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Raspberry Pi Pico W Gains New Role as USB Wi-Fi Adapter
Makers can now use the Raspberry Pi Pico W as a low-cost USB Wi-Fi adapter, expanding its utility beyond standalone projects.

iPhone Camera App Gains Dirty Lens Detection Alert
Apple's iPhone now alerts users when the camera lens is dirty, helping improve photo quality. The feature uses on-device intelligence to detect smudges and prompts a quick wipe.

SpaceX Files for IPO, Ending 24-Year Run as Private Company
SpaceX submitted a detailed SEC filing ahead of a planned June IPO, revealing its finances for the first time.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Challenges Camera Phone Leaders
A professional photographer praises Oppo's Find X9 Ultra as a stunning camera phone but admits one rival still outperforms it. The device pushes smartphone photography boundaries.

San Francisco Nonprofit Deploys Robots to Address Volunteer Shortage in Meal Prep
A San Francisco nonprofit in the Tenderloin district is using robotic arms to prepare meals as human volunteer numbers decline. The tech-enabled kitchen aims to serve thousands more meals weekly.

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.

SpaceX IPO Clouds Starship Reusability Ambitions
SpaceX's IPO filing and Starship test flight highlight a growing tension between investor demands and the company's reusability goals. The path to rapid rocket reuse now looks longer and more uncertain.

Legacy IT Systems Cost UK Taxpayers £45 Billion Annually
One in four UK government computer systems run on outdated technology. Taxpayers bear the cost of failures and inefficiencies. Modernization could save billions.

Google's AI Still Struggles to Spell Its Own Name
Google's latest AI models continue to fail at basic spelling, even for the company's own name. The issue highlights deeper limitations in how large language models process text.

Vertu Launches Foldable Phone With Dedicated AI Agent
Luxury phone maker Vertu returns with the AlphaFold foldable and its new Hermes AI assistant for wealthy buyers.

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.

VCs Warn AI Frenzy Fuels Dangerous Groupthink Among Startups
Top venture capitalists see an AI funding bubble with young founders raising millions easily. They warn of groupthink and inflated valuations in the startup ecosystem.

Microsoft quietly downgrades offline Office features for perpetual license users
Microsoft is reducing functionality in perpetually-licensed Office products, pushing users toward subscriptions. The changes affect offline software used by businesses and consumers who avoid cloud plans.

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.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Redefines Laptop Display Excellence
A hands-on test of the new Asus gaming laptop reveals a Mini LED screen with near-zero motion blur, setting a new standard for portable gaming visuals.

Alienware Unveils 5K Curved OLED Monitor With Tandem Display Tech
Dell's Alienware brand announced a new 5K curved gaming monitor featuring tandem OLED technology. The display targets high-end gamers and creators seeking extreme resolution and contrast.

Flipper Zero Zig Template Sparks Security Debate
A new Zig template for Flipper Zero raises security concerns. The tool simplifies custom firmware development, sparking debate on ethical use.

Google Chrome's New Encryption Blocks Cookie Theft by Malware
Chrome now encrypts browser cookies at the system level, preventing malware from reading and stealing them to hijack user sessions.

Microsoft tests user removal of AI models in Windows 11 Insider build
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 build that lets users uninstall AI models. The experimental build 26300.8553 also adds Start menu and search changes.

Tiny Space Laser Station Aims to Replace Subsea Internet Cables
A new compact optical ground station uses lasers to beam data from space, challenging the vulnerabilities of traditional subsea and terrestrial cables.