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Smart Plug-In Gadgets Are Changing How Homes Manage Energy
A new wave of plug-in devices adds intelligence and safety to standard outlets. From energy monitoring to automated scheduling, these gadgets make homes more efficient without expensive rewiring.
MIT Study Rethinks Ozone Damage Timeline Before CFC Bans
New MIT research suggests ozone layer damage might have been detected decades earlier using modern tools. This reframes the timeline of environmental action before CFC bans took effect.
AV Receivers Expand Beyond Audio Routing Into Home Hub Territory
Modern AV receivers now handle multi-room audio, streaming apps, and custom sound calibration. These features make them central home entertainment hubs rather than simple signal routers.
Node.js 26.0.0 Introduces Temporal API for Modern Date Handling
Node.js 26.0.0 is now available, featuring the long-awaited Temporal API. This update modernizes date and time management for developers.
Salesforce Turns Slackbot Into a Full AI Agent for the Enterprise
Salesforce rebuilt Slackbot from a simple notification tool into an AI agent that searches data, drafts documents and takes actions, intensifying workplace AI competition.
US Government Takes $2B Equity Stakes in IBM and Quantum Computing Firms
The US government acquires $2 billion in equity stakes in quantum computing companies, including IBM, marking a new era of public-private investment in critical technology.
AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk
UK banks face new systemic cyber risks as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, threatening financial stability.
Jury Dismisses Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Over Missed Deadline
A jury threw out Musk's OpenAI lawsuit for being filed too late. The trial exposed the feud between Musk and Altman but didn't rule on OpenAI's for-profit shift.
New AI Architecture Separates Prompts and Reasoning Into Parallel Streams
Researchers propose Multi-Stream LLMs, splitting prompts, thinking and I/O into parallel processes to boost efficiency and reduce latency.
AI Tools Boost Skilled Workers More Than Novices, Studies Show
AI amplifies the productivity of experienced workers, widening the skill gap. Research indicates that technical expertise determines who benefits most from AI assistants.
Fresha Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With KKR Investment
Beauty booking platform Fresha secured $80M from KKR, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding underscores growth in service marketplace tech.
A New Lens on Business: Companies as Networks of Algorithms
Viewing companies as graphs of algorithms reveals new opportunities for automation and efficiency. This perspective challenges traditional management models.
Honor 600 Review: Blazing Display and Epic Battery in a Mid-Range Phone
The Honor 600 delivers a flagship-like display and exceptional battery life at a mid-range price. Its AI features impress but occasionally feel uncanny.
AI Agents Burn Cash: Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Face Token Crisis
Agentic AI consumes up to 1000x more tokens than standard AI, causing budgets to explode. Tech giants are now pulling back as employee 'tokenmaxxing' backfires.
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.
WhatsApp Adds Incognito Mode for AI Chat Conversations
WhatsApp will let users chat with Meta AI without saving history. Messages won't be used for training. The incognito feature arrives soon.
Chinese Robot's Terrible Eggs Reveal the Limits of AI
A humanoid robot's failed attempt at scrambled eggs shows how far AI still has to go before replacing human cooks.
DuckDuckGo User Surge Follows Google's AI Expansion Announcement
DuckDuckGo saw a sharp rise in new users after Google deepened AI integration in search. Privacy concerns and dissatisfaction with AI overviews drove the shift.
Vertu Launches Foldable Phone With Dedicated AI Agent
Luxury phone maker Vertu returns with the AlphaFold foldable and its new Hermes AI assistant for wealthy buyers.
Leaked iOS 27 Renders Show Siri's Biggest Redesign Yet
Bloomberg renders reveal a ChatGPT-like Siri interface in iOS 27, with a pill-shaped chat bubble and new AI features. Apple is expected to unveil the overhaul at WWDC in June.