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Base Power Raises $1 Billion to Scale Home Battery Grid Network
Base Power secures $1B to ramp backyard battery production for grid stabilization, marking a major bet on distributed storage.
VirtualDJ Brings Professional Mixing to Home Users Without the Price Tag
VirtualDJ now offers professional mixing tools free for home use, including real-time stem separation and multimedia support. The software removes hardware requirements and cost barriers for aspiring DJs.
Russia's Wired Mothership Drone Can Deploy Six Tethered Spy UAVs
Russia patented a carrier drone that controls up to six tethered reconnaissance UAVs via physical cables. The design provides jam-proof power and signals but limits range. Each copter returns to the mothership after missions.
Developers Urged to Retype LLM Code to Avoid Cognitive Debt
A new approach called Prevent argues that manually retyping AI-generated code helps developers truly understand and maintain software, reducing long-term cognitive debt.
The Computational Theory of Mind: A Foundation for AI
The Computational Theory of Mind argues that cognition is a form of computation. This 2015 perspective remains central to AI and cognitive science, shaping how we understand intelligence.
Custom AI Inference Chip Startup Etched Reaches $10.3 Billion Valuation With SK Hynix Backing
Etched raised $300M from SK Hynix to build custom AI inference chips that outperform conventional GPUs. The startup's valuation hit $10.3B as it tackles memory bottlenecks with Cluster Scale Memory technology.
Reddit CEO Challenges Value of Google's AI Overviews as Stock Drops
Reddit's CEO Steve Huffman criticized Google's AI Overviews, warning they may harm content value. The remarks came as Reddit stock fell, spotlighting tensions between platforms and AI summaries.
Middleweights in AI: Why Mid-Size Tech Companies Outpace Giants
FTV Capital's Brad Bernstein argues that mid-size tech firms, not heavyweights or startups, are best positioned to capture AI value, using the boxing analogy of Sugar Ray Robinson.
Samsung Blocks Smart TV Apps That Secretly Share Internet Connections
Samsung is banning smart TV apps that secretly share users' internet connections with strangers. The move follows security research into residential proxy networks that exploit consumer devices for anonymity.
Robot Lawn Mowers Finally Deliver on Their Promise After Years of Testing
After three years of testing smart mowers, the technology has matured enough to replace manual lawn care for many homeowners.
You Can Fix Your Broken Gadgets Yourself: The EU's Right to Repair Push
The EU's right to repair directive aims to reduce e-waste, but millions of devices still end up in landfills. A new wave of DIY repair culture, aided by YouTube, is changing how we handle broken electronics.
AI Adoption Exposes Deeper Software Sprawl Crisis
Enterprise AI adoption reveals existing disconnected systems causing productivity loss. The solution is stack rationalization, not more tools.
AI Migration of COBOL to Java Replicates Legacy Bugs, Study Finds
A case study shows AI-powered migration of COBOL programs to Java can introduce the same bugs from the original code, raising concerns about automated code translation reliability.
After Conquering Coding, AI Now Targets Fast Food Drive-Thrus
Artificial intelligence is moving from software development to fast food ordering. Drive-thru bots using AI voice systems are already in testing at major chains, raising questions about jobs and customer experience.
Microsoft Vows to Slim Down Windows 11 for 8GB Laptops as RAM Crisis Deepens
Microsoft promises to reduce Windows 11's memory footprint on 8GB laptops, acknowledging the RAM crisis. The optimization is part of a broader fix campaign but arrives late.
June Emerges With $20M to Solve AI Deployment Problem
A Marc Benioff-backed startup, June, raised $20M pre-seed to simplify AI deployment, addressing a critical industry bottleneck.
Seedance 2.5 Arrives as AI Video Race Intensifies
Seedance 2.5 launches in a crowded AI video market. The update aims to improve coherence and resolution. Competition with Sora and Runway heats up.
Old Tablets Gain New Life as Android Auto Head Units
Old tablets can now serve as Android Auto head units. This DIY trend saves money and reduces e-waste by repurposing outdated hardware.
Budget Security Cameras Reshape Home Protection for Summer Travelers
Affordable cameras from Amazon, Blink, Ring and Chinese brands like Reolink and Aqara offer DIY home security without professional installation costs.