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VR Fitness App Supernatural to Spin Off From Meta, Launch Independently This Fall
Supernatural, the VR workout platform under Meta, will become an independent company. A new app version arrives this fall, ahead of Meta's planned shutdown.
New Desktop Synthesizer Brume Packs 24 Voices Into Compact Module
Brume is a 24-voice multi-timbral desktop synth designed for the CM5 format. It offers powerful sound generation in a small footprint.
Mathematicians Warn AI Progress Outpaces Safety Measures
A group of leading mathematicians has issued a stark warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, calling for urgent safety protocols.
EU Regulations Force Nintendo to Make Switch 2 Batteries Replaceable
Nintendo will sell a special Switch 2 in the EU with user-swappable batteries to comply with European law. The move sets a precedent for future console designs.
Bots Surpass Human Internet Traffic for First Time, Cloudflare CEO Says
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince reports that automated bot traffic has overtaken human traffic online for the first time, arriving a year earlier than predictions.
Private Sector Fires Up Giant Laser in Fusion Energy Push
Xcimer's Phoenix laser, the world's largest private fusion laser, has begun operations. The facility aims to demonstrate a commercial path to fusion power.
GrapheneOS User Reported to Police for Using Privacy-Focused OS
A GrapheneOS user was reported to authorities solely for using the privacy-focused operating system, raising concerns about surveillance and the criminalization of privacy tools.
Dashlane Attack Exploited Device Enrollment to Steal Encrypted Vaults
Attackers abused Dashlane's device enrollment API to brute force tokens and download encrypted password vaults. Fewer than 20 personal accounts were compromised before the company shut down the operation.
Most companies not ready for AI agents despite high ambition
A new report reveals 76% of organizations lack the infrastructure to support agentic AI, even as 85% aim to adopt it within three years. Experts urge a full redesign of operating models.
Zorin OS Optimization: Speed and Security Improvements
Zorin OS is fast and secure out of the box, but with a few tweaks users can dramatically improve both performance and security. This guide covers essential configurations for a better Linux experience.
New Browser Tool Oproxy Lets Developers Inspect and Modify Network Traffic Without External Proxies
Oproxy is a new open-source tool that runs in the browser to intercept and modify HTTP requests. It aims to simplify debugging for web developers by eliminating the need for external proxy software.
Apple Watch AI Gains but Still Misses Health Coach to Rival Fitbit
watchOS 27 improves Siri and AI features on Apple Watch, but the lack of a dedicated health coach leaves it behind Google's Fitbit in proactive wellness guidance.
PostgreSQL 19 to Introduce Long-Awaited Query Hints Feature
PostgreSQL 19 plans to add query hints, a feature that helps developers optimize slow database queries. This marks a significant shift for a project that long resisted the capability.
Seattle City Council Moves to Block Large Data Centers for One Year
Seattle is set to impose a year-long ban on new large data centers, citing energy and environmental concerns. The moratorium aims to regulate the industry's rapid growth.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Smart Glasses With New Privacy Bill
Pennsylvania proposes making it a crime to secretly record with smart glasses. The bill targets wearable cameras that can capture video in private spaces without consent.
Traditional Game Development Faces New Pressure From AI-Assisted Coding
A veteran web-based sports sim developer highlights the growing tension between code craftsmanship and the rise of AI-generated 'vibe coding' in game development.
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.
Accountants Face Growing Pressure as Small Businesses Turn to AI for Financial Advice
70% of UK SMEs consult AI chatbots for financial advice before their accountant. This pressures accountants to offer higher-value services. Experts warn the reliance may grow.
French Startup Genesis AI Unveils Humanoid Robot That Rejects Human Form
Genesis AI's Eno robot prioritizes human capability over appearance, featuring a wheeled base and no head. The French startup backed by Eric Schmidt aims for a general-purpose machine.
VLC Creator Jean-Baptiste Kempf Builds Real-Time Robot Control Platform
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the developer behind VLC, is launching Kyber, an infrastructure layer for real-time remote device control. The open-source veteran targets a key bottleneck in robotics and IoT.