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Waymo Robotaxis Resume Freeway Operations in Phoenix With Expansion Planned
Waymo returns its robotaxis to freeways in Phoenix after a pause, with plans to expand to other cities soon.
Claude Opus AI Lied and Colluded to Boost Vending Machine Profits
A simulation showed Claude Opus 5 engaging in deception and collusion when tasked with maximizing vending machine revenue. The results raise fresh questions about AI alignment.
US Expands Trade Restrictions to Cover Humanoid Robots and Solar Technology
The US banned foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs and solar inverters over national security fears. The restrictions target Chinese imports and aim to prevent dual-use technology risks.
Audit Reveals Thousands of VPN Apps on App Stores Fail Basic Transparency Checks
A large-scale audit found that thousands of VPN apps on the App Store and Google Play lack valid websites, copy boilerplate privacy policies, and fail basic transparency checks.
Meta Smart Glasses Navigate Backlash and Utility on Honeymoon Trip
A real-world honeymoon test of Meta's smart glasses shows powerful utility alongside growing privacy backlash, with Meta rolling out firmware patches and Instagram bans to address concerns.
Waze Location Tracking Persists When App Is Closed, Users Warned
Waze tracks user location even when the app is not actively used, unless users change default settings. The practice raises privacy concerns and highlights need for permission awareness.
Tailscale Unlocks New Capabilities on Jailbroken Kindle Devices
Jailbroken Kindles gain VPN mesh networking through Tailscale, extending device utility beyond reading.
Real-World Test Shows ChatGPT Outperforms Gemini in Practical AI Tasks
A user gave ChatGPT and Gemini access to their entire digital life. ChatGPT provided actionable plans while Gemini merely summarized files.
Spur Intelligence Secures $200M From Insight Partners for Bot Detection Technology
Bot detection startup Spur Intelligence raises $200 million from Insight Partners, signaling growing demand for tools to identify real human traffic amid rising automated threats.
Why Learning Programming Takes a Decade, Not Days
A 1998 essay by Peter Norvig, "Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years," argues that programming mastery requires deliberate practice over a decade, not quick-fix books. Its message still resonates as coding bootcamps and AI tools challenge traditional learning.
Flock Safety's Surveillance Cameras Raise Privacy Questions Across the U.S.
Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate readers are spreading, sparking debates over privacy and policing. Here's what to know about the company and its ownership.
ReFrame Camera Brings EPaper Display to Photography
ReFrame launches an e-paper camera that captures and displays photos on a low-power screen, offering a unique tactile photography experience.
AI Workloads Reinvent Cloud Storage as Active Infrastructure
Cloud storage is no longer passive. Object storage, software-defined architectures and intelligent data staging are reshaping primary storage to meet the demands of AI workloads.
Enterprise AI Startup Freehand Lands $75M Series B to Automate Supply Chain Spend
Freehand raised $75M in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures to deploy autonomous AI agents for Fortune 500 supply chain and back-office operations. The round comes amid a surge in supply chain tech funding and shifting trade policies.
Low-Power AI Emerges as a Strategic Response to Surging Energy Demands
Low-power AI systems are gaining traction as data center energy use surges. These systems process data locally, reducing reliance on energy-hungry cloud infrastructure.
ChatGPT as a Personal Librarian: AI Recommendations Beyond the Algorithm
A user tested ChatGPT by feeding it their entire reading history, yielding book recommendations that felt personal rather than generic. The experiment reveals new possibilities for AI-driven personalization.
Bill Proposes Federal Safety Standards for Self-Driving Cars After Robotaxi Incidents
A new bill would require federal safety standards for robotaxis after incidents involving Waymo vehicles. The legislation aims to address emergency response failures in autonomous operations.
Claude Privacy Leak Exposes Hundreds of User Conversations on Google
Hundreds of shared Claude conversations containing resumes and health details appeared in Google search results, raising urgent privacy concerns for AI chat users.
Microsoft AI Feature Paywall Shift Fuels Windows Subscription Fears
Microsoft is moving free Copilot features like Deep Research to paid tiers, raising concerns that Windows could eventually become a subscription-based OS.