Harnessing Ultrasound Cavitation to Attack Hard-to-Treat Tumors
TL;DR Researchers have shifted from treating ultrasonic cavitation as an unwanted side effect to exploring it as a potential tool…
Seven Major Telecommunications Developments Defining 2025 Networks
TL;DR IEEE Spectrum's year-end roundup highlights a shift in telecom from simple voice and packet carriage to a broader integrated…
IEEE STEM Summit Aims to Equip Preuniversity Educators Worldwide
TL;DR The annual IEEE STEM Summit took place virtually on 23–24 October, bringing together preuniversity teachers, IEEE volunteers, and STEM…
Neutral-Atom Quantum Machines Near Error Correction, Approaching Usefulness
TL;DR Researchers and companies are pushing toward small, error-corrected quantum machines with a target around 2026, driven in part by…
Top Transportation Tech Stories of 2025: EVs, Charging, Automation, Aviation
TL;DR IEEE Spectrum’s 2025 transportation coverage highlighted advances across electric vehicles, batteries, charging, automation, aviation and maritime technologies. Readers followed…
Teams Test Large Quadcopters That Spot and Drop Water on Brushfires
TL;DR Drone teams are demonstrating large quadcopters designed to detect and suppress small brushfires by delivering water payloads. A recent…
Six Defining Robotics Stories of 2025 and What They Mean for AI
TL;DR IEEE Spectrum compiled a roundup of the six biggest robotics stories of 2025. The author says that, unlike past…
Sony’s souped-up PlayStation 5 Pro gets $100 discount for today only
TL;DR Sony raised PlayStation 5 prices in August after higher US tariffs, but a limited holiday promotion cuts $100 off…