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Wired Internet Without the Cables: The Rise of Powerline and MoCA Adapters
Powerline and MoCA adapters let homes get wired speeds without Ethernet cables. Improved tech makes them reliable for gaming and remote work.

Why a DIY Robot Using Air Muscles Could Reshape Soft Robotics
A hobbyist-built bipedal robot uses pneumatic artificial muscles instead of motors, demonstrating a lighter, safer and more compliant walking motion that could inspire future soft robotics designs.

Hyperscalers Face Pressure to Curb Data Center Water Consumption
Google and Microsoft face growing pressure to reduce water consumption in data centers as AI expansion increases demand.

HP firmware update bricks five-year-old printer, customer alleges
A Quebec resident alleges HP remotely disabled his five-year-old OfficeJet 4650 via firmware update.

Rechargeable batteries surge in popularity as consumers ditch disposables
Consumers are increasingly switching to rechargeable batteries, driven by cost savings and environmental concerns. New models offer longer life and faster charging, making disposables obsolete.

Claude AI's free tier tightens as Anthropic shifts focus to paid subscribers
Anthropic has quietly reduced free access to Claude AI, capping daily messages and reserving faster models for paying users.

Uber Deploys 500 Sensor-Laden Vehicles to Fuel Autonomous Driving Push
Uber is putting 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5s on the road this year to collect sensor data for its new AV Labs division, reviving its autonomous driving ambitions.

Amazon Workers Protest Data Center Expansion at City Hall
Amazon employees attended a city council meeting to demand limits on data center growth, citing environmental and community concerns.

GoPro warns investors company may not survive the year
GoPro warns it may not survive the year. The action camera maker faces mounting losses and slowing demand.

SwitchBot Launches Indoor Weather Station With E Ink Display
SwitchBot’s new weather station combines outdoor sensors with an E Ink hub that shows forecasts, calendar events and travel tips.

UK Lawmakers Warn Palantir Contracts Pose National Security Risk
UK lawmakers warn Palantir's government contracts are an unacceptable security vulnerability due to data sovereignty, regulatory, and intelligence risks.

OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Memory for Free Users, Closing Gap With Paid Tiers
OpenAI improved ChatGPT memory, especially for free users. The chatbot now better retains conversation context across sessions. This closes a key gap between free and paid tiers.

Laptop Makers Return to 8GB RAM as Component Costs Bite
Dell and Acer introduced new laptops with 8GB RAM at Computex, reversing the 16GB trend. The shift aims to keep prices low amid ongoing component shortages.

Published Authors Reveal Their Preferred E-Readers Beyond Amazon's Kindle
Professional authors share surprising e-reader picks, showing that Kindle faces serious competition from Kobo, Boox and reMarkable devices.

AI Is Quietly Erasing the First Rung of the Career Ladder
New research shows generative AI is cutting entry-level jobs for young workers. The shift threatens the traditional training ground for careers.

Python JIT Compiler Project Halted After Team Ordered to Stop Work
The Python JIT compiler project has been paused following a directive to stop development. The move raises questions about the future of Python performance improvements.

Dyson Enters Handheld Fan Market With Powerful but Pricey HushJet Mini Cool
Dyson's first handheld fan delivers strong airflow but carries a premium price. Testing reveals trade-offs in battery life and noise.

Prusa Research Launches Open-Source ColorMix Engine for Slicers
Prusa Research released an open-source ColorMix engine for PrusaSlicer and EasyPrint ahead of INDX, enabling advanced multicolor 3D printing without hardware upgrades.

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition: Premium Build, Frustrating Port Selection
Samsung's latest business laptop impresses with build quality and Intel 300 series performance but fails to include modern ports like Thunderbolt 4 at its high price point.

The North Star Metric That Drives Software Success
A deep dive into the concept of a 'North Star' metric in software development and how it aligns teams, drives product focus and measures true customer value.