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Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is Quietly Revolutionizing the Energy System

This energy storage technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind power—and its deployment is growing exponentially.

2025-04-26T11:00:00Z

Grid batteries have a halo effect for other power generators too. Most thermal power plantscoal, gas, nuclearprefer to run at a steady pace. Ramping up and down to match demand takes time and costs m… [+4011 chars]

Silence Speaks Has Created AI-Powered Signing Avatars for the Deaf

New technology from British startup Silence Speaks enables an AI-generated sign language avatar to effectively give the deaf and hard of hearing an interpreter in their pocket.

2025-05-07T13:39:49Z

After a rethink, Madduru and his team approached the problem differently, developing technology capable of translating text into BSL and ASL. The current version runs in the cloud and takes time to g… [+2550 chars]

US Border Agents Are Asking for Help Taking Photos of Everyone Entering the Country by Car

Customs and Border Protection has called for tech companies to pitch real-time face recognition technology that can capture everyone in a vehicle—not just those in the front seats.

2025-05-06T09:00:00Z

United States Customs and Border Protection is asking tech companies to send pitches for a real-time facial recognition tool that would take photos of every single person in a vehicle at a border cro… [+3025 chars]

Firefly’s Alpha Rocket Crashes Into Pacific Ocean After Failing to Reach Orbit

The failure resulted in the loss of a Lockheed Martin technology demonstration satellite.

2025-04-30T17:05:36Z

A Firefly Aerospace rocket failed to deliver its payload to orbit on Tuesday, creating a cloud of debris in the sky before falling back down toward an ocean crash. Firefly launched its Alpha rocket … [+2327 chars]

PM Modi and Elon Musk talk India-US tech collaboration

Modi said he discussed with Musk India's potential to collaborate with the US on technology.

2025-04-18T12:12:50Z

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he discussed his country's potential to collaborate with the US on "technology and innovation" during a conversation with Elon Musk. On Friday, Modi shared a… [+1815 chars]

These wireless headphones have ‘80s Sony Walkman vibes

Headphones had existed for well over 50 years by the time Sony’s Walkman debuted in 1979, but the portable cassette player helped popularize the technology by miniaturizing it. km5’s new Lightwear Headphones Hp1 feature a minimal design similar to the one shi…

2025-04-28T16:46:04Z

The km5 Lightwear Headphones Hp1 pair a lightweight retro design with modern functionality. The km5 Lightwear Headphones Hp1 pair a lightweight retro design with modern functionality. Headphones ha… [+1746 chars]

The Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon’s first color e-reader, is $55 off

Built with E Ink’s color display technology, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition brings comics, magazines, children’s books, and illustrated novels to life in a way a regular Kindle can’t. And right now, you can buy the company’s first color e-reader at Am…

2025-04-23T13:50:38Z

The Colorsoft is a far better value at this price, especially if you own a lot of Kindle books. The Colorsoft is a far better value at this price, especially if you own a lot of Kindle books. Bui… [+1349 chars]

Google loses adtech monopoly case

The US Department of Justice has won its antitrust case against Google, which accused the company of operating a monopoly in the advertising technology industry. In a ruling on Thursday, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema says Google’s anticompetitive practice…

2025-04-17T15:03:39Z

The US proved Google willfully engaged in a series of anticompetitive acts. The US proved Google willfully engaged in a series of anticompetitive acts. The US Department of Justice has won its anti… [+2064 chars]

Waymo says it will add 2,000 more robotaxis in 2026

Waymo said it recently received its last delivery of Jaguar I-Pace SUVs, which will be retrofitted with sensors and autonomous driving technology at its factory in Arizona, before joining its robotaxi fleet. In a blog post published today, the Alphabet compan…

2025-05-05T15:10:23Z

The company provides a rare glimpse into its fleet size as it gears up to introduce new vehicle models. The company provides a rare glimpse into its fleet size as it gears up to introduce new vehicl… [+3055 chars]

GM says new battery chemistry will enable 400-mile range EVs

General Motors is teaming up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for its electric trucks and SUVs. The automaker says that the new chemistry is safer, more energy dense, and less costly than the current technology.  GM aims to become the…

2025-05-12T22:16:16Z

The automaker is pairing up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich prismatic cells for its future electric trucks and SUVs. The automaker is pairing up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich … [+3974 chars]

Beyond LCD: Exploring TCL's Unique NXTPAPER Technology

TCL continues to develop its NXTPAPER screen technology to combat both blue light exposure and present a paper-like finish.

