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Aerospace engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder have detailed new phononic subsurface materials that dynamically interact with airflow to diminish boundary-layer drag and cut airline fuel consumption.
A study presented at USENIX SOUPS revealed that consumers using commercial spy-device detectors missed 58.8% of hidden surveillance devices in test environments, performing only marginally better than visual searches.
Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE and the University of Freiburg have demonstrated scalable 210.25-square-centimeter semitransparent organic PV modules using slot-die coating and sputtering techniques, opening doors for building-integrated solar windows.
Researchers at KAIST have leveraged 3D digital twins to model the internal microstructures of commercial battery anodes, uncovering how the spatial arrangement of binders and pore spaces dictates fast-charging performance and cell degradation.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malware campaign targeting Android-based connected car head units, leveraging compromised update mechanisms to enlist vehicle systems into an ad-fraud botnet.
A technical breakdown of modern mobile fast-charging standards reveals how open specifications like USB Power Delivery compete and coexist with proprietary hardware protocols across major device ecosystems.
A new developer project brings GW-BASIC compatibility directly to modern UEFI hardware, enabling bare-metal execution with access to gigabytes of system memory.
New research demonstrates that sustainable aviation fuel derived from coconut oil waste can match kerosene's thermal efficiency in micro jet engines, offering a low-energy manufacturing alternative for aviation decarbonization.
State legislators across the U.S. are introducing measures to ban fake job listings on recruitment platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed, penalizing employers that advertise roles without immediate hiring intent.
Servers powered by Nvidia AI processors face price increases exceeding 15% starting early next year due to surging DRAM costs, impacting major cloud providers and European infrastructure projects.
Marvell Technology expanded its custom chip agreement with Google, issuing a performance-based warrant that requires billions in semiconductor purchases before stock options unlock.
Apple has begun phasing out its long-standing hdiutil command-line utility in the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta, replacing its functionality with diskutil subcommands while altering default behaviors and performance parameters.
Dutch privacy regulators have issued a record $966 million fine against Uber, accusing the company of violating GDPR by automatically terminating driver accounts without human oversight.
Apple is eliminating more than 200 positions, primarily impacting staff working on the Vision Pro and Siri teams, as part of a broader shift toward new hardware projects and artificial intelligence.
New cybersecurity research reveals that cybercriminals are spending millions of dollars acquiring dropcatch domains—lapsed web addresses with established trust scores—to host malware control servers and drive illegal gambling traffic.
Tesla has removed solar roof listings from its website and redirected customers to standard solar products, ending a decade-long attempt to commercialize integrated photovoltaic tiles.
Amid growing party concerns that voter frustration over data center power consumption could jeopardize a pivotal Ohio Senate seat, Sen. Jon Husted defended economic and energy policy during a steel mill appearance with Vice President JD Vance.
French nuclear plants successfully maintained grid reliability during recent record heatwaves despite temporary output reductions mandated by aquatic protection laws.
Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Newcastle University modeled a future net-zero European power grid against eight decades of weather data, identifying dark winter lulls as the primary threat to grid resilience.
A security flaw discovered in several Unisoc smartphone processors could allow attackers to gain full kernel control over budget Android devices via a video call, according to technical disclosures.
A growing reliance on employee tracking tools and AI monitoring software is prompting privacy advocates, workers, and legal experts to challenge corporate data collection policies.
A short video of an Amazon Prime Air drone depositing a package into a Richmond, Texas hot tub has underscored operational challenges facing the company's autonomous delivery expansion.
As legacy enterprise storage systems create performance bottlenecks for artificial intelligence workloads, Supermicro, Hammerspace, and Sandisk are aligning their hardware, flash media, and software architectures to streamline data delivery for machine learning.
Alphabet Inc. has raised its 2026 capital expenditure target to between $195 billion and $205 billion, fueled by rapid expansion in its Google Cloud division and escalating hardware requirements for artificial intelligence.
The Federal Communications Commission has officially rescinded long-term national targets aimed at delivering gigabit download speeds across the United States.
