Aalo Atomics and the Race to Power AI With Microreactors

Aalo's test reactor reached criticality at Idaho National Laboratory on July 4, 2026. Co-founder Yasir Arafat's path from Dhaka to Idaho, the US$300Mn+ the company says it has raised, and the tests still ahead.

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What Is Sonera Magnetics, the Bangladeshi-Founded Startup Apple Just Acquired?

Apple completed its acquisition of Sonera Magnetics, co-founded by BUET graduate and UC Berkeley professor Sayeef Salahuddin, in May 2026. The startup built compact sensors that detect magnetic signals from the brain, nerves, and muscles.