2025-04-30T10:00:00Z

TCL aims to strike a balance with its unique NXTPAPER technology. It’s not an E Ink display the likes of which you see on eReaders, nor is it the same as standard OLED or LCD panels we’ve come to kno… [+7194 chars]

The Tech That Safeguards the Conclave’s Secrecy

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican is preparing to organize a new conclave in less than 20 days. This is how they’ll tamp down on leaks.

2025-04-23T06:00:00Z

In 2005, cell phones were banned for the first time during the conclave, the process by which the Catholic Church elects its new pope. Twenty years later, after the death of Pope Francis, the electio… [+3441 chars]

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 218 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

2025-04-30T22:14:14Z

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test fe… [+985 chars]

World Password Day: Why Haven't We Ditched This Crackable Tech?

There's new and better technology out there, but passwords just won't go away.

2025-05-01T11:30:03Z

Happy World Password Day. It's 2025 and much to the ire of security experts and regular people alike, we're still using passwords. Passwords are a pain to remember and enter every time you log into … [+5938 chars]

Tesla won’t have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump’s rule change

Last week, the US Department of Transportation announced a major change to the Biden-era rule that requires automakers and tech companies to report crashes that involve fully or partially autonomous vehicles. Under the revised rules, companies will no longer …

2025-04-29T18:33:52Z

Tesla represents the bulk of the Level 2 automated crashes to the federal government. But the Trump administration wants to lighten that load. Tesla represents the bulk of the Level 2 automated cras… [+3850 chars]

Aurora’s driverless trucks are making deliveries in Texas

After years of testing and validation, Aurora says its first fully autonomous tractor-trailers are operating on public highways in Texas. The company’s Class 8 trucks are now making customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston, having already completed 1,20…

2025-05-01T20:19:51Z

After a slight delay, the companys autonomous trucks are finally hauling freight. After a slight delay, the companys autonomous trucks are finally hauling freight. After years of testing and valida… [+3216 chars]

Apple's Folding iPhone Rumored to Have Face ID Embedded in Screen

The latest leak suggests Apple has put its novel facial recognition technology into the long-rumored folding iPhone.

2025-04-14T21:04:00Z

As anticipation builds for a potential foldable iPhone, one rumor suggests it may have another feature that has yet to appear in another Apple phone: a camera embedded under the screen for Face ID.  … [+1628 chars]

LG’s Integrated TV Ad Tech Analyzes Your Emotions

LG has licensed tech that claims to interpret TV users’ feelings and convictions. The company will use this data to more directly target the ads it’s showing to users of its smart TV platform.

2025-04-18T10:30:00Z

LG TVs will soon leverage an artificial intelligence model built for showing advertisements that more closely align with viewers' personal beliefs and emotions. This story originally appeared on Ars… [+4180 chars]

Meet the new legal startup that Alex Spiro and Goodwin's top deals partner are betting on

Marveri says that it's building technology that's creating faster and more accurate corporate diligence.

2025-05-05T09:01:01Z

Marveri cofounders Connor Acle and Emily Mu.Marveri <ul><li>Marveri has emerged from stealth and secured $3.2 million to revamp corporate due diligence.</li><li>The company aims to streamline docume… [+3213 chars]

Pinterest is prompting teens to close the app at school

Pinterest is testing a new pop-up prompt it will display to minors in the US and Canada during school hours, encouraging them to close the app and turn off notifications until the end of the day. “Focus is a beautiful thing,” the prompt says. “Stay in the mom…

2025-04-22T09:36:33Z

Minors will be encouraged to stay in the moment and shut Pinterest until the end of the school day. Minors will be encouraged to stay in the moment and shut Pinterest until the end of the school day… [+1837 chars]

The EU isn’t happy with Apple’s tax on alternative app stores

The European Commission has just issued its first Digital Markets Act (DMA) fines to Apple and Meta, and now it’s telling Apple that it’s not impressed with the company’s approach to alternative app stores. The DMA originally forced Apple to begrudgingly allo…

2025-04-23T11:30:48Z

The European Commission has also closed its investigation into the iPhones browser choice screen. The European Commission has also closed its investigation into the iPhones browser choice screen. T… [+2572 chars]

OnePlus 13T will be the "first and only" to sport a massive battery, company confirms

The OnePlus 13T is now confirmed to have a massive 6260mAh battery despite its compact size, thanks to OnePlus' new Glacier battery technology.

2025-04-21T18:42:48Z

What you need to know <ul><li>OnePlus 13T is gearing up to release this week with a massive 6260mAh battery.</li><li>The device, despite being a slimmer form factor, incorporates such a huge battery… [+2498 chars]

Trump mulls semiconductor levies after lifting reciprocal tariffs on electronics

Trump targets Chinese technology with 20% fentanyl tariff and eyes semiconductors in a "National Security Tariff Investigation" over coming months.

