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Claude's Reflect Dashboard Quietly Deepens User Dependence on AI
Anthropic's new Reflect dashboard for Claude visualizes usage patterns and subtly reinforces reliance on the AI assistant.
FBI and Google Dismantle Botnet That Hijacked 2 Million Smart TVs
The FBI and Google took down the Popa botnet, which infected 2 million smart TVs and streaming devices to create a hidden proxy network for cybercriminals.
Solos AirGo A6 Smart Glasses Drop Weight and Cameras for Privacy-Focused AI
Solos announced the AirGo A6, camera-less smart glasses weighing 19 grams. They feature an AI voice assistant and support prescription lenses. Pricing is unannounced.
Rust Implementation of Postgres Reaches Key Milestone With Full Test Compliance
A Rust rewrite of Postgres now passes all regression tests, marking progress toward memory-safe database infrastructure.
AI Tutors Replace Teachers for Wealthy Families
Wealthy families are paying thousands for AI tutors from schools like Alpha and Forge Prep, bypassing traditional education.
Side-by-Side App Building Test Reveals Key Differences in Grok, Claude and GPT-5.5
A developer asked three AI chatbots to build the same software from scratch. The results highlight distinct trade-offs in coding ability among Grok, Claude and GPT-5.5.
Apache Shiro 3.0.0 Arrives With Major Security Updates for Java Developers
Apache Shiro 3.0.0 marks the first major release in years, bringing modern authentication and authorization features to Java applications.
Microsoft Unveils Flint, an Open-Source Language for Visualizing AI Agent Behavior
Microsoft released Flint, a new domain-specific language designed to visualize the internal reasoning of AI agents. The tool aims to make agent decision-making more transparent for developers.
Starlink Doubles Private Jet Internet Prices, Hardware Hits $200,000
Starlink has more than doubled the cost of its satellite internet service for private jet owners, with hardware now priced at $200,000 and subscription fees rising sharply, reshaping the business aviation connectivity market.
Google Photos Video Remix Brings AI Editing to Mobile Clips
Google Photos introduces Video Remix, an AI feature that applies cinematic lighting, background changes and artistic styles to video clips.
Agriculture AI Ambitions Hit a Data Wall
The agriculture industry is eager to adopt AI, but experts warn fragmented data systems threaten results. Data readiness and governance must come first to avoid costly mistakes.
Meta Remotely Disables Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Camera Over Privacy Light Mod
Meta is remotely disabling the camera on Ray-Ban smart glasses when users tamper with the privacy LED. The firmware enforces anti-tampering permanently.
Betavoltaic Satellite Mission Seeks to Validate Nuclear Power for Spacecraft
A CubeSat named BOHR plans to test City Labs' NanoTritium betavoltaic system in orbit, potentially offering a solar-free power source for deep-space missions.
Remote Light Switch Gadget Aids Cockroach Battle
The SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable lets users remotely flip switches from afar, offering a new way to combat cockroaches by controlling lights before entering a room. This smart home gadget costs $33.99 and attaches to any switch.
Data Breach Exposes Millions of Driver's License Numbers
A massive data breach at a US insurance giant exposed millions of driver's license numbers in the largest incident of 2026.
Satellite Pet Tracking Debuts With Starlink-Powered Fi Ultra Collar
Fi Ultra becomes first dog tracker using Starlink satellites for location data when cellular service is absent. The collar aims to solve coverage problems for pet owners in rural or remote areas.
Venus Aerospace Lands $90M Series B for Next-Gen Rocket Engine
Venus Aerospace raised $90M in Series B funding to develop a novel rocket engine, aiming to disrupt hypersonic travel and space access.
Five Years After $27.7B Deal, Slackbot Finally Unlocks Salesforce Data
Slack integrates Slackbot with Salesforce CRM, Tableau and DocuSigns via MCP servers, advancing its 'multiplayer AI' vision amid mounting competitive pressure.
Tiny Data Center Turns Waste Heat Into Pool-Warming Resource
A startup called Tiny uses its edge data center's waste heat to warm a public swimming pool, cutting energy costs and emissions.