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Star Citizen Hits $1 Billion Crowdfunding Milestone, Still in Early Access
Star Citizen has raised $1 billion from backers but remains in early access after nine years of development, sparking debate about crowdfunding risks.

iOS 27 Siri update brings agentic AI capabilities through accessibility features
Apple's iOS 27 introduces advanced AI voice controls that make Siri more intuitive and proactive, hinting at future agentic AI powers.

Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.

US Government Takes $2B Equity Stakes in IBM and Quantum Computing Firms
The US government acquires $2 billion in equity stakes in quantum computing companies, including IBM, marking a new era of public-private investment in critical technology.

Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.

Overprivileged AI Agents Expose Banking Systems to New Attacks
Financial firms face mounting security risks as AI agents access excessive data and systems. Overprivileged permissions create compliance vulnerabilities and trust issues across banking.

Google Search's AI Overhaul Raises Alarms About Internet Quality
Google's shift to AI-powered search threatens web traffic and content quality.

American Airlines Taps SpaceX's Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi on 500 Planes
American Airlines will install Starlink internet on over 500 Airbus jets. The deal boosts SpaceX's IPO prospects and challenges existing in-flight Wi-Fi providers.

Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats
Google announced AI-powered ad formats for search at I/O. The move uses generative AI to create more dynamic ads, impacting advertisers and users.

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.

Anthropic Nears First Profit as AI Race Intensifies
Anthropic is set to report its first profitable quarter since founding in 2021, marking a milestone in the competitive AI landscape.

How Pull Requests Are Replacing Whiteboards in Tech Hiring
A growing number of tech companies are replacing traditional whiteboard interviews with real-world coding tasks using pull requests. This shift aims to evaluate candidates more fairly and accurately.

New Programming Language CPPL Bridges Prompts and Circuits
A novel language called CPPL lets developers program circuits using AI-style prompts. It could reshape how hardware is designed for machine learning workloads.

The Smart Home Promise Fades as Consumers Hit a Wall
Smart home adoption stalls due to fragmentation, high costs and privacy fears. The industry must fix interoperability to regain consumer trust.

How American Obituaries Reflect a Century of Media Evolution
From simple death notices to rich life stories, obituaries in U.S. newspapers have mirrored technological and societal changes, highlighting the shifting role of journalism in the digital age.

Flipper Devices Targets Network Tinkerers With New Linux Gadget
Flipper Devices announces a Linux-powered networking gadget for hackers and hobbyists. The base model will cost under $350.

Alienware Targets Mainstream Gamers with Sub-$1,400 Laptop Launch
Dell's Alienware launches its most affordable gaming laptop to date, starting at $1,299, aiming to attract budget-conscious players and back-to-school shoppers.

IBM Launches First Dedicated Quantum Chip Factory as Separate Company
IBM spins off its quantum chip manufacturing into an independent foundry, aiming to accelerate commercial quantum computing development.

Google’s Gemini Voice Push Redefines How We Talk to AI
Google is leaning into voice interaction with Gemini, encouraging users to speak naturally. The shift capitalizes on voice dictation’s popularity and aims to make AI conversations feel human.

UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.