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SK Hynix Sets Record With $26.5 Billion US Share Listing
SK Hynix completes the largest US share offering by a foreign company, raising $26.5 billion to fund AI memory production.
Portable Electric Motorbike Fits in a Suitcase, Creator Warns of Extreme Speed
Ivan Miranda’s 3D-printed Mirandetta electric motorbike breaks down to fit in checked luggage. He warns riders the bike is dangerously fast for a hobby build.
Mesh Wi-Fi Users Face Hidden Tradeoffs in Speed and Reliability
Mesh Wi-Fi systems offer whole-home coverage but come with drawbacks like reduced speeds, higher latency and setup complexity. Understanding these limits helps buyers make informed decisions.
QuadRF Technology Spots Drones and Reads WiFi Through Walls
QuadRF uses radio frequency analysis to detect drones and see WiFi signals through walls, raising serious privacy and security concerns.
Sheep Grazing on Solar Farms Boosts Farmer Income
Agrivoltaics allow sheep to graze under solar panels, creating a new revenue stream for farmers while improving land efficiency.
Sunrun Pays Homeowners to Host AI Compute Nodes in Distributed Data Center Pilot
Sunrun launches a pilot program paying customers to host AI compute nodes in their homes, turning residential solar setups into distributed data centers.
Tiny11 Cuts Windows 11 to 8GB, Removes Copilot and Bloat
Tiny11 strips Windows 11 down to 8GB by removing Copilot and other preinstalled software. The lightweight build revives older hardware and works well in virtual machines.
OpenAI Abandons Atlas Browser Months After Controversial Launch
OpenAI has discontinued its ChatGPT-powered Atlas Browser, an AI-integrated web browser that launched to mixed reactions in 2025. The shutdown underscores the company's evolving product strategy.
Debian Users Turn to Virsh as Vagrant Alternative for VM Control
Developers on Debian are replacing Vagrant with KVM and Virsh for faster, simpler VM management. The shift emphasizes performance over abstraction.
Laylo Seeks Finance Chief as YC Startup Matures
Laylo, a Y Combinator S20 startup, is hiring a Head of Finance to strengthen its financial operations and prepare for the next stage of growth.
Starship Flips the Script: Payloads No Longer Dictate Rocket Design
SpaceX's Starship is shifting the power dynamic in spaceflight. With massive payload capacity, it is driving satellite design and mission planning rather than the other way around.
AI ROI Debate Returns With $3 Trillion at Stake
The debate over AI return on investment has resurfaced with $3 trillion projections and heightened stakes. Industry leaders question whether the technology can deliver amid growing costs.
FCC Approves Orbital Mirror Satellite to Beam Sunlight to Earth at Night
The FCC approved a satellite that aims to reflect sunlight to Earth after dark. The Eärendil-1 mission could transform nighttime energy but raises light pollution concerns.
China Accuses Claude Code of Backdoors in Escalating AI Security Clash
China's government warns Anthropic's Claude Code contains backdoors sending user data to remote servers, escalating US-China AI tensions despite the tool being restricted in the region.
Offline Tool Uses IR Control to Stabilize TV Volume Without Cloud Processing
A new open-source tool called Offline uses IR control and spike detection to stabilize TV volume. It runs entirely offline, offering privacy and reliability.
Harman and Sean Olive Pioneer New Era of Headphone Sound Personalization
Harman and researcher Sean Olive are advancing headphone tuning beyond generic curves, aiming for personalized audio that adapts to individual hearing and preferences.
Meta Launches Muse Spark 1.1 To Compete in the AI Coding Market
Meta launches Muse Spark 1.1 to compete in the AI coding market, focusing on large-scale automation and agentic workflows for enterprises.
Humanoid Robots Perform First Teleoperated Surgery on Live Pigs
Surgeons remotely controlled humanoid robots to remove gallbladders from live pigs. The world-first procedure published in Nature could lower the cost barrier for robotic surgery.
Distributed System Is Slower Than a Laptop: What It Means for Developers
A distributed system was found to be slower than a single laptop. This challenges assumptions about scalability and highlights the need for careful performance analysis.