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Exam Cheating Goes High-Tech as Smart Glasses and Hidden Earpieces Become Tools for Fraud
UK government warns that cheating using smart devices like glasses and earpieces is rising. Students risk losing all A-level grades. The threat extends beyond British schools.
Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.
Mercury Hits $5.2B Valuation as Fintech Startup Pursues Own Banking License
Mercury raised $200M at a $5.2B valuation and secured regulatory approval to establish its own bank. The digital banking startup serves over 300,000 companies and reported $650M in annualized revenue.
China Robotics Investment Hits Record as Embodied AI Startups Attract Billions
China-based robotics startups raised $5.6 billion through mid-2026, matching the 2021 peak. Embodied AI companies drive the surge, with several startups reaching billion-dollar valuations.
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.
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.
Aluminum Prices Surge 20%, Startups Use AI to Extract Metal From Scrap
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups are turning to AI to improve recovery of critical minerals from scrap.
China Deploys Subsea Data Center Powered by Offshore Wind and Ocean Cooling
China launched the world's first commercial underwater data center off Hainan. It uses seawater cooling and offshore wind to power 2,000 servers efficiently.
Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development
Pope Francis launches an academic foundation called 'Magnifica Humanitas' to ensure AI development respects human dignity and moral values.
Startup Pays Indian Gig Workers to Train Humanoid Robots
Human Archive hires gig workers in India to wear sensors and collect physical movement data for AI and robotics training.
Exchanges Move to Trade AI Tokens Like Oil and Gold
Major financial exchanges are developing futures and derivatives for AI tokens, treating artificial intelligence compute capacity as a tradeable commodity.
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.
Apple Hints at Price Hikes, Sparking Rush on Current MacBook Air Deals
Apple signals possible price increases, making current discounts on M4 and M5 MacBook Air models a rare opportunity for buyers.
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.
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.
CFOs Push for AI Adoption but Demand Stronger Governance Frameworks
Finance leaders embrace AI for efficiency but worry about oversight gaps. New survey reveals most CFOs want clearer rules before scaling automation.
Beats Teases New Over-Ear Headphones With Lamine Yamal Instagram Post
Beats is teasing new over-ear headphones via footballer Lamine Yamal's Instagram. The launch likely aligns with the World Cup.
Female Founders Gain Alternative to VC With Reg CF Platform AQi
A PayPal veteran and a Navy officer launched AQi, an SEC-registered crowdfunding platform for women-led startups. It uses Regulation Crowdfunding to bypass traditional VC barriers.
Lego and Pokémon merge physical play with digital smarts in new sets
Lego's 12 new Pokémon sets blend physical building with digital interactivity, marking a shift in smart toy design.
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.