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Europe launches open-source Office rival to challenge Microsoft and Google dominance
Big Tech

Europe launches open-source Office rival to challenge Microsoft and Google dominance

Euro-Office, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, launches June 9. It targets governments and businesses seeking digital sovereignty.

May 28, 20262 min read
Pope's AI Encyclical Highlights Shareholder Push for Oversight
AI / Machine Learning

Pope's AI Encyclical Highlights Shareholder Push for Oversight

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI affirms that technology is never neutral and validates investor-led efforts to hold tech companies accountable for AI oversight.

May 29, 20264 min read
Google Builds a Universal Cart Across YouTube and Gmail
Big Tech

Google Builds a Universal Cart Across YouTube and Gmail

Google is rolling out a Universal Cart that lets users buy products across YouTube and Gmail, streamlining shopping inside its apps.

May 20, 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
Xiaomi 15T Challenges Google Pixel 10a With Premium Mid-Range Design
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Xiaomi 15T Challenges Google Pixel 10a With Premium Mid-Range Design

The Xiaomi 15T offers flagship-level build and features at a mid-range price, undercutting Google's Pixel 10a while delivering a more premium feel.

May 22, 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
Military Smart Glasses Let Soldiers Order Drone Strikes With Eye Tracking
AI / Machine Learning

Military Smart Glasses Let Soldiers Order Drone Strikes With Eye Tracking

Anduril and Meta are developing AR headsets that use eye-tracking and AI to order drone strikes. The systems face technical and attention hurdles before a potential 2028 production.

May 25, 20263 min read
Waymo Expands Self-Driving Tests to Virginia Near Washington DC
Big Tech

Waymo Expands Self-Driving Tests to Virginia Near Washington DC

Waymo is mapping streets in Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. The expansion brings autonomous vehicle testing close to the nation's capital.

May 27, 20262 min read
Chinese Robot's Terrible Eggs Reveal the Limits of AI
AI / Machine Learning

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.

May 27, 20262 min read
Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Tech Policy & Regulation

Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds

Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.

May 31, 20263 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
Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars
Tech Policy & Regulation

Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars

The Trump administration has permitted Volvo to continue selling connected cars in the U.S., clearing the way for its factory expansion.

May 27, 20262 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
NASA Mars Orbiter Bid Sparks Political Fight Over Fair Competition
Tech Policy & Regulation

NASA Mars Orbiter Bid Sparks Political Fight Over Fair Competition

NASA's $700 million Mars orbiter contract solicitation raises questions about open competition as senators weigh in on the future of Mars exploration and sample return.

May 20, 20263 min read
Grok's Government Adoption Lags, Undermining xAI's Growth Story
AI / Machine Learning

Grok's Government Adoption Lags, Undermining xAI's Growth Story

Grok appears in only 3 of 400+ government AI use cases per Reuters. The low adoption undercuts xAI's growth story tied to a potential massive SpaceX IPO.

May 22, 20262 min read
Boston Startup Funding Hits Four-Year High but Lags Behind AI Boom
Startups / Funding

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.

Jun 1, 20263 min read
Pentagon Reportedly Pursues Weaponized AI Models, Raising Ethical Concerns
Tech Policy & Regulation

Pentagon Reportedly Pursues Weaponized AI Models, Raising Ethical Concerns

Pentagon plans to weaponize advanced AI models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview, despite supply chain risks. The move signals a major shift in military cyber strategy.

May 21, 20263 min read
SpaceX Acquires xAI, Declares AI Its Core Business Ahead of IPO
AI / Machine Learning

SpaceX Acquires xAI, Declares AI Its Core Business Ahead of IPO

SpaceX's IPO filing reveals AI as its primary market, projecting $26.5 trillion opportunity. The company positioned Grok against OpenAI and Anthropic.

May 21, 20262 min read
Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
Startups / Funding

Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents

VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.

May 27, 20263 min read
Boston and Bermuda: A New Tech Hub Connection Emerges
Startups / Funding

Boston and Bermuda: A New Tech Hub Connection Emerges

A growing link between Boston and Bermuda is creating a new pathway for tech talent and investment, reshaping regional economic dynamics.

May 28, 20263 min read