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Undersea Cables: The Fragile Backbone of Global Internet Connectivity
Nearly all intercontinental internet traffic travels through fragile undersea cables vulnerable to damage from ships anchors natural disasters.
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.
World's first rack-mounted quantum computer runs from a standard wall socket
Equal1 unveils the RacQ, the first quantum computer that fits in a standard server rack and plugs into a normal wall outlet, operating at -459 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Outdated Networks Threaten AI Progress for Many Organizations
AI's potential is limited by weak networking infrastructure. Many organizations lack the connectivity needed to support advanced AI workloads.
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.
Tiny Bank Transfer Exposes Critical Flaw in Banking AI Agents
A €0.01 transfer can trick banking AI agents into compromising security. Researchers show how a microtransaction becomes an attack vector.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WhatsApp Adds Incognito Mode for AI Chat Conversations
WhatsApp will let users chat with Meta AI without saving history. Messages won't be used for training. The incognito feature arrives soon.
New SSD Side-Channel Attack Lets Websites Spy on User Activity
Researchers uncover a technique that exploits SSD access patterns to track user behavior online. The attack requires specific conditions but raises fresh privacy concerns.
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.
Wired Internet Without the Cables: The Rise of Powerline and MoCA Adapters
Powerline and MoCA adapters let homes get wired speeds without Ethernet cables. Improved tech makes them reliable for gaming and remote work.
Why Shrinking Database Chunks Can Speed Up Time-Series Queries
Reducing TimescaleDB chunk interval from 30 to 7 days improved query speed. Here is how and why.
GrapheneOS User Reported to Police for Using Privacy-Focused OS
A GrapheneOS user was reported to authorities solely for using the privacy-focused operating system, raising concerns about surveillance and the criminalization of privacy tools.
New Visualization Maps Every IPv4 Address on Earth
An interactive map plots all public IPv4 addresses, revealing global allocation patterns and highlighting the scarcity of remaining blocks.
Flock License Plate Reader Falsely Tied Innocent Man to a Crime
A San Diego man was wrongly linked to a violent crime by a Flock license plate reader. The incident raises serious questions about the reliability of automated surveillance technology.
Enterprise AI stalls as infrastructure fails to keep pace with software ambitions
Enterprises are struggling to realize AI returns due to a widening gap between advanced software and outdated physical infrastructure, creating a 'POC graveyard' of stalled projects.