammation into irreversible damage. It is a process where the body’s healing mechanisms spiral out of control, laying down excess scar tissue that hardens and suffocates otherwise healthy organs.

We’ve reached a defining moment in the arc of artificial intelligence. AI is no longer a futuristic concept or a niche capability.