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Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics
Tech Policy & Regulation

Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics

ICE awards $25 million iris scanning contract to Bi2 Technologies, expanding biometric surveillance and sparking privacy concerns.

May 24, 20263 min read
CC-Wiki turns AI coding sessions into searchable team knowledge bases
AI / Machine Learning

CC-Wiki turns AI coding sessions into searchable team knowledge bases

A new open-source tool, CC-Wiki, lets developers save and share Claude Code sessions as a wiki. It aims to solve the problem of lost context in AI-assisted coding workflows.

May 24, 20261 min read
Phone Makers Add Special Security Modes to Block Spyware Attacks
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Phone Makers Add Special Security Modes to Block Spyware Attacks

Apple, Google and Meta now offer special security modes that protect devices from targeted spyware. These settings limit device vulnerabilities for high-risk users.

May 24, 20263 min read
ReMarkable Paper Pure Drops Frontlight in Pursuit of Digital Minimalism
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

ReMarkable Paper Pure Drops Frontlight in Pursuit of Digital Minimalism

ReMarkable's new Paper Pure is a refined digital notepad with no frontlight, prioritizing a paper-like experience over versatility. The device offers a distraction-free writing tool for a niche audience.

May 24, 20263 min read
Mini-LED TVs Gain Edge Over OLED for World Cup Viewing
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Mini-LED TVs Gain Edge Over OLED for World Cup Viewing

Mini-LED TVs are becoming the preferred choice for World Cup viewing due to higher brightness, lower burn-in risk and lower cost compared to OLED.

May 24, 20262 min read
Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
Tech Policy & Regulation

Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems

New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.

May 24, 20263 min read
AWS Faces Leadership Exodus as Key Executives Depart
Big Tech

AWS Faces Leadership Exodus as Key Executives Depart

Amazon Web Services is losing several top executives, signaling potential shifts in strategy and culture at the cloud giant.

May 24, 20263 min read
Chrome Proposes New API for Efficient Page Updates
Big Tech

Chrome Proposes New API for Efficient Page Updates

Google Chrome has proposed a new web API for declarative partial updates, aiming to reduce full re-renders and boost performance in complex web apps.

May 24, 20262 min read
Nuclear Startup Deep Fission Pursues IPO Raising $157M
Startups / Funding

Nuclear Startup Deep Fission Pursues IPO Raising $157M

Deep Fission, a nuclear energy startup, is attempting to go public again with a $157 million IPO. Investors remain skeptical about the company's story and prospects.

May 24, 20262 min read
Team Boosts Filesystem Speed 47x by Removing It
Big Tech

Team Boosts Filesystem Speed 47x by Removing It

A development team achieved a 47x performance improvement by eliminating the filesystem and using a direct I/O approach, challenging common assumptions about storage design.

May 24, 20262 min read
World's first rack-mounted quantum computer runs from a standard wall socket
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

World's first rack-mounted quantum computer runs from a standard wall socket

Equal1 unveils the RacQ, the first quantum computer that fits in a standard server rack and plugs into a normal wall outlet, operating at -459 degrees Fahrenheit.

May 24, 20263 min read
Alienware Targets Mainstream Gamers with Sub-$1,400 Laptop Launch
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Alienware Targets Mainstream Gamers with Sub-$1,400 Laptop Launch

Dell's Alienware launches its most affordable gaming laptop to date, starting at $1,299, aiming to attract budget-conscious players and back-to-school shoppers.

May 24, 20262 min read
RAM Prices Stay High, but PC Upgrades Shift to Peripherals
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

RAM Prices Stay High, but PC Upgrades Shift to Peripherals

With RAM costs still elevated, PC enthusiasts are turning to upgrades like keyboards, monitors and network gear. Memorial Day sales highlight the trend.

May 24, 20262 min read
Ayaneo's New Handheld Packs AI Into a Classic Game Boy Design
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Ayaneo's New Handheld Packs AI Into a Classic Game Boy Design

Ayaneo unveils the Konkr Pocket Block, a retro handheld with AI capabilities and a smaller frame than previous models.

May 24, 20262 min read
Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
Tech Policy & Regulation

Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads

A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.

May 24, 20262 min read
Google Tests Reduced Free Storage for New Accounts Without Phone Number
Big Tech

Google Tests Reduced Free Storage for New Accounts Without Phone Number

Google is testing a policy in select regions that limits new accounts to 5GB free storage unless users link a phone number. The move aims to curb abuse but raises privacy questions.

May 24, 20263 min read
The Writerdeck Trend: Distraction-Free Writing Machines Gain Followers
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

The Writerdeck Trend: Distraction-Free Writing Machines Gain Followers

The writerdeck trend sees creators building minimalist writing machines to escape digital distractions, using Raspberry Pi and e-ink screens.

May 24, 20262 min read