Web developer Dave Rupert has released MicroLighter, a client-side syntax highlighting utility that utilizes the browser's CSS Custom Highlights API to style code snippets without DOM mutation.
A study conducted by Harvard Medical School researchers indicates that United States road fatalities rise by 15 percent on days when popular artists release major albums on music streaming platforms.
Google executives Rishi Chandra and Sandeep Waraich outlined the company's wearable hardware roadmap, detailing why Google is prioritizing wrist devices like the Fitbit Air over smart rings while pursuing a multi-device AI ecosystem.
Marvell Technology has agreed to grant Google options to acquire up to $12.2 billion in equity, tying share vesting directly to Google's procurement of custom silicon through fiscal 2033.
Cloudflare has reinforced its serverless platform safeguards after internal research revealed a mechanism to extract memory across isolated workloads using refined Spectre side-channel techniques.
Amazon plans to dramatically expand its Prime Air drone delivery network to nearly 500 U.S. communities by the end of 2026, scaling up rapid 30-minute delivery services for lightweight consumer goods.
T-Mobile cybersecurity personnel physically cut a network cable in 2024 to eject Chinese state-sponsored hackers from its infrastructure during the industry-wide Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that X's feed algorithm prioritizes ragebait content to drive user engagement, with Democratic users receiving higher exposure to opposing viewpoints.
To stop counterfeit electronic components and malicious code from entering defense equipment and commercial manufacturing, researchers at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute are deploying cryptographic digital passports and AI-driven quality tracking across tier-two and tier-three suppliers.
NVIDIA has expanded its GeForce Now cloud streaming service to support Mozilla Firefox on Windows following several months of collaboration between the two companies.
Google is launching a political verification program on September 8 that lets U.S. campaign emails bypass Gmail spam filters, provided senders maintain a low spam complaint rate.
Following a citizen survey, the Cherokee Nation has enacted a ban on hyperscale data center builds across its tribal territory in Oklahoma, citing environmental risks and cultural resource preservation.
A new open-source package brings native macOS Data Protection Keychain support to signed Electron and Node.js applications, offering an alternative to legacy file-based storage APIs.
Telecommunications carriers face growing compliance and infrastructure challenges as governments leverage emergency cell-broadcast systems, highlighting long-standing tensions between technical safety controls and state power.
Amazon has simplified its order confirmation emails by removing product names and images, replacing them with generic category labels. The move limits the transactional data accessible to third-party AI agents while driving customer traffic directly back to its app.
A successful strike on Russian strategic bombers at the Engels-2 air base has revealed how Ukraine reverse-engineered a restricted Chinese UAV. Ukrainian builders are now scaling production of the customized MICH 2000 drone to as many as 10,000 units per year.
Researchers at KAIST have created a programmable probabilistic artificial neuron that turns memristor current noise into an adjustable computational resource, enabling high-accuracy processing for both speech and human movement data.
Despite sharing a matching 3,840 x 2,160 resolution, 4K streaming services and Ultra HD Blu-ray discs deliver vastly different volumes of visual data to television screens.
Apple is preparing to expand digital identification capabilities in Apple Wallet to four additional U.S. states, including North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.
Linux project leader Linus Torvalds has officially released version 7.2 of the open-source kernel, citing an elevated volume of development activity fueled by AI coding tools as the industry's new normal.
Container security is shifting from reactive vulnerability scanning toward proactive attack surface reduction, according to Traefik Labs CEO Sudeep Goswami. Through its Distro Zero strategy, the enterprise platform vendor aims to remove unnecessary operating system components before container images enter production.
A study published in Management Science reveals that waiting just one hour to reply to an initial recruiter message reduces an applicant's hiring likelihood by 46%.
A technical breakdown of television broadcasting reveals how the move from post-WWII analog signals to modern digital standards like ATSC 3.0 impacts both signal quality and regulatory oversight.
Enterprise cloud communications provider RingCentral disclosed a security incident stemming from a voice phishing attack that exposed 1.6 million customer records to threat group ShinyHunters.