2025-04-13T22:23:46Z

The Trump administration is considering new semiconductor tariffs, after the White House exempted certain electronics from reciprocal tariffs. "We are taking a look at Semiconductors and the WHOLE E… [+2406 chars]

TECH5: DACH’s 5 top scaleups enter ‘Champions League of Technology’

Five fast-rising scaleups from the DACH region have qualified for TECH5 — the “Champions League of Technology.” The DACH entrants fought off off stiff competition to reach the finals, which will crown the hottest scaleup in Europe. Comprising Germany, Austria…

2025-04-14T07:12:12Z

Five fast-rising scaleups from the DACH region have qualified for TECH5 the Champions League of Technology. The DACH entrants fought off off stiff competition to reach the finals, which will crown t… [+6937 chars]

There Are 6 Internet Connection Types to Get Online. Here’s What You Need to Know

Learn about how different types of internet connections work, from Fiber and DSL to Satellite and Cable. Review technology, speeds, providers and more on CNET.

2025-04-23T21:31:00Z

Choosing the right internet connection type for home broadband consumers can make a huge difference. This decision determines the quality (and satisfaction) of your home internet and can also help yo… [+14927 chars]

Apple Foldable iPhone May Have Face ID Embedded in the Screen

Apple is planning to put its facial recognition technology into the long-rumored folding iPhone, according to a new leak this week.

2025-04-19T13:00:09Z

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone and a new leak this week suggests it'll have another feature that has yet to appear in any Apple phone: a camera embedded under the scre… [+1697 chars]

The secret to successful AI in hiring? Stop overthinking it

Here's what talent leaders actually need to know about today's rapidly evolving technology and how to use it.

2025-05-01T16:01:00Z

Courtesy of Indeed Good news for any talent leaders feeling overwhelmed by AI's developmental onslaught: "If they're reading this article, they shouldn't worry," Trey Causey, Indeed head of Responsi… [+6693 chars]

ICE just ordered $30 million worth of new technology from Palantir to track immigrants

Documents seen by BI show a $30 million contract between ICE and Palantir for software to track visa overstays and self-deportation.

2025-04-17T21:24:45Z

Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters <ul><li>ICE is contracting with Palantir to expand its case management system. </li><li>The deal includes software called ImmigrationOS to track visa overstays and self-deporta… [+2679 chars]

What actually is a drone? This technology is radically changing warfare.

Aerial, ground, and naval drones have seen extensive use in Russia's war in Ukraine. The technology is expected to be a major part of future warfare.

2025-04-19T11:17:01Z

Drone technology is changing how the world's militaries train and approach missions.Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Brad Rhen <ul><li>Drones have seen widespread use by both sides in Russia's w… [+14775 chars]

I went on a test flight showcasing Honeywell's new technology that could prevent airliners from colliding

I flew on a test flight aboard Honeywell's Boeing 757 jet to see new tech that could prevent airliners from colliding on runways — a big issue lately.

2025-04-18T19:50:40Z

The Honeywell Boeing 757-200 test plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. I took a ride to see the company's new technology designed to eliminate collisions.Benjamin Zhang/Business… [+7910 chars]

The ‘shark skin’ technology that could make flying cheaper

2025-05-06T13:00:00Z

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 241 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+714 chars]

United Airlines says it has 'no other choice' but to cancel flights from Newark airport

United Airlines says its forced to cancel 35 daily flights from Newark due to staffing and technology issues at the airport, a major hub.

2025-05-03T17:09:03Z

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing a shortage of air traffic controllers, forcing flight cancellations.Gary Hershorn/Getty Images <ul><li>United Airlines will cancel 35 daily round-trip … [+3683 chars]

Jensen Huang says he uses AI as a tutor 'every day'

Jensen Huang said at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference that AI is the "greatest opportunity for us to close the technology divide."

2025-05-07T06:50:17Z

"Don't be that person who ignores this technology and this result loses you," said Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images <ul><li>Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, said he uses AI "as a tuto… [+2456 chars]

You Have Just a Few More Days to Explore Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

The dystopian series' 2018 interactive special is leaving the streamer for good May 12.

2025-05-09T20:15:03Z

It might be seen as irony that technology is the undoing of Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, given that Black Mirror stories tend to focus on the dangers of relying on technology. Though the 2018 special … [+1617 chars]

Yours Truly on ‘Primary Technology’

Special guest John Gruber joins us to break down Eddy Cue’s statements on AI replacing the iPhone in 10 years, using AI search in Safari, Apple’s continued fight for App Store control, and what we’...

