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At the 2025 European Tech Seminar in Frankfurt, Germany, Samsung unveiled its latest suite of AI-driven TV and audio technologies, setting the stage for a transformative shift in home entertainment. Although these innovations are not yet available for purchase, they promise to redefine the viewing experience with advanced features designed to enhance personalization, connectivity, and audiovisual quality.

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid mission is delivering on its promise to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. In a groundbreaking first major release of observations, the telescope has captured images of 26 million galaxies spanning over 10 billion years of cosmic history. This treasure trove of data has allowed researchers to compile a detailed catalogue of 380,000 galaxies, unveiling an astonishing array of galactic structures and interactions. From galaxies caught in the act of merging to those distorted by gravitational forces, the images present an unparalleled window into the evolution and composition of the universe.

Hello, and welcome to TechScape. In this week’s edition, we delve into the rollercoaster ride that is Elon Musk’s career. Despite a series of recent setbacks and growing public criticism, Musk remains at the helm of Tesla—an outcome that puzzles many industry watchers. Today, we examine the mounting challenges for both Musk and his marquee company, while also taking a look at how competitors like Apple and Meta are faring in their own tech battles.

Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech firm valued at $10 billion, has raised $435 million to spearhead the resurrection of the woolly mammoth—a species that disappeared over 4,000 years ago. The company also plans to clone the dodo and the Tasmanian tiger. Its recent creation of a genetically modified mouse with a mammoth-like woolly coat has sparked international headlines, reigniting debate over de-extinction.

Anxiety disorders affect one in six Australian adults each year and often occur alongside depression and other disabling conditions. With an increasing number of patients delaying or avoiding GP visits due to cost pressures, improving treatment for those living with anxiety has never been more urgent. Recognising this need, researchers are launching the Living with Anxiety study—a large-scale investigation into the genetic and environmental factors that influence both the development of anxiety disorders and the response to treatments, particularly antidepressant medications.

In the remote Queensland town of Cracow, an unlikely transformation has taken place. Once a bustling gold rush-era hospital, the century-old building now serves as the permanent headquarters for an independent horror film company. With eerie props, repurposed rooms, and a creative community determined to push cinematic boundaries, the former hospital is breathing new life into regional filmmaking.

TECNO made a bold statement at MWC Barcelona 2025, unveiling its next-generation AI-driven ecosystem. The highlight of the TECNO AI Ecosystem Product Launch was the debut of the CAMON 40 smartphone series, TECNO AI Glasses Pro, and the MEGABOOK S14 laptop—each reflecting the brand’s mission to make AI technology more practical and accessible.

A Melbourne-based biotechnology start-up has unveiled the world’s first commercial biological computer, integrating human brain cells into a functioning system that could revolutionize artificial intelligence research.