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FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.
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.
RAM Prices Stay High, but PC Upgrades Shift to Peripherals
With RAM costs still elevated, PC enthusiasts are turning to upgrades like keyboards, monitors and network gear. Memorial Day sales highlight the trend.
Arlington Startup Raises $42M to Replace Ship Tracking With Smarter Sensors
A Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to develop a networked sensor system for ships, aiming to surpass current AIS technology with a real-time 'hive mind' approach.
Threads Tests AI Fact-Check Feature Similar to Grok
Threads is testing an AI fact-check feature that lets users ask @meta.ai to verify claims in posts, mirroring X's Grok tool.
Accenture Acquires Ookla, Owner of Speedtest, in Telecom Data Play
Accenture is buying Ookla, the company behind Speedtest.net. The deal boosts Accenture's telecom data and analytics capabilities.
Mozilla Expands Free VPN Service to New Countries
Mozilla has expanded its free VPN offering, adding servers in more countries. Users gain broader privacy access but should understand free VPN trade-offs.
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.
Amazon Turns to Japan's Bullet Trains for Package Delivery
Amazon Japan now transports packages on Shinkansen bullet trains to cut carbon emissions. The move expands rail-based logistics for faster, greener deliveries.
Accenture Acquires Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 Billion
Accenture bought Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2 billion. The deal adds widely used consumer tools to its portfolio.
Team Boosts Filesystem Speed 47x by Removing It
A development team achieved a 47x performance improvement by eliminating the filesystem and using a direct I/O approach, challenging common assumptions about storage design.
Kansas City Schools Ditch Windows for Apple in $30M Tech Overhaul
Kansas City Public Schools is spending millions to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with MacBook Neos, becoming an all-Apple district. The move raises questions about cost efficiency and long-term value in education technology.
TP-Link Reveals First Consumer Wi-Fi 8 Router Roadmap With 2026 Launch
TP-Link announced its first consumer Wi-Fi 8 router lineup, the Archer 8 series, targeting an October 2026 release pending FCC approval. The new standard promises significant speed and latency improvements.
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.
German 'Accidental' Spin-Off Builds Microscopic Filters for 6G and Space
A German research spin-off developed microscopic terahertz filters for 6G, satellite communications, and quantum computing. The company, Lepto, emerged unexpectedly from academic work.
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.
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.
A machine that mimics nature to explore beyond AI's limits
A new type of computing machine, inspired by natural processes, aims to solve problems that traditional AI cannot. This approach could open up new frontiers in scientific discovery.
Black founders secure $1.1B in Q1, but VC share remains tiny
Black founders raised $1.1 billion in Q1 2025, the most quarterly funding since 2022. Yet the haul accounts for just 2% of total venture capital, underscoring persistent disparities.
SpaceX's Trillion-Dollar IPO: Why Retail Investors Should Be Wary
SpaceX's IPO filing reveals a staggering $1 trillion valuation and $5 billion in losses. Retail investors risk becoming bagholders in a company hyped on unrealistic total addressable market claims.