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Social Media Feeds Shift From Friends to Viral Fads, Study Finds
Social media feeds now prioritize viral fads and trends over posts from friends, driven by engagement-focused algorithms. This shift impacts user experience and authentic connection.

Why Viral Humanoid Robot Videos Mislead the Public
Viral videos of humanoid robots performing impressive feats often mask a gap between demonstrations and real-world reliability. Experts warn that anthropomorphism can lead to misleading assumptions about robot capabilities.

Cambridge Researchers Test Vaccine With AI-Designed Antigen in First
University of Cambridge tested a vaccine using an antigen designed entirely by AI, marking a first for vaccine development.

Startups bet on getting people offline with games and DIY computers
Startups like Board and cyberdeck creators are gaining traction by promoting offline activities and DIY computing.

TikTok Pushes Beyond Videos in Super App Ambitions
TikTok is expanding beyond short videos into shopping, messaging and payments, aiming to become a super app. The move could reshape user habits but raises privacy and regulatory concerns.

Beats Teases New Over-Ear Headphones With Lamine Yamal Instagram Post
Beats is teasing new over-ear headphones via footballer Lamine Yamal's Instagram. The launch likely aligns with the World Cup.

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.

Healthcare AI's Real Challenge Isn't Better Algorithms, It's Broken Systems
Healthcare AI fails in practice due to fragmented data and legacy systems, not weak algorithms. Real progress requires infrastructure modernization, not better models.

German 'Accidental' Spin-Off Builds Microscopic Filters for 6G and Space
A German research spin-off developed microscopic terahertz filters for 6G, satellite communications, and quantum computing. The company, Lepto, emerged unexpectedly from academic work.

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.