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Scientists have successfully transported antimatter for the first time, a breakthrough achievement in particle physics. The experiment involved moving antihydrogen atoms over a distance of several met...
The EU continues to push for controversial chat control legislation that would mandate scanning of private messages and photos for illegal content. The proposal has sparked significant opposition from...
China has reportedly achieved mass production of hypersonic missiles at a remarkably low cost of $99,000 per unit, significantly undercutting traditional defense expenditures. This development suggest...
A landmark court case has found Meta and YouTube negligent for their role in fostering social media addiction, marking a significant legal precedent for tech platform accountability. The ruling could ...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of internet service provider Cox Communications in a landmark copyright case, rejecting the argument that the company was liable for pirated music shared by its u...
Google Research introduces TurboQuant, a novel AI model compression technique that achieves extreme quantization (down to 2-bit precision) while maintaining high accuracy through innovative methods li...
A 32-year-old pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-32746) has been discovered in GNU inetutils telnetd, affecting most Linux distributions. The BSS-based buffer overflow in...
The convicted founder of spyware company Intellexa has made the most direct suggestion yet that Greece's government authorized the hacking of dozens of phones belonging to senior officials, opposition...
NASA is repurposing the nearly completed Power and Propulsion Element of the Gateway lunar station for a nuclear-electric propulsion demonstration in deep space, following a strategic shift toward bui...
Google Research has introduced TurboQuant, a novel AI compression algorithm that reduces the memory footprint of large language models (LLMs) by up to 6x while maintaining accuracy and even boosting p...
Google has accelerated its quantum computing readiness deadline to 2029, warning that quantum computers will soon be capable of breaking current public-key cryptography. The company announced it will ...
Meta lost a major child safety trial in New Mexico after a jury found the company failed to protect children from exploitation on its platforms, awarding $375 million in damages. The case revealed int...
GitHub has updated its Copilot interaction data usage policy to provide more transparency about how user data is handled. The changes clarify what interaction data is collected and how it's used for s...
The ARC-AGI-3 competition has been announced, focusing on developing AI systems that can solve novel reasoning tasks with minimal training data. This third iteration continues the challenge of creatin...
Data centers are increasingly shifting from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) power systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce conversion losses. This transition could significantly...
The article introduces 'Disregard that!' attacks as a clearer term for prompt injection vulnerabilities in LLMs, explaining how shared context windows create security risks. It demonstrates how malici...
Ubuntu plans to strip down GRUB in version 26.10 by removing support for many filesystems, image formats, and partition tables from signed builds to reduce attack surface and improve Secure Boot secur...
TechCrunch investigation reveals that first responders have taken control of Waymo autonomous vehicles during emergency situations, including at crime scenes. This highlights operational challenges wh...
Google has introduced TurboQuant, a new AI memory compression algorithm that can reduce AI's working memory footprint by up to 6 times. The technique is currently a research project but has drawn comp...
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation to ban new data center construction until comprehensive AI regulations are passed by Congress. The propos...
Russian authorities have arrested the alleged administrator of LeakBase, a major cybercrime forum known for trading stolen data and hacking tools. The arrest represents a significant law enforcement a...
Google has launched Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded AI music generation model capable of producing longer and more customizable tracks. The model is being integrated across Google's ecosystem, including Gemi...
Arbor Energy has secured a billion-dollar order to deploy up to 200 Halcyon turbines, which utilize rocket turbine technology adapted for power generation. These turbines can run on natural gas or was...
BRINC has unveiled its new Guardian police drone featuring Starlink connectivity, making it the first commercially available drone with satellite internet. The drone can chase vehicles at 60+ mph, car...
NASA has appointed Carlos Garcia-Galan as the program executive leading the agency's Moon base initiative, shifting focus from the Lunar Gateway orbital station to surface operations. Garcia-Galan dis...
A Los Angeles jury ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $3 million in damages to a woman who claimed their apps' addictive design features caused her severe mental health issues during childhood. Internal ...
The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that internet service providers cannot be held liable for their customers' copyright infringement unless they take specific steps that cause infringement. The de...
A new study in Nature Microbiology reveals that drought conditions select for and enrich antibiotic-resistant bacteria in soil, creating a potential link to increased antibiotic-resistant infections i...
Disney has canceled its planned $1 billion partnership with OpenAI following OpenAI's decision to shut down its Sora video-generating app. The three-year licensing deal, announced in December, would h...
University of Kentucky chemists have developed a method to convert bourbon distillation waste (stillage) into electrodes for supercapacitors, achieving energy storage capacity comparable to commercial...
The final report on the 2025 Iberian blackout reveals that policy failures left Spain's electrical grid vulnerable to voltage oscillations and premature disconnections. ENTSO-e's detailed analysis pro...
Apple has been automatically closing bug reports in its Feedback Assistant system unless users verify the bug remains unfixed after software updates. This policy has frustrated developers who report t...
This technical article provides a comprehensive introduction to quantization techniques, explaining how to reduce the precision of numerical representations in machine learning models to improve effic...
Ente has launched Ensu, a local LLM application that runs entirely on-device, prioritizing user privacy by processing data locally without cloud dependencies. The app has gained significant attention ...
VitruvianOS is a new desktop Linux distribution inspired by the classic BeOS operating system, featuring a focus on multimedia performance and responsive user experience. The project has gained signif...
Mojo, a new programming language from Chris Lattner, claims to be a 'Python++' superset but currently lacks practical Python compatibility. The author's testing reveals that basic Python-like code fai...
The article discusses common pitfalls in implementing magic link authentication systems, highlighting two often-overlooked issues: preventing unintended link claiming due to automated GET requests (e....
