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Home Solar Power Myths Persist Despite Years of Real-World Evidence
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Home Solar Power Myths Persist Despite Years of Real-World Evidence

Years of real-world solar adoption have disproven common myths about cost, efficiency and reliability. Understanding the facts helps homeowners make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Jun 28, 20263 min read
Congress Proposes $130 Annual Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners
Tech Policy & Regulation

Congress Proposes $130 Annual Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners

Congress proposes $130 annual fee for EV owners in bipartisan transportation bill. Fee rises to $150 by 2029. Plug-in hybrids pay $35 yearly.

May 20, 20262 min read
Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee
Tech Policy & Regulation

Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee

A bipartisan bill in Congress would require EV and plug-in hybrid owners to pay $130 each year for road maintenance, targeting lost gas tax revenue.

May 20, 20262 min read
Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
Tech Policy & Regulation

Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems

New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.

May 24, 20263 min read
Anthropic Gains Federal Approval for Controlled Mythos AI Deployment
Tech Policy & Regulation

Anthropic Gains Federal Approval for Controlled Mythos AI Deployment

The U.S. government has authorized Anthropic to release its Mythos AI system to approved domestic organizations, signaling a new phase in frontier AI regulation.

Jun 27, 20262 min read
California Lawmakers Vote to Upload Driver’s Licenses to Federal Database
Tech Policy & Regulation

California Lawmakers Vote to Upload Driver’s Licenses to Federal Database

California’s legislature has approved a plan to share driver’s license records with a national database, a move that could expand law enforcement access and reshape state data sovereignty.

Jun 28, 20262 min read
US Law Enforcement Targets 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Backlash Intensifies
Tech Policy & Regulation

US Law Enforcement Targets 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Backlash Intensifies

Federal agencies shift focus to surveil anti-technology extremists amid growing AI protests and attacks.

May 27, 20262 min read
Government Cyber Defense Shifts to Continuous Threat Tracking
CyberSecurity

Government Cyber Defense Shifts to Continuous Threat Tracking

Federal agencies are moving away from periodic security scans toward continuous exposure management to counter rising cyberattacks. The approach aims to close vulnerabilities faster but raises new challenges for legacy systems.

Jun 5, 20262 min read
Anthropic Leaders Head to Washington to Navigate Trump Administration Tensions
Tech Policy & Regulation

Anthropic Leaders Head to Washington to Navigate Trump Administration Tensions

Anthropic executives are in D.C. to address regulatory friction with the Trump administration, highlighting growing tensions between AI safety advocates and federal oversight.

Jun 15, 20262 min read
US Regulator Orders Fast-Track for AI Data Centers That Generate Their Own Power
Tech Policy & Regulation

US Regulator Orders Fast-Track for AI Data Centers That Generate Their Own Power

FERC orders grid operators to fast-track AI data center connections if they self-generate power or cut peak usage. Implementation required within 90 days.

Jun 19, 20262 min read
FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
Tech Policy & Regulation

FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network

The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.

May 20, 20262 min read
Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly
Tech Policy & Regulation

Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly

Google appeals its search monopoly ruling, arguing the decision overstepped legal bounds. The company says it won market position through fair competition.

May 22, 20262 min read
Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Finally Reach US Roads
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Finally Reach US Roads

Audi's new Q9 SUV brings adaptive beam headlights to America, offering better illumination without glare after years of regulatory delays.

May 21, 20262 min read
AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network
Tech Policy & Regulation

AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network

AT&T sues California to end its obligation to provide landline service, arguing the network costs $1B annually and serves only 3% of households.

May 21, 20262 min read
Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics
Tech Policy & Regulation

Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics

ICE awards $25 million iris scanning contract to Bi2 Technologies, expanding biometric surveillance and sparking privacy concerns.

May 24, 20263 min read
EPA Opens Probe as Meta Data Center Construction Tied to Georgia Water Contamination
Tech Policy & Regulation

EPA Opens Probe as Meta Data Center Construction Tied to Georgia Water Contamination

Residents of Morgan County, Georgia, allege Meta's data center construction has polluted their drinking water. The EPA has launched an investigation after a congresswoman showcased murky water samples during a hearing.

May 26, 20263 min read
Labor Department Asks Workers to Report DEI-Focused Colleagues
Tech Policy & Regulation

Labor Department Asks Workers to Report DEI-Focused Colleagues

The Department of Labor sent an email telling employees to report coworkers prioritizing DEI efforts, sparking concerns about workplace surveillance.

May 27, 20263 min read
Security Audit Clears DJI Drones of Malware, Challenges FCC Ban
Tech Policy & Regulation

Security Audit Clears DJI Drones of Malware, Challenges FCC Ban

A U.S. cybersecurity audit found no malware or backdoors in DJI drones, casting doubt on the FCC ban and fueling a $1.56B legal fight.

May 29, 20262 min read
SpaceX Starfall Test Aims to Reshape Global Cargo Delivery From Orbit
Big Tech

SpaceX Starfall Test Aims to Reshape Global Cargo Delivery From Orbit

SpaceX is set to launch its secretive Starfall reentry vehicle, a saucer-shaped pod designed to deliver cargo anywhere on Earth from low-Earth orbit. The first test flight will demonstrate parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

Jun 23, 20262 min read
Lawyers Face Sanctions for Using AI-Generated Fake Citations in Facebook Defamation Case
Tech Policy & Regulation

Lawyers Face Sanctions for Using AI-Generated Fake Citations in Facebook Defamation Case

A dismissed defamation lawsuit against Facebook users backfires as lawyers may face sanctions for submitting fake AI-generated citations to support their arguments.

May 20, 20262 min read