Factory trials begin for humanoid robots that can build more of themselves
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New biomass hydrogel technology extracts drinkable water from the air
Researchers engineer biomass-based sorbents for efficient water collection
Donald Trump tells Apple to "get rid" of diversity programs after shareholders back them
"DEI was a hoax that has been very bad for our country"
FTC asked to implement and enforce clearer rules on digital product ownership
Califonia has already codified it at the state level
Lawyer faces $15,000 fine for using fake AI-generated cases in court filing
When will lawyers learn?
People named "Null" are being punished by computers in the weirdest ways
The big picture: Having the last name "Null" is apparently the modern equivalent of being cursed. Just ask the Nulls who endure a never-ending loop of website errors, processing failures, and customer service reps telling them their accounts don't actually exist. And it's all thanks to a computer scientist who decided that, when it comes to programming, the word should be reserved for signifying an invalid or non-existent value.
Over 1,000 musicians release silent album to protest AI copyright changes
Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and others can't be heard on the album
Physicists map the incredibly powerful forces inside a proton
They found that the forces inside can get as powerful as the pull of 10 elephants
Developer makes Pong playable across 240 Chrome tabs using synced favicons
Who said tabs are all clutter?
Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
University of Minnesota sued by student who says AI expulsion was part of a conspiracy
The student seeks over $1.3 million in damages and reversal of expulsion
HP forced customers to wait 15 minutes for tech support - on purpose - backpedaled after backlash
After backlash, HP said it was just trying to raise awareness of its online support options
Facepalm: In what might be one of the biggest gaffs of the year, HP is trying to dislodge its foot from its mouth after getting caught intentionally forcing customers to wait for 15 minutes on technical support calls. Even HP's customer service staff criticized the bafflingly dumb move.
Dark mode could drain more battery than light mode, BBC study says
Were we fed one big lie all along?
Amazon MGM gains creative control over James Bond movie franchise
Jeff Bezos is asking social media followers who should play the next James Bond
MLB is testing robotic umpires in Spring Training, eyes 2026 implementation
The system gives teams two challenges per game
Users can now sign up for Meta's Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Rolling out in the US soon
Survey shows Elon Musk remains popular among Republicans, but both sides dislike Mark Zuckerberg
People's age plays a big factor in whether they like the billionaires
Make-A-Wish is auctioning off the chance to become an NPC in The Elder Scrolls 6
Have your American Express Black ready, this opportunity won't be cheap
In a nutshell: Bethesda has remained mostly radio silent regarding The Elder Scrolls 6 development since announcing the project in 2018. The silence ended on Monday when the studio revealed it would be developing an NPC based on the winner of an auction to benefit charity.
Protector is the "Uber with Guns" app that lets you hire armed bodyguards on demand
It rushed to market after the shooting of Brian Thompson
WTF?! The idea of using an app to book an escort of armed guards sounds like something from a cyberpunk dystopian tale, but that's what the Protector app does. It's using the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as an example of where Protector's services could have made a difference, and its popularity has been boosted by a pair of influencers who used the app in a viral video.
Ex-employees claim India's largest IT firm falsified records to bypass US visa rules
They allege that Tata Consultancy Services inflated org charts to appear visa-compliant
Bill Gates warns young people of four major global threats, including AI
But try not to worry, kids