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16-Year-Old SSD Writes 1 Petabyte of Data, Outlasting Its Rated Endurance by 25 Times
An enthusiast pushed a legacy Sandisk P4 SATA II SSD to one petabyte of writes, far exceeding its rated endurance. The drive survived without failure, highlighting the durability of older NAND technology.
Signal Introduces Username-Based Contacts to Protect Privacy
Signal introduces username-based contact discovery, letting users connect without sharing phone numbers, boosting privacy and control.
Blue Origin Rebuilds Launch Pad as Relativity Sets Sights on Mars
Blue Origin begins rebuilding its damaged launch pad while Relativity Space targets Mars missions. Isar Aerospace faces delays with its Spectrum rocket.
Screen Fatigue Drives Users Away From Smartwatches Toward Minimalist Alternatives
Consumers are abandoning feature-packed smartwatches for simpler devices like fitness trackers and analog watches, driven by screen fatigue and a desire for intentional living.
Carmakers Lose Ground as Drivers Choose Android Auto Over Built-In Systems
Drivers increasingly prefer Android Auto over factory infotainment, forcing automakers to rethink in-car software design and update strategies.
Norway Bans Generative AI for Younger Students in Schools
Norway will prohibit generative AI use for younger students starting next school year, citing risks to cognitive development and critical thinking.
Portable Projectors Challenge Expensive DLP Models
Affordable portable projectors from TV makers like Hisense are rivaling costly DLP units, reshaping consumer choices in home entertainment.
Enterprise AI Investment Reaches Measurable Returns, Google Cloud Reports
Google Cloud VP says companies are seeing ROI from AI, signaling a shift from pilots to production. This marks a potential tipping point for enterprise AI adoption.
Smart Lightbulb Hacked Into Covert Digital Library for Banned Books
A researcher turned a Wi-Fi smart lightbulb into a hidden server hosting banned books, accessible via an open Wi-Fi access point.
Data Compression: The Hidden Engine Powering Modern Computing
Data compression reduces file sizes through lossless or lossy algorithms enabling faster transfers and lower storage costs across industries.
UK Government Considers VPN Ban as Part of Age Verification Plan
The UK government is exploring a ban on VPNs to enforce age verification online. The proposal raises significant privacy and security concerns for households.
Automakers Plan to Drop Android Auto From New Vehicles by 2026
Major car manufacturers are phasing out Android Auto from new models by 2026, opting for proprietary infotainment systems. This shift could impact millions of drivers who rely on the platform for navigation and connectivity.
Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Negative News Overload
Researchers warn that constant exposure to bad news via tech platforms harms mental health. Algorithms optimized for engagement amplify negative content beyond human capacity to cope.
AI’s Growing Obsession With The ‘Why’ Question
A new wave of research focuses on teaching AI models to ask and answer causal 'why' questions, moving beyond pattern matching.
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.
PostgresBench Brings Reproducible Testing to Cloud Database Choices
A new open-source benchmark, PostgresBench, aims to standardize performance testing for PostgreSQL services. It offers reproducible results across self-managed and cloud providers, helping developers make informed infrastructure decisions.
Real-Time Presence Goes Mainstream With TownSquare
TownSquare adds a real-time presence layer to any website, letting visitors see who else is online. The open-source tool mimics multiplayer features from apps like Figma and Google Docs.
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.
A Doctor Uses a Gaming Mouse to Streamline Patient Care
A physician uses a Razer Naga MMO mouse to automate medical scripting, improving efficiency in telehealth visits.
Microsoft Researcher Uses Goats From Age of Empires II To Mock AI Consciousness Claims
A Microsoft researcher built a neural network using goats from Age of Empires II to satirize claims of AI consciousness.