2025-05-09T00:00:47Z

Co-hosts Stephen Robles and Jason Aten were kind enough to have me on their podcast earlier today, and the show’s already up: Special guest John Gruber joins us to break down Eddy Cue’s statements… [+300 chars]

This Massive Screen for Live Sports Puts You in the Best Seat in the Stadium

Cosm's cushy venues provide a fully immersive experience that helps sports fans feel like they're really at the game—with all the thrills, the shouting, and even the hot dogs.

2025-04-21T10:00:00Z

On the sports side, both the NBA (Cosms first league partner) and NHL experiences are amazing. Cosm can put you courtside for NBA games, both at center court and on either baseline. The NHL program f… [+2416 chars]

OpenAI names new nonprofit ‘advisors’

OpenAI has revealed the “advisors” for its new nonprofit commission: Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Dr. Robert K. Ross, and Jack Oliver. The company says the four advisors will help “inform OpenAI’s philanthropic efforts,” according to an announcement on Tues…

2025-04-15T22:28:27Z

OpenAI says its nonprofit isnt going anywhere. OpenAI says its nonprofit isnt going anywhere. OpenAI has revealed the advisors for its new nonprofit commission: Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Dr. R… [+1399 chars]

The Washington Post will now let ChatGPT summarize its articles

The Washington Post and OpenAI have announced a “strategic partnership” that will “make high-quality news more accessible in ChatGPT,” according to a Washington Post press release. OpenAI has already made partnerships with over 20 other news publishers, inclu…

2025-04-22T15:45:55Z

OpenAI has already made partnerships with over 20 other publishers. OpenAI has already made partnerships with over 20 other publishers. The Washington Post and OpenAI have announced a strategic par… [+1351 chars]

Beijing Pulls Further Ahead With Strict New EV Battery Safety Mandate

Starting in July 2026, the country will have some of the world's strictest EV battery safety and testing requirements.

2025-04-18T16:20:08Z

China is introducing new regulatory standards for electric car batteries that will represent some of the strictest safety and testing requirements in the world. Set to take effect on July 1, 2026, th… [+3697 chars]

Google Is Getting Into the Movie Business to Produce Pro-Tech Propaganda

Big tech has an image problem. It's going to the people who make the images for help.

2025-05-05T20:05:25Z

Big tech has a big public opinion problem. Years of political controversy and privacy invasions have left people feeling hostile toward the industry, no matter what side of the aisle they fall on. Ma… [+2793 chars]

Driverless Semi-Trucks Are Coming Soon to a Highway in Texas

If you find yourself driving on I-45 in Texas, look out.

2025-04-23T20:56:01Z

Driverless big rigs may soon be cruising down a particular highway in Texas. Axios writes that, later this month, driverless trucks plan to unleash themselves upon a 200-mile stretch of Interstate 45… [+3077 chars]

VoicePatrol unveils real-time AI voice protection for games

VoicePatrol is unveiling its real-time AI voice protection technology for game studios to make gaming communities safer.

2025-04-16T13:00:00Z

VoicePatrol is unveiling its real-time AI voice protection technology for game studios to make gaming communities safer. The company said it has a straightforward, effective approach to real-time vo… [+3841 chars]

EssilorLuxottica Nuance Audio Glasses Review: The Future of Hearing

When hearing aids hide in plain sight.

2025-05-05T13:00:00Z

Heres the dirty secret about hearing aids. Millions of people need them. Most dont wear them. Why? Because they hate having shit in their ears. Pardon my French. I often feel the same way. I have mi… [+1678 chars]

Why Settle for a Budget Speaker When Sony’s Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Is This Cheap?

This Sony ULT Field 1 portable Bluetooth speaker for just $88 — just in time for the warm weather.

2025-05-08T14:25:24Z

The warm weather is finally here. Time to kick back outside in the park, the beach, or just the backyard. Soak up some sun and listen to the new Japanese Breakfast album or the next episode of 50 MPH… [+2198 chars]

Amazon’s Smart Home Bundle, Echo Pop With Smart Bulb, Is Almost Free Right Now

Give your house a much-needed smart home makeover with this affordable set.

2025-04-18T13:55:43Z

Looking to start your smart home journey or expand your existing setup? Amazon’s bundle combining the Echo Pop smart speaker with TP-Link’s advanced color smart bulb offers an ideal entry point into … [+2542 chars]

Black Friday Prices Are Here Early, This Ninja Blender Is Back at Its Lowest

You don't need to waste time or money going to a restaurant for smoothies and tasty drinks when this blender has your back.

