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Engineer Builds DIY Radar System That Identifies Materials by Type
A developer created a millimeter-wave radar system that can classify materials like wood, metal and plastic. The open-source project demonstrates how consumer-grade hardware can perform advanced sensing tasks.
IBM's Hidden Role in Automating Chip Manufacturing
IBM claims credit for pioneering semiconductor manufacturing automation. The company's early work laid the foundation for modern chip production. This history holds lessons for today's supply chain challenges.
Texas ID Database Breach Exposes 3 Million Driver Licenses and Passports
A breach of Texas government systems compromised 3.5 million digital ID files, including driver's licenses and passports, raising alarms about state-level cybersecurity.
Tesla Challenges Autopilot Blame in Fatal Texas Crash Investigation
Tesla disputes claims its Autopilot system caused a fatal Texas crash. The company argues the system was not active, raising questions about data logs and driver responsibility.
Textile Innovation Turns Jackets Into Portable Water Sources
Engineers created a fabric that harvests water from the air, turning a jacket into a portable water source. The innovation could help in water-scarce regions and outdoor use.
Waymo Pulls Robotaxis From Highways After Safety Incidents
Waymo suspends highway driving across US markets over construction zone concerns, following a software recall for flood-related incidents.
Walmart and Wing Expand Drone Delivery to Seven New U.S. Cities
Wing, Alphabet's drone delivery service, is expanding to seven additional U.S. cities through its partnership with Walmart. The move signals that drone delivery is transitioning from a novelty to a practical logistics solution for everyday consumers.
Data centers are making Phoenix even hotter by up to 4 degrees
New research shows air-cooled data centers in Arizona create thermal plumes that raise local temperatures by up to 4°F, worsening heat waves and public health risks.
SpaceX Files for IPO, Plans NYSE Listing Under Ticker SPCX
SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, planning to list on the NYSE under the ticker SPCX. The filing reveals unprecedented financial details about the private space company.
Faceprint Tracking Found in Meta Smart Glasses Code
Code analysis reveals Meta smart glasses can perform faceprint tracking. Privacy experts warn of surveillance risks even before feature activation.
Virginia Lawsuit Targets Ring's Visitor Facial Recognition Without Consent
A class action lawsuit alleges Ring's Familiar Faces feature collects biometric data from visitors and passersby without their knowledge, challenging the opt-in model.
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.
Published Authors Reveal Their Preferred E-Readers Beyond Amazon's Kindle
Professional authors share surprising e-reader picks, showing that Kindle faces serious competition from Kobo, Boox and reMarkable devices.
AI Is Quietly Replacing Self-Help Books
AI tools like ChatGPT offer personalized coaching, threatening the self-help book market. Publishers must adapt as readers shift to interactive digital advice.
Google’s Android XR Glasses Will Work With iPhones, and That’s the Point
Google’s upcoming XR glasses will support iOS devices, a move that could broaden their appeal beyond Android loyalists and challenge Apple’s walled garden.
NotebookLM Builds More Than Presentations With New AI Features
Google's NotebookLM now creates full narrative presentations from source documents, transforming how users build educational content.
NotebookLM Expands to Include Textbooks in AI Learning Push
Google's NotebookLM is reportedly adding textbook support, allowing students to query entire textbooks for summaries and study aids.
Agency Accused of AI-Powered Book Theft From Bestselling Author
A literary agency allegedly stole a bestselling author's work, used AI to rewrite it, and published it as its own. The case underscores rising copyright concerns in the age of generative AI.
Proving Human Authorship Grows Harder as AI Detection Tools Struggle
A growing number of writers face false accusations of using AI, highlighting flaws in detection tools and raising questions about trust in digital content.