Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC Waymo has launched new “road trips” to Philadelphia and New York City, expanding its presence in Northeastern cities. The tests involve mapping…
Summary Jack Dorsey has introduced Bitchat, a peer-to-peer messaging app that employs Bluetooth mesh networks for secure, ephemeral conversations without needing accounts, servers, or internet access. Currently in beta on…
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…
A comprehensive analysis by researchers from the U.S. and Germany has identified AI characteristics in over 15 million biomedical papers, indicating an increase in stylistic elements linked to AI-generated content.…
Summary Psychedelics are becoming more mainstream and people are now turning to AI chatbots to help enhance their experiences. One user, Trey, transformed his relationship with alcohol through the support…
Summary Apple’s recent ad for “F1 The Movie” within its TV app linked directly to a web browser for ticket purchases, bypassing the typical warning screens that the company mandates…
Suspected Chinese cybersnoop grounded in Italy after US tipoff A man alleged to be part of the Silk Typhoon cyberespionage group was arrested in Milan following a US tip-off. Zewei…
Summary Epic Games and Samsung have reached a settlement in their lawsuit regarding Samsung’s Auto Blocker feature on Android devices. This feature had previously impeded the installation of alternative app…
Nintendo Wants To Keep ‘Traditional Approach’ To Development as Costs Skyrocket Nintendo is committed to its “traditional approach” to game development, focusing on maintaining its unique game creation style even…
Summary The BRICS leaders have made a strong call for wealthier nations to fund transitions toward sustainable practices in the Global South during their summit in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian…
