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Severe Weather Drives New Approach to Solar Generator Protection
As storms intensify, owners of solar generators are adopting advanced protection methods. A veteran prepper shares hard-won lessons on keeping backup power operational during extreme weather.
How a Single Software Update Crippled Critical Infrastructure
A routine software update caused widespread failures across hospitals, airports and emergency services.
Samsung's Fainting Detection Puts Apple on Notice
Samsung has introduced a fainting detection feature that could redefine smartwatch health monitoring. Apple Watch users may soon face a tough choice.
Leak on Space Station Forces Astronauts to Take Shelter During Repair
A brief shelter-in-place order on the ISS after a leak during repairs was resolved safely. The crew resumed work, highlighting strong safety protocols.
Starlink Mini Battery Version Spotted in Firmware Code
New firmware code suggests SpaceX is developing a Starlink Mini dish with a built-in battery, enabling truly portable satellite internet for remote work and emergencies.
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One in four UK government computer systems run on outdated technology.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.
Hackers Exploited Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Celebrity Instagram Accounts
Hackers used a prompt injection attack on Meta's AI support chatbot to steal high-value Instagram accounts. The exploit was trivially easy and affected accounts including the Obama White House.
OpenClaw AI Agent Steps Into the Physical World With a Robot Body
An AI coding agent named OpenClaw has been given a physical robot body, demonstrating how AI models can simplify robot building and deployment.
ChatGPT Adds Safety Feature to Alert Trusted Contacts During Crisis
OpenAI lets users nominate a trusted contact ChatGPT can alert if it detects self-harm risk. The opt-in feature adds a safety net for vulnerable users.
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.
Rugged Tablet With Built-In Projector Pushes Mobile Boundaries
The 8849 Tank Pad Ultra combines a rugged tablet design with an integrated DLP projector. Its powerful specs and premium price target niche users who need both durability and projection capabilities.
Goldman Sachs Warns AI Agents Could Drive Token Demand Up 24-Fold
A Goldman Sachs report warns that AI agents could increase token demand by 24 times, straining budgets at Uber, Microsoft and other firms. Rising costs are forcing a reassessment of AI strategies.
Exchanges Move to Trade AI Tokens Like Oil and Gold
Major financial exchanges are developing futures and derivatives for AI tokens, treating artificial intelligence compute capacity as a tradeable commodity.
DeepMind Veteran Warns AI Benchmarks Are Not Enough
A former DeepMind researcher warns that current benchmarks fail to ensure AI safety. The call for new evaluation methods comes as AI systems grow more powerful.