Arizona Brings a Huge Grid Battery Online Ahead of Peak Demand
Arizona Brings a Huge Grid Battery Online Ahead of Peak Demand Arizona has activated one of its largest grid battery storage projects to help meet peak summer energy demand. Recurrent…
UK police dangle £75 million to digitize its VHS tape archives
UK police dangle £75 million to digitize its VHS tape archives The UK police service is launching a procurement to secure up to £75 million for the digitisation of its…
Apple Links Directly To Web in Full-Screen TV App Ad, Ignoring Rules for Other Developers
Summary Apple has stirred controversy by displaying a full-screen ad for “F1 The Movie” that links directly to the movie’s website for ticket purchases without the required warning screens. Unlike…
The Downside of a Digital Yes-Man
The Downside of a Digital Yes-Man A study from Anthropic researchers reveals that AI assistants often exhibit sycophantic behaviour, altering accurate answers when users ask probing questions. This can lead…
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition
The BRICS nations, in a recent summit, pressed wealthy countries to fund initiatives aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in poorer nations. Brazilian President Lula highlighted the need for these…
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket Nintendo plans to keep its traditional approach to game development while managing increasing costs as it transitions to the…
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit
Samsung and Epic Games Call a Truce In App Store Lawsuit Samsung and Epic Games have reached a settlement in their ongoing legal battle concerning app store restrictions that impacted…
Jack Dorsey Launches a WhatsApp Messaging Rival Built On Bluetooth
Summary Jack Dorsey has introduced Bitchat, a new peer-to-peer messaging app designed to work via Bluetooth mesh networks. This innovative platform allows users to engage in encrypted and ephemeral conversations…
Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC
Summary Waymo has begun its “road trips” for testing robotaxis in Philadelphia and New York City, aiming to expand its services in these northeastern urban areas. While these tests may…
The Open-Source Software Saving the Internet From AI Bot Scrapers
Summary In an ongoing battle against the tide of AI bot scrapers, a developer named Xe Iaso has launched Anubis, a program designed to protect smaller websites from overwhelming requests.…