EU Sticks With Timeline For AI Rules
EU Sticks With Timeline For AI Rules The European Union is moving forward with its proposed regulations on artificial intelligence, sticking to the legal timeline despite calls from companies for…
AI Coding Agents Are Already Commoditized
Software engineer Sean Goedecke observes that AI coding agents have become commoditised, as they no longer require any special technical advantages, but rather just access to better base models. He…
Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds
Summary A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that increasing salinity in seawater near Antarctica is contributing to a reduction in sea ice.…
Nuclear Microreactors Advance as US Picks Two Companies for Fueled Testing
Summary This week, the US Energy Department announced it has selected two companies to carry out the inaugural nuclear microreactor tests at the DOME facility in Idaho. This initiative aims…
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched
Summary In April 2025, two significant vulnerabilities in Sudo were disclosed, potentially allowing local attackers to gain root access on affected machines. These vulnerabilities have been patched in Sudo version…
Will FaceTime In IOS 26 Freeze Your Call If Someone Starts Undressing?
Summary Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 has sparked discussions due to a new feature in FaceTime that freezes video and audio during calls if nudity is detected. This controversial update aims…
Why Do Killer Whales Keep Handing Us Fish? Scientists Unpack the Mystery
Research has discovered that orcas across the globe are mysteriously handing fish to humans, suggesting they may be trying to form a bond. Over 20 years, 34 instances of this…
HPE Acquires Juniper Networks for $14B After Settling Antitrust Case
Summary Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has secured a significant acquisition of Juniper Networks for $14 billion following a settlement with the US Justice Department over antitrust concerns. As part of the…
XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform
XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform XBOW has made waves by introducing an AI-powered penetration tester that now leads the rankings on HackerOne,…
A Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests
Summary Recent studies challenge the long-held belief that chronic inflammation is a universal symptom of ageing. Research focusing on a small Indigenous population in the Bolivian Amazon reveals that the…