2025-04-14T21:05:47Z

Forget those wimpy blenders that leave chunks in your smoothies and struggle with frozen fruit. The Ninja Nutri Blender Pro is a commercial-grade powerhouse that turns ice into snow, whole fruits int… [+2477 chars]

These Satellites Just Nailed the Most Precise Formation Flight in Space History

ESA's Proba-3 just achieved a world-first: millimeter-precise formation flying, entirely on its own.

2025-05-08T14:55:15Z

The European Space Agencys Proba-3 mission has achieved something no other missionor synchronized swimmerhas before: autonomous, precision formation flying in space with millimeter accuracy. ESAs Pr… [+2573 chars]

Amazon Has No Profit Margin Left on This 9-In-1 Air Fryer Rated 4.8/5 From 10,000 Reviews

If you're looking for a way to make meal prep more convenient, the COSORI 9-in-1 air fryer is an investment that will pay off.

2025-04-26T14:20:47Z

If youve been waiting for the perfect moment to upgrade your kitchen with a top-rated air fryer, now is the perfect time to act. The COSORI air fryer 9-in-1 is one of the most popular (if not the mos… [+2373 chars]

DJI’s new drone speaker lets cops yell at you from the sky

DJI’s new drone accessory is designed to ensure public safety and emergency officials are heard loud and clear — and I mean really loud. Its enterprise-focused Zenmuse V1 speaker can broadcast the sound of someone’s voice at up to 127 decibels at 1 meter, a n…

2025-04-16T15:25:27Z

If you thought police helicopters were annoying, wait until you experience DJIs new speaker accessory. If you thought police helicopters were annoying, wait until you experience DJIs new speaker acc… [+1450 chars]

Netflix is removing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Netflix is removing the last two shows listed on its Interactive Specials page: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend, reports What’s on Netflix. The two specials will be pulled on May 12th, 2025, according to the pu…

2025-05-09T00:14:51Z

The company has been moving in a different direction with its interactive experiences. The company has been moving in a different direction with its interactive experiences. Netflix is removing the… [+1607 chars]

Pope Leo XIV names AI one of the reasons for his papal name

As Pope Leo XIV laid out his vision for the papacy in an address to the College of Cardinals, he also explained why he picked his papal name. Incredibly, artificial intelligence played a big part. In the Vatican’s translation of his speech, Pope Leo XIV expla…

2025-05-10T20:48:54Z

The new pope suggests AI poses similar challenges as the industrial revolution during which Pope Leo XIII served. The new pope suggests AI poses similar challenges as the industrial revolution durin… [+1665 chars]

Lightricks just made AI video generation 30x faster — and you won’t need a $10,000 GPU

Lightricks unveils groundbreaking LTXV-13B AI video model that runs 30X faster than competitors on consumer hardware through innovative "multiscale rendering" technology.

2025-05-06T17:56:44Z

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Lightricks, the company behind popular creative apps like Facetune and … [+7183 chars]

The US hikes tariffs on solar products from Asia

Solar cells from four Southeast Asian countries that have been major suppliers to the US are facing newly increased tariffs, hiked up as high as 3,521 percent.  The tariffs affect Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, which together accounted for more th…

2025-04-22T19:30:30Z

Solar cells are joined together during production at the SunSpark Technology Inc. manufacturing facility in Riverside, California, U.S., on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. | Photo: Getty Images Solar cell… [+1521 chars]

China Bans 'Smart' and 'Autonomous' Driving Terms From Vehicle Ads

China is banning automakers from using the terms "smart driving" and "autonomous driving" when they advertise driving assistance features, and it will tighten scrutiny of such technology upgrades. From a report: The mandate on vehicle advertising was delivere…

2025-04-17T13:00:00Z

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UK bans video game controller exports to Russia

The Foreign Office says Russia was "buying harmless goods and turning them into tools of war".

2025-04-24T16:16:34Z

The export of video game controllers from the UK to Russia has been banned as they can be repurposed to pilot drones used to launch attacks on Ukraine. It is part of a package of around 150 trade sa… [+1977 chars]

Is QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) the Best Technology Dividend Stock to Invest in?

2025-04-14T00:52:58Z

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 239 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+702 chars]

Why Marvell Technology (MRVL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.

2025-05-05T13:45:10Z

Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors alike. Many investors also have a go-to methodology that helps guide their buy and … [+1906 chars]

Stop sorting your garbage with this new technology

Recycling robots are using artificial intelligence to learn how to sort recyclables by recognizing patterns in colors, textures, shapes and logos.

2025-04-19T10:00:33Z

Ever wondered what happens to the recyclables you carefully sort and place in your bin?  For years, recycling has been a crucial part of our efforts to reduce waste and protect the environment. Howe… [+5555 chars]

Marvell Technology Plunges 17% in a Year: Hold or Fold the Stock?