An analysis reveals that Apple's macOS UNIX certification is misleading, as macOS 15.0 only conforms to the outdated SUS version 3 from 2004, not the latest SUS version 4 required for the UNIX V7 trad...
The article introduces a novel approach in the Mere Linux package manager where the package specification and lockfile are combined into a single file format. It eliminates the traditional separation ...
Compiler Crates is a comprehensive guide to Rust libraries for compiler development, providing practical examples and recommendations for lexing, parsing, type checking, and code generation. The proje...
The Fyrox game engine, a modern Rust-based alternative to Unity, has released its first stable version 1.0.0 after seven years of development. This major release includes significant improvements over...
Anthropic's research indicates that while AI isn't currently replacing jobs, a significant skills gap is emerging where experienced AI users are gaining substantial advantages. This trend raises conce...
Former First Lady Melania Trump unveiled a humanoid robot named Plato at a White House press conference as part of her 'Fostering the Future Together' education initiative. The robot demonstrated basi...
Apple has significantly upgraded its developer platform by introducing over 100 new App Store Connect metrics, providing developers with comprehensive first-party data on monetization, subscriptions, ...
Reddit will implement human verification for accounts displaying automated or suspicious behavior to combat the rise of AI bots on the platform. CEO Steve Huffman stated the verification will use priv...
Nintendo announced that starting in May, physical copies of new first-party Switch 2 games will cost more than their digital counterparts, beginning with 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' at $70 physica...
The Trump administration has appointed a new PCAST council dominated by wealthy tech executives and investors rather than scientists, raising concerns about the panel's scientific focus. While some ap...
Apple has started implementing age verification for users in the UK via an iOS update, requiring adults to confirm they are over 18 to access certain App Store content and services like web browsing a...
Honda has canceled two electric vehicles it was developing through its Sony Honda Mobility joint venture, following recent cancellations of three other US-bound EVs. The partnership, formed in 2022, a...
Meta is laying off hundreds of employees across recruiting, social media, sales, and its Reality Labs division as it restructures to focus resources on AI development. The company states it is finding...
Spotify is testing Artist Profile Protection, a feature that allows musicians to manually approve releases before they appear on their profiles. This addresses growing concerns about AI-generated fake...
Razer has updated its Blade 16 gaming laptop for 2026, switching from AMD to Intel's new Core Ultra 9 'Panther Lake' processor and incorporating faster RAM, while maintaining the same chassis and RTX ...
Disney's major strategic investments in AI and the metaverse are facing immediate setbacks under new CEO Josh D'Amaro. OpenAI is shutting down its Sora image-generation program, jeopardizing a planned...
Mario Zechner, creator of the Pi agent framework used by OpenClaw, warns about the dangers of unchecked AI agent usage in software development. He argues that removing human oversight leads to rapidly...
A security analysis of the LiteLLM supply chain attack reveals that nearly 47,000 downloads occurred during the 46-minute window when malicious packages were live on PyPI. The analysis also found that...
Claude Code introduces 'auto mode' where an AI classifier (Claude Sonnet 4.6) reviews and approves actions before execution, blocking scope escalation, untrusted infrastructure targeting, or hostile c...
FreeCAD has released version 1.1, a major update featuring numerous improvements including transparent Part Design previews, interactive draggers for Fillet and Chamfer tools, a new 3-point lighting s...
A creative WebGL demo titled 'Ball Pit' by mrdoob showcases interactive 3D graphics with physics simulation. The project demonstrates real-time rendering of colorful balls bouncing in a virtual pit, h...
Lix 2.95 'Kakigōri' is the sixth major release of this Nix implementation, focusing on bug fixes, performance improvements, and quality-of-life enhancements. The update continues integration with Cap'...
A developer forked httpx, a popular Python HTTP client, into httpxyz due to frustration with stalled releases, ignored bug fixes, and lack of communication from the maintainer. The fork aims to provid...
The GNOME Foundation has launched the GNOME Fellowship program, a new initiative to directly fund contributors working on long-term sustainability of the GNOME project. The inaugural fellowship cycle ...
Startup VITL raised $7.5M to build an e-prescribing platform specifically for cash-pay medical clinics, which often rely on outdated methods like faxes for prescriptions. The platform connects clinics...
Meta is laying off several hundred employees across multiple teams including sales, recruiting, and its Reality Labs division. The job cuts will affect workers in both the U.S. and international marke...
Online privacy service DeleteMe has acquired Block Party, a social media security tool originally designed to combat targeted harassment on Twitter. Founded in 2018 by Tracey Chou based on her persona...
Reddit is implementing new human verification requirements for accounts suspected of being automated bots, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat spam and platform manipulation. The move aims to imp...
A new category of mobile apps called 'micro dramas' has grown into a multi-billion dollar business. These short-form, vertical video shows combine soap opera storytelling with TikTok's format, featuri...
Granola, an AI startup that began as a meeting notetaker, has raised $125 million in funding, boosting its valuation from $250 million to $1.5 billion. The company is expanding its platform into a bro...
Meta has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting small business entrepreneurship and driving AI adoption. The program seeks to expand beyond the tens of millions of entrepreneurs already using M...
Meta is implementing generative AI technology to enhance the shopping experience across Instagram and Facebook. The AI will provide users with detailed product information and brand details directly w...
Simon Willison has released datasette-llm 0.1a1, a base plugin that provides LLM integration infrastructure for other Datasette plugins. The release introduces a new register_llm_purposes() plugin hoo...
Promova is implementing AI technology to create genuinely adaptive English learning experiences, focusing on personalized reading and vocabulary training. The app aims to move beyond generic personali...