Nvidia is set to shake up the robotics market in early 2025 with Jetson Thor, its powerhouse brain boasting 800 teraflops and the cutting-edge Blackwell GPU. As the $165 billion sector gears up for lift-off, Nvidia flexes its 'physical AI' muscles by backing Figure AI at $2.6 billion, while MIT's latest AI boosts warehouse robots. With rivals like AMD eyeing the prize, will Jetson Thor be the robot whisperer we need?

From 2010 to 2023, Greenland bid farewell to 563 cubic miles of ice—enough to fill Africa's Lake Victoria—thanks to NASA and ESA’s satellite sleuthing. CryoSat-2 and ICESat-2 revealed the ice sheet's edges are melting faster than a snowman in July, with glaciers like Zachariae losing up to 246 feet. This chilly exodus fuels sea-level rise and climate chaos, underscoring the crucial role of accurate data in combating global warming.

The James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled Zhúlóng, potentially the most distant well-defined spiral galaxy, existing just 1.13 billion years after the Big Bang. Weighing in at 100 billion solar masses and boasting prominent spiral arms spanning 62,000 light-years, Zhúlóng challenges existing galaxy formation models by showing rapid, efficient star formation. Located in galaxy cluster Abell 2744, this 'Torch Dragon' sparks excitement and curiosity, pushing astronomers to rethink cosmic evolution timelines.

2024 was stellar for black hole research! Astronomers unveiled the fastest-growing black hole, devouring a solar mass daily, and discovered the first-ever 'black hole triple' system, V404 Cygni, 8,000 light-years away. This system, aged 4 billion years, challenges traditional supernova origins. Plus, elusive intermediate-mass black holes surfaced, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope's keen eye. As black holes prove they're not just cosmic vacuum cleaners, our understanding of the universe deepens—one event horizon at a time.

As 2024 wraps up, Nvidia triumphantly completed its $700M acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:ai in December, after overcoming hefty regulatory hurdles. Run:ai’s software, famed for optimizing AI workloads on GPUs, will now be open-sourced, inviting AMD and Intel to the optimization dance floor. With Nvidia already dominating 80% of the GPU market, this strategic move not only cements their AI infrastructure lead but also sweetens the competitive landscape. Who knew generosity could be so profitable?

The US Department of Health and Human Services is rolling out new HIPAA rules by 2025 to tackle ransomware attacks, which surged from 34% to 67% since 2021. Healthcare organizations will need to restore data within 72 hours, implement multi-factor authentication, and undergo annual audits. With a hefty $9 billion initial investment and $1.3 billion for hospitals, this move aims to safeguard over 100 million patient records. While the American Hospital Association frets about resource strains, the cybersecurity ramp-up promises a safer digital realm for patient care.

In 2024, AI pivoted from model crafting to real-world applications, enhancing tools like Google Search and photo editors. Despite jitters over job losses and creative limits, experts laud AI’s productivity boost in sales and medicine. Tech giants, grappling with AI’s energy appetite, are eyeing nuclear power deals. With investments soaring into the hundreds of billions, the horizon shines bright for multi-agent systems set to tackle complex problems collaboratively. AI's evolution continues to intrigue and inspire the tech community.

Suchir Balaji, 26, former OpenAI researcher, was found dead in his San Francisco home on November 26, 2024. While authorities quickly ruled it a suicide, his mother disputes the finding, pointing to signs of a struggle and a private autopsy suggesting foul play.

Balaji, who left OpenAI in August citing ethical concerns over copyright practices, was involved in lawsuits against the company. Elon Musk echoed the family's doubts, fueling speculation. As his family calls for an FBI investigation, the tech world watches closely for answers.

2024 was the year AI took Wall Street by storm! Applovin skyrocketed 740%, Palantir surged 360%, and Vistra climbed 260%, thanks to their AI-driven strategies. Chip giants Nvidia and Broadcom weren't left behind, with Nvidia up 180% amid insane demand for AI tech. Constellation Energy and GE Vernova also saw impressive gains, highlighting AI’s ripple effect across sectors. As AI continues to dominate, 2025 looks set for even more economic growth and innovation.