2025-05-08T13:31:00Z

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 241 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+714 chars]

Sam Altman's Eye-Scanning Orb Is Now Coming to the US

At a high-profile event in San Francisco, World announced it is launching a series of Apple-like stores, as well as a partnership with dating giant Match Group.

2025-05-01T02:24:31Z

Sam Altmans iris-scanning, identify-verification technology startup is expanding to the US, and will attempt to bridge the divide between blockchain-based financial networks and the payment services … [+2383 chars]

Apple Foldable iPhone May Have Face ID Embedded in the Screen

Apple is planning to put its facial recognition technology into the long-rumored folding iPhone, according to a new leak this week.

2025-04-19T13:00:09Z

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone and a new leak this week suggests it'll have another feature that has yet to appear in any Apple phone: a camera embedded under the scre… [+1693 chars]

Forensics Tool ‘Reanimates’ the ‘Brains’ of AIs That Fail in Order to Understand What Went Wrong

AI Psychiatry applies a series of forensic algorithms to isolate the data behind the AI system’s decision-making.

2025-04-30T21:02:18Z

From drones delivering medical supplies to digital assistants performing everyday tasks, AI-powered systems are becoming increasingly embedded in everyday life. The creators of these innovations prom… [+5804 chars]

Report: US AI companies vulnerable to espionage, sabotage from China | CUOMO

American tech companies have spent billions of dollars in the name of artificial intelligence, but who is making the technology? A new report indicates the...

2025-04-23T01:12:37Z

American tech companies have spent billions of dollars in the name of artificial intelligence, but who is making the technology? A new report indicates the U.S. is too reliant on China for components… [+310 chars]

Trump’s New Streaming Service Truth+ Is a Conspiracy Theorist’s Dream Come True

Aliens, lizard people, and Jesus, oh my!

2025-05-06T20:40:53Z

No one would fault you for not knowing that Donald Trump’s “technology” company, Trump Media and Technology Group, has a streaming service. But now that you do know that, aren’t you curious what is o… [+2517 chars]

Let The Predator Have a New Video Game

Amid the growing Predator renaissance, the sci-fi monster may be ready to headline a new single-player game.

2025-04-26T18:15:14Z

What a month it’s been for fans of the Predator. 20th Century Studios offered our best looks yet at the theatrical, Dan Trachtenberg-directed Badlands and the animated anthology Killer of Killers. In… [+3569 chars]

Researchers Tattooed Tardigrades. They Promise It Will Be Useful

The world’s tiniest animal somehow got more hardcore.

2025-04-27T10:00:58Z

Microfabrication issimply putthe construction of tiny things, including microscopic and nanoscopic objects and patterns. Microfabrication has major potential in medicine and biomedical engineering, i… [+3777 chars]

Sony shows off the PS5 Pro’s liquid metal updates

Sony has published a new teardown of the PlayStation 5 Pro, highlighting improvements that it made to the cooling apparatus of the machine. They include tweaks to the PS5’s liquid metal cooling design aimed to give the console “more stable” cooling.   The cha…

2025-04-21T18:09:44Z

New grooves may address complaints of liquid metal leaking in the standard PS5. New grooves may address complaints of liquid metal leaking in the standard PS5. Sony has published a new teardown of … [+1843 chars]

Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome

Google’s plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome is officially over. In an update on Tuesday, Google Privacy Sandbox VP Anthony Chavez says the company has decided “to maintain our current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome…

2025-04-22T22:06:40Z

Google no longer plans to deprecate cookies through its Privacy Sandbox. Google no longer plans to deprecate cookies through its Privacy Sandbox. Googles plan to phase out third-party cookies in Ch… [+2328 chars]

Back to Reality with the Time Brick

There are a lot of distractions in daily life, especially with all the different forms of technology and their accompanying algorithms vying for our attention in the modern world. [mar1ash] …read more

2025-04-30T05:00:58Z

There are a lot of distractions in daily life, especially with all the different forms of technology and their accompanying algorithms vying for our attention in the modern world. [mar1ash] makes the… [+1422 chars]

Supercon 2024: Photonics/Optical Stack for Smart-Glasses

Smart glasses are a complicated technology to work with. The smart part is usually straightforward enough—microprocessors and software are perfectly well understood and easy to integrate into even very compact …read more

2025-04-30T17:02:54Z

Smart glasses are a complicated technology to work with. The smart part is usually straightforward enoughmicroprocessors and software are perfectly well understood and easy to integrate into even ver… [+4707 chars]

