A Federal Circuit panel ruled the USPTO's NHK‑Fintiv guidance is a "general statement of policy," denying Apple and other tech firms' challenge and curbing access to IPRs.

North Carolina hit No. 1 for tech job growth as Charlotte added roughly 37,000 jobs and digital roles spread into smaller metros. Policymakers say training and infrastructure will determine whether the momentum lasts.

An Ohio State study finds bottled water contains roughly three times as many nanoplastic particles as treated tap water. Researchers say switching to tap or filtered water reduces exposure.

Governor Maura Healey announced a ChatGPT-powered assistant for state employees, promising training and privacy safeguards as the tool is phased into agencies.

Talkspace’s CEO spoke on Capital Tonight about Gov. Hochul’s plan to curb AI chatbots and expand teen mental‑health training, and urged parents to favor licensed care.

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warned most computer‑based office tasks could be automated within 12–18 months, a claim that puts Seattle‑area jobs in focus.

Seattle’s Highspot will merge with San Diego rival Seismic, combining two major revenue‑enablement platforms under a San Diego‑led brand and an AI‑first roadmap.

Cincinnati‑based Onconetix said it will acquire Las Vegas’s Realbotix in an all‑stock deal, shifting the company from oncology tests to humanoid AI robots. The exchange would give Realbotix’s parent a controlling stake pending approvals.

Charlotte insurtech ManageMy raised $45M and plans to double its local team, ramping AI and product hires across engineering and customer success.

The University of Florida's IPPD program transforms student projects into real-world technological solutions, such as assistive apps, AI simulators, and lightning protection for solar panels.

UT Dallas scored a $4M Department of Education grant to partner with Uplift Education and teach AI literacy to North Texas high‑schoolers over the next four years.

Josh Hoeflich, a Cleveland State University physics major, won first place for his artwork "Spectral Inheritance" at the 2025 Physics and Astronomy Congress.

A New Orleans startup is turning haptic VR blasters into military training surrogates after scoring Army contracts, and it wants to build them locally. The company says consumer sales will help fund scaled manufacturing.