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Google Tests Phone Number Requirement for Full Free Storage
Google is testing a policy that cuts free storage to 5GB for new accounts unless users provide a phone number, raising privacy concerns.
PlayStation Shifts Back to Single-Player Games After Live-Service Losses
Sony's PlayStation is refocusing on premium single-player games after costly live-service stumbles. The State of Play showcase made that pivot clear.
London Police Extends Palantir AI Pilot After Mayor Blocks Contract
The Metropolitan Police secured a 12-month extension to a Palantir AI pilot after Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m deal, highlighting tensions over surveillance technology.
Inside South Korea's Enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence
South Koreans are the world's most optimistic about AI, with only 16% expressing concern. Government investment and cultural acceptance drive widespread adoption across daily life and industry.
Microsoft CEO Nadella Warns AI Could Hollow Out Industries Like Globalization
Satya Nadella warns AI could commoditize entire industries, echoing globalization's damage, urging a decentralized ecosystem.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Long History of Speech Synthesis That Made Voice Assistants Possible
Speech synthesis has evolved over 250 years, from 18th-century mechanical machines to neural networks. This history reveals how voice assistants and AI speakers became reality.
Why Some Users Want Search Engines to Stop Thinking for Them
AI summaries in search results frustrate users who prefer traditional link lists. Critics argue search engines should retrieve information, not interpret it.
Bluesky Builds Its Own Reddit With New Communities Feature
Bluesky is developing a Communities feature similar to Reddit's subreddits, aiming to create dedicated spaces for topic-based discussions and user-driven moderation.
Kaleidescape Strato E Targets Discerning Moviegoers With Premium 4K Playback
Kaleidescape's new Strato E player offers superior 4K video quality but costs thousands. The device challenges streaming convenience with uncompromised fidelity for home theater enthusiasts.
NASA Launch Infrastructure Strains Under Super Heavy Rocket Demand
A NASA Inspector General report warns that Kennedy Space Center's aging infrastructure cannot keep up with demand from SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin New Glenn super heavy rockets.
Modular Laser Engraver Brings Big Potential and Bigger Risks
Creality's Falcon T1 offers interchangeable laser modules but costs up to $10K and suffers from beta-level support and staggered module availability.
AI Data Centers Test Grid Flexibility to Bypass Power Bottlenecks
Emerald AI's Conductor software enables data centers to reduce power draw during grid stress, helping avoid blackouts and new power plant construction. A London trial showed how flexible facilities could ease the AI energy crunch.
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.
Gel-Based Batteries Bridge the Gap as Solid-State Remains Elusive
Solid-state battery production lags, but gel-based semi-solid state alternatives offer safer, more practical solutions for consumer electronics and e-bikes.
AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.
IPO Market's Structural Shift Leaves Most Startups Behind
IPO thresholds have risen so high that most private companies cannot go public leaving employees and VCs trapped without liquidity.