The Nuclear War You Didn’t Notice

We always enjoy [The History Guy], and we wish he’d do more history of science and technology. But when he does, he always delivers! His latest video, which you can see below, focuses on the …

2025-05-10T02:00:46Z

We always enjoy [The History Guy], and we wish he’d do more history of science and technology. But when he does, he always delivers! His latest video, which you can see below, focuses on the Cold War… [+966 chars]

A Delay Line Memory Demo Board

Delay line memory is a technology from yesteryear, but it’s not been entirely forgotten. [P-Lab] has developed a demo board for delay-line memory, which shows how it worked in a very obvious …

2025-05-04T11:00:58Z

Delay line memory is a technology from yesteryear, but it’s not been entirely forgotten. [P-Lab] has developed a demo board for delay-line memory, which shows how it worked in a very obvious way with… [+1313 chars]

Radio Apocalypse: Meteor Burst Communications

The world’s militaries have always been at the forefront of communications technology. From trumpets and drums to signal flags and semaphores, anything that allows a military commander to relay orders …read more

2025-05-12T14:00:06Z

The world’s militaries have always been at the forefront of communications technology. From trumpets and drums to signal flags and semaphores, anything that allows a military commander to relay order… [+10100 chars]

Presence Detection Augments 1930s Home

It can be jarring to see various sensors, smart switches, cameras, and other technology in a house built in the 1930s, like [Chris]’s was. But he still wanted presence detection so as to not …

2025-04-18T15:30:34Z

It can be jarring to see various sensors, smart switches, cameras, and other technology in a house built in the 1930s, like [Chris]’s was. But he still wanted presence detection so as to not stub any… [+1276 chars]

Gaze Upon Robby The Robot’s Mechanical Intricacy

One might be tempted to think that re-creating a film robot from the 1950s would be easy given all the tools and technology available to the modern hobbyist, but as [Mike Ogrinz]’s quest to r…

2025-05-01T08:00:04Z

One might be tempted to think that re-creating a film robot from the 1950s would be easy given all the tools and technology available to the modern hobbyist, but as [Mike Ogrinz]’s quest to re-create… [+1200 chars]

Exclusive: Eyeo exits stealth to give cameras human-like colour vision

Dutch startup Eyeo has emerged from stealth with €15mn in funding to advance a breakthrough photonics technology for cameras that could radically disrupt the way we take images. Eyeo spun out last year from Belgium’s Imec, one of the world’s leading nanoelect…

2025-05-07T00:01:35Z

Dutch startup Eyeo has emerged from stealth with 15mn in funding to advance a breakthrough photonics technology for cameras that could radically disrupt the way we take images. Eyeo spun out last ye… [+3044 chars]

First Driverless Semis Have Started Running Regular Longhaul Routes

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston. On Thursday, autonomous trucking firm Aurora announced it launched commercial service in…

2025-05-03T03:30:00Z

Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston. On Thursday, autonomous trucking firm Aurora announced it launched commerc… [+1053 chars]

IBM CEO Says AI Has Replaced Hundreds of Workers But Created New Programming, Sales Jobs

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the tech giant has used AI, and specifically AI agents, to replace the work of a couple hundred human resources workers. As a result, it has hired more programmers and salespeople, he said. From a report: Krishna's comments on Mond…

2025-05-07T14:03:00Z

Krishna's comments on Monday come as businesses sort through the workforce impacts of AI and AI agents, the independent bots that can autonomously perform tasks like analyze spreadsheets, conduct res… [+491 chars]

Older People Who Use Smartphones 'Have Lower Rates of Cognitive Decline'

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Fears that smartphones, tablets and other devices could drive dementia in later life have been challenged by research that found lower rates of cognitive decline in older people who used the technology. A…

2025-04-16T03:30:00Z

Fears that smartphones, tablets and other devices could drive dementia in later life have been challenged by research that found lower rates of cognitive decline in older people who used the technolo… [+1491 chars]

ILM’s Fan-Favorite Star Wars Making-of Series Is Now Streaming Season 2

Star Wars Celebration shared a new trailer for the Light & Magic doc series ahead of its return to Disney+.

2025-04-18T17:00:24Z

The first season of Light &amp; Magic turned a spotlight on the creators and innovators of Industrial Light &amp; Magic, better-known as ILM and best-known as the company founded in 1975 to create sp… [+1560 chars]

Ukrainian soldiers are evacuating wounded soldiers with ground robots — but the risks mean it's only done as a last resort

Robots allow Ukraine's troops to evacuate the injured without putting more soldiers in danger, but it isn't often used as it can create new risks.

