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Data-Oriented Design Gains Ground as Developers Rethink Performance
A technical document on data-oriented design is drawing renewed attention as engineers seek faster, cache-friendly code. The approach challenges object-oriented habits.

Relay Markets Fuel Token Reselling and Fraud at Scale
A hidden infrastructure known as the relay market underpins a booming black market for digital tokens, enabling resellers and amplifying fraud across online services.

GaN Chargers: What That Label Really Means and Why It Matters
GaN technology enables smaller, cooler and more efficient chargers. Here's what the label means and whether it's worth the extra cost.

Open-Source 3D-Printed MRI Scanner Uses AI to Bridge Cost and Quality Gap
A 3D-printed MRI built for under $70,000 uses AI to overcome low-field limits, aiming to expand access to medical imaging worldwide.

Oppo Find N6 Challenges Samsung's Foldable Dominance With Near-Creaseless Display
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra cuts the crease with Flex Titanium, but Oppo Find N6 goes further, nearly eliminating it entirely in a side-by-side comparison.

AI Transforms Drug Discovery at AstraZeneca With Autonomous Lab Strategy
AI is now integral to biologic drug design at AstraZeneca, cutting cycle times and enabling new classes of medicines. The company's data-driven approach combines computational models with a new autonomous lab.

Google Commits to Water-Positive Data Centers by 2030 as AI Demand Surges
Google pledges to replenish more water than its data centers consume by 2030, outlining five commitments to address water use amid AI expansion.

New Underground Sensor Network Tracks NYC Infrastructure in Real Time
New York City launches the Under Your Feet project, embedding sensors beneath sidewalks to monitor structural health and environmental conditions.

Canon Rumored to Launch Three New EOS R Cameras Including Retro-Styled Model
Canon may release three EOS R mirrorless cameras by late 2026. Rumors point to an EOS R8 II with retro styling inspired by the classic AE-1.

Apple Leasing Plan Could Let Financiers Remotely Lock iPhones
Code in an iOS beta reveals Apple is building a system that would let financing providers disable apps or lock iPhones if payments are missed.

Art Museums Turn to Data Analytics to Reshape Visitor Engagement
Museums are using visitor data and analytics to personalize art experiences and optimize exhibition design. Young patrons like Giovanni Kanter represent a new wave of data-informed museum engagement.

Cassette Tapes Return: Modern Players Drive a Hardware Revival
Cassette tapes are making a comeback among younger listeners seeking an analog escape from streaming. New players combine retro design with modern convenience.

Automatic Phone Wipe During Airport Search Triggers Federal Charges
An Atlanta man faces charges after his GrapheneOS phone automatically wiped itself during a U.S. airport search. The case raises legal questions about encryption and device security.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Owners Might Be Making These Common Mistakes
Samsung Galaxy Watch users often make simple errors that drain battery and reduce accuracy. Here's what to avoid.

Anthropic's J-Lens Reveals Claude's Hidden Thought Process Before It Speaks
Anthropic developed the J-lens, revealing a hidden space inside Claude where related concepts surface before responses, offering a new window into LLM reasoning.

Inflect Micro v2 Delivers Full Voice Capabilities With Tiny 9.36M Parameter Model
Inflect Micro v2 packs complete voice AI into 9.36 million parameters, enabling on-device speech without cloud dependency.

Interactive Git Rebase: A Developer's Guide to Safer Commit History Editing
Interactive rebase in Git helps developers clean up commit history without fear. Learn key commands and best practices.

AI Skills Become Required Baseline for Non-Technical Roles in UK
New research shows 77% of UK organizations expect AI proficiency as a baseline requirement for non-technical roles within a year, with salary premiums offered but training responsibility unclear.

GrapheneOS Blocks Forensic Data Extraction From Locked Devices
GrapheneOS adds new defenses that prevent USB and cold boot attacks on locked devices, raising the bar for mobile forensics.
