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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 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.
New Glenn Rocket Explosion Shakes Blue Origin's Ambitions
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket detonated during a Florida test, sending a fireball into the sky. The failure threatens to delay the company's orbital launch timeline and commercial contracts.
Apple to Pay iPhone Owners $250 Million Over Missing AI Features
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed AI features. Eligible iPhone owners can claim part of the settlement. The payout addresses claims Apple misled users about Siri and other AI capabilities.
Tech Lobbying Weakens Climate Rules for Data Centers
Tech companies lobbied to kill stricter clean energy rules for gas-powered data centers, weakening climate pledges.
Google Brings Ads to AI-Powered Search Results
Google will place advertisements within its AI Mode search experience. The move marks a major monetization shift for generative search.
Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.
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.
US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge
A $2 billion US government investment in nine quantum computing startups is under fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the spending violates the CHIPS Act.
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.
Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Finally Reach US Roads
Audi's new Q9 SUV brings adaptive beam headlights to America, offering better illumination without glare after years of regulatory delays.
Deflock Maps Over 100,000 License Plate Readers Across the US
Deflock has mapped more than 100,000 automated license plate readers in the US, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.
Seed Rounds Grow Bigger as Path to Series A Narrows
US seed rounds have tripled since 2018, but Series A graduation rates have fallen to 24% for 2024 cohorts, signaling a narrowing funnel for startups.
Pentagon Knew of Phone Tracking Risk for Years but Failed to Act
US military knew cheap fixes could stop phone tracking exposing troops but failed to act; now adversaries use that data.
Iran Threatens Fees on Big Tech Subsea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military says it will charge US tech companies for undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global internet infrastructure.
Illinois Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill With Third-Party Oversight
Illinois lawmakers passed the strongest AI safety bill in the US, requiring third-party audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Governor JB Pritzker plans to sign it into law.
SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion Military Network Contract for Space Targeting
SpaceX secures a $2.29 billion Space Force contract to build a satellite network linking sensors to weapons in near real time, reviving stalled Pentagon efforts.
Anthropic and OpenAI Take Rivalry to Midterm Elections
The AI companies are escalating their feud into political spending for the midterms, signaling a new era of tech influence in elections.
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.
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.