2025-04-29T09:10:01Z

Soldiers in Ukraine sometimes use ground drones to evacuate their injured comrades, but because doing so is so risky, this approach is really only a last resort, an operator told Business Insider. G… [+5165 chars]

Apple Partner TSMC Unveils Advanced 1.4nm Process for 2028 Chips

Apple chipmaker TSMC at the North America Technology Symposium has teased its next-generation A14 process node that will enter planned production in 2028. The cutting-edge A14 node will allow for highly advanced 1.4nm chips that are likely to be utilized…

2025-04-24T11:16:09Z

Apple chipmaker TSMC at the North America Technology Symposium has teased its next-generation A14 process node that will enter planned production in 2028. The cutting-edge A14 node will allow for hi… [+1714 chars]

Elon Musk’s robotaxi fantasy is starting to unravel

Last night, Elon Musk did what he does best: promise “millions” of autonomous Tesla vehicles would be on the road by the end of next year. It’s become a familiar refrain. Every year since at least 2020, Musk has promised Tesla vehicles will finally achi…

2025-04-23T16:01:33Z

Elon Musks robotaxi fantasy is starting to unravel The Tesla CEO has long promised driverless cars that can go anywhere. But now hes acknowledging that there will be parameters. Elon Musks robotaxi… [+6958 chars]

RIP Skype — you were right about almost everything

"When I knew it was over was when I downloaded Skype." All the way back in 2003, Michael Powell, then the chairman of the FCC and the United States' chief regulator of the telecom industry, told a roomful of academics and executives at the University of Calif…

2025-05-05T13:38:02Z

Skype saw the future of video and messaging before almost everyone. It also probably never had a chance. Skype saw the future of video and messaging before almost everyone. It also probably never ha… [+7216 chars]

This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all the way to vaguely defined “protesters.”

2025-04-17T10:30:00Z

On June 5, a Pinal County Board of Supervisors meeting was asked to approve a $500,000 contract between the county and Massive Blue in order to license Overwatch. I was looking at the website for Ma… [+3019 chars]

Hacking Spree Hits UK Retail Giants

Plus: France blames Russia for a series of cyberattacks, the US is taking steps to crack down on a gray market allegedly used by scammers, and Microsoft pushes the password one step closer to death.

2025-05-03T10:30:00Z

Over the past two years, Scattered Spider has emerged as one of the most prolific and dangerous sets of hackers currently operating. The threat actors are not a well-defined group of hackers. Instead… [+3191 chars]

Puma Says It Made the Fastest Running Shoe Ever. We Put It to the Test

Puma claims its latest Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 hi-tech shoe will boost efficiency for all runners. WIRED compared it to the leading competition to separate the facts from the marketing jargon.

2025-05-07T11:00:00Z

Weight saving is a top priority, too. Studies show that for every 100 grams (about 3.5 oz) shaved off your shoe, running economy improves by approximately 1 percent. The hunt is always on for lighter… [+2966 chars]

Security Researchers Warn a Widely Used Open Source Tool Poses a 'Persistent' Risk to the US

The open source software easyjson is used by the US government and American companies. But its ties to Russia’s VK, whose CEO has been sanctioned, have researchers sounding the alarm.

2025-05-05T10:00:00Z

Nation states take on a strategic positioning, says George Barnes, a former deputy director at the National Security Agency, who spent 36 years at the NSA and now acts as a senior advisor and investo… [+3206 chars]

Millions of Apple Airplay-Enabled Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi

Researchers reveal a collection of bugs known as AirBorne that would allow any hacker on the same Wi-Fi network as a third-party AirPlay-enabled device to surreptitiously run their own code on it.

2025-04-29T12:30:00Z

Apples AirPlay feature enables iPhones and Macbooks to seamlessly play music or show photos and videos on other Apple devices or third-party speakers and TVs that integrate the protocol. Now newly un… [+3414 chars]

Think Twice Before Creating That ChatGPT Action Figure

People are using ChatGPT’s new image generator to take part in viral social media trends. But using it also puts your privacy at risk—unless you take a few simple steps to protect yourself.

2025-05-01T13:56:35Z

At the start of April, an influx of action figure started appearing on social media sites including LinkedIn and X. Each figure depicted the person who had created it with uncanny accuracy, complete … [+3678 chars]

Foldable iPhone Resolutions Leak With Under-Screen Camera Tipped

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone (or "iPhone Fold") will feature two screens as part of its book-style design, and a Chinese leaker claims to know the resolutions for both of them. According to the Weibo-based account Digital Chat Station, the inner disp…

2025-04-14T10:12:29Z

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone (or "iPhone Fold") will feature two screens as part of its book-style design, and a Chinese leaker claims to know the resolutions for both of them. According to the … [+1825 chars]