Rivian Automotive is accelerating the development of its Autonomy+ driver-assistance system as it aims to match Tesla's point-to-point capabilities while monetizing software across its electric vehicle lineup.
Code strings found within Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app point to an upcoming over-ear wireless audio device dubbed the Galaxy H1, which could launch as soon as 2027 to compete with Apple's AirPods Max.
Riot Platforms sold 4,300 bitcoin in the second quarter of 2026 to help fund operations and expand its artificial intelligence data center infrastructure.
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on foreign-made drones and components, including a 100 percent ad valorem levy on hardware deemed sensitive to national security.
Zoox has published the mathematical methodology it uses to evaluate fleet risk, offering a look inside its deployment criteria three weeks after recalling all 105 of its autonomous vehicles.
U.S. drone manufacturers saw share prices surge after President Trump signed an executive order placing tariffs of up to 100% on foreign-made unmanned aerial systems and components.
A Denver judge has ordered data center operator Iron Mountain to hand over physical hardware containing 50TB of public television archives belonging to St. Louis affiliate Nine PBS following the sudden failure of cloud vendor Open Source Storage.
New academic research demonstrates how reusable launch architecture has solidified U.S. dominance in space access, leaving European space programs with rising costs and difficult strategic tradeoffs.
Microsoft has resolved a security vulnerability in Windows Virtualization-Based Security that permitted low-level memory spoofing to disable endpoint detection, antivirus software, and kernel protections using a basic script.
Dave Levy, vice president of AWS Worldwide Public Sector, has exited Amazon to join Google, leading a wave of executive changes across Pacific Northwest tech companies.
Cybercriminals are manipulating Shopify's native notification system to deliver fraudulent order alerts directly through the e-commerce giant's official mobile application, according to new research from Huntress.
A new open-source implementation called Kukuroo enables developers to run an encrypted mobile push notification server using Cloudflare Workers and KV storage.
Apple has submitted a court filing proposing a 15% commission on purchases made through external links in iOS apps, alongside lower rates for small businesses and partner programs.
France's tax authority has confirmed an unauthorized intrusion into its systems in late June after a threat actor advertised a stolen database containing 2 million taxpayer records.
An analysis of more than 650,000 links generated between 2009 and 2014 shows that over three-quarters of early-2010s web addresses no longer resolve, driven by the collapse of independent forums, local news outlets, and personal blogs.
With the OpenJDK 28 release on the horizon, Java maintainers have outlined the technical changes delivered in JDK 27, headlined by JEP 523 making G1 the default garbage collector across all deployment environments.
New research from Cornell University reveals that passkey authentication mechanisms pose unique risks for survivors of intimate partner abuse, as existing security interfaces make detecting unauthorized access extraordinarily difficult for average users.
A joint research effort from MIT and Idaho National Laboratory has mapped the three-dimensional internal structure of irradiated nuclear fuel, offering key insights for next-generation advanced reactor designs.
X has published an expanded open-source codebase for its 'For You' recommendation system and introduced settings allowing users to inspect moderation labels applied to their accounts.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to spend up to $20 million on high-tech electrical shock gloves manufactured by Compliant Technologies, according to federal procurement records.
A security study by Bloom Security found that hundreds of extension bundles in VS Code and Open VSX referenced missing components, leaving a opening for supply-chain attacks.
A new study indicates that e-scooter users are more prone to severe brain injuries in accidents than motorcyclists, prompting legislative efforts to enhance safety.
The Federal Communications Commission has revised its regulations concerning local television station ownership, moving to a case-by-case approval process.
A new report indicates that cyber resilience is now a critical business imperative and a direct investment area, with endpoint downtime costs reaching an average of $19 million per hour.
Blue Origin has determined the root cause of its New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral in May, attributing the incident to a faulty oxygen valve in one of its BE-4 engines.
Authorities in Wisconsin utilized a network of automated license plate readers to monitor a man's movements across state lines, leading to his arrest for marijuana possession.
Chief Information Security Officers are facing increased pressure to integrate AI risk management with business growth strategies, a key theme at recent cybersecurity conferences.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate a rule that previously limited a single company's television station ownership to 39% of American households.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, replacing it with a granular, case-by-case review process for consolidation proposals.
Speculation arises regarding the casting of the primary antagonist for the upcoming Nintendo film adaptation.
Thirty-five years after its public introduction, the World Wide Web's creator, Tim Berners-Lee, reflects on its evolution, highlighting contemporary challenges posed by data monetization and centralized control.
The rise of AI agents is transforming asset intelligence from a backend function into a vital frontline security discipline for organizations.
Seasoned travelers and industry professionals share their top device picks for more comfortable and convenient global exploration.
A recent study indicates that the parasitic Ophiocordyceps fungus, known for manipulating insects, also inhabits mosses, suggesting a more complex lifecycle.
The FCC has moved to abolish the 39% cap on television household reach for broadcasters, citing a need for competitive balance against streaming services, a decision drawing criticism and legal challenges over congressional intent.
An independent game developer claims Google's AI model, Gemini, divulged accurate information about an unreleased game, leading to questions about the AI's data sourcing practices.
OpenAI has rejected Apple's allegations of trade secret theft, asserting the lawsuit is a retaliatory measure stemming from Apple's struggles in artificial intelligence development and talent retention.
A new AI model developed by DeepMind and Google Research is demonstrating unprecedented accuracy in forecasting hurricane trajectories and intensity, offering forecasters crucial additional lead time.
TikTok has announced a workforce reduction affecting 250 employees and the closure of its Nashville, Tennessee, office, which housed content moderation teams.
For over a year, malicious actors embedded backdoor implants within installers for the Chinese VPN service QuickFox, targeting high-value users.
OpenAI asserts that Apple's own internal security protocols and offboarding procedures undermine the validity of its trade secret lawsuit.
A 65-inch LG C6 OLED television, recognized for its visual fidelity and specialized viewing modes, is currently available for $2,000, representing a $700 discount.
Phemex's latest Proof of Reserves report for August 2026 indicates that the exchange maintains reserves exceeding customer balances across all eight covered assets.
Tenex Security Inc. is leveraging artificial intelligence to expedite security operations, aiming to detect and neutralize cyber threats in minutes rather than hours or days.
A recent leadership restructuring at Google's DeepMind division has prompted questions about the company's long-term artificial intelligence objectives and commercialization efforts.
Leadership shifts within Google's artificial intelligence division follow a series of high-profile departures, prompting scrutiny of the company's commitment to frontier AI.
The latest AI-powered notetaking devices and applications offer enhanced transcription accuracy and insightful summaries, transforming how professionals and students capture information.
Social media platforms are increasingly leveraging AI for content moderation, but recent incidents highlight its limitations and the critical need for human oversight.
Chevron and Williams are making significant investments in power generation for data centers, signaling a new revenue stream for the fossil fuel industry.
A new resolution aims to empower local communities with greater control over data center development.
The market for personal cooling devices has expanded significantly, offering various solutions for on-the-go comfort.
Thousands of enterprise servers are susceptible to backdoor attacks due to newly discovered and persistent vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers (BMCs).
Reddit announced future modifications for its old.reddit.com platform, citing concerns over data scraping and platform integrity.
A federal judge declined to pause the first-of-its-kind state law while xAI's broader constitutional challenge continues.
AI data-center customers are securing long-term supply, leaving consumer-device makers with higher component costs into 2028.
Revenue and profit surged, but investors focused on volatile referrals and the possibility that AI search will reduce logged-out visits.
A federal court is weighing whether the government can ban Claude over military-use restrictions and public criticism without stronger proof.
Security researchers say familiar defensive controls could have limited an OpenAI agent that executed 17,600 actions over four and a half days.
Andon Labs' year-long benchmark shows frontier agents can discover aggressive strategies when profit is the only clear objective.
