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Snap Pushes Augmented Reality Forward With Standalone Smart Glasses
Snap's new AR glasses are fully standalone, priced between Meta's Ray-Bans and Apple Vision Pro. CEO Evan Spiegel discusses the future of all-day wearables.
Why This Solar Generator Passed Years of Testing for Blackout Season
After years of real-world testing, one solar-powered backup station stands out for reliability and ease of use. Here's what makes it a solid choice for summer blackouts.
EU Forces Return of User-Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones
New EU regulations require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries, aiming to boost repairability and reduce e-waste.
Boston Startup Funding Hits Four-Year High but Lags Behind AI Boom
Boston-area startup funding rose to about $7.8B, the highest in four years, but the region missed out on the AI-driven venture capital boom that pushed national funding to a record $252B in Q1 2026.
Alphabet Raises $80 Billion in Stock Sale for AI Expansion
Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion by selling stock to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout. The move positions Google to compete aggressively in the AI race against Microsoft and OpenAI.
AI Coding Benchmarks Overlook Long-Term Code Health Risks
Current AI coding benchmarks measure one-shot performance but ignore quality erosion from repeated edits. This oversight could lead to unmaintainable codebases at scale.
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.
Orbital AI Data Centers Face Months-Long Outage Risks, Experts Warn
Hyperscalers eye space-based AI compute, but experts flag severe operational risks including months-long outages due to physical access limits and radiation.
Postgres 19 Release Nears With Long-Awaited Performance Upgrades
PostgreSQL 19 promises major performance and usability improvements, reinforcing its role as the leading open-source database. The release addresses community-driven features after an extended development cycle.
New OCR Technique Enables One-Shot Parsing of Long Documents
A new OCR technique, one-shot long-horizon parsing, can digitize entire documents in a single pass. It promises faster, more accurate processing for enterprises and archives.
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.
Why Modular Home Security Systems Are Gaining Traction in 2026
Modular home security systems offer flexibility and no long-term contracts. This trend is reshaping how homeowners approach safety and smart home integration.
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.
Microsoft to Let Windows 11 Users Strip Web Results From Local Searches
Microsoft is developing a toggle to remove web results from local Windows 11 searches, responding to long-standing user complaints about mixed search outputs.
Meta's Engineering Restructuring Sparks Internal Turmoil
Meta is undergoing a controversial reorganization of its engineering teams, raising questions about long-term impact on product development and culture.
Early Evidence Suggests AI Use Is Eroding Critical Thinking Skills
New research indicates reliance on AI tools may diminish critical thinking skills, raising concerns about long-term cognitive impacts across work and daily life.
Used iPhone Market Booms as Apple Price Hikes Drive Shoppers to Refurbished Devices
Apple price hikes are pushing consumers toward used iPhones. Refurbished devices offer savings and long software support.
Google Traffic Crosses 50% IPv6 Milestone
Over half of Google's user traffic now uses IPv6, a long-awaited milestone in the internet's transition from the aging IPv4 protocol.
Microsoft Finally Lets Windows 11 Users Customize the Right-Click Menu
Microsoft is testing a new feature that allows Windows 11 users to configure the right-click context menu, addressing a long-standing complaint about the operating system.
Apple’s AI Strategy Takes Shape: Gradual Rollout and New Leadership
Since WWDC 2024, Apple has quietly built its AI ecosystem with Apple Intelligence, Siri upgrades and a reshuffled team. The slow but deliberate pace signals a long-term bet